Qcells Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10/t Series Installation And Operation Manual Download

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10/t

Table of contents

1 Introduction

With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (here-
after referred to as "Qcells") you can directly transform the
sun’s limitless energy into environmentally-friendly solar elec-
tricity. In order to ensure the maximum performance of your
Qcells solar modules, please read the following instructions
completely and carefully and observe all guidelines. Non-com-
pliance may result in damage and / or physical injury.

This installation manual provides instructions for the safe installa-
tion 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 mod-

ules.

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 in-

cluded.

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 Qcells solar modules.
These instructions contain information regarding the safe han-
dling and use of quality crystalline solar modules from Qcells and
their installation, mounting, wiring, maintenance.

Symbols and Labels

The following symbols and labels are used throughout the Manu-
al for 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 com-
pliance 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 reg-
ulations for pressure equipment, operational safety, hazard-
ous goods, and environmental protection).

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Regulations and requirements specific to the system.

■

Applicable country-specific laws, regulations, and provisions
governing the planning, installation, and operation of solar
power systems and work on roofs.

■

Any valid international, national and regional regulations
governing work with direct current, especially those appli-
cable 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 dis-
mantling 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 tradesper-
son in accordance with the applicable safety standards, accident
prevention regulations, and the regulations of the local energy
provider.

DOCUMENT REVISION 02
This installation manual is valid for North America as of February 1st 2023 for Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10/t, Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10+/t 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.

1 Introduction 3

2 Planning 5

2.1 Technical specifications

2.2 Requirements 6
2.3 Mounting options

2.4 Electrical layout

3 Installation 12

3.1 Safety and transport

3.2 Preparation of installation

3.3 Module installation

4 Electrical Connection

4.1 Safety 16
4.2 Electrical installation safety

4.3 Connection of modules