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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES GENERATION 4 (G4) – HANWHA Q CELLS GMBH – EN
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES GENERATION 4 (G4) – HANWHA Q CELLS GMBH – EN
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DOCUMENT REVISION 03
This Manual is valid for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and South America as of February 1
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2016 for
Q.PRO-G4.X, Q.PRO EC-G4.X, Q.PRO BFR-G4.X, Q.PLUS BFR-G4.X solar modules, and replaces all earlier versions.
This installation manual is valid for all module versions of generation G4. The X in the module name indicates the product version (0−9).
Technical parameters and the design are 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.
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 care-
fully 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, South America. These instructions contain
information regarding the safe handling and use of quality
crystalline solar modules from Q CELLS and for 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 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
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
international, 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
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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Any international, country specific and regional
accident-prevention 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 & Skilled Personnel
Both, the installer and operator are responsible for
ensuring that 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 norm and
regulations (in Germany e.g. DIN norms, VDE regulations)
and the stipulations of the local grid operator and/or
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
