Quick Mount PV QBox Installation Manual Download

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BI 7.2.3-44

Nov-2017, Rev 2

BI 7.2.3-44

Nov-2017, Rev 2

Two Combining Strings

WIRE NUT – AQUA/ RED & AQUA/BLUE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: Turn off power before installing or removing connector.

Product to be used in accordance with local and national codes.

1. AQUA/RED ONLY:

Strip wires 7/16" (11.1mm).

2. AQUA/BLUE ONLY:

Strip wires 3/4" (19.1mm).

3. Align any frayed strands or conductors.

4. Pre-twisting is unnecessary. Place stripped wires together with ends of insulation even.

5. Twist connector onto wires pushing firmly until hand-tight. Do not over torque.

6. Wipe sealant in and around conductors and connector opening while tightening. Do not reuse.

Summary of Contents for QBox

Page 1: ...QBox R E S P E C T T H E R O O F Patented Junction Box For Composition Asphalt Shingle Roofs Installation Manual Elevated Water Seal Technology U S Patent No 9 496 697 9 742 173...

Page 2: ...ns 1 I II Safety Callouts 1 I III Safety Warnings and Cautions 2 II Product Description 4 II I Overview 4 I II Dimensions 4 I III QBox Contents 5 III Installation Overview 6 II I QBox Location 6 IV In...

Page 3: ...is installation manual I I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the system This manual should be stored nea...

Page 4: ...od service condition Nicked pinched or damaged wires can lead to electrocution or cause a fire Do not use wire connection devices other than those supplied with this equipment Using other non certifie...

Page 5: ...cified in this manual Use only wire combinations specified in this manual Use proper safety and personal protective equipment PPE such as goggles and safety glasses gloves ear protection hard hats saf...

Page 6: ...le and weather resistant polycarbonate With excellent impact resistance and a wide operating temperature range this product is suitable for all environments In addition since it is made of nonconducti...

Page 7: ...eeds Strain relief fittings for PV homerun wires for sidewall pass through EMT conduit for transition wiring for attic pass through Conduit connectors and fittings for transition wiring for sidewall p...

Page 8: ...nder a module that is easy to lift out of position for access III Installation Overview The QBox utilizes a patented waterproof pass through for EMT to run system wires through the roof into the attic...

Page 9: ...nderside of deck in the attic Reinstall Flashing Reinstall the QBox assembly such that the conduit fitting in the center of the box aligns with the hole you created in step 4 IV Installation 5 Clean C...

Page 10: ...s will hold the QBox flashing in place when securing it to the roof Secure to Roof Screw the anchor bolts with sealing washers through the mounting holes and into the roof sheathing securing the QBox...

Page 11: ...be used to maintain an electrical bond between fittings Ensure all proper jumpers or other bonding mechanisms are in place per NEC The DC input and DC output circuits are isolated from the enclosure...

Page 12: ...ieve one of the approved wiring combinations outlined in Section VI 10 8 Install Grommet Slide the grommet over the wires and push it down into the conduit such that it extends over the cut edge and l...

Page 13: ...diagrams for all the approved use cases All wires are to be copper conductors with insulation rated to 90 C or higher Maximum size of incoming PV string wires is 10 AWG Maximum size of outgoing branc...

Page 14: ...local and national codes 1 AQUA RED ONLY Strip wires 7 16 11 1mm 2 AQUA BLUE ONLY Strip wires 3 4 19 1mm 3 Align any frayed strands or conductors 4 Pre twisting is unnecessary Place stripped wires to...

Page 15: ...D x 2 6 H Flashing 12 W x 12 D Ambient Operating Conditions 35 C 75 C Testing has shown that there is a 25 5 C increase in box temperature over ambient when wind speed is less than 1 mps and solar irr...

Page 16: ...BI 7 2 3 44 Nov 2017 Rev 2 925 478 8269 2700 Mitchell Dr Walnut Creek CA 94598 2017 by Quick Mount PV All rights reserved R E S P E C T T H E R O O F www quickmountpv com tech quickmountpv com...