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INSTALLATION OF THE PV PANELS
Each manufacturer of PV panels will make available instructions as to how best to install its PV panels.
Be sure to read and follow instructions on the specific brand of PV panels used in the system. The below
information is based on information as contained in the guidance notes of Renesola PV panels.
General
Do not dismantle the Modules or tear up any labels.
Installation should be done by qualified professionals only.
Ensure that the correct connector pairs are used.
Do not touch the exposed cables or connectors.
De-energize PV modules by removing them entirely from light or by covering their front surface with an
opaque material.
System designers shall design an appropriate bracket and follow the instructions to fix the PV module
to the bracket.
Installation and maintenance shall be performed in accordance to all electrical safety regulations
Do not stand on the modules
Do not paint the modules or spray any material on the modules
Always transport the modules carefully and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Take care that
the modules are not scratched as scratches may influence the efficiency of the modules
Installation
STEP1
Choose the location of the PV panels - be sure to choose a location where the panels will be fully exposed
to the sun and that the areas are not shaded. Look out for shade produced by trees or other buildings. In
the Southern Hemisphere the panels should face north at an angle calculated according to your location
Optimal angle for fixed solar panels depending on installation position
45˚
37˚ – 45˚
26˚ – 37˚
13˚ – 26˚
0˚ – 13˚
13˚ – 26˚
26˚ – 37˚
37˚ – 45˚
PV System Installers Guide
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Installation of the PV panels
