Plan a location for the
IQBatteries
Mounting the product
Section A
• The IQBattery5P housing is NEMA type 3R and can be installed indoors or outdoors.
L1 /L2 terminal blocks accept copper conductors of No. 10 - 3 AWG. Field Ground terminal blocks
accept copper conductors of No. 22 - 8 AWG.
• Enphase IQBatteries
have been evaluated by
UL solutions to UL9540A
standard
for outdoor and non-
habitable indoor residential installations. Installations in nished, non-habitable indoor spaces (such
as detached and attached garages,
utility closets, basements, and storage or utility spaces) shall be
permitted.
• Make sure the installed location can sustain the total weight of the IQBatteries and mounting bracket.
Total weight for IQBattery5P, including the IQBattery5P unit, cover, and wall-mount bracket, is 78.9 kg
(174 lbs). The wall must contain blocked studs that can bear the battery weight or can be of masonry or
other suitable structure.
• Make sure there are no pipes or electrical wires where you plan to drill.
• Follow local standards: Choose a well-ventilated location where the ambient temperature and humidity
are within −20°C to 55°C (−4°F to 131°F) and 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, out of direct
the location.
• Select a location where you can interconnect IQBattery5P to the IQSystemController.
• This product must not be installed at altitudes above 8,200 ft (2,500 m).
• Follow all local standards and regulations set forth by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Up to four IQBattery5P units can be daisy chained on a single branch circuit.
IQSystemController
3/3G supports
up to a maximum of 80 A breaker for IQBattery5P connection
circuit.
• The maximum conductor size for IQBattery5P is 3 AWG, and the maximum breaker rating with this
conductor size is 80 A.
sunlight. The optimum ambient temperature range for installation location is 0ºC to 30ºC (32ºF to
86ºF). Provide smoke alarms in the residence in accordance with building, re, and installation codes.
• Consider the dimensions of the IQBatteries, easy access, height, and length of cable when selecting
8 IQ Battery 5P Quick Install Guide
