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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.X – Q CELLS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.X – 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 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
modules.
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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 Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and
South America. 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. Cate-
gories:
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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. For example, in Germany the
Bau-Berufsgenossenschaft (German institution for statutory
accidence insurance and prevention in the building trade).
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
organization) for the respective specialist trade. Electrical work
may only be performed by an officially certified tradesperson
in accordance with the stipulations applicable in the relevant
country with regard to standard and regulations (in Germany
e. g. DIN standards, VDE regulations) and the stipulations of the
local grid operator and/or energy provider.
1 INTRODUCTION
DOCUMENT REVISION 01
This Manual is valid for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and South America as of May 1st 2019 for Q.PEAK DUO L-G8, Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.1, Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.2 and
Q.PEAK DUO L-G8.3 solar modules, and replaces all earlier versions.
DISCLAIMER
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
3.2 PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION
