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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY

AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. M

VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY

Valid from February 2011

1305 South Bertelsen Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402, USA

www.grapesolar.com

Tel: 1-877-264-1014 (toll free), 1-541-349-9000, Fax: 1-541-343-9000

Grape Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Safety and Installation Manual

This document applies to Grape Solar photovoltaic modules with model number GS-S-150-SF, GS-S-155-SF,

GS-S-160-SF, GS-S-165-SF, GS-S-170-SF, GS-S-175-SF, GS-S-180-SF, GS-S-185-SF. Carefully read through this manual

in its entirety before installing, operating or servicing the photovoltaic (PV) system. Failure to comply with the instructions

described in this manual may cause bodily injury or damage to property, and invalidate Grape So

lar’s limited warranty for

photovoltaic modules!

Summary of Contents for GS-S-150-SF

Page 1: ...ocument applies to Grape Solar photovoltaic modules with model number GS S 150 SF GS S 155 SF GS S 160 SF GS S 165 SF GS S 170 SF GS S 175 SF GS S 180 SF GS S 185 SF Carefully read through this manual...

Page 2: ...ebruary 2011 1305 South Bertelsen Road Eugene Oregon 97402 USA www grapesolar com Tel 1 877 264 1014 toll free 1 541 349 9000 Fax 1 541 343 9000 2 Table of Contents I General Information 3 II Safety P...

Page 3: ...oor land based applications only 6 Rated power output specification of Grape Solar PV modules are made at the Standard Test Condition STC which is 1000W m2 irradiance 1 5 Air Mass AM and 25 C 77 F cel...

Page 4: ...connected modules have to be stored outside for any length of time always have the glass surface facing down and cover modules with water proof material to prevent water collecting inside the panel a...

Page 5: ...id accidental exposure to live circuits 3 4 When working with modules exposed to light follow all applicable regulations regarding working with live electrical equipment 3 5 Do not install or handle t...

Page 6: ...th or material before making or breaking electrical connections 3 15 Broken junction boxes or broken connectors are electrical and laceration hazardous and cannot be repaired Please contact the instal...

Page 7: ...scal To avoid exceeding the 30 lbs ft2 mechanical loading limit site specific loads such as wind and snow should be taken into account 1 5 The site should not have exposure to extremely corrosive chem...

Page 8: ...nnectors such as MC 4 connectors which are approved for use at the maximum short circuit current of the module 3 7 Over current device e g fuse or circuit breaker whose rating is not greater than the...

Page 9: ...asher and 2 5mm grounding wire A cupped washer is required between grounding wire and the nut with torque less than 4N m Grounding wire should be directly connected with the screw 4 4 The rack must al...

Page 10: ...nt top glass facing downward 5 8 At least a 4 inch clearance between the module frames and structure or wall or ground is required to prevent wiring damage and allows air to circulate behind the modul...

Page 11: ...on 4 Do not remove the dirt by scraping or rubbing away from the module front surface when dry as this may cause micro scratches on the glass and lead to module performance degrading 5 Water can be us...

Page 12: ...damage injury or expense arising through improper use or incorrect installation operation or maintenance Furthermore Grape Solar assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other righ...

Page 13: ...16 0 35 2 16 0 35 2 16 0 35 2 16 0 35 2 16 0 35 2 16 0 35 2 Max System DC Voltage V 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 NOCT 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 50 2 Current coeff K 0 06 0 01 0 06 0 01 0 0...