INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.X / BFG
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.X / BFG
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1 Introduction
Validity
These instructions are only valid for crystalline solar modules
from the company Qcells as specified at chapter "2.1 Technical
specifications". Qcells assumes no liability for damage resulting
from failure to observe these instructions.
Please observe the wiring and dimensioning of the system.
The installer of the system is responsible for compliance with
all necessary safety regulations during set-up and installation.
Qcells assumes no liability on the basis of these instructions.
Qcells is only liable in the context of contractual agreements or
in the context of accepted guarantees. Qcells accepts no other
responsibility for the functionality and safety of the modules.
Please observe the instructions for any other system compo-
nents that may be part of the complete solar power system. It
may be necessary to carry out a structural analysis for the en-
tire project.
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.qcells.com.
Information for the Operator
Please keep this manual for the entire life of the solar power
system.
Please contact your system supplier for information concerning
the formal requirements for solar power systems.
Please be sure to contact the relevant local authorities and en-
ergy providers regarding regulations and permit requirements
prior to installation of the solar power system. Your financial
success depends on the fulfillment of these requirements.
Other applicable documents
This installation manual is only valid in combination with the fol-
lowing technical information.
Document type
Product data sheet
Packaging and transport information
MISUSE OR INCORRECT USE OF SOLAR MODULES VOIDS THE
LIMITED WARRANTY AND MAY CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD
AND RISK PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS INCLUDES IMPROPER IN-
STALLATION OR CONFIGURATION, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE,
UNINTENDED USE, AND UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION.
Attention!
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
of with other household waste within the EU. Recycle this product
properly to prevent possible damage to the environment or a risk
to human health via uncontrolled waste disposal and in order to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Please re-
turn your used product to an appropriate collection point or con-
tact the retailer where you purchased this product. Your retailer
will accept used products and return them to an environmental-
ly-sound recycling facility.
2 Planning
2.1 Technical specifications
For additional information see the relevant datasheet of the module provided at www.qcells.com.
PRODUCT LINE
Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3 / BFG, Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.7 / BFG
Type
Q.ANTUM DUO
Length [in]
96.9 (2462 mm)
Width [in]
44.6 (1134 mm)
Frame height [in]
1.38 (35 mm)
Area [yd²]
3.3 (2.79 m²)
Weight [lbs]
76.9 (34.9 kg)
Max. system voltage V
SYS
1500 V (IEC) / 1500 V (UL)
Max. series fuse rating
25 A
Permissible temperature range
–40 °F to +185 °F (–40 °C to +85 °C)
Junction box protection class
≥ IP67 with bypass diode
Connector protection class
IP67 or IP68
Fire rating based on ANSI /
UL 61730
C / TYPE 29 (New Type is similar to Type 3 but with metallic frame)
Max. test load Push / Pull
1
[lbs/ft²]
113 /50 (5,400 Pa / 2,400 Pa)
Max. design load
Push / Pull
1
[lbs/ft²]
75 / 33 (3,600 Pa / 1,600 Pa)
Middle rail
No
Certificates
Quality Controlled PV by TÜV Rheinland; CE-compliant; IEC 61215:2016;
IEC 61730:2016; PV module classification: Class II;
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Test and design load in accordance with IEC 61215:2016, depending on mounting options (see section "2.3 Mounting options")
44.6
"
(1134 mm)
55.1
"
(1400 mm)
96.9
"
(2462 mm)
1.38
"
(35 mm)
4 × Mounting slots (DETAIL A)
Frame
43.0
"
(1092 mm)
Label
4 × Grounding holes,
Ø 0.18
"
(4.5 mm)
15.7
"
(400 mm)
8 × Mounting slots system Tracker (DETAIL B)
DETAIL A
0.63
"
(16 mm)
0.33
"
(8.5 mm)
0.83" (21
mm)
DETAIL B
0.39
"
(10 mm)
0.28" (7 mm)
0.87" (22
mm)
42.9
"
(1090 mm)
31.1
"
(790 mm)
≥ 13.8
"
(350
mm)
≥ 29.5
"
(750
mm)
20.9
"
(531mm)
8 × Drainage holes
0.12 × 0.24
"
(3 × 6 mm)
Tracker slot
Mounting
slots
Fig. 1:
External dimensions and components for Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3 / BFG, Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.7 / BFG.
