PHOTOWATT PW60HT-C-XF Installation Manual Download

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D84-P06-01 GB R2

28/07/2020

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ANNEXE A: ALTERNATIVE GROUNDING METHODS

ANNEXE B: MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINES

ANNEX

INSTALLATION MANUAL WARNING

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice by EDF ENR

PWT. EDF ENR PWT gives no warranty, express or implied, on the information

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Summary of Contents for PW60HT-C-XF

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUALS For professional use only...

Page 2: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR STANDARD MODULES For professional use only...

Page 3: ...G AND STORAGE 5 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 6 5 1 MODULE WIRING 7 5 2 GROUNDING 9 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 10 6 1 MOUNTING METHOD BOLTING 11 7 0 MAINTENANCE 13 ANNEX A ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING METHODS 16 MOU...

Page 4: ...the module and other electrical equipment all ins tructions should be read and understood PV module connectors pass direct current DC when exposed to sunlight or other light sources Contact with elect...

Page 5: ...dition s rated power As a result the module short circuit current under STC should be multiplied by 1 25 and a correction factor should be applied to the open circuit voltage see Table 1 below when de...

Page 6: ...hich in turn may compromise module re liability and void EDF ENR PWT s warranty Do not support the module by the backsheet when handling or installing the module Do not carry modules on your head Do n...

Page 7: ...for the application The fire rating for this module is only valid when the product is installed as specified in the mechanical mounting instructions ENVIRONNEMENTAL CONDITIONS The module is intended...

Page 8: ...sunlight shines perpendicularly onto the PV modules AVOID SHADING Even minor partial shading e g from dirt depo sits reduces yields A module can be conside red to be unshaded if its entire surface is...

Page 9: ...the connectors using lubricants or any unauthorized chemical substance USE OF SUITABLE MATERIALS Only use dedicated solar cable and suitable connectors wiring should be sheathed in a sunlight resistan...

Page 10: ...process For grounding requirements in other areas although the modules are certifi ed to Safety Class II we recommend them to be grounded and that module installation should comply with all applicable...

Page 11: ...proved methods One of such methods is described be low For details of other mounting methods and the methods recommended by Canadian Solar Inc for special module ranges please refer to the Annex A Alt...

Page 12: ...d nut should not be less than 450 MPa Tightening torques should be 17 23 Nm 12 5 17 0 ft lbs respectively for M8 5 16 18 coarse thread bolts depending on bolt class In areas with heavy wind loads addi...

Page 13: ...5400 Pa Compatible module types PW60HT CP Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 4000 Pa Compatible module types PW60HT CP Bolting on the long frame side using four inner most mounting holes...

Page 14: ...es dirt spots and dust Modules with sufficient tilt at least 15 gene rally may not require cleaning rain will have a selfcleaning effect If the module has beco me soiled wash with water and a non abra...

Page 15: ...D69 P06 01 GB R6 01 07 2020 www photowatt com ANNEX OF INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR STANDARD MODULES For professional use only...

Page 16: ...25 ANNEX INSTALLATION MANUAL WARNING The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice by EDF ENR PWT EDF ENR PWT makes no warranty express or implied with respect to the i...

Page 17: ...be within 17 23 Nm 12 5 17 0 ft lbs for M8 5 16 coarse thread bolts depending on the bolt class For the bolt grade the technical guideline from the fastener suppliers should be followed Different reco...

Page 18: ...rails run parallel to the long side frame A1 range 410 490 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa Use two clamps on the long side and two clamps on the short side Mounting rails ru...

Page 19: ...side and two clamps on the long side An additional support bar should be placed below the center of the module A2 range 200 250 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa Use four clam...

Page 20: ...side frame A1 range 100 550 mm A2 range 200 250 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa PW72LHT C Use four clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long sid...

Page 21: ...Uplift load 3600 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa A1 range 33 550 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa Use six clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long si...

Page 22: ...ite sides Install and tighten the insertion profiles to the support structure using the hardware and instructions provided by the mounting system manufacturer The sys tem designer and installer are so...

Page 23: ...should be placed below the module Use two clamps on the support bar Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa PW60HT CP Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long side frame...

Page 24: ...M8 plain washer O D 24 mm 1155 mm holes position Rail drawing No CS2018002 plift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa SSMFIM rev01 SkySmart Module Fixing Installation Manual PW72LHT C Arctech single ax...

Page 25: ...rounding holes RBI Solar Ground Mount System Model GM I Ground Mount System Model GM I Mo dule Installation Manual 14 April 2014 version 21 Quick Rack PV Inc Clamp integrated with grounding pins Quick...

Page 26: ...o avoid the module backsheet or frame to come in contact with sharp objects as scratches may directly af fect product safety Do not use abrasive cleaners de greasers or any unauthorized chemical subst...

Page 27: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL OF DOUBLE GLASS MODULES For professional use only...

Page 28: ...UAL DISCLAIMER 3 1 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 2 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 3 0 MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 5 5 1 MODULE WIRING 7 5 2 GROUNDI...

Page 29: ...ent all instructions should be read and understood PV module connectors pass direct current DC when exposed to sunlight or other light sources Contact with elec trically active parts of the module suc...

Page 30: ...o 59 1 04 14 to 10 58 to 50 1 06 9 to 5 49 to 41 1 08 4 to 0 40 to 32 1 to 5 31 to 23 1 10 1 12 6 to 10 22 to 14 1 14 11 to 15 13 to 5 1 16 16 to 20 4 to 4 1 18 21 to 25 5 to 13 1 20 26 to 30 14 to 22...

Page 31: ...System Fire Class Rating should be clearly spe cified in the installation instructions and UL2703 certification of the mounting system supplier The fire rating for this module is only valid when the p...

Page 32: ...nductor gauge to minimize voltage drop and ensure that the conductor am pacity complies with local regulations i e NEC 690 8 D hin each string Three of more strings can be connected in parallel if an...

Page 33: ...ethods GROUNDING METHOD BOLT TOOTHED NUT CUP WASHER A grounding kit containing an M5 3 16 SS cap bolt an M5 3 16 SS flat washer an M5 3 16 SS cup washer and an M5 3 16 SS nut with teeth is used to att...

Page 34: ...installations complying with IEC 61215 2 2016 and UL 1703 a safety factor of 1 5 should be applied for calculating the equivalent maximum authorized design loads Project de sign loads depend on const...

Page 35: ...ired to keep mo dules clear of snow bird droppings seeds pollen leaves branches dirt spots and dust Modules with sufficient tilt at least 15 gene rally do not require cleaning rain will have a self cl...

Page 36: ...D81 P06 01 GB R5 28 07 2020 www photowatt com INSTALLATION MANUAL ANNEXE OF DOUBLE GLASS MODULES For professional use only...

Page 37: ...ubject to change by EDF ENR PWT without prior notice EDF ENR PWT gives no warranty of any kind whatsoever either explicitly or implicitly with respect to the information contained herein In the event...

Page 38: ...are manufacturer M8 X 1 25 5 16 bolt and nut are used for this clam ping method The yield strength of bolt and nut should not be less than 450 MPa Tightening torques should be within 17 23 Nm 12 5 17...

Page 39: ...m Maximum Load Uplift load 4000 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa Use four clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long side frame A1 range 340 550 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 3600 P...

Page 40: ...e type Compatible Tracker Mounting Hardware Maximum load pa Reference manual version no PW72HT C XF PW72HT M XF ATI DuraTrack HZ Tracking System V3 Clamp Ear V3 Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400...

Page 41: ...ning equipment Do not use abrasive or electric cleaners on the module Particular attention should be taken to avoid the module backsheet or frame to come in contact with sharp objects as scratches may...

Page 42: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL OF BIFACIAL MODULES For professional use only...

Page 43: ...0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 5 5 1 MODULE WIRING 7 5 2 GROUNDING 10 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 11 6 1 MOUNTING METHODS FOR FRAME BIFACIAL MODULE BOLTING 12 6 2 MOUNTING METHODS FOR...

Page 44: ...t all instructions should be read and understood PV module connectors pass direct current DC when exposed to sunlight or other light sources Contact with elec trically active parts of the module such...

Page 45: ...the system installation site Voc C is the voltage temperature coefficient of the selected module refer to corresponding da tasheet OCPD rating selection should be done per the fol lowing guidance wher...

Page 46: ...ing of bsypass diodes Keep all connectors clean and dry at all times Do not expose the modules and its connectors to any unauthorized chemical substance e g oil lubricant pesticide etc 5 0 MODULE INST...

Page 47: ...be connected together to create a voltage higher than the maximum permitted system voltage stated on the module name plate even under the worst local temperature conditions see Table 1 for the correc...

Page 48: ...up the system If the measured open circuit vol tage Voc and short circuit current Isc differ substantially from the specifications this indi cates that there is a wiring fault Do not connect different...

Page 49: ...ation two rows PW72HT PW72LHT Cable length per lead 1400 mm PW60HT Cable length per lead 1250 mm NOTICE Adjacent modules in the same row need to be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation Portrait...

Page 50: ...1400 mm jumper cable NOTICE Modules in adjacent rows should be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation Portrait installation one row Leap frog for single axis tracker PW72HT Cable length 1670 mm 1...

Page 51: ...ropriate pre cautions e g placing them inside a metallic raceway like EMT conduit Avoid exposure to direct sunlight A minimum bending radius of 60mm 2 36 in is required when securing the junction box...

Page 52: ...1 To fix the wire between the flat washer and cup washer place the cup washer concave side up between the frame and the wire 2 Then tighten the bolt using the toothed nut IEC 61215 2 2016 and UL 1703...

Page 53: ...be chosen based on ac tual module frame height For bifacial module with 30 mm frame height our recommended maximum bolt length is 20 mm in order to properly insert the bolts through the mounting hole...

Page 54: ...frame side Bolting on long frame side using four innermost mounting holes Mounting rails run parallel to the long frame side Bolting on long frame side using four middle mounting holes Mounting rails...

Page 55: ...proper design of support structure The mounting rails shall be designed to limit as much as possible shade on module rear side cells EDF ENR PWT s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps...

Page 56: ...on the long side Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame Use 4 clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame Use 4 clamps on the long side Mounting rails...

Page 57: ...the long side frame Use 4 clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame Use 4 clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame Clamp le...

Page 58: ...clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame Use 4 clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame Clamp length 80mm A 270 380 mm Max...

Page 59: ...o be located under the modules the gap between the junction box and the racking structure should be at least 30 mm PW72HT PW60HT and 50 mm PW72LHT If your tracker design cannot meet the above distance...

Page 60: ...parallel to the long side frame Mounting rails fixed on torque tube tracker Clamp length 40mm A 340 550 mm C 10 2 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa Overlap support length of...

Page 61: ...center clamps on the long side of each module or bolting on the center holes of the long side frame Overlap support length of between rail and frame A 730 mm Center distance between clamps B 650 mm C...

Page 62: ...mm mounting holes Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame Mounting rails fixed on torque tube tracker Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa Two modules share one tube por...

Page 63: ...Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa SSMFIM rev01 Skyline Module Fixing Installation Manual PW72HT CB XF Arctech single axis tracker Portrait two rows 3572 mm rail bolting method M8 bolt M8 pla...

Page 64: ...m holes position Rail Drawing No SF7 MR 04 041_ Dr bihiku 2400Pa 30 mm frame Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa SF7QG 1500V en revision 1 0 The allowable maximum twist angle of the module is 0...

Page 65: ...D84 P06 01 GB R2 28 07 2020 www photowatt com ANNEX OF THE INSTALLATION MANUAL BIFACIAL MODULES For professional use only...

Page 66: ...is subject to change without notice by EDF ENR PWT EDF ENR PWT gives no warranty express or implied on the information contained in this document In case of inconsistency between the different languag...

Page 67: ...467 certified Variety Related reference installation manual Array Technologies Inc Grounding Strip ATI Duratrack HZ Solar Tracker V3 DuraTrack HZ Solar Tracker Installation Guide June 2017 Rev B 03 DY...

Page 68: ...taken to avoid the module backsheet or frame to come in contact with sharp objects as scratches may directly affect product safety Do not use abrasive cleaners de greasers or any unauthorized chemica...

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