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If the building is already fitted with an external lightning conductor (or if one is to be installed), the PV system must be
suitably integrated to prevent direct lightning strikes. If power inverters without a transformer are used, they must be
suitably earthed (grounded) to provide personal protection and compensate for the lack of galvanic isolation. Applicable
local and national regulations are to be observed in this respect.
Fig. 8: Identification of earthing (grounding) point NeMo®; Solrif®
When using SOLRIF
®
modules, the Schweizer specifications regarding equipotential bonding and lightning protection, which
are included in the fitting instructions, should be observed.
Fire prevention
The fitting of equipment to the roof may affect the fire safety of the building concerned, as incorrect installation can
suppose a fire hazard. Please observe local planning laws and building regulations. Heckert Solar-brand modules forming
part of a rooftop installation must be fitted onto a fire-resistant base material. The module is classed as a “non-explosion-
protected” item of equipment. It must therefore not be installed anywhere near the volatile gases and fumes found in places
such as filling stations, gas-storage facilities or paint-spraying workshops. The module must not be installed near naked
flames or inflammable materials.
Heckert Solar’s modules were tested for fore performance and conform to fire protection class B2.
Fire brigades have special fire-fighting guidelines at their disposal for buildings fitted with power-generating photovoltaic
systems. We recommend the clear identification of the PV system, and the display of a layout plan at the building’s power
connection box and main distribution point.
For integrated roof construction of the HS_P(M)xxx_4 Solrif(R) modules on e.g. slate, shingle, seam, concrete tile etc. an
additional test for external fire spread according to the standards ENV 1187-4 or BS476-3 is required.
Working on the roof
Please observe the applicable accident-prevention regulations. Do not carry out installation work in strong winds. Secure
yourself and other persons to prevent accidents due to falls. Secure loose objects to prevent them falling.
Cordon off the working area to prevent any third-party damage or injury.
7. Return and recycling
Heckert Solar GmbH u ndertakes t o a ccept t he r eturn, free of charge, of modules produced by the company, when they
reach the end of their service life. For details of returns for other reasons, please refer to the document entitled
“Return_Recycling.pdf”, which can be found on our website at
www.heckert-solar.com
.
8. Product/performance guarantee
For further information on terms and conditions of use and the guaranteed performance specifications of our products,
please go to our website at
www.heckert-solar.com
.
9. Liability exclusion
These installation and operating instructions apply to general, standard-designed systems. These details are provided for
information only, and are not contractual in any way. Heckert Solar GmbH can offer no guarantee as to th
e suitability or
functioning performance of these modules if the user fails to abide by the instructions given in this user information. As
Heckert Solar GmbH can in no way control or monitor conformity with this user information, local circumstances, the usage
and conditions to which the installation is subject, the manner in which it is operated, or the maintenance of the modules
concerned, Heckert Solar GmbH shall accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage that might result from incorrect
use, installation, operation or maintenance.
Identification of
earthing (grounding)
hole
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