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done in a way to avoid the connector from scratching or impacting the back sheet of the module.
Do not touch the junction box and the end of the interconnect cables (connectors) with bare hands
during installation or under sunlight, regardless if the PV module is connected to or disconnected
from the system.
Do not expose the PV module to excessive loads on the surface of the PV module or twist the frame.
Do not hit or put excessive load on the glass or back sheet, this may break the cells or cause micro
cracks.
During the installation or opera
tion, don’t use sharp tools to wipe the back sheet and glass. Scratches
can appear on the module.
Do not drill holes in the frame. It may cause corrosion of the frame.
When installing modules on roof mounted structures, please try to follow the “from top to bottom”
and/or “from left to right” principle, and don’t step on the module. This will damage the module and
would be dangerous for personal safety.
2.2 Installation Condition
2.2.1 Climate Condition
Please install the modules in the following conditions:
a) Operating temperature: within
–40°C(-40
℉
) to 85°C (185
℉
)
b) Humidity: < 85RH%
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Note: The mechanical load bearing (include wind and snow loads) of the module is based on the
approved mounting methods. The professional system installer must be responsible for mechanical load
calculation according to the system design.
2.2.2 Site Selection
In most applications, Jinko solar PV modules should be installed in a location where they will receive
maximum sunlight throughout the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, the module should typically face
south, and in the Southern Hemisphere, the modules should typically face north. Modules facing 30
degrees away from true South (or North) will lose approximately10 to 15 percent of their power output. If
the module faces 60 degrees away from true South (or North), the power loss will be 20 to 30 percent.
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 lowest over the
horizon. Shading causes loss of output, even though the factory fitted bypass diodes of the PV module
will minimize any such loss.
Do not install the PV module near open flame or flammable materials.
When solar modules are used to charge batteries, the battery must be installed in a manner, which will
protect the performance of the system and the safety of its users. Follow the battery manufacturer’s
