Dulas Solar VC150, Handbook

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SUPPORT STRUCTURE
ORIENTATION
The solar array must be permanently positioned where the module will receive the
maximum amount of sunshine, however they are very fragile and should not be
located where they may be damaged. A suitable position must be found away from
trees and tall objects, to avoid shading the array, as this will impair the performance
of the module.
Please ensure that the support structure is:
SECURE AND NOT TWISTED
ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING
WELL VENTILATED
SAFE FROM SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
NOT SHADED (BETWEEN 7am & 5 pm)
The solar array should face towards the equator- i.e.
South in the Northern Hemisphere,
North in the southern Hemisphere.
The tilt angle of a solar array is dependent on the country in which it is located.
Figure 3 demonstrates common tilt angles. The front of the solar modules must be
cleaned every week or when necessary in dusty Ares.
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
ORIENTATION CONTINUED