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appropriate measures to prevent water ingress into the
connector.
· Do not install modules in strong wind.
· Do not use or install damaged modules.
· Contact with module surfaces or frames may cause
electric shock if the front glass is broken.
· The PV module does not contain any serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to repair any part of the module.
· Keep the junction box cover closed at all times.
· Do not disassemble a module or remove any module
part.
· Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module.
· Do not connect or disconnect modules when current
from the modules or an external source is present.
· Do not allow children or unauthorized persons near the
installation site or module storage area.
2.1 INFORMATION PURSUANT TO ART. 33 OF
THE REACH REGULATION
Pursuant to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December
2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisa-
tion and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a
European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/
EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council
Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/
EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (the “REACH
Regulation”), we inform you that our solar modules con-
tain a Substance of Very High Concern (“SVHC”) in a con-
centration above 0.1 % (weight by weight).
The coating of the ribbon of our solar modules contains
lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1). Under normal or reasonably
foreseeable conditions of use, exposure to the lead that is
contained in our solar modules can be excluded. However,
a release of, and exposure to, lead can take place (i) when
the different components of the solar modules are disas-
sembled, in particular for recycling purposes, and (ii) in
instances of fire.
Lead may damage fertility or the unborn child, causes
damage to organs through prolonged or repeated expo-
sure, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects,
may cause cancer, is very toxic to aquatic life, and may
cause harm to breast-fed children.
Therefore, recycling and all other types of comparable
disassembly of the solar modules have to be performed
by a qualified waste management company, in compliance
with national and local waste management regulations.
In the instance of fire, please keep away from the fire, and
call the local fire brigade.
3.0
MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Module electrical ratings are measured under Standard
Test Conditions (STC) of 1000 W/m
2
irradiance, with an
AM1.5 spectrum, and a cell temperature of 25°C. Detailed
electrical and mechanical characteristics of Canadian Solar
Inc. crystalline silicon PV modules can be found in Annex C
(Module Specifications) on www.canadiansolar.com. Main
electrical characteristics at STC are also stated on each
module label. Please refer to the datasheet or the product
nameplate for the maximum system voltage.
Under certain conditions, a module may produce more
current or voltage than its Standard Test Conditions rated
power. As a result, the module short-circuit current at
under STC should be multiplied by 1.25, and a correction
factor should be applied to the open-circuit voltage (see
Table 1 below), when determining component ratings
and capacities. Depending on your local regulations, an
additional 1.25 multiplier for the short-circuit current
(giving a total multiplier of 1.56) may be applicable when
sizing conductors and fuses.
