enphase IQ, Q-CONN-10F, Q-CONN-10M Series Manual

FIELD WIREABLE Q CONNECTORS

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THIS INFORMATION.

Follow all safety and assembly instructions when installing
Enphase Field Wireable Q Connectors.

Safety Symbols

DANGER: This indicates a hazardous situation, which if not

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avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: This indicates a situation where failure to

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follow instructions may be a safety hazard or cause
equipment malfunction. Use extreme caution and follow
instructions carefully.

WARNING: Risk of burn. Failure to follow instructions may

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result in burn injury.

NOTE: This indicates information particularly important for

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optimal system operation.

Safety Instructions

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Do not use Enphase

equipment in a manner not specied by the manufacturer.

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Doing so may cause death or injury to persons, or damage

to equipment.

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Be aware that installation

of this equipment includes risk of electric shock. Do not use

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without rst removing AC power from the Enphase System.
Disconnect the power coming from the photovoltaics
before servicing or installing.

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Before making
any connections verify that the circuit breakers are in the off

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position. Double check all wiring before applying power.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Only use

electrical system components approved for wet locations,

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including but not limited to conduit ttings.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Only qualied

personnel should install, troubleshoot, or replace the

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Enphase Field Wireable Q Connector.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Improper use of the Field

Wireable Q Connector or its components may result in a

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shock, re or explosion. To reduce these risks, disconnect
all wiring before attempting any maintenance.

DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Ensure that all
AC and DC wiring is correct and that none of the AC wires

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are pinched, shorted, or damaged.
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Do not attempt

to repair or alter the Enphase Field Wireable Q Connector.

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DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Risk of re. Make sure
the conductors are not damaged. If the exposed wires are

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damaged, the system may not function properly.
WARNING: Risk of equipment damage. Enphase male and

female connectors must only be mated with the matching

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male/female connector.

Safety Instructions

WARNING: Risk of equipment damage. This product is

intended for operation in an environment having a maximum

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ambient temperature of 55ºC (131ºF).
WARNING: When installing the cabling, secure any loose

cable to minimize tripping hazard

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WARNING: Before installing or using the Enphase Field
Wireable Q Connector, read all instructions and cautionary

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markings in the technical description, on the Enphase
System, and on the photovoltaic (PV) equipment.

NOTE: Using unapproved attachments or accessories may

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result in damage or injury.
NOTE: When looping the Enphase Q Cable, do not form

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loops smaller than 4.75 inches (12 cm) in diameter.
NOTE: Perform all electrical installations in accordance with

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all applicable local electrical codes: the Canadian Electrical
Code, part 1; the National Electrical Code (NEC); ANSI
requirements; and NFPA 70.

NOTE: To ensure optimal reliability and to meet warranty

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requirements, install the Enphase Field Wireable Q Connec­tors according to the instructions in this guide.

NOTE: Protection against lightning and resulting voltage

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surge must be in accordance with local standards.
NOTE: The connector is considered to be in compliance

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with UL 6703 only when assembled in the manner specied
by these assembly instructions.

NOTE: Cable used with Enphase Field Wireable Q Connec-

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tors must meet the following requirements:

• Min/max outer insulation diameter (including the clear 2nd
insulator): 3.45mm / 3.65mm

• Number of conductor strands/size: 19 strands of 0.47 mm

• Wire size: 12 AWG

PREPARATION

For full installation instructions for the Enphase IQ Series Microinverters,
read and follow all warnings and instructions in this guide and in the
Enphase IQ Series Microinverter Installation and Operation Manual at:

enphase.com/support.

Check that you have Enphase Field Wireable Q Connectors as needed for
your installation. Both female and male connectors are sold in packs of ten:

• Field Wireable Q connector (female): (Q-CONN-10F)

• Field Wireable Q connector (male): (Q-CONN-10M)

Make sure you have the following recommended tools:

• Diagonal cutter

• Wire stripper

• Crimp tool: Multi-Contact PV-CZM-18100, -19100, or -22100

• Torque wrench

• Enphase disconnect tool

When to Use Field Wireable Q Connectors

Use Enphase Field Wireable Q Connectors with Enphase Q Cable or eld

cable to:

• Easily connect Q cables on the roof without complex wiring

• Use male connectors to make connections from a Field Wireable
female connector

• Use female connectors to make connections from any Q Cable
open connector

• Make a jumper to connect with a remote part of the array: Use
female to female for cable-to-cable connections

• Use a mated pair of connectors to splice two cut ends of cable

Revision History

Rev 01 Initial release 02/21/2017.
Rev 02 Revised jacket strip length in step C - 04/10/2017.
Rev 03 Changed tools and updated nut diameter references and

images. 10/03/2017

Rev 04 Removed reference to discontinued product (BA) 05/15/2018

Enphase
disconnect
tool

PARTS

28 mm

28 mm

ASSEMBLY

Follow the steps to assemble Enphase Field Wireable Q Connectors.

FEMALE CONNECTOR PARTS

Connector body

Terminals

Gasket

Cover

MALE CONNECTOR PARTS

Connector body

Terminals

Gasket

Cover

Nut

Nut

FEMALE MALE

A) Take the connector parts out of the bag and do the

following:

• Use the nut to mark the cable at 28 mm in
preparation for step C. The nut is 28 mm wide.

• Slide the nut over the cable.

B) Make sure the gasket is pre-installed inside the

cover, then slide the cover and gasket over the
cable.

C) Attach the terminals to the cable as follows:

• Strip the outer jacket to 28 mm (1 and 1/16 in.).

• Strip the conductor insulation to 9.5 mm (3/8 in.).

• Load the open end of each terminal in the 12 gauge

slot of the crimp tool, ush with the edge of the slot.

WARNING: The jacket must extend completely

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through the gasket when the body is assembled,
and the gasket must fully cover the cable jacket to
prevent moisture from entering the connector.

• Crimp the end of the terminal over the stripped wires.

• Do NOT crimp over conductor insulation.

WARNING: Risk of equipment failure. Do not

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mix male and female connector parts when
assembling connectors.

IMPORTANT: Use Enphase Field Wireable Q

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Connectors only with Enphase Q Cable.

Enphase Customer Support: enphase.com/en-us/support/contact

D) Insert terminals into connector body. Each terminal

should click into place.

E) Assemble connector body and cover. Listen for a click

as they engage.

F) Tighten the nut to 7 Nm. Do NOT over-tighten.

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