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Document Number: MAN-SFO-02                                                                                                                                 Revision Date: April 2, 2013

 

                                                                                                                                      

SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR 

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Please conserve a copy of this manual  

at the location of the PV System,  

and inform the system owner of all relevant aspects of 

safety, operation, and maintenance!! 

 

 

 

 

To download a copy of this installation manual scan the QR-Code on the back of a Silfab module, 

or go to: 

www.silfab.ca/media-center/download-area.html

 

 
 

 

 

 

Silfab Ontario

 

240 Courtneypark Drive East, 

 

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2Y3 

 

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Tel: +1 905 255 2501  

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Fax: +1 905 696 0267 

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Email: [email protected]  

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Web: www.silfab.ca  

 

 

a Company of Silfab Group

 

Via Trieste 33, 35121 Padova, Italy 

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Tel.: +39 (0)49 9431374 

 

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Fax: +39 (0)49 9439735  

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-E-mail: [email protected]   

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 Web: www.silfab.eu  

 

Summary of Contents for SLAXXXM3A/SLAXXXM

Page 1: ...Document Number MAN SFO 02 Revision Date April 2 2013 SILFAB ONTARIO INC SAFETY and INSTALLATION MANUAL Photovoltaic Modules SLAXXXM3A SLAXXXM SLAXXXP3A SLAXXXP SLGXXXM3G SLGXXXM SLGXXXP3G SLGXXXP...

Page 2: ...tly follow the instructions Failure to follow these instructions may result in death injury or property damage and possible void of warranty Warning All instructions should be read and understood befo...

Page 3: ...pshots which enable you to monitor the operation of the modules and determine possible although rare anomalies The electrical output parameters for SLA SLG modules of technical importance during the o...

Page 4: ...r expense resulting from improper installation handling or use 3 Underwriters Laboratories UL Listing Information This product meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by UL 1703 for PV Modules Thi...

Page 5: ...ing periods of high winds Do not use oil based lubricants on any part of the junction box as this can cause long term damage to the plastics Ensure that wire cable connections are routed in accordance...

Page 6: ...LES intensity greater than 400 W m2 Opaque material can be supplied by Silfab upon request o Making the connections during hours of low intensity of solar irradiance such as early morning or late afte...

Page 7: ...isphere Mounting Methods Mounting using mounting holes Each module must be securely fastened at a minimum of 4 points Use the 4 mounting holes slots see Fig 3a 3b on the PV module frame to bolt the mo...

Page 8: ...ny case a spacing of 800 941 mm between the bars has to be maintained in order to achieve the 5 4 kPa load rating Fig 5a 5b o If the bars or rails are in horizontal direction they have to be placed wi...

Page 9: ...used for attaching the modules to support structure Fig 4b modules attached to supporting structure rail item 01 using a clamp item 02 fixed with a bolt item 03 and nut item 04 view between two module...

Page 10: ...risk of electric shock and prevent damage to the module During the wiring and installation of the modules use caution Do not trample on or scratch the modules Do not drop sharp or heavy objects on ei...

Page 11: ...nce losses Bypass diodes are not over current protection devices In the event of a known or suspected diode failure installers or maintenance providers should contact Silfab Never attempt to open the...

Page 12: ...UL listed grounding lug o Schletter Rapid Clamps are acceptable when using the proper size to match Silfab s 38 mm frame o WEEB clips compatible with the chosen racking mounting clip are also acceptab...

Page 13: ...erform direct measurements on individual modules using conventional instrumentation the following action should be taken To measure the open circuit voltage Voc Note even in the presence of an insolat...

Page 14: ...ons and for corrosion as well as the mechanical connection is recommended Under normal conditions sufficient rainfall cleaning of the module is not required In extreme climatic conditions the electric...

Page 15: ...nage the Packaging Each package has been designed to allow the shipment and storage of modules in order to maintain their integrity unchanged over time provided that the information and indications su...

Page 16: ...materials used to construct them Although the modules are stiffened by an aluminium frame any direct impact to the glass or on the corners of the modules should be avoided Avoid flexing the laminates...

Page 17: ...a visible position and containing some pertinent information such as serial number of each module part number of each module and pallet number All Numbers are readable with a standard bar code reader...

Page 18: ...00M SLG305M SLG310M SLG315M SLG320M SLG325M SLG330M SLG335M Pmax 300 305 310 315 320 325 340 345 Vmp 36 5 36 7 36 9 37 1 37 3 37 5 37 8 38 1 Imp 8 26 8 35 8 44 8 53 8 62 8 7 8 75 8 8 Voc 44 9 45 1 45...

Page 19: ...maintenance To download a copy of this installation manual scan the QR Code on the back of a Silfab module or go to www silfab ca media center download area html Silfab Ontario 240 Courtneypark Drive...

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