Samlex America MC4-2 - Manual (Page 2)

11013-MC4-2-1212 MAN-10009
Owner's
Manual
Please read this
manual before
installing your
connectors
Solar Panel
Multi-Contact
Connectors
MC4-2
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103 - 4268 Lozells Ave.
Burnaby, BC
Canada V5A 0C6 T: 604 525 3836
F: 604 525 5221
TF: 1 800 561 5885 e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.samlexsolar.com
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
MC4-2 manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. (the “Warrantor“) is warranted to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2
years for the United States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the
“Purchaser“).
Warranty outside of the United States and Canada is limited to 6 months. For a warranty claim,
the Purchaser should contact the place of purchase to obtain a Return Authorization Number.
The defective part or unit should be returned at the Purchaser’s expense to the authorized
location. A written statement describing the nature of the defect, the date of purchase, the place
of purchase, and the Purchaser’s name, address and telephone number should also be included.
If upon the Warrantor’s examination, the defect proves to be the result of defective material or
workmanship, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without
charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense. (Contiguous US and Canada
only)
No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor is unable
to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so. Warranty
service shall be performed only by the Warrantor. Any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone
other than the Warrantor shall render this warranty void. There shall be no warranty for defects
or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including
exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or water immersion.
No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend beyond
those described herein. This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied
warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fi tness for the ordinary purposes
for which such goods are used, or fi tness for a particular purpose, or any other obligations on the
part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives.
There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its
employees and representatives for injury to any persons, or damage to person or persons, or
damage to property, or loss of income or profi t, or any other consequential or resulting damage
which may be claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including
any possible failure of malfunction of the equipment, or part thereof. The Warrantor assumes no
liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
Samlex America Inc. (the “Warrantor”)
www.samlexamerica.com
INTRODUCTION
MC4 Multi-Contact Connectors (Fig. 1)
Samlex's MC4-2 Kit contains 1 male and 1 female MC4 solar panel connector. This type of connector system
is easy to install and uses “snap-in” safety locking tabs to lock two mating connectors, thereby avoiding
unintentional disconnection. Also when locked, the mating contacts are sealed against ingress of dust and
water. Specifi cations are as follows:
• Connectors supplied with this kit are for use with wire size AWG #10 or AWG #12 with outer insulation
diameter of 3 – 6 mm
• Contact diameter Ø 4 mm
• Maximum rated current - 30 A
• Maximum system voltage - 1000 V
• Degree of ingress protection when connected and properly locked - IP67
• Temperature range -40°C to +90°C
• TÜV Rheinland – type approved, UL listed
Construction of MC4 Connectors (See Fig. 1)
The connectors can be crimped / soldered to wire size AWG #10 or AWG # 12 with an outer insulation
diameter of 3 to 6 mm.
1. Outer insulated housing
2A. Tin plated, Copper female mating contact
2B. Tin plated, Copper, male mating contact
3. Nut with internal rubber bush for tightening the sealing around the wire entry
4. Crimping area
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2A
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3
2B
4
MC4 Female Connector (PV-KBT4/6I) MC4 Male Connector (PV-KST4/6I)
Note: “Male” and “Female” designation is based on the mating characteristic
of the internal mating contact (see 2A and 2B)
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Fig. 1. MC4 Male and Female Connectors
The Male and Female MC4 Connectors consist of the following components (See Fig. 1).
• Outer insulated housing with locking arrangement (1 of Fig. 1)
• Tin-plated Copper metallic male & female mating contacts (2A and 2B of Fig. 1). The wire is placed in
the crimping area (4 of Fig 1) and crimped with a special crimping tool
• Nut & internal rubber bush (3 of Fig. 1). When the nut is tightened, the internal rubber bush is
compressed around the outer jacket of the cable, providing water-tight sealing.