MC4 Assembly Tool Manual 2775 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario CA 91761 1-800-330-8678 Version: 1.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 3 General Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 Identification of Parts...............................................................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions. This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the unit. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information. WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task.
Identification of Parts Key Parts 1. For Gripping Base of MC4 2. For MC4 connector nose 3. Pins to unplug MC4 connectors Operation NOTE: If the user needs to unplug MC4 cables, then only ONE MC4 assembly tool is needed. Otherwise, TWO MC4 tools are required for assembly/disassembly of connectors. Unplugging MC4 Connections MC4 connections will consist of a male and female MC4 connector latched onto one another.
1. Align MC4 tool with MC4 connections along the middle 2.
1. Strip wire, insert silver platted copper piece into exposed wire and crimp 2. Insert base of MC4 connector through wire then tighten with head of MC4 3.
4. Use the second MC4 tool to grip the base of the MC4 connector.
Technical Specifications Dimensions Weight Material Rated Current Maximum Voltage Wiring Size Range Contact Material Insulation Material Contact Resistance Temperature Protection Class MC4 Assembly Tool 5.5 x 2 x 1in / 139.7 x 50.8 x 25.4mm 0.3oz Hard Plastic MC4 Connector 30A 1000 VDC #AWG 12—10 Silver Plated Copper PA/PC 0.5mΩ -40°F to 194°F / -40°C to 90°C IP67 Renogy reserves the right to change the contents of this manual without notice.
