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11.

END OF LIFE

When solar modules reach the end of their service life, they must be disposed of in accordance with all

relevant local, state, and national laws and regulations. They must never be disposed of as household

waste. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that this product is disposed of properly. Please

contact your local waste disposal center or Bosch Solar Energy if you have any questions concerning

the proper disposal of this product.

Summary of Contents for 240Wp

Page 1: ...Copyright Bosch Solar Energy Corp version 1 0 Page 1 of 19 Installation and Safety Manual for the c Si M60 NA 30119 Family of Crystalline Photovoltaic Modules ...

Page 2: ...ters Laboratories Information 7 C National Electrical Code NEC 7 4 LOCATION OF SOLAR MODULES 7 A Orientation Tilt Angle Shading Performance 7 5 BOSCH SOLAR ENERGY MODULE CHARACTERISTICS 8 A Electrical Characteristics 8 B Thermal Characteristics 8 C Bypass diodes 9 D Mechanical Specifications 9 6 MECHNICAL INSTALLATION 10 A Module Orientation and Handling Safety 10 B Wind and Snow Loads 11 C Mounti...

Page 3: ...age 3 of 19 8 STORING TRANSPORTING AND UNPACKING SOLAR MODULES 16 A Packaging 16 B Unpacking Instructions 17 C Safety Considerations 17 9 PRODUCT SUPPORT 18 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 18 A Module Cleaning 18 B Inspection and Repair 18 11 END OF LIFE 19 ...

Page 4: ... and the conditions or methods of installation operation use and maintenance of the module are beyond the control of Bosch Solar Energy Bosch Solar Energy does not assume responsibility and expressively disclaims liability for loss damage injury or expense arising out of or in any w a y connected with such installation operation use or maintenance of the module Bosch Solar Energy assumes no respon...

Page 5: ... DO NOT place heavy loads or drop objects on the module DO NOT install a solar module in which the backsheet has been damaged DO NOT walk on bend or drop the solar module DO NOT attempt any installation in adverse weather conditions high winds rain or when ice or snow is present NEVER leave a module unsupported or unsecured If a module falls the glass could break A module with broken glass cannot ...

Page 6: ...n the back side of any Bosch Solar Energy module There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the junction box may expose the individual to an electrical shock hazard and will void the warranty Remove any jewellery or other metallic adornments to avoid accidental electrical contact and use insulated tools A t w o person team is to be used while performing field work on all energized equipmen...

Page 7: ... Photovoltaic Systems of the NEC applies to solar photovoltaic energy systems including the array circuit s power conditioning unit s and controller s for such systems Under normal conditions a photovoltaic module is likely to experience conditions that produce more current and or voltage than reported at Standard Test Conditions As previously mentioned the values of Isc and Voc marked on the modu...

Page 8: ...therefore the greater this distance needs to be If there are questions regarding the optimum configuration in which to arrange mount or wire the modules obtain assistance from your Bosch Solar Energy dealer or distributor or retain the services of an engineer familiar with the proper design of PV systems 5 BOSCH SOLAR ENERGY MODULE CHARACTERISTICS A Electrical Characteristics The following electri...

Page 9: ...e module There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the junction box may expose the individual to an electrical shock hazard and will void the warranty D Mechanical Specifications The Bosch Solar Energy module dimensions are summarized in the table below Mechanical Characteristic c Si M60 NA 30119 Model Designator Part No Suffix 240Wp 245Wp 250Wp 255Wp Dimensions in inches L x W x H 64 96 ...

Page 10: ... installer to verify that the module mounting system and mounting method are properly engineered and in accordance with local building codes and regulations A Module Orientation and Handling Safety Bosch Solar Energy PV modules can be arranged in either landscape or portrait position on flat or sloped roofs or surfaces and at flat or tilted angles Always use caution when mounting a module on tilte...

Page 11: ... hex head bolts For greater longevity Bosch Solar Energy recommends that all fixings are made of 316 grade A4 stainless steel not supplied Prevention of the corrosive effects of dissimilar metals must be considered when mounting the solar module frame Aluminum against other materials D Bolting Mounting Method Example Many installations utilize the traditional bolting mounting method i e fastening ...

Page 12: ...es are to be used for anchoring the module This type of mounting method typically requires additional analysis by Bosch Solar Energy Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty 7 ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTIONS A Module To Module Interconnection Bosch Solar Energy modules have been designed to be easily interconnected Each module comes with one positive cable with a plug on one end and one negative c...

Page 13: ...e installed within a building then they should be installed in metallic cable conduits CAUTION When selecting the minimum current carrying capacity of the cable please refer to the typical short circuit current Isc rating and multiply this by 1 56 times the number of solar modules connected in parallel Note that further safety factors may be required depending upon the ambient temperature of the i...

Page 14: ... the module label DC Fuse Ratings To calculate the minimum fuse size multiply the short circuit current Isc rating of the module by a factor of 1 56 The Isc value must take into consideration the maximum irradiation and temperature of the installation site If the loss of a fuse connection occurs verify that the maximum current rating was considered when calculating the fuse rating CAUTION DO NOT c...

Page 15: ...luminum frame as well as to prevent loosening of the screw over time An alternative method of attaching the grounding lugs may require the use o f 8 32 4mm bolts nut star washers and lock washers The ground lug shall be installed from the bottom side of the frame using the paint cutting star washers lock washer and bolt Torque t h e hex bolt if used to 50 70 in lbs This ground hardware can accommo...

Page 16: ...ing assembly that bare the vertical load Pallet Box Specifications Quantity Dimensions L x W x H Weight Stack Limitation 23 modules 1 728 x 1 148 x 1205 mm 68 03 x 45 20 x 47 44 in 470 kg 1 026 lbs Maximum 2 boxes The pallet box dimensions are shown in Figure 8A below Whenever the Bosch Solar Energy modules are stored or transported care must be exercised to ensure that they are stood upright in t...

Page 17: ...odules should be stored standing upright on wedge shaped corner protectors with suitable padding Adequate padding must be placed between the individual solar modules as well The solar modules should be secured against tipping over CAUTION Always adhere to the following pallet box handling precautions 1 The module contains glass and is fragile Handle the transportation box as well as the PV module ...

Page 18: ...n a roof then cleaning should only be performed by qualified personnel CAUTION When cleaning solar modules please take the following precautions Clean the module surface with a soft cloth or sponge using clean and neutral water base non ammonia To remove stubborn dirt you can use a mild non abrasive cleaning agent or alcohol Only clean modules in the early morning or in the late afternoon when the...

Page 19: ...n accordance with all relevant local state and national laws and regulations They must never be disposed of as household waste It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that this product is disposed of properly Please contact your local waste disposal center or Bosch Solar Energy if you have any questions concerning the proper disposal of this product ...

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