INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11.X / BFG
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11.X / BFG
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc.
(hereafter referred to as "Qcells") you can directly transform
the sun’s limitless energy into environmentally-friendly solar
electricity. 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-compliance may result in damage and / or
physical injury.
This installation 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 Qcells solar modules.
These instructions contain information regarding the safe
handling 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
Manual 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
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 North America as of July 1st 2022 for Q.PEAK_DUO_XL-G11.X-BFG 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
