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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.MAXX-G2 – Q CELLS

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.MAXX-G2 – 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 mod-
ules.

 

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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. 

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.  
Categories:

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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 03
This manual is valid for Australia and New Zealand as of July 1st 2020 for Q.MAXX-G2 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 

9

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 

14

4.1 SAFETY 

14

4.2  ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SAFETY 

15

4.3  CONNECTION OF MODULES 

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4.4  AFTER INSTALLATION 

17

5 GROUNDING 

18

FAULTS AND DEFECTS 

18

7 DISPOSAL 

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 

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Summary of Contents for Q MAXX-G2 Series

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Q MAXX G2 solar module series Valid for Africa Europe LatinAmerica South America...

Page 2: ...tions such as country specific regulations for pressure equipment operational safety hazardous goods and environmental protection Regulations and requirements specific to the system Any applicable law...

Page 3: ...solar power systems Please be sure to contact the relevant local authorities and energyprovidersregardingregulationsandpermitrequirements prior to installation of the solar power system Other applica...

Page 4: ...und the roof or the fa ade Forces acting on the module are relayed to the mounting substructure Ensures sufficient rear ventilation of the module Avoid the usage of different metals to prevent contact...

Page 5: ...eet referring to the relevant Module available at www q cells com For maximum energy yields mismatches of specified elec tric current IMPP of more than 5 should be avoided for all modules connected in...

Page 6: ...o not install damaged modules Inform your distributor of any damages immediately NOTE Module damage may occur Do not stack modules NOTE Module damage may occur Do not install modules near flammable ga...

Page 7: ...ot modify the module e g do not drill any additional holes 3 INSTALLATION 3 2 PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION Option 1 Fasten the module with 4 clamps in the specified clamping range see Fig 2 p 7 Tighten...

Page 8: ...rvals specified by the inverter manufacturer after switching off the inverter Make sure that the plugs can not be connected unintentionally Before working on the contacts check them for safety extra l...

Page 9: ...to rotate some modules 180 Module orientation can clearly be identified from the front side by the serial number and barcode labelled behind the module glass on the side with negative connection cabl...

Page 10: ...by certified personnel The time intervals and extent of the inspection can depend on local circumstances e g salt ammonia content in the air high humidity etc The customer operator must inform himself...

Page 11: ...tion manual solar modules Q MAXX G2_2020 07_Rev03_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 c...

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