Caution: Only qualified personnel should perform work on photovoltaic systems such as installation, commissioning,
maintenance and repairs. Be sure to follow the safety instructions for all system components. Ensure relevant local codes
and regulations for health and safety and accident prevention are observed.
REC Peak Energy Series Installation Manual - UL 1703
Ref: NE-06-03-M
Rev M - 03.2014
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Contents
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Table of figures
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IntRoDuCtIon
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How To use THis MaNual
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Your resPoNsibiliTY as aN iNsTaller
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suPPorT
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liabiliTY DisClaiMer
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eleCtRICal InstallatIon
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eleCTriCal reQuireMeNTs
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i) sYsTeM reQuireMeNTs
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ii) CoNNeCTioN
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iii) sTriNg CoNfiguraTioN
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iv) wiriNg laYouT
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v) JuNCTioN box, CoNNeCTors aND MaTerials
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vi) Cable MaNageMeNT
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vii) eleCTriCal raTiNgs
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safeTY Measures
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i) safeTY iN THe workiNg area
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ii) PreveNTiNg CurreNT geNeraTioN
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ii) sPeCifiC HazarDs of DC eleCTriCiTY
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iv) safeTY reQuireMeNTs
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meCHanICal InstallatIon
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fire guiDeliNes
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orieNTaTioN
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eNviroNMeNTal faCTors
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PaNel HaNDliNg
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mountInG tHe panels
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PaNel iNsTallaTioN
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i) rail sPeCifiCaTioNs
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ii) ClaMP sPeCifiCaTioN
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iv) sliDe-iN sYsTeMs
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v) DraiNage Holes
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iii) MouNTiNg Holes
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vi) loNg siDe MouNTiNg usiNg ClaMPs
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vii) sHorT siDe MouNTiNg usiNg ClaMPs
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viii) grouNDiNg
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ConneCtIons anD ConneCtoRs
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ProTeCTiNg THe Cables
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seCuriNg Cables aND CoNNeCTors
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maIntenanCe
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CleaNiNg iNsTruCTioNs
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sYsTeM iNsPeCTioN
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reCYCliNg
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annex 1.InstallatIons on wateR platfoRms
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panel InfoRmatIon
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TeCHNiCal iNforMaTioN
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DoCument HIstoRy
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Panel mounting options
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fig. 8
long side mounting
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fig. 2
rail specifications
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fig. 9
short side mounting
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fig. 3
Clamp specifications
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fig. 10
recommended grounding
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fig. 4
Panel secured at four points
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fig. 11
Minimum bend radius
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fig. 5
Mounting holes
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fig. 12
Panel dimensions
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fig. 6
Mounting using mounting holes
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fig. 13
frame cross-section and dimensions
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fig. 7
Drainage holes
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table of fIGuRes
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