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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.3 / BFG AND L-G8.3 / BGT – Q CELLS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.3 / BFG AND L-G8.3 / BGT– Q CELLS
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH (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 carefully and observe all guidelines. Non-compliance may
result in damage and/or physical injury.
This installation 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 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, maintenance.
Symbols and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout the installation
manualfor 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 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 com-
pliance 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 regu-
lations 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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Any valid international, national and regional regulations gov-
erning work with direct current, especially those applicable
to the installation of electrical devices and systems, and reg-
ulations 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 pre-
vention regulations, and the regulations of the local energy provider.
1 INTRODUCTION
DOCUMENT REVISION 01
This installation manual is valid for North America as of May 1st 2020 for Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.3 / BFG and Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.3 / BGT 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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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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