INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G10+ / HL
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G10+ / HL
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc.
(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 completely and 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.
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with
your installation.
Please retain these instructions for the life of the solar modules.
Please ensure that this Manual is available to the operator at all
times.
This Manual should be given to all subsequent owners or users
of the solar modules.
All supplements received from the manufacturer should be
included.
Please observe all other applicable documents.
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.
Intended use
This manual is valid in North America for Q CELLS solar
modules. These instructions contain information regarding the
safe handling and use of quality crystalline solar modules from
Q CELLS and their installation, mounting, wiring, maintenance.
Symbols and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout the
installation manualfor ease of use.
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Procedure with one or more steps.
Lists of items.
Ensure that when carrying out a procedure, 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
Units
Where both Imperial 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 installer and solar module operator are responsible for
compliance with all applicable statutory requirements and
regulations.
The following regulations and standards must be upheld at all
times during the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
solar modules:
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Installation and Operation Manual.
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Other applicable documents (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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Applicable country-specific laws, regulations, and provisions
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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Accident-prevention regulations.
Certified Personnel
Both, the operator and installer are responsible for ensuring
that the installation, maintenance, connection to the grid, and
dismantling are carried out by trained and qualified electricians
and engineers 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 applicable safety standards,
accident prevention regulations, and the regulations of the local
energy provider.
DOCUMENT REVISION 01
This Manual is valid for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and South America as of April 1st 2022 for Q.PEAK DUO ML-G11.X 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.
2.2 Requirements 6
2.3 Mounting options
3.2 Preparation of installation
