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MAINTENANCE
In order to maintain the optimum
output of the module, quality and
safety, please conduct periodic in-
spection or cleaning.
It is also recommended to inspect
the electrical and mechanical con-
nections annually.
If you need electrical or mechanical
inspection or maintenance, it is rec-
ommended to have a licensed au-
thorized professional carry out the
inspection or maintenance to avoid
the hazards of electric shock or inju-
ry.
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 output
power. malfunction or hotspot may
occur.
It is recommended to clean the sur-
face 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 carefully
the manuals of detergent and un-
derstand notes on usage and first-
aid treatment.
To remove persistent dirt, the mod-
ule 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 sur-
face of the glass to clean any part of
the module. The performance 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 recy-
cling of old products, please take them
to applicable collection points in accord-
ance with your national legislation.
For more information about collection
and recycling, please contact your local
municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Panasonic does not assume responsibility
and expressly disclaims liability for loss,
damage, or expense arising out of, or in
any way connected with installation,
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 guarantee.
As part of our policy of continuous im-
provement, Panasonic reserves the right
to make changes to the product, specifi-
cations, 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.
