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April 2012
When additional ground holes are
necessary, they must not penetrate
the inner side of the aluminum
frame. Caution is advised to avoid
accidentally drilling, scratching, or
penetrating the back sheet surface
of the module. If required, it is
recommended to add additional
ground
holes
to
the
outer
aluminum lip area of the module.
In such case, additional ground
holes must be at least 65 mm away
from any frame corner.
For a non-integral module or panel,
the assembly is to be mounted over
a fire resistant roof covering rated
for the application.
Appropriate material should be
used for mounting hardware to
prevent
the
module
frame,
mounting structure, and hardware
itself from corrosion.
Install modules where they are not
shaded by obstacles like buildings
and trees. Especially pay attention
to avoid partially shading the
modules by objects during the
daytime.
Please
contact
your
SANYO
Authorized Representative with
questions
regarding
mounting
profiles for modules if needed.
Notes on Installation
Clearance of “10 cm” between the
roof surface and module frame is
required to allow cooling air to
circulate around the back of the
module. This also allows any
condensation
or
moisture
to
dissipate. Install modules so that
air can circulate between the roof
and the module.
We
recommend
installation
methods shown in Figure 2. In
some areas, local electrical codes
may govern the installation and
use of modules.
To avoid the hazard of the electric
shock and fire, do not contact and
damage the back sheet of the
module with mounting bolts.
Operating Conditions
SANYO recommends that modules be
operated
within
the
following
Operating Conditions. An installation
location with conditions beyond the
Operating Conditions or with other
Special Conditions (see below) should
be avoided. Operating Conditions of
Panasonic HIT PV modules are as
follows:
1)
The modules should be operated
only in terrestrial applications. No
space or other Special Conditions
(see below).
2)
The ambient temperature should
be within –20°C (-4°F) to 40°C
(104°F).
3)
The relative humidity should be
within 45% to 95%.
4)
The wind pressure load of the
installation site should be less than
2,400N/m
2
(50PSF).
Special Conditions
1)
The ambient temperature and
installation place are different from
the
recommended
Operating
Conditions.
2)
Salt damage is severe at the
installation place.
3)
Hail and snow damage is excessive
at the installation place.
4)
Sand and dust damage is excessive
at the installation place.
5)
Air pollution, chemically active
vapors, acid rain, and/or soot, etc.
are excessive at the installation
place.
SPECIFICATIONS
Notes on Specifications
1)
Rated electrical characteristics are
within 10% of the values measured
at Standard Test Conditions (STC).
Irradiance of 1000W/m
2
, 25
o
C cell
temperature, and solar spectral
irradiance per IEC 60904-3.
2)
Under
normal
conditions,
a
module
may
experience
conditions
that
produce
more
current and/or voltage than
reported at standard component
test conditions. Accordingly, the
values of Isc and Voc should be
multiplied by a factor of 1.25 when
determining
voltage
ratings,
conductor capacities, fuse sizes,
and size of controls connected to
the module output.
3)
The current output for the modules
shown in the Specifications is
measured
at
Standard
Test
Conditions. These conditions may
not be frequently observed in
actual practice.
Application class of product
Panasonic HIT PV modules are applied
to application class A. Application class
A for PV-modules are defined as
follows:
Class A: General access, hazardous
voltage, hazardous power applications
Module rated for use in this application
class may be used in systems operating
at greater than 50 V DC or 240 W,
where
general
contact
access
is
anticipated.
Modules
qualified
for
safety through this part of IEC 61730-1
and IEC 61730-2 and within this
application class are considered to
meet the requirements for safety class
II.
Fire class of product
Panasonic HIT PV modules fill the fire
class C that provides to ANSI/UL790.
Class C roof coverings are effective
against light fire test exposures. Under
such exposures, roof coverings of this
class afford a light degree of fire
protection to the roof deck, do not slip
from position, and are not expected to
produce flying brands.
Mechanical Loading
The modules should be mounted
basically at the four (4) quarter
points by the means shown in
Figure 1-1 or 1-4. However, you
may choose the optional mounting
ranges (with limitation of fixing
span) by means shown in Figure 1-
2 or Figure 1-3 for VBHNxxxSE
series, in Figure 1-4 or 1-5 for
VBHHxxxAE series.
This method offers a maximum
load of 2400N/m2 (50PSF, in a
static state) on the module surface.
CERTIFICATION
VBHNxxxSE series and VBHHxxxAE
series comply with the requirements of
IEC61215, IEC61730-1, IEC61730-2 and
the CE mark.
WIRING
General
All wiring should be done in
accordance
with
applicable
electrical codes.
All wiring should be done by a
qualified, licensed professional.
Wiring should be protected to help
ensure personal safety and to
prevent its damage.
All modules connected in series
should be of the same model
number and/or type.
Do not connect modules in parallel
without using a connection box.
Do not disconnect terminals while
modules generate electricity and
connect electrical load to avoid the
hazard of electrical shock.
To avoid the hazard of electric
shock and sparks, please connect
