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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR FLAT ROOF SYSTEM Q.FLAT-G5 – Q CELLS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR FLAT ROOF SYSTEM Q.FLAT-G5 – Q CELLS

The Q CELLS Q.FLAT-G5 flat roof system (also referred to as 
“Q.FLAT-G5”) enables solar energy to be directly converted 
into electrical energy in an environmentally friendly manner. 
In order to utilise the full performance of the Q.FLAT-G5, 
please read the following manual carefully and follow the 
instructions contained therein. Failure to do so may result in 
personal injury and property damage as well as loss of output.

Symbols

Throughout this installation manual, symbols are used for the 
purpose of quick and easy comprehension.

SYMBOL

DESCRIPTION

 

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Action with one or more steps.

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Check when performing an action; check the 
result of an action.

Incorrect execution of an action.

Warning of danger or damage.
Differentiation into:

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Danger: Danger of death

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Warning: Serious injury or damage to 
property

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Note: Product damage

This installation and operating manual describes the necessary 
procedures to ensure safe installation, operation and recycling 
of the Q.FLAT-G5.

 

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Q.FLAT-G5 may only be installed with Q CELLS solar mod-
ules with the dimensions 1670 mm × 1000 mm × 32 mm 
(e.g. Q.PEAK-G4.1) or 1685 mm × 1000 mm × 32 mm (e.g. 
Q.PEAK DUO-G5), including frame. 

 

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Read this installation and operation manual carefully before 
starting the assembly.

 

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Keep this installation and operation manual safe for the entire 
service life of the Q.FLAT-G5 flat roof system.

 

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Ensure that this installation and operation manual is accessible 
to the operator at all times.

 

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This installation and operation manual must be handed to 
every subsequent owner or user of the Q.FLAT-G5 flat roof 
system.

 

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Insert any supplements provided by the manufacturer.

 

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Observe any other applicable documents.

 

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Observe the wiring and dimensioning requirements for the 
Q.FLAT-G5 system.

Intended use

The Q.FLAT-G5 flat roof system is only permitted for use on flat 
roofs with an inclination of 0°-5° and a maximum roof height of 35 m.

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The Q.FLAT-G5 is only suitable for use with solar modules that 
have been expressly approved by the manufacturer.

 

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If installation or operation of the Q.FLAT-G5 is not in accord-
ance with the requirements described in this installation and 
operation manual, please contact Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH 
or one of its certified contractual partners.

DANGER

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Danger to life due to electric shock!

 

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Use of the Q.FLAT-G5 in a manner that is not authorised by 
Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH, in particular the use of solar modules 
that are not expressly approved, may lead to personal injury, 
property damage and loss of output.

Safety regulations

The operator of the Q.FLAT-G5 is responsible for compliance with 
all relevant regulations and guidelines. The operator is responsible 
for checking the load-bearing capacity and ballast on the roof. 

WARNING

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Danger of falling due to unsecured roof ac-
cess!

 

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Never enter the installation area alone or when 
unsecured.

 

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The Q.FLAT-G5 may only be commissioned, operated and 
maintained in accordance with the following documents, 
regulations and standards:

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Installation and operation manual for solar modules from 
Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH and their safety regulations

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Country-specific regulations on occupational health & 
safety, dangerous goods and environmental protection

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System-specific provisions and requirements

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Valid country-specific laws, regulations and rules for the 
planning, installation and operation of solar power systems 
and work on roofs

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Valid international, national and regional regulations, in 
particular those governing the installation of electrical 
equipment and installations, working with direct current, and 
regulations governing the parallel operation of solar power 
systems issued by the relevant power supply company

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Accident prevention regulations

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Regulations issued by the German construction trade 
association (“Bau-Berufsgenossenschaft”)

1  INTRODUCTION

DOCUMENT REVISION 01
This document is valid in United Kingdom and Ireland from June 2019 onwards.

It remains subject to change. When carrying out the installation and operation of the Q.FLAT-G5 flat roof system, the data sheets and other information published by the manufacturer 
at the time of purchase of the system or the components shall be considered valid unless the purchaser or operator is informed of more up-to-date requirements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 

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SAFETY INFORMATION 

5

2.1  SAFETY AND TRANSPORT 

5

3 PLANNING 

7

3.1 REQUIREMENTS 

7

3.2 COMPONENTS 

9

3.3  TECHNICAL DATA 

11

3.4  Q CELLS ROOFTOP PLANNER 

13

4 ASSEMBLY 

14

4.1  PREPARATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY 

14

4.2  PERFORMING THE ASSEMBLY 

17

4.3 BALLAST 

21

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

22

5.1 SAFETY 

22

5.2  BEFORE INSTALLATION 

25

5.3  CONNECT MODULE PAIRS 

26

5.4  AFTER INSTALLATION 

27

6 REGISTRATION 

28

7 FAULTS 

28

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 

29

9 RECYCLING 

30

Summary of Contents for Q.FLAT-G5

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Q FLAT G5 Flat Roof System Valid for Africa Europe Latin America South America ...

Page 2: ... CELLS GmbH or one of its certified contractual partners DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock Ä Ä Use of the Q FLAT G5 in a manner that is not authorised by HanwhaQ CELLSGmbH inparticulartheuseofsolarmodules that are not expressly approved may lead to personal injury property damage and loss of output Safety regulations The operator of the Q FLAT G5 is responsible for compliance with all re...

Page 3: ... components that may form part of the overall solar system If necessary structural analyses must be created for the entire project Ä Ä If you have any questions that are not answered within the scope of this manual please direct them to your designated contact partner Forfurtherinformation pleasevisitourwebsiteatwww q cells com Information for the operator Ä Ä Register your Q FLAT G5 immediately h...

Page 4: ...irt snow plants Application limits The Q FLAT G5 is designed for the following applications Ä Ä Operating temperatures from 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Ä Ä Wind impact pressure to qp 1 0kN m according to DIN EN 1990 snow load on the roof to sk 2 0kN m according to DIN EN 1990 Module selection Q FLAT G5 may only be installed with Q CELLS solar modules with the dimensions 1670mm 1000mm 32mm e g Q PEA...

Page 5: ... 0100 410 3 9 can therefore be omitted However to increase safety on the roof and make it easier to carry out the insulation measurement during the regular repeat tests on the system we recommend realising a potential equalisation with our accessory cables and connecting the entire system to the main earthing rail at a point with minimum 6mm CU cables Ä Ä The optional potential equalisation can be...

Page 6: ...steel Q FLAT G5 screws for Ground profile connector 20005300 stainless steel Q FLAT G5 cap nuts for Ground profile connector ON REQUEST Q CELLS static friction kit 3 PLANNING 3 3 TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Application range Flat roofs with bitumen and sheet cladding as well as on concrete or gravel Maximum roof pitch Up to 5 Maximum roof height 35m Type of mounting Ballasted penetrat...

Page 7: ...design can be completed with just one program Snow and wind load zones are automatically suggested and the geographical situ ations are taken into consideration The Q CELLS ROOFTOP PLANNER provides Solar module design plan Wiring diagram Inverter diagram Ballast plan Parts list Structural analyses according to Eurocode 5 and wind surveys taking into account the snow and wind load zones Ä Ä Correct...

Page 8: ...t tools and aids that are not included in the scope of supply are required for installation of the Q FLAT G5 We recommend providing and using the following materials before installing the Q FLAT G5 FIGURE TOOL FIGURE TOOL Cordless screwdriver Gloves Hexagon bit IS 6 Tape measure Torque wrench Chalk line Ring spanner Open ended spanner SW 10 Ballast e g walkway plates deep kerbs paving stones or gr...

Page 9: ...e field Ä Ä Take note of edge distances and roof structures Ä Ä Compare the measurement with project documents Ä Ä In case of queries Contact your Q CELLS representative Aids tools Project report layout plan Ä Ä Fold up the middle support column and pull upwards Ä Ä Press the hinge down as far as it will go in order to close off the folding mechanism Ä Ä Fold up the middle support column on the op...

Page 10: ...g to steps 5 and 6 The ground profile holds the ballast carrier on both sides NOTE For better differentiation ballast carriers for 60 cell modules are marked with a notch or semicircular recess on the end of the ballast carrier Ä Ä Check whether the correct ballast carriers have been supplied Ä Ä Mount remaining ground profiles and ballast carriers in the same way and align until the planned field...

Page 11: ...for ballast carrier position B NOTE Damage to the roof Ä Ä Do not drop ballast elements onto the roof cover Ä Ä Make sure that the ballast does not come into contact with the roof cover Ä Ä Comply with the maximum ballast height of 120mm Ballast with walkway plates Ä Ä Place ballast stones flush on the ballast carriers in accordance with the ballast plan Aids tools Layout plan ballast plan Ballast...

Page 12: ...es DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock Ä Ä Never open the junction box Ä Ä Do not remove the bypass diodes DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock Ä Ä Never touch live contacts with your bare hands Ä Ä Protect plugs with protective caps provided until connection DANGER Danger to life due to electric shock Ä Ä Insulate bare cable ends Ä Ä Only connect cables with plugs DANGER Danger to ...

Page 13: ...ve a 180 string rotation from row to row 3 String 1 Row 1 East 180 180 180 180 180 180 String 2 Row 1 West String 1 Row 2 East String 2 Row 2 West Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Label Ä Ä Ensure the correct module types are used see Module selection on page 7 NOTE The orientation of the modules in the neighbouring rows must be observed Ä Ä Plan the wiring of the ...

Page 14: ...with the end clamp Ä Ä Screw end clamps with pre assembled screw to each ground profile Ä Ä The terminals clamps function as edge and centre terminals Optional potential equalisation Ä Ä Raise screw and push fork of the long potential equalisation cable under the screw head Ä Ä Tighten screw together with potential equalisation cable and thus connect the ground profiles electrically Ä Ä Insert mod...

Page 15: ...ing WARNING Danger of falling due to unsecured roof access Ä Ä Never enter the installation area alone or when unsecured Ä Ä Commission the services of a specialist company NOTE Modular surface can become damaged Clean the modules as follows Ä Ä Remove snow and ice carefully and without using force e g with a soft broom Ä Ä Do not scrape off dirt Ä Ä Rinse off dirt with lukewarm water dust foliage...

Page 16: ...ur solar modules are disposed of in compliance with local disposal regulations Ä Ä Do not attempt to decommission the modules by yourself Ä Ä Commission the services of a specialist company Sources 1 Klaus Jürgen Schneider Construction tables for engineers Werner Verlag Edition 22 2 Ing Büro Dr Siebert Systematic Calculations Q Flat G5 Retaining System PV 3 Prof Dr Ing H Ruscheweyh Wind tunnel tes...

Page 17: ...alheim Sonnenallee 17 21 06766 Bitterfeld Wolfen Germany TEL 49 0 34946699 23222 FAX 49 0 34946699 23000 EMAIL sales q cells com WEB www q cells com Modifications reserved Q CELLS Installation manual_Q FLAT G5_2019 06_Rev01_EN ...

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