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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL CRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULES Q-CELLS SE - AUSTRALIA

1 INTRODUCTION

Information for operators

Keep these instructions safe for the entire useful life of the 
module. Please read the chapters 6 (cleaning and mainte-
nance) and 7 (troubleshooting) carefully.
Please contact your plant supplier for information concern-
ing the formal requirements for solar systems. Please be sure 
to learn about directives and permit requirements from the 
responsible  local  authorities  and  energy  providers  prior  to 
installation of the solar  plant. You can only ensure econom-
ic  success  when  these  requirements  have  been  taken  into  
account.  In  your  own  interest,  make  sure  to  acquire  the  
necessary  permits  from  the  authorities  and  contracts  with 
the  energy  providers.  We  recommend  that  you  insure  your 
solar  system  against  natural  hazard  (e.g.  against  lightning 
strike).

Disclaimer

These instructions are only valid for products of the Q-Cells 
SE company. Q-Cells assumes no liability for damage result-
ing  from  failure  to  observe  these  instructions.  Please  note 
that the wiring and dimensioning of the plant, as well as the 
observance  of  all  necessary  safety  regulations  when  laying 
out  and  installing  the  system  are  the  responsibility  of  the 
installer  of  the  plant.  These  instructions  do  not  provide  a 
basis for liability of Q-Cells SE. Q-Cells SE is only liable in 
the  context  of  contractual  agreements  or  in  the  context  of 
accepted guarantees.It assumes no responsibility extending 
beyond the functional capability and safety of the modules. 
Please  also  observe  the  instructions  for  the  other  compo-
nents of the solar system. It may be necessary to generate  
and evaluate the statics for the entire project. If your ques-
tions  are  not  adequately  addressed  in  these  instructions, 
please first contact your system supplier. You can find more 
information at our website www.q-cells.com.

Q-Cells  solar  modules  allow  you  to  directly  transform  the  un-
limited energy provided by the sun into electrical energy in an 
environmentally friendly way.
In order to be able to completely exploit the full performance 
capacity  of  the  Q-Cells  solar  modules,  please  read  and  apply 
the following instructions carefully. Failure to observe them may 
result in bodily injury and property damage. 

This  manual  only  applies  for  installations  in  Austral-
ia. 

This  manual  provides  information  on  safety  precau-

tions  to  be  used  during  the  handling  and  installation  of  
Q-Cells SE solar modules along with technical instructions to 
be followed during installation, mounting, wiring and main-
tenance.  
Note the following module type classification:
• Q.BASE corresponds to QC-C05.

Please  ensure  that  installation,  operation  and  mainte-
nance  on  your  photovoltaic  system  is  only  carried  out 
by qualified persons able to carry out the technical pro-
cedures  described  in  this  manual,  i.e.  system  planer, 
installer and maintenance personnel. If you do not pos-
sess these qualifications, you may not carry out the work 
described except for cleaning (Chapter 6).

Information for installers

Ensure that the solar system is set up, expanded, modified 
and maintained in accordance with the requisite local and 
federal  laws  and  regulations,  as  well  as  with  the  generally 
recognised  electrical  and  building  codes  of  the  country  in 
which it will be operated.
Hand  over  the  installation  and  operation  manual  to  the  
respective  operator  of  the  solar  system  after  installation. 
Inform  the  operator  that  these  instructions  are  part  of  the 
product and should be kept for the entire useful life of the 
solar installation.

Summary of Contents for Q.BASE

Page 1: ...Q PRO Q BASE QC C05 Installation and operation manual CRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULES Valid for Australia ...

Page 2: ...G PAGE 11 5 5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PAGE 11 6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PAGE 12 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 13 8 DECOMMISSIONING AND RECYCLING PAGE 13 9 CONTACT PAGE 14 Technical parameters and design are subject to change The data sheets and client information valid at the point in time when the relevant module was manufactured apply for the carrying out of installation mounting or maintenance work o...

Page 3: ...he statics for the entire project If your ques tions are not adequately addressed in these instructions please first contact your system supplier You can find more information at our website www q cells com Q Cells solar modules allow you to directly transform the un limited energy provided by the sun into electrical energy in an environmentally friendly way In order to be able to completely explo...

Page 4: ...ts at www q cells com PRODUCT LINE Q BASE QC C05 Q PRO Type framed framed Area m 1 67 1 67 Weight kg 21 20 Max system voltage Vsys V 1000 1000 Max reverse current lR A 25 25 Junction box Protection class IP 65 with bypass diode Protection class IP 67 with bypass diode Connector Linyang Yamaichi Y SOL4 combinable with MC4 Flammability rating C C Wind snow load Pa 5400 5400 Certificates All modules ...

Page 5: ...ry due to broken glass Risk of injury due to falling modules The modules are primarily made of glass and must therefore be handled with appropriate cau tion In order to ensure safe mounting orient yourself to the national regulations for work safety and accident prevention Wear suitable protective clothing e g safety shoes protective gloves in order to prevent injuries Protect the modules against ...

Page 6: ...nts for a functional grounding depending on the installation location see Chapter 5 4 Grounding Do not expose the modules to chemicals Do not place the modules in standing water The junction box is splash proof only Do not install the modules near highly flammable gases and vapors e g gas containers or near open flame and flammable materials Solar modules are not explosion proof operating equipmen...

Page 7: ...materials or solar modules can fall and injure people For this reason block off the danger area on the ground before beginning installation work Warn people near the danger area or in the building Keep children away from the instal lation site Carry out wiring work in such a way that people are not endangered that no damage can occur and that it is not placed in water at any time Protect all parts...

Page 8: ...TALLATION AT THE FASTENING POINTS INSTALLATION WITH INSERTION PROFILE n a MOUNTING VARIANTS CL2 CL4 AND IP2 This represents the most stressing mounting variant for a module With this mounting variant the wind and snow load limit is reduced to 2400 Pa MOUNTING VARIANTS FB1 AND FB2 All fastenting points are on the backside of the frame SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 MOUNTING VARIANTS 200 345 CL1 200 200 CL2 200...

Page 9: ...f or on the facade that can transfer forces on the module to the assembly substructure that ensures that no mechanical stresses e g caused by vibrations twisting or expansion are generated on the module that ensures sufficient back ventilation of the module that ensures long term stability that will not give rise to galvanic corrosion in case of direct metal contact i e grounding lead screws washe...

Page 10: ...ect modules of the same type and the same voltage class Ensure the observance of the maximum reverse current load capacity given in the data sheet In the event of reverse currents caused by module defects ground leakage or isolation failure modules can otherwise be damaged In order to safely account for reverse currents we recommend the following fuse variants 1 LAYOUT WITH LIMITATION OF THE NUMBE...

Page 11: ...unding DANGER Life danger due to electric shock Physically disconnecting contacts in a live electrical circuit can cause arching resulting in grave or mortal injury Carry out work on the inverter and the electrical cables with extreme caution Never disconnect the plug when under load Ensure that the modules are disconnected at the inverter prior to disconnection from one another Be absolutely cert...

Page 12: ...een 10 C and 30 C e g in the early morning or late evening Do not wear electrically conductive parts WARNING Risk of falling during maintenance of roof installations and building integrated installations Never enter the installation area alone and unsecured We recommend commissioning a spe cialist company to perform this work Consult your installer on location As the operator you should regularly ...

Page 13: ...eanliness and integrity of all electrical components the contact resistances of the grounding DANGER Life danger due to electric shock Please do not attempt to correct problems on your own In case of problems or damaged modules for example glass breakage damaged cables please contact your installer or the Q Cells Technical Customer Service Do not decommission the module on your own Commission a sp...

Page 14: ...ry Street Sydney NSW 2060 Australia TEL 1800 72 35 57 FAX 61 2 94 55 08 73 EMAILservice q cells com au WEB www q cells com Subject to change without notice Q Cells SE Installation and operation manual crystalline modules_Australia_English_12 2010_01 ...

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