Solar Energy
DO NOT drill holes in the frame or glass
of the module. Doing so will void the
warranty.
Have a fire extinguisher, and first aid kit
when performing field work on all ener-
gized equipment where the system
open circuit voltage is 30 volts or
greater.
Since sparks may be produced, do not
install module where flammable gases
or vapours are present
DO NOT attempt to open the diode
housing or junction box located on the
back side of any Bosch Solar module.
There are no user serviceable parts in-
side.
DO NOT work on modules when mod-
ules are wet. If a wet module is cracked
or broken the full system voltage may
be present.
Fire Safety
1.
Refer to your local authority for guide-
lines and requirements of building or
structural fire safety.
2.
It may be necessary to use components
such as earth ground fault circuit
breakers, fuses and circuit breakers
3.
Do not use modules near equipment or
locations where flammable gasses can
be generated or can collect.
Electrical Safety
Rated electrical characteristics are
within ±10 percent of the indicated val-
ues of Isc, Voc, Pmax under Standard
Test Conditions. (Irradiance of
100 W/cm, Am 1.5 spectrum and a cell
temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Under normal conditions, a photo-
voltaic module may experience condi-
tions that produce more current and/or
voltage than reported at Standard Test
Conditions. Accordingly, the values of
ISC and VOC marked on UL Listed
modules should be multiplied by a fac-
tor of 1.25 when determining compo-
nent voltage ratings, conductor capaci-
ties, fuse sizes and size of controls
connected to the module output. Refer
to Sec. 690-8 of the National Electric
Code for an additional multiplying fac-
tor of 125 percent (80 percent of rat-
ing) which may be applicable.
DO NOT wear jewellery when working
on the modules.
A two-person team is to be used while
performing field work on all energized
equipment where the system open cir-
cuit voltage is 30 volts or greater.
Wear electrical insulating gloves rated
at 1000 volts and suitable eye protec-
tion when working on systems where
the system open circuit voltage is 30
volts or greater.
DO NOT touch terminals while the
module is exposed to light without
wearing electrical insulating gloves.
DO NOT use modules in systems that
can exceed 600 volts open circuit under
any combination of solar irradiation and
ambient temperature.
DO NOT connect or disconnect a mod-
ule unless the array string is open- cir-
cuited or all of the modules in the
string are covered.
5.
Mechanical Installation
NOTE:
The maximum wind and snow loads on a module
mounted in any position must not exceed a re-
sultant surface load of 30lb/ft² over the module
surface. Reference ASCE 7-95 for determining
the proper wind and snow load calculations for
each location. All installations should also be in
accordance with local building codes and regula-
tions. For proper structural design, it is recom-
mended to retain the services of a structural
engineer experienced with the installations of PV
systems.
NOTE:
It is the sole responsibility of the user and/or
installer to verify that the module mounting sys-
tem and mounting method are properly engi-
neered and in accordance with local building
codes and regulations.
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