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SAFETY AND INSTALLATION

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Page 1: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 1 of 51 SAFETY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...Glass Series 18 5 2 Location and Tilt Angle 23 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 24 6 1 Grounding 30 6 2 Suitable Inverters 30 6 3 Bypass diode 31 7 MAINTENANCE 32 7 1 Cleaning 32 8 IN CASE OF BREAKAGE RECYCL...

Page 3: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 3 of 51 12 4 Connectors 49 12 5 Factory Inspection 50 12 6 Quality Management System 51 Edition October 2011...

Page 4: ...s such as a higher energy yield in low light conditions a lower vulnerability to deviations of azimuth and tilt angles and an improved temperature coefficient which make them suitable for use both in...

Page 5: ...ranty HelioSphera assumes no liability for damages incurred due to non compliance with these instructions Please also read the instructions for the other components which make up the total PV system D...

Page 6: ...uide pertains to modules installed within the European Union only If a module is being installed outside of Europe contact HelioSphera or the product distributor Determine local permits installation a...

Page 7: ...when handling solar electric modules Be careful when unpacking transporting and storing the modules they are subject to breakage if they are not properly handled and installed Always transport and st...

Page 8: ...destroy contacts and connectors If not handled and installed according to instructions solar modules can present a lethal hazard Cover module face s completely with opaque material to halt the produc...

Page 9: ...priate fire resistance Consult your local building department to determine approved roofing materials Do not use modules near equipment or locations where flammable gases can be generated or collected...

Page 10: ...e the pallet is placed on a horizontal surface Remove the modules one by one from each side of the box ATTENTION Make sure that the modules in the center of the box are the last to be removed Fig 1 Un...

Page 11: ...apter 5 Front view Rear view Fig 2 HS Atlas with 4 anchors The aluminum anchors which are shown in Fig 3 are fixed to the rear glass of the module using a proven adhesive from the structural glazing i...

Page 12: ...on for both edges is 13 mm and 11 mm respectively No buckling twisting of more than 30 mm across the module diagonal This requirement is completely fulfilled by HS Atlas modules mounting system 3 All...

Page 13: ...05_ENG Page 13 of 51 Fig 5 Mounting distance tool Modules after installation should have a 4 cm gap vertically and a 2 cm gap horizontally between each other as shown in Fig 6 Fig 6 Detailed distances...

Page 14: ...10 16 to a maximum mechanical load of 2400 Pa or 2 4 N m2 This load can be any combination of snow ice or wind In order for the solar modules to withstand this load the module must be supported as sho...

Page 15: ...mounted on the substructure without using any special tool accelerating the whole installation procedure HelioSphera is aiming to provide different procedures for HS Venus modules to be valid for dif...

Page 16: ...e taken into account During mounting the following recommendations should be followed 1 It is strongly recommended to install HS Venus modules in vertical portrait position For more info see next poin...

Page 17: ...EN AW 6063 HelioSphera modules have been designed and tested according to IEC 61646 paragraph 10 16 to a maximum mechanical loading of 2400 Pa 2 4 N m2 or 240 Kg m2 This loading can be any combinatio...

Page 18: ...be followed 1 It is strongly recommended to install HS modules in vertical portrait position For more info see next point 6 Electrical installation 2 Modules must be set up on the lower edge dimension...

Page 19: ...ce free conditions 7 Accumulation of water at the solar module must be prevented might cause corrosion on the adhesive bonding or on the PVB foil between front and back glass 8 The specified fixation...

Page 20: ...t frame of the substructure B Middle support frame of the substructure horizontal C Vertical clamps D Horizontal holding clamps Fig 15 View on the two sided linear fixation set up Both clamps dimensio...

Page 21: ...1_rev 005_ENG Page 21 of 51 Fig 16 Mounting clamps A possible variation of the mounting system is shown in Fig 17 Fig 18 and Fig 19 80 mm 40 mm 650 mm min 1300 mm 13 1 mm 13 1 mm Fig 17 Mounting confi...

Page 22: ...frame with rubber F Middle support frame of the substructure vertical with rubber C Vertical clamps D Horizontal holding clamps Fig 18 View on the two sided linear fixation set up Fig 19 Mounting cla...

Page 23: ...When choosing a site avoid trees buildings or obstructions which could cast shadows on the solar photovoltaic modules especially during the winter months when the arc of the sun is lower over the hor...

Page 24: ...to the sum of the voltage of each module Never exceed the limit of 1000V on connected modules Voc of modules at low temperatures below 0 C should be taken into account Thus a maximum of 6 modules may...

Page 25: ...1 Put a fuse of 2A or a diode of 3A in the positive pole of each string you parallel Fig 21 Parallel connection of strings back view Type 1 Maximum protection against reverse currents Use of many pro...

Page 26: ...001_rev 005_ENG Page 26 of 51 2 Put a fuse of 4A or a diode of 5A in the positive pole of every set of strings Fig 22 Parallel connection of strings back view Type 2 Normal protection and use of fuses...

Page 27: ...001_rev 005_ENG Page 27 of 51 3 Put a diode of 8A only option in the positive pole of every 3 paralleled strings Fig 23 Parallel connection of strings back view Type 3 Minimum protection and use of d...

Page 28: ...an be also placed inside DC boxes and not at the end of the strings Fig 24 DC box with 5A diodes in each input HelioSphera can provide you with special diodes fuses integrated in 6mm solar cables and...

Page 29: ...junction box with cables assembled in the factory for the electrical connection of the modules must never be opened If additional cables are needed use only appropriate cables The solar modules genera...

Page 30: ...6 2 Suitable Inverters Inverters convert the Direct Current DC of the PV modules into Alternating Current AC The right selection of an inverter in a PV project is very important As described earlier...

Page 31: ...sidered for system design After few weeks of exposure stabilized nominal power would be reached Most inverters used to have 1 MPPT In this case all the modules must have identical orientation inclinat...

Page 32: ...te on the surface of the module This build up can reduce the performance of the module Normally the buildup of dust particles will be washed away by periodic rainfall but for some instances module sur...

Page 33: ...be sure to keep anyone from walking through the area Use cut resistant gloves Pick up all large pieces of broken glass Place them in a suitable plastic or metal container Use a brush to sweep up smal...

Page 34: ...tack transportation boxes Keep the transportation box dry Keep the transportation box standing flat Do not place sideways upside down or on inclined surface Keep the transportation box away from vibra...

Page 35: ...ge 35 of 51 9 2 Transportation box specifications Number of Products 20 units Box Box external dimensions Length 1 20cm x Width 0 80cm x Height 1 50cm Box weight 530kg Stack Limitation No stacking Pol...

Page 36: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 36 of 51 Warning signs No Hooks This side up Keep dry Fragile No stacking Recyclable product Handle with care Do not step...

Page 37: ...3 Thickness without junction box mm 6 9 mm 0 4mm Weight kg approx 25 Surface area m2 1 43 Encapsulation Polyvinylbutyral PVB Cell type a Si c Si tandem Front glass mm 3 2 0 2 white glass low iron Bac...

Page 38: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 38 of 51 Fig 27 Laser marking 2D barcode Fig 28 Module label...

Page 39: ...s section 2 5 mm 2 L1 L2 800 1000 mm Rated current 10A Insulation material PA Rated voltage 600V pol pol 1000V pol Degree of protection IP65 Test voltage 4 26kV 50Hz 1min pol pol 6 6kV 50Hz 1min pol F...

Page 40: ...l has UL classification 94V 0 Repetitive peak reverse voltage 1300 V Surge peak reverse voltage 1300 V 10 2 2 Cables Type FLEX SOL XL 2 5 Nominal cross section 2 5 mm2 Strand design 50 x 0 25 n x mm W...

Page 41: ...51 10 2 3 Connectors Type MALE PV KST4 2 5 I UR range of cable gland 3 6 A mm Conductor cross section 1 5 2 5 mm2 14 AWG 3 mm Type FEMALE PV KBT4 2 5 I UR range of cable gland 3 6 A mm Conductor cros...

Page 42: ...le temperature C 40 to 85 Typical operating temperature C approx 20 to 25 above ambient temperature Maximum load N m 2 2400 Maximum over current protection rating MCR 5 Amps The module electrical rati...

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Page 47: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 47 of 51 12 2 Junction boxes...

Page 48: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 48 of 51 12 3 Cables...

Page 49: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 49 of 51 12 4 Connectors...

Page 50: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 50 of 51 12 5 Factory Inspection...

Page 51: ...10 SSI 001_rev 005_ENG Page 51 of 51 12 6 Quality Management System...

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