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2. Installation
2.1 Installation safety
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Al
ways wear protective head gear, insulating gloves and safety shoes (with rubber
soles).
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Keep the PV module packed in the carton until installation.
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Do not touch the PV module unnecessarily during installation. The glass surface and the
frame may be hot. There is a risk of burns and electric shock.
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Do not work in rain, snow or windy conditions.
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Due to the risk of electrical shock, do not perform any work if the terminals of the PV
module are wet.
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Use insulated tools and do not use wet tools.
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When installing PV modules, do not drop any objects (e.g., PV modules or tools).
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Make sure flammable gasses are not generated or present near the installation site.
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Insert interconnect connectors fully and correctly. Check all connections.
The interconnect cable should be securely fastened to the module frame, Cable support
should be done in a way to avoid the connector from scratching or impacting the back
sheet of the module.
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Do not touch the terminal box and the end of the interconnect cables (connectors) with
bare hands during installation or under sunlight, regardless of whether the PV module is
connected to or disconnect from the system.
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Do not expose the PV module to excessive loads on the surface of the PV module or
twist the frame.
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Do not hit or put excessive load on the glass or back sheet, this may break the Cells or
cause micro crack.
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During the operation, don
’t use sharp tools to wipe the back sheet and glass, it would
leave scratch on the module.
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Do not drill holes on the frame, it may cause corrosion of the frame.
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For BIPV or roof mounting structure, when install the modules, please try to follow the
“from top to bottom” and/or “from left to right” principle, and don’t step on the module,
that will damage the module and would be dangerous for personal safety.
The roof
installation of modules may affect the fireproof performance of building structure.
2.2 Installation Condition
2.2.1 Climate condition
Please install the modules in the following conditions:
a) Operating temperature: within
–40°C(-40°F) to 85°C (185°F)
b) Relative humidity: within 45% to 95%.
