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Installing the module
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Make sure that the installation is
carried out safely:
Protect yourself and other persons from falling,
do not carry out the installation in heavy winds
and eliminate the risk of falling objects as much
as possible. Secure the work area in order to avoid
the endangerment or injury of persons.
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Observe the allowable maximum
mechanical loading:
Do not exceed the maximum mechanical loading
and make sure to consider location-specific
loads such as wind or snow. Remember that the
module might sag when loaded under certain
circumstances. In order to avoid damaging the
module by pointed or uneven structures, do not
place fasteners or cable ties between the rear of
the module and the cross section.
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Ensure that the modules are
grounded properly:
Under the terms of Solar-Fabrik AG, grounding of
the module frame (if present) and the mounting
rack is not required for fault-free operation.
To reduce the risk of electric shock (e.g. due to
static charge) as far as possible, Solar-Fabrik AG
recommends to ask an experienced installer to
carry out a proper grounding. If an external
lightning protection system has been already
installed, the PV system has to be integrated
in the existing lightning protection concept
by a specialist. Country-specific standards and
regulations must be observed.
The grounding connections between the modules
must be checked and accepted by a qualified
electrician. Furthermore, the main grounding may
only be connected by a qualified electrician.
In the USA and Canada, a grounding method
approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is
obligatory.
To provide proper grounding, an optimal electrical
conductivity is required. For this purpose,
grounding holes are provided at the rear of the
module frame (if present).These grounding holes
are marked by a stamped ground symbol.
Connect the grounding terminal only to the provided and
marked grounding holes at the rear of the module frame.
Grounding symbol:
For grounding we recommend the Solklip
grounding terminal with integrated thread-
cutting screw, (UL 467 approved, UL number
E69905), manufactured by Tyco Electronics.
Observe the additional instructions at www.
tycoelectronics.com. These grounding terminals
accommodate 4 mm² (AWG 12) and 6 mm²
(AWG 10) stripped solid copper wires. The wires
must not be cut, notched or scratched. No further
preparation is required.
