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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.MAXX-G3 – Q CELLS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.MAXX-G3 – Q CELLS

With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS Australia Pty Ltd 
(hereafter referred to as "Q CELLS") you can directly transform 
the sun’s limitless energy into environmentally-friendly solar 
electricity. In order to ensure the maximum performance of your 
Q CELLS solar modules, please read the following instructions 
carefully and observe all guidelines. Non-compliance may 
result in damage and / or physical injury.

This installation and operation manual (hereafter also referred 
to as the “Manual”) provides instructions for the safe installation 
and operation of crystalline solar modules.

 

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Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding 
with your installation.

 

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Please retain these instructions for the life of the solar 
modules.

 

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Please ensure that this Manual is available to the operator 
at all times.

 

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This Manual should be given to all subsequent owners or users 
of the solar modules.

 

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All supplements received from the manufacturer should be 
included.

 

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Please observe all other applicable documents.

 

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If your questions are not satisfactorily answered in the manual, 
please contact your system supplier.

Additional information can be found on our website at www.q-cells.
com/au.

Intended Use

This manual is valid for Australia and New Zealand. These 
instructions contain information regarding the safe handling 
and use of quality crystalline solar modules from Q CELLS and 
their installation, mounting, wiring, maintenance and disposal.

Symbols and Labels

The following symbols and labels are used throughout the Manual 
for ease of use.

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

 

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Procedure with one or more steps.

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Lists of items.

Ensure that when carrying out a procedure, 
you check the results of said procedure.

Prohibited.

Beware of possible danger or damage. Cate-
gories:

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Danger: Risk of fatal injury

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Attention: Risk of serious injury or dam-
age to property

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Note: Risk of damage to product

Safety Regulations

In particular the installer as well as the operator of a module 
is responsible for compliance with all applicable statutory 
requirements and regulations.

 

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Unless otherwise specified by any laws or regulations, the 
following stipulations must be upheld at all times during 
the installation, operation, and maintenance of the solar 
modules:

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This manual.

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Other applicable stipulations (such as country-specific 
regulations for pressure equipment, operational safety, 
hazardous goods, and environmental protection).

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Regulations and requirements specific to the system.

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Any applicable laws and requirements, in particular inter-
national, country specific, regional laws and stipulations 
governing the planning, installation, and operation of solar 
power systems and work on roofs.

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Any valid international, national and regional regulations 
governing work with direct current, especially those appli-
cable to the installation of electrical devices and systems, 
and regulations issued by the respective energy provider 
governing the parallel operation of solar power systems.

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Any international, country specific and regional accident-pre-
vention regulations.

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Other applicable stipulations provided by the relevant 
national institutions regarding safety in the installation and 
operation of electrical items.

Qualified and Skilled Personnel

Both, the installer and operator are responsible for ensuring that 
the installation (including connection to the grid), maintenance 
and dismantling are carried out by trained and qualified specialists 
with approved training certificates (issued by a state or federal 
organisation) for the respective specialist trade. In Australia 
electrical work may only be performed by a CEC accredited 
licensed electrician complying with valid accident prevention 
regulations, and regulations of the local energy provider(s). In 
New Zealand, electrical work may only be performed by a skilled 
electrician complying with valid accident prevention regulations, 
and regulations of the local energy provider(s).

1  INTRODUCTION

DOCUMENT REVISION 01
This Manual is valid for Australia and New Zealand as of November 1st 2020 for Q.MAXX-G3 solar modules, and replaces all earlier versions.

This manual is subject to change. The data sheets and customer information valid at the point in time when the relevant module was manufactured apply to the installation, mounting, 
and maintenance procedures for the respective solar modules, as far as no updated document is provided. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 

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2 PLANNING 

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2.1  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

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2.2 REQUIREMENTS 

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2.3  MOUNTING OPTIONS 

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2.4  ELECTRICAL LAYOUT 

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3 INSTALLATION 

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3.1  SAFETY AND TRANSPORT 

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3.2  PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION 

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3.3  MODULE INSTALLATION 

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4  ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 

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4.1 SAFETY 

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4.2  ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SAFETY 

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4.3  CONNECTION OF MODULES 

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4.4  AFTER INSTALLATION 

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5 GROUNDING 

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FAULTS AND DEFECTS 

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7 DISPOSAL 

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 

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Summary of Contents for Q.ANTUM DUO Z

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Q MAXX G3 solar module series Valid for Africa Europe LatinAmerica South America DRAFT ...

Page 2: ...ipulations such as country specific regulations for pressure equipment operational safety hazardous goods and environmental protection Regulations and requirements specific to the system Any applicable laws and requirements in particular inter national country specific regional laws and stipulations governing the planning installation and operation of solar power systems and work on roofs Any vali...

Page 3: ...ts for solar power systems Ä Please be sure to contact the relevant local authorities and energyprovidersregardingregulationsandpermitrequirements prior to installation of the solar power system Other applicable documents In addition to this Manual following technical information are relevant DOCUMENT TYPE Product data sheet Packaging and transport information Fig 1 External dimensions and compone...

Page 4: ...mounting substructure Ensures sufficient rear ventilation of the module Avoid the usage of different metals to prevent contact corrosion Allows for stress free expansion and contraction due to temperature fluctuations Ä Ensure that no additional forces are applied through the mounting system into the module except for the wind and snow loads Additional forces and moments of torque at the mounting ...

Page 5: ...stem installer is responsible for the determination of location specific load requirements Ä CL1a at high loads 5400 4000Pa The clamp position is variable in the given range but the distance between the clamps along the long side of the module span must not be larger than 1250mm Ä CL1b Using of short mounting rails are permissible if they overlap with the module less than 210mm Minimum height of t...

Page 6: ...y the occurrence of reverse currents caused by module defects ground leaks or defective insulation Ä Ensure that the maximum reverse current load capacity indicated in the data sheet is met In order to limit reverse currents that may occur we recommend using the following safety options 1 Layout with a limited number of parallel connected strings Please refer to the latest revision of AS NZS 5033 ...

Page 7: ...damage may occur Ä Never step on modules Ä Do not subject modules to any mechanical stress Ä Do not allow any objects to fall onto modules 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 SAFETY AND TRANSPORT Danger Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock Ä Block off the installation zone Ä Keep children and unauthorized individuals away from the solar power system Danger Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock Ä Ensure ...

Page 8: ...e separation of a closed circuit These can result in life threatening injuries The danger increases when several modules are connected in series Ä Please be aware of that the entire open circuit voltage is active even at low levels of solar irradiation Ä Pleasefollowthevalidnationalregulationsandsafetyguidelines for the installation of electrical devices and systems Ä Please make sure to take all ...

Page 9: ... page 3 Ä Ensure correct polarity Ä Use solar cables for the connection at the junction box outlet Ä Only interconnect connectors of the same type and manufacturer Ä Use minimum 4mm2 copper wires insulated for a minimum of 90 C for field connections Note Module damage may occur Ä Ensure that the cabling is not under mechanical stress Comply with bending radius of 60mm Ä Ensure that the cables do n...

Page 10: ...al friction Ä Ensure that cables are protected from abrasion tension compression and cutting forces in full accordance with AS NZS 3000 and all other relevant standards 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 4 4 AFTER INSTALLATION Ä No dry cleaning or use of rotating brushes Ä Modules must be cleaned manually and only with sufficient water Protective Grounding Ä The modules must be grounded in accordance with th...

Page 11: ...ductive parts WARNING Risk of falling due to unsecured access Ä Never access the installation area alone or without taking adequate security precautions Ä Please commission a trade specialist NOTE Module surface damage may occur Ä Remove snow and ice carefully without force e g with a very soft broom Ä Do not scratch off dirt Ä Rinse dirt dust leaves etc off with lukewarm water or use only for the...

Page 12: ...on manual solar modules Q MAXX G3_2020 11_Rev01_AU HANWHA Q CELLS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Suite 1 Level 1 15 Blue Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia TEL 61 0 2 9016 3033 FAX 61 0 2 9016 3032 EMAIL q cells australia q cells com WEB www q cells com au DRAFT ...

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