VC50SDD Installation &
Technician’s Manual
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11.
Solar Array Orientation
The solar array must be permanently positioned where the modules will receive the maximum
amount of sunshine. 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 modules. Remember that the modules
are very fragile and should not be located where they may be damaged.
Please ensure that the support structure is:
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SECURE AND NOT TWISTED
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ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING
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WELL VENTILATED
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SAFE FROM SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
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NOT SHADED (BETWEEN 7 am & 5 pm)
The solar array should face towards the equator
– i.e.
South in the Northern Hemisphere,
North in the Southern Hemisphere.
Use the compass provided with the refrigerator to ensure the array is facing the correct
direction.
The tilt angle of a solar array is dependent on the country in which it is located. The front of the
solar modules must be cleaned every week or when necessary in dusty areas.
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PV Modules near the Equator should be positioned
with a slight (10-15 ) tilt fac ing North or South in order
to allow rain to run off them also keeping them c lean.
