Solar Lattice

Tool

Torque wrench

ID
tool:torque-wrench
IRI
https://solarlattice.org/kb/tool/torque-wrench
Status
active
Also known as
torque screwdriver, torque driver, torque tool, Torque socket wrench
Category
Instruments
Tool kind
instrument

A torque wrench tightens bolts, screws and terminals to a set torque. Inverter manuals list it among the tools needed for installation. Huawei string inverter manuals use it to secure bolts and AC output terminals, and also to tighten expansion bolts. On some Huawei units the AC output terminals call for a torque socket wrench with a 10 mm socket, a 0-8 N·m range and a short handle, so it fits between the terminals and the cabinet frame. A socket wrench set can be fitted to the torque wrench to drive bolts and terminals. Yaskawa Solectria instructions use a torque driver to bring terminals to their specified torque. They also give the capacity each job needs, such as a torque wrench capable of 5 in-lbs or 26 in-lbs. For the SolarEdge Home Hub inverter, you need a torque wrench with a 4 mm Allen bit and an open-end 10 mm torque wrench. Check that your torque wrench covers the torque the manual gives for each terminal or bolt, because the required values differ between products and connection points.

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