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USER MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions for the PV module that must be followed during the maintenance of PV
modules.
1)To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so.
2)The installation must be performed by a certified installer/servicer to ensure system integrity and safety.
3)Do not pull the PV cables.
4)Do not touch any surface of module.
5)Do not place/drop objects onto the PV modules.
6)Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the PV module by yourself.
7)Do not drop the PV module.
8)Do not damage, pull, bend, or place heavy material on cables.
9)Upon completion of any service or repairs, ask the installer/servicer to perform routine checks to determine that the PV
modules are in safe and proper operating condition.
10)When replacement parts are required, be sure the installer/servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer with same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazard.
11)Consult your local building and safety department for required permits and applicable regulations.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty applies to photovoltaic modules manufactured by SHARP with the following model numbers:
ND-U230C1 / ND-U224C1 / ND-U216C1 / ND- 224UC1 / ND-220UC1 / ND-216UC1 / ND-208UC1 / ND-200UC1 /
NT-175UC1 / NT-170UC1 / NE-170UC1 / NE-165UC1
Limited Warranty For Materials or Workmanship: Sharp Electronics Corporation warrants to the first consumer purchaser
that this Sharp brand product (the “Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective
workmanship and materials, and Sharp agrees that for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the consumer,
that Sharp will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or
remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
Limited Warranty For Power: The warranty period with respect to power output continues for a total of 25 years from date
of purchase by the consumer, the first 10 years at 90% minimum rated power output and the balance of 15 years at 80%
minimum rated power output. This warranty is transferable when product remains installed in original location at the time
of product warranty registration.
This warranty does not apply to any alteration of the appearance of the Product that does not affect the performance or
functionality of the Product, nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product, in Sharp’s sole
discretion, the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse, abnormal service or
handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide
proof of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF THE PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those
described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described above on behalf of Sharp.