Installation Manual
Last revised: January 2011
The technical specifications are subject to change without notice
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Safety instructions
The assembly and commissioning of the solar modules may only be carried out by those, who are
qualified to correctly and safely install the system.
Pay attention to the local ordinances, building standards and accident-prevention regulations.
The safety information for other system components must also be followed.
Do not install or handle the modules when they are wet or during periods of high wind.
Use suitable fall-protection equipment.
Secure work materials to prevent articles from falling.
Secure the working area to avoid accidents with other people.
Never install damaged solar modules!
Before installing, check the junction-box, cables and socket connectors for damages.
Never use the junction-box or the solar cable to carry the unit.
Do not apply paint or any adhesives to the rear side of the solar module.
Do not allow any objects to fall upon the solar module.
Avoid scratches to the front glass.
Do not walk across or step on the solar module!
If the front glass is broken, or the backsheet is torn, contact with any module surface or module
frame can cause electric shock.
Cover all modules in the PV array with an opaque cloth or material before making or breaking
electrical connections.
Electrical commissioning of the solar modules may only be carried out by a professional installer!
Do not connect or disconnect modules when current from the modules or an external source is
present.
Remove all metallic jewelry prior to installing this product to reduce the chance of accidental
exposure to live circuits.
Only use dry, insulated tools for the electrical assembly work.
Ensure that the cable connections are in perfect condition (no cracking, soiling or other
contamination).
Pay attention to the inverter manufacturer’s installation instructions!
Before starting work on a PV-system, switch it off with a disconnection switch. Working with
conductors, which conduct direct current can cause electric arcs!
When installed on a roof, the module shall be mounted over a fire-resistant roof covering rated for
the application. Solar modules are considered as „non-explosion-protected-equipment“. Hence,
they must neither be installed near highly flammable gases and vapors (e.g. filling stations, gas
containers, paint spraying equipment), nor near open flames or flammable materials.
