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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES GENERATION 4 (G4) – HANWHA Q CELLS – NA

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES GENERATION 4 (G4) – HANWHA Q CELLS – NA

 

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Inspect the packaging for damages.

 

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Contact the transport company regarding any 
damage to the packaging.

 

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Follow any instructions on the packaging.

 

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Ensure that all personnel are aware of and adhere 
to accident-prevention and safety regulations.

 

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While working wear clean gloves.

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WARNING

! Fire Risk!

 

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Do not install modules indoors.

 

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Do not install modules on moving objects.

DANGER

! Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock! 

 

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Cover the modules with an opaque material during 
installation.

 

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Leave modules in their original packaging until 
installation. 

 

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Store the modules securely in cool and dry rooms. 
The packaging is not weatherproof.

DANGER

! Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock! 

 

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Do not install damaged modules.

 

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Inform your vendor of any damages 
immediately.

3.1  Safety and transport

3 INSTALLATION

Module Selection

For detailed key electrical data, please refer to the product data 
sheet for the respective product. 

 

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Only connect modules of the same type and the same power 
class.

Safety Factor

During normal operation, a module may generate a greater current 
and / or higher voltage than that determined under standardized test 
conditions. Accordingly, the values of I

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module should be multiplied by a facot of 1.25 when determining:

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the component voltage ratings,

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conductor ampacities,

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fuse sizes,

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size of controls connected to the PV output. 

Refer to Section 690-8 of the National Electrical Code for an 
additional multiplying factor of 125 percent (80 percent derating) 
which might be applicable.

 

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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 percent derating] 
which may be applicable).

Series Connection

Connection of modules in series is only permitted up to the 
maximum system voltage as listed in the applicable data sheet.  

 

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Take into account all possible operating situations and all relevant 
technical norms and regulations when designing the system. 
This will ensure that the maximum system voltage, including all 
necessary safety margins, is not exceeded. 

 

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Take the voltage limit of the inverter into account when determining 
the maximum number of modules in the string.

Parallel Connection

Modules may be damaged by the occurrence of reverse currents 
(caused by module defects, ground leaks, or defective insulation).

 

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Ensure that the maximum reverse current load capacity indicated 
in the data sheet is met. 

In order to limit reverse currents that may occur, we recommend 
using the following safety options:

1)  Layout with a limited number of parallel connected strings :

Without undertaking further current blocking measures, a maximum 
of two module strings may be operated in parallel on an inverter or 
MPP tracker.

2)  Layout with string fuses :

place fuses for each string of modules at the plus and minus ends. 
Observe the maximum permitted number of strings as indicated 

in the specifications provided by the respective string fuse manu

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facturer and the technical guidelines.

NOTE! 

When installing different product versions, the lowest minimum 
permitted reverse current load capacity applies.  

Inverters

Inverters with or without transformers may be used.

2.4  Electrical layout

2 PLANNING

Summary of Contents for Q.PRO BFR-G4.1

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

Page 2: ...check the results of said procedure Prohibited Beware of possible danger or damage Categories Danger Risk of fatal injury Attention Risk of serious injury or damage to property Note Risk of damage to...

Page 3: ...rantees Q CELLS accepts no other responsibility for the functionality and safety of the modules Please observe the instructions for any other system components that may be part of the complete solar p...

Page 4: ...he mounting frame are compatible Clamp System Requirements Use customary clamps that satisfy the following requirements Clamp width 1 57in 40 mm Clamp height compliant with a 1 26in 32 mm frame height...

Page 5: ...structure support Push 0 3 94 0 100 1200 2400 2400 Pull 0 3 94 0 100 1100 1 Distance between outer edge of module and middle of the clamp Describes the maximum module surface load vertical to the modu...

Page 6: ...nal multiplying factor of 125 percent 80 percent derating which might be applicable Please follow the valid national guidelines for the installation of electrical systems refer to section 690 8 of the...

Page 7: ...own NOTE Module damage may occur Never step on modules Do not subject modules to any mechanical stress Do not allow any objects to fall onto modules 3 1 Safety and transport 3 INSTALLATION DANGER Risk...

Page 8: ...m the separation of a closed circuit These can result in life threatening injuries The danger increases when several modules are connected in series Please be aware of that the entire open circuit vol...

Page 9: ...and qualified tools of the manufacturer Tyco Amphenol or Multicontact 2 Cover the modules to be disconnected 4 2 Electrical installation safety 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use solar cables for the connec...

Page 10: ...factors Option A Use of a grounding lug A listed grounding lug can be bonded to the frame using the grounding holes pre drilled in the frame These holes are marked Dimensions shown are in inches 0 1 7...

Page 11: ...ry due to hot and live modules Only clean modules that have cooled down Do not carry or wear any electrically conductive parts WARNING Risk of falling due to unsecured access Never access the installa...

Page 12: ...CA INC 300 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1250 Irvine CA 92618 USA TEL 1 848 748 59 96 EMAIL inquiry us q cells com WEB www q cells us Subject to change without notice Hanwha Q CELLS Installation manual...

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