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CASE 3

Installation Manual: MEMC Silvantis P290 | M320

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A

MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS

LOAD  
PARAMETERS

CASE 1

Maximum  
Rear Load:

2400 Pa  
or 50 psf

Maximum  
Front Load:

5400 Pa  
or 113 psf

Mounting Color Code:       Mounting Hole Location   

  Module Rail  

     Fixed Clamp Mount 

     Clamp Mount Range

•  Precaution should be taken to avoid damage to the glass surface with or without anti-reflective coating due to improper 

handling during installation.

•  Mechanical structures should not contact the module backsheet under any expected load conditions. 

A – 394 mm  
B – 248 mm 
C – 444 mm

 Fixed Clamp Mount location:  

 Clamp mount allowable range:

A

Clamp Mount 
Locations: 

Fixed clamp 
location for 
5400 Pa  
front load

Clamp Mount Locations: 

Clamp mount allowable range  
Case 3, option 1 

C

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW

CASE 2

DETAILS

Maximum  
Rear Load:

2400 Pa  
or 50 psf

Maximum  
Front Load:

5400 Pa  
or 113 psf

Maximum  
Rear Load:

2400 Pa  
or 50 psf

Maximum  
Front Load:

2400 Pa
or 50 psf

CASE 1:

 Structural rails 

running perpendicular to the 
length of the module should be 
fixed via bolts at the mounting 
holes between each long 
side frame, or Clamps can be 
mounted at the Fixed Clamp 
Mount location as shown in 
the color code key.

CASE 2: 

Structural rails 

running parallel to the length 
of the module should be fixed 
via bolts at the mounting 
holes on each long side 
frame, or Clamps can be 
mounted anywhere within 
the Clamp Mount Range as 
shown in the color code key.

CASE 3: 

Structural rails running 

perpendicular to the length of 
the module should be fixed via 
bolts at the mounting holes 
between each long side frame, 
or Clamps can be mounted 
anywhere within the Clamp 
Mount Range as shown in the 
color code key.

MODULE  
ILLUSTRATION

Bolt Mount 
Locations 

C

BACK VIEW

FRONT VIEW

Bolt Mount 
Locations 

Clamp Mount 
Locations: 

Clamp mount 
allowable 
range

B

C

B

C

BACK VIEW

BACK VIEW

OR

 

Case 3, option 2

Summary of Contents for M305BCC

Page 1: ...Installation Manual for MEMC SilvantisTM 72 cell Photovoltaic Modules Silvantis P290 Silvantis M320...

Page 2: ...NG AND DESIGN 6 5 2 MODULE WIRING 6 5 3 GROUNDING 7 5 4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS 7 6 0 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 8 7 0 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PARAMETERS AND SPECIFICATIONS 9 8 0 APPENDIX 11 8...

Page 3: ...This may be required for product identification Damage to the glass surface or the anti reflective coating can impact the power output and overall efficiency of the system Scratches handling marks or...

Page 4: ...ot mark the modules with sharp instruments Do not leave a module unsupported or unsecured Do not modify module frames in any way 3 3 SAFETY The following safety guidelines and best practices should be...

Page 5: ...w referring to chart showing clamp and bolt mounting locations If using bolts four mounting holes are provided on the rear side the module frame as shown in Appendix 8 1 Use a stainless steel bolt sta...

Page 6: ...2400 Pa or 50 psf Maximum Front Load 5400 Pa or 113 psf Maximum Rear Load 2400 Pa or 50 psf Maximum Front Load 2400 Pa or 50 psf CASE 1 Structural rails running perpendicular to the length of the modu...

Page 7: ...000 V UL and 1000 V IEC Vocm equals the module open circuit voltage at coldest conditions for the site refer to local codes WARNING Installers should adhere to all applicable local regional and nation...

Page 8: ...the star washer scratches the anodized frame 5 4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNINGS Installation and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only Use insulated tools during installation...

Page 9: ...cluding recommendations and specifications does not constitute a warranty expressed or implied MEMC reserves the right to change the manual the module or specifications without prior notice The produc...

Page 10: ...oefficients may vary by 10 47 2 0 45 0 33 0 066 40 to 85 1000 UL IEC 8 40 15 0 5 IV CURVES AT MULTIPLE TEMPERATURES 1000 W m2 Current A Voltage V 10 5 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 15 C 25 C...

Page 11: ...RACTERISTICS All electrical data at standard test conditions STC 1000W m2 AM1 5 25 C Electrical characteristics may vary by 5 and power by 0 5W Listed specifications are subject to change without prio...

Page 12: ...GINEERING DRAWING SHOWN BELONGS TO THE FOLLOWING LISTED SILVANTIS MODULE SERIES P290 M320 A 990 39 0 B 1 976 77 8 C 50 2 0 D 30 1 2 E 22 0 9 Module Dimensions Dimension MM INCH F 950 37 4 G 1 188 46 8...

Page 13: ...DIX 8 2 MODULE ILLUSTRATIONS Installation Manual MEMC Silvantis P290 M320 8 3 CLAMP DRAWINGS Copyright 2012 MEMC Electronic Material 12 of 13 A 6 35 0 3 B 38 1 5 Module Clip Dimensions Dimension MM IN...

Page 14: ...00 V IEC 1000 V DC UL 1000 V Temperature rating 40 C to 90 C 40 C to 85 C Qualification TUV 2PFG UL PV wire EN 50521 UL for PV sys Copyright 2012 MEMC Electronic Material Controlled Document MEMC Elec...

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