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MAINTENANCE
In order to maintain the optimum
output of the module, quality and
safety, please conduct periodic
inspection or cleaning.
It is also recommended to inspect
the electrical and mechanical con-
nections annually.
If you need electrical or mechani-
cal inspection or maintenance, it is
recommended to have a licensed
authorized professional carry out
the inspection or maintenance to
avoid the hazards of electric shock
or injury.
ANTI-REFLECTION GLASS SUR-
FACE CLEANING
Light dirt that does not shield light
completely does not significantly
degrade power generation perfor-
mance, but if the module surface
becomes dirty, it may reduce out-
put power. malfunction or hotspot
may occur.
It is recommended to clean the
surface of the module with water
and a soft cloth or sponge.
When cleaning with neutral glass
detergent or weak alkaline glass
detergent, it is recommended to
start with smallest area and from
the edge of solar module in order
to check no damage occurs to the
glass.
After that, clean surface of glass
with wet and clean cloth.
Recommended detergent: "Glass
Magiclean"1) or "Windex® Origi-
nal"2)
1) Glass Magiclean is a trademark
of Kao Corporation.
2) Windex® is a trademark of SC
Johnson & Son,Inc.
It is recommended to read careful-
ly the manuals of detergent and
understand notes on usage and
first-aid treatment.
To remove persistent dirt, the
module can be washed with a
micro-fiber cloth and ethanol.
Never use abrasive detergent,
strong alkaline detergent, strong
acid detergent or a detergent
which forms a protective layer on
the surface of the glass to clean
any part of the module. The per-
formance of a solar module may
be reduced. Please be very careful
since the guarantee will not cover
damages caused by detergents.
When cleaning the PV module,
please do not put detergent on
junction box or connector. If deter
-gents and chemical substances ad-
here, junction box and connector
may be deteriorated or damaged.
DISPOSAL OF OLD EQUIPMENT
This symbol on the products,
and/or accompanying docu-
ments means
that used elec-
trical and electronic products
must not be mixed with gen-
eral household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling of old products, please take
them
to applicable collection points in
accordance with your national legisla-
tion.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incor-
rect disposal of this waste, in accord-
ance with national legislation.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Panasonic does not assume responsibil-
ity and expressly disclaims liability for
loss, damage, or expense arising out of,
or in any way connected with installa-
tion, operation, use, or maintenance by
using this manual.
Panasonic assumes no responsibility for
any infringement of patents or other
rights of third parties, which may result
from use of modules.
No license is granted by implication or
under any patent or patent rights. The
information in this manual is believed
to be reliable, but does not constitute
an expressed and/or implied guaran-
tee.
As part of our policy of continuous
improvement, Panasonic reserves the
right to make changes to the product,
specifications, or manual at any time
without prior notice.
The return of any modules will not be
accepted by Panasonic unless prior
written authorization has been given
by Panasonic.
