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Handling and Fitting Manual for semi-flexible solar panels EFLX series

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panel to straighten itself naturally, as shown in the photos below.

Do not

carry the

solar panel in a horizontally oriented plane (parallel to the ground) as this may cause
the panel to bend under its own weight and become damaged.

Do not

rest the solar

panel on the ground so that it begins to bend.

Do not

handle or install the solar panel

in windy weather.

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Summary of Contents for EFLX series

Page 1: ...e courier in the case that the contents of the box are also damaged Place the box containing the solar panel on a flat level surface and open it carefully without removing the solar panel from the foa...

Page 2: ...he panel to bend under its own weight Do NOT apply unnecessary force to the solar panel i e do not throw it or mishandle it in any way even if it is still packaged Do NOT puncture the solar panel Do N...

Page 3: ...low Do not carry the solar panel in a horizontally oriented plane parallel to the ground as this may cause the panel to bend under its own weight and become damaged Do not rest the solar panel on the...

Page 4: ...that causes the panel to bend III Maximum curvature This solar panel is semi flexible which means that it can be curved to a certain degree but cannot be rolled up or folded The maximum allowed curvat...

Page 5: ...5 6 ft 178 mm 7 0 in 200 cm 6 6 ft 245 mm 9 6 in Excessive bending must be avoided when handling or installing the solar panels The maximum arch height examples provided above are for the one time be...

Page 6: ...e spaces between ridges on a vehicle roof must first be filled in before the solar panel is mounted In case of bonding the solar panel always ensure that your chosen adhesive forms a good bond with bo...

Page 7: ...repositioning Attempting to remove the solar panel even if only partially attached can seriously damage the solar cells Gluing with adhesive Your chosen adhesive should be suitable for both the solar...

Page 8: ...olar panels were mistakenly sealed trapping air under the solar panel In hot sunny weather the pressure of the hot air in gaps between the ridges increased so much that the solar panels bulged crackin...

Page 9: ...e adhesive lines widen under pressure they do not join to form closed pockets of trapped air In general for most plastic fibreglass metal surfaces and a good quality adhesive a gap of 100 150 mm betwe...

Page 10: ...h fasteners via mounting holes are both good methods of fitting the solar panel which help eliminate the risk of trapped sealed air under the solar panel To secure a solar panel using one of these met...

Page 11: ...g the solar panel s to a solar charge controller remember that most solar charge controllers require a battery connection first so that they can detect the battery voltage and condition before they st...

Page 12: ...e solar cables below the minimum bending radius of 40 mm Ensure that the cables are not tight or stretched when mounting the solar panel VI Cleaning and care Due to the special ETFE surface of these s...