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CONTENTS

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

WARNING 

CAUTIONS

 

2

 

 

 

MODULE SPECIFICATIONS 

MECHANICAL LOADING

 

 

STANDARDS 

FIRE CLASS OF PRODUCT 

JUNCTION BOX, MICROINVERTER 

AND TERMINALS 

 

 

6

 

BYPASS DIODE 

INSTALLATION

 

GENERAL 

OPERATING CONDITIONS 

UNPACKING AND HANDLING

 

 

 

 

PREPARE THE MICROINVERTER 

POSITION THE ENPHASE Q CABLE  

8

 

CONNECT THE MICROINVERTER  

CREATE AN INSTALLATION MAP

 

9

 

MODULE INSTALLATION

 

12

 

MANAGE THE CABLING 

TERMINATE THE UNUSED END OF 

THE CABLE

 

14

 

CONNECT TO A

 

JUNCTION BOX 

OR AN ENPHASE Q AGGREGATOR 

ENERGIZE THE SYSTEM

 

15

 

WIRING  GENERAL 

MODULE WIRING 

ARRAY WIRING

 

17 

 

 

EARTH GROUND WIRING 

GROUNDING METHODS

 

18

 

MAINTENANCE 

ANTI-REFLECTION GLASS SURFACE 
CLEANING 

22 

 

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

23 

 

“HIT” is a registered trademark of the Panasonic Group. 

Enphase® is a registered trademark of Enphase Energy, Inc.  

Other product and service names listed in this manual are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of respective companies.

  

Specifications and information in this Installation Manual may change 
without notice. 

Check the latest version from the following website.        

https://na.panasonic.com/us/energy-solutions/solar/

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General Installation Manual

 

AC

 

MODULE 

 

Model

 

No. VBHN330SA17E

 

Photovoltaic Module HIT

®

 

Thank you for choosing Panasonic photovoltaic module HIT

®

Please read this manual completely before you install or use 

 

HIT

®

. With proper operation and maintenance, HIT

®

 will pro-

vide you with clean, renewable solar electricity for many years. 

This manual contains important installation, maintenance and 

safety information. The word “module” as used in this manual 

refers to one or more PV modules.  Retain this manual for 

future reference.   

 

Microinverter IQ7X-96-ACM-US (Enphase Energy, Inc.) 

VBHN330SA17E

 

Mounting on back of PV module 

Summary of Contents for VBHN330SA17E

Page 1: ...is a registered trademark of Enphase Energy Inc Other product and service names listed in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies Specifications and information in this Installation Manual may change without notice Check the latest version from the following website https na panasonic com us energy solutions solar solar panels General Installation Manual AC MODU...

Page 2: ... modules with a dense opaque material such as a cardboard box during installa tion and handling of the modules The shock hazard increases as mod ules with nominal open circuit volt age Voc in excess of 50 V and or modules rated for maximum system voltage in excess of 50 V Wear suitable clothing gloves and guards to prevent direct contact with 30 VDC or greater Work only in dry conditions with dry ...

Page 3: ...1 This method offers a maximum load shown as Mount Location and Load Resistance in Table 1 3 in a static state on the module surface Note This mechanical loading value was tested using the mounting de vice specified in section MODULE INSTALLATION As UL Certified Load Ratings this module meets design loads as be low 1 Positive load with Long frame mounting 33 psf 0 450mm range from edge 75 psf 230 ...

Page 4: ...4 Table 1 2 ENPHASE Miciroinverter IQ7X 96 ACM US Specification 1 31 ...

Page 5: ...n load is a value obtained by multiplying the above value by two thirds Table 1 3 Mount location and Load Resistance Mounting location range mm L1 0 230 230 L2 450 380 345 S1 0 S2 250 Load Resistance Positive Load 50 psf 112 psf 112 psf 50 psf 2400 Pa 5400 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa Load Resistance Negative Load 50 psf 91 psf 112 psf 50 psf 2400 Pa 4400 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa Side Front Backside Section B B S...

Page 6: ...I ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AG which are listed by UL In order to comply with NEC 2008 a locking sleeve needs to be used with all connectors that are exposed The locking sleeve PV SSH4 is made by STAUBLI and can only be released with a special tool also made by STAUBLI PV MS Locking sleeves are not supplied with mod ules and must be purchased sepa rately Figure 2 3 Connectors Option Safety lock clip C...

Page 7: ...rial applications No space or other Special Conditions 2 The operating module temperature must be within 30 C 22 F to 85 C 185 F 3 The wind pressure load of the installa tion site should be less than Load Re sistance shown in Mount Locations and Load Resistance refer to table 1 3 UNPACKING AND HANDLING Do not hit the back sheet of a mod ule with the connector when un packing and handling Please do...

Page 8: ... to depress the four locking switches on each corner of the microinverter to return it to the shipping position See Figure 5 If the problem persists contact Cus tomer Support at Website as follows https enphase com en us company contact us POSITION THE ENPHASE Q CA BLE Plan each cable segment to allow drop connectors on the Enphase Q Cable to align with each PV module Allow extra length for slack ...

Page 9: ...r or more intricate in stallation map Each PV Module and Enphase IQ Envoy has a removable serial num ber label Build the installation map by peeling the serial number labels from the Modules and placing the labels on the map See Figure 7 After you have created the installa tion map use the Enphase Installer Toolkit mobile app to record the serial numbers and configure the system For Installer Tool...

Page 10: ...10 Figure 8 Installation Map 1 ...

Page 11: ...11 Figure 9 Installation Map 2 ...

Page 12: ...tact a microinverter to the mounting structure rail when fixing the module to the mounting structure rail See Figure 11 Recommendation of bolt torque 10 ft lbs Figure 10 shows that a module should be attached on a mount or support structure rail by corrosive resistant metal clamps Appropriate material should be used for mounting hardware the module frame mounting structure and hardware to prevent ...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 11 Position of the mounting structure rail Please fix the module so that the microinverter is not placed on the mounting structure rail Max 270mm ...

Page 14: ... cable There is a grommet inside of the hex nut that should remain in place Insert the cable into the terminator body so that each of the two wires land on opposite sides of the inter nal separator Insert a screwdriver into the slot on top of the terminator to hold it in place and use a 27 mm wrench or channel lock pliers to tighten the hex nut to 7 Nm Hold the terminator body stationary with the ...

Page 15: ...it Turn ON the main utility grid AC circuit breaker Your system starts producing power after a five minute wait time Check the LED on the connector side of the microinverter LED color Indicates Flashing green Normal operation AC grid function is normal there is communica tion with the IQ Envoy Flashing or ange The AC grid is normal but there is no communication with the IQ Envoy Flashing Red The A...

Page 16: ...rated ground and double insulation so on GEC or EGC is required The DC circuit is isolated and insulated from ground and meets the requirements of NEC 690 35 Module should not be connected more than 12 modules for 240Vac output and 10 mod ules for 208Vac output ...

Page 17: ...tion and other connection Please follow ENPHASE Miciroin verters Installation Guide for con figuration and operation of a Miciroinverter https enphase com sites default files downloads support IQ7 7plus 7X Micro Manual EN US pdf Module should not be connected more than 12 modules for 240Vac output and 10 modules for 208Vac output ARRAY WIRING The term array is used to describe the assembly of seve...

Page 18: ...unding connection to fail entirely Corrosion can be caused by the effects of weather humidity dirt and so on It can also be caused when two dissimilar met als are in contact galvanic reac tion The module frame material is alumi num magnesium alloy All fasteners nuts bolts washers screws etc must be stainless steel unless otherwise specified We recommend installing a light ning rod and SPD Surge pr...

Page 19: ...her is placed between the wire and the module frame Choose an adequate size for the cup washer and the flat washer so that the wire is fully clamped between them Note Cup washers are also called ter minal cup washers The cup washers should be stainless steel or a cup washer made of brass may be used only if a large flat washer made of stainless steel is inserted between the module frame and the cu...

Page 20: ...d lock nut Tighten stainless steel set screw at the torque specified by lug manu facturer to secure copper wire The specified torque is following Ilsco Corp GBL 4DBT 10 14AWG Solid 20 in lbs 4 6AWG Strand 35 in lbs 8AWG Strand 25 in lbs 10 14AWG Strand 20 in lbs Burndy L L C CL501TN 14AWG Solid 35 in lbs 14AWG Strand 35 in lbs 4AWG Strand 45 in lbs Recommended torque value in tightening bolt and n...

Page 21: ...ening bolt and nut is between 1 7 and 2 2 Nm Insert the wire into the wire slot Press down on both ends of the wire Manually or using channel lock pliers push the slider over the base until it covers the base This will terminate the wire For more information please refer to Instruction sheet issued by Tyco Electron ics Note Use the ground holes illustrated in Figure 16 1 Grounding Clip Assemblies ...

Page 22: ... recommended to start with smallest area and from the edge of solar modules 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 Original 2 1 Glass Magiclean is a trademark of Kao Corporation 2 2 Windex is a trademark of SC Johnson Son Inc It is recommended to read carefully the manuals of deter...

Page 23: ...ions or manual at any time without prior notice The return of any modules will not be accepted by Panasonic unless prior writ ten authorization has been given by Panasonic CONTACT INFORMATION If you suspect a PV module or system failure please contact the shop you pur chased the installer or the following contact information ENPHASE ENERGY Inc Headquarters 47281 Bayside Pkwy Fremont CA 94538 USA T...

Page 24: ... of mistakes Request AC disconnector or breaker installation Change Enphase registered trademark statement 3rd Edition 2019 2 12 Correction of missing sen tence Delete unnecessary sen tence Correction of missing sentences p 8 PREPARE THE MICROINVERTER POSITION THE ENPHASE Q CABLE Delete sentence about bypass diode P 17 REVISION HISTORY ...

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