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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES DUO-G5.X – HANWHA Q CELLS – NA
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES DUO-G5.X – HANWHA Q CELLS – NA
Document Revision 01
This Installation Manual is valid for North America as of July 1
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2017 for Q.PEAK DUO-G5.X and Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G5.X 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.
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS (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 completely and care-
fully and observe all guidelines. Non-compliance may result in damage
and/or physical injury.
This installation manual provides instructions for the safe installa-
tion 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 installation manual is available to the
operator at all times.
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This installation 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 in North America for Q CELLS solar modules.
These instructions contain information regarding the safe handling
and use of quality crystalline solar modules from Q CELLS and their
installation, mounting, wiring, and maintenance.
Symbols and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout the
installation 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 pro-
cedure, 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 damage to property
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Note: Risk of damage to product
Units
Where both Imperial and U.S. units (for example inches) are shown,
metric units are definitive. References to “Data Sheet” or “Module
Data Sheet” refer to the Module Data Sheet applicable to the module
being used.
Safety Regulations
The installer and solar module operator are responsible for
compliance with all applicable statutory requirements and
regulations.
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The following regulations and standards must be upheld at all
times during the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
solar modules:
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Installation and Operation Manual.
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Other applicable documents (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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Applicable country-specific laws, regulations, and provisions
governing the planning, installation, and operation of solar
power systems and work on roofs.
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Valid international, national, and regional regulations governing
work with direct current, especially those applicable 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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Accident-prevention regulations.
Certified Personnel
Both, the operator and installer are responsible for ensuring
that the installation, maintenance, connection to the grid, and
dismantling are carried out by trained and qualified electricians
and engineers with approved training certificates (issued by a state
or federal organization) for the respective specialist trade.
Electrical work may only be performed by an officially certified
tradesperson in accordance with the applicable safety standards,
accident prevention regulations, and the regulations of the local
energy provider.
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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6 FAULTS AND DEFECTS
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7 DISPOSAL
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8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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1 INTRODUCTION
