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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES – Q.PRO L-G4.1, Q.PRO L-G4.2, Q.PLUS L-G4.1, Q.PLUS L-G4.2 – NA

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES – Q.PRO L-G4.1, Q.PRO L-G4.2, Q.PLUS L-G4.1, Q.PLUS L-G4.2 – NA

Validity

These instructions are only valid for crystalline solar modules 
from the company Hanwha Q CELLS. Hanwha Q CELLS assumes 
no liability for damage resulting from failure to observe these 
instructions. 

 

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Please observe the wiring and dimensioning of the system.

 

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The installer of the system is responsible for compliance with all 
necessary safety regulations during set-up and installation.

Hanwha Q CELLS assumes no liability on the basis of these 
instructions. Hanwha Q CELLS is only liable in the context of 
contractual agreements or in the context of accepted guarantees. 
Hanwha Q 

CELLS accepts no other responsibility for the 

functionality and safety of the modules. 

 

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Please observe the instructions for any other system components 
that may be part of the complete solar power system. It may be 
necessary to carry out a structural analysis for the entire project. 

 

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If your questions are not satisfactorily answered in the 
manual, please contact your system supplier. 

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The information contained within this document is subject to 
change without notice.

Additional information can be found on our website at 
www.q-cells.com.

Information for the Operator

 

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Please keep this manual for the entire life of the solar power 
system.

 

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Please contact your system supplier for information concerning 
the formal requirements for solar power systems.

 

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Please be sure to contact the relevant local authorities and energy 
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 
following technical information.

DOCUMENT TYPE

Product data sheet

Packaging and transport information

1 INTRODUCTION

2.1  Technical specifications

2 PLANNING

Fig. 1: 

 External dimensions (inch and mm) and components for Q.PRO L-G4.1, 

Q.PRO L-G4.2, Q.PLUS L-G4.1, Q.PLUS L-G4.2

C-SI MODULES (L) FOR DATA SHEETS

≥ 

47.24'' (

≥ 

1200 mm)

39.4''

(1000 mm)

51.5'' (1308 mm)

78.5'' (1994 mm)

1.38" (35 mm)

Junction bo×

4 × Mounting slots (DETAIL A)

8 × Drainage holes 0.12 × 0.24" (3 × 6 mm)  

Cable with

connectors

Frame

6 × Grounding holes, Ø 0.18'' (4.5 mm)

DETAIL A

0.63" (16 mm)

0.33" (8.5 mm)

1.0" (25.5 mm)

37.4''

(949 mm)

4 × Drainage holes 0.47 × 0.47" (11.9 × 11.9 mm)

DETAIL B

0.39" (10 mm)

0.28" (7 mm)

0.98" (25 mm)

4 × Mounting slots system Tracker (DETAIL B)

37.4''

(950 mm)

15.7'' (400 mm)

5.91''

(150 mm)

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Additional information can be found in the currently valid data sheets available at www.q-cells.com.

PRODUCT LINE

Q.PRO L-G4.1

Q.PLUS L-G4.1

Q.PRO L-G4.2

Q.PLUS L-G4.2

Type

Polycrystalline

Q.ANTUM

Polycrystalline

Q.ANTUM

Length [in]

78.5 (1994 mm)

78.5 (1994 mm)

78.5 (1994 mm)

78.5 (1994 mm)

Width [in]

39.4 (1000 mm)

39.4 (1000 mm)

39.4 (1000 mm)

39.4 (1000 mm)

Frame height [in]

1.38 (35 mm)

1.38 (35 mm)

1.38 (35 mm)

1.38 (35 mm)

Weight [lb]

52.9 (24 kg)

52.9 (24 kg)

52.9 (24 kg)

52.9 (24 kg)

Max. system voltage V

SYS

 

[V]

1500 (IEC) / 1000 (UL)

1500 (IEC) / 1000 (UL)

1500 (IEC) / 1500 (UL)

1500 (IEC) / 1500 (UL)

Max. fuse rating [A]

15

15

15

15

Permissible temperature 

range [°F (°C)]

–40 to +185 (–40 to +85)

Junction box protection 

class

 IP67 with bypass 

diodes

 IP67 with bypass 

diodes

 IP67 with bypass 

diodes

 IP67 with bypass 

diodes

Connector protection class

IP68

IP68

IP68

IP68

Fire protection class

C / Type 1

C / Type 1

C / Type 1

C / Type 1

Wind / Snow load

[lbs/ft

2

]

50 (2400 Pa) /  
112 (5400 Pa)

50 (2400 Pa) /  
112 (5400 Pa)

50 (2400 Pa) /  
112 (5400 Pa)

50 (2400 Pa) /  
112 (5400 Pa)

Max. Load (UL) [lbs/ft²]

75 (3600 Pa)

75 (3600 Pa)

75 (3600 Pa)

75 (3600 Pa)

Load Rating (UL) [lbs/ft²]

33 (1600 Pa)

33 (1600 Pa)

33 (1600 Pa)

33 (1600 Pa)

Certificates

CE-compliant; IEC 61215 (Ed.2) see page 8; IEC 61730 (Ed.1) Application Class A;  
UL 1703

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   Test-load in accordance with IEC 61215

Summary of Contents for Q.PLUS L-G4.1

Page 1: ...Valid for North America Q PRO L G4 1 Q PLUS L G4 1 Q PRO L G4 2 Q PLUS L G4 2 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...amage Categories Danger Risk of fatal injury Attention Risk of serious injury or damage to property Note Risk of damage to product Units Where both metric 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 solar module operator is responsible f...

Page 3: ...documents This installation manual is only valid in combination with the following technical information DOCUMENT TYPE Product data sheet Packaging and transport information 1 INTRODUCTION 2 1 Technical specifications 2 PLANNING Fig 1 External dimensions inch and mm and components for Q PRO L G4 1 Q PRO L G4 2 Q PLUS L G4 1 Q PLUS L G4 2 C SI MODULES L FOR DATA SHEETS 47 24 1200 mm 39 4 1000 mm 51...

Page 4: ...s to prevent contact corrosions Allows for stress free expansion and contraction due to temperature fluctuations Ä Ä Ensure that no mechanical stresses e g caused by vibrations twisting or expansion are generated on the module Ä Ä Ensure that the clamps and the mounting frame are compatible Clamp System Requirements Use customary clamps that comply with the requirements Clamp width 1 50in 38 mm Cl...

Page 5: ...25 for the following Calculating the voltage measurement values Voc of components Calculating the current measurement values ISC of conductors Sizing of control systems connected to the outlets of the solar modules Ä Ä Please follow the valid national guidelines for the installation of electrical systems refer to section 690 8 of the NEC for an additional multiplying factor of 125 percent 80 perce...

Page 6: ...e modules securely in cool and dry rooms The packaging is not weatherproof DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock Ä Ä Do not install damaged modules Ä Ä Inform your vendor of any damages immediately 3 1 Safety and transport 3 INSTALLATION NOTE Module damage may occur Ä Ä Do not drop modules NOTE Module damage may occur Ä Ä Only make modifications to the module which have been confirmed ...

Page 7: ...o electric shock Ä Ä Only use dry insulated tools Ä Ä Do not carry out the installation alone Only install undamaged modules and components Ä Ä Do not drill any other holes e g do not drill any additional holes 3 2 Preparation of installation 3 INSTALLATION Ä Ä Maintain an interval of at least 0 39 in 10 mm between two modules along the short side and 0 20 in 5 mm along the long side 0 39 in 10mm ...

Page 8: ...ted at the inverter prior to separation Ä Ä Be sure to observe the specified time intervals after switching off the inverter High voltage components need time to discharge DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock Ä Ä Never open the junction box Ä Ä Change of bypass diodes is only allowed by qualified and trained personnel in disconnected and covered state DANGER Risk of fatal injury due t...

Page 9: ... shock Ä Ä Ensure that all electrical components are in a proper dry and safe condition A module with min 47 24in 1 200 mm long cable in portrait orientation can be wired as a 2nd next neighbor 2nd next neighbor Wiring without a return cable Standard wiring with a return cable Inverter Inverter 1 2 4 3 Connection of modules 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Ä Ä Ensure that all necessary safety and functiona...

Page 10: ... 0 0 8 0 0 08 0 79 0 47 0 08 PV Laminate Backing Nut Stainless Steel Toothed Lock Washer Stainless Steel or tin plated metal Grounding Lug Stainless Steel Equipment Grounding Conductor Aluminum Frame Screw Stainless Steel with a ground symbol as shown below on the frame section drawing To install the grounding lug follow the specified instructions of the manufacturer The grounding lug should be ma...

Page 11: ...cured access Ä Ä Never access the installation area alone or without taking adequate security precautions Ä Ä Please commission a trade specialist Clean the modules as follows NOTE Module surface damage may occur Ä Ä Remove snow and ice without force e g with a very soft broom Ä Ä Do not scratch off dirt Ä Ä Rinse dirt off with lukewarm water dust leaves etc Ä Ä Use a soft cellulose cloth kitchen ...

Page 12: ...0 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1250 Irvine CA 92618 USA TEL 1 848 748 59 96 EMAIL q cells usa q cells com WEB www q cells us Subject to change without notice Hanwha Q CELLS Installation manual Q PRO L G4 X Q PLUS L G4 X_2016 02_Rev03_NA ...

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