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Installing the module
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Ensure comprehensive fire
protection:
The installation of on-roof systems may influence
the fire safety of a building. Improperly installed
systems can present even more of a danger in
the case of fire. Therefore, the modules of an
on-roof system must always be installed over
a fire-resistant surface. As the module is not
regarded as explosion-proof it must not be
installed near inflammable gases and vapors e.g.
close to gas containers, painting installations or
gasoline stations. Furthermore, the module must
not be installed next to open fire and flammable
materials.
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Make sure that the surroundings
are suitable:
The module is designed for use in temperate
climate. Make sure that after installation
the module is neither subjected to artificially
concentrated sunlight, immersed in water or
continuously splashed with liquids. By all means
make sure that the module is not subjected to
abnormal chemical exposure. Therefore, due
to the expected emissions, installation in the
immediate vicinity of production facilities is not
recommended. Exposing the module to extreme
levels of salt or sulphur may lead to corrosion.
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The correct installation situation
It is very important that the module fulfills the
technical requirements of the overall system.
Therefore, care must also be taken that the
module is not exposed to any negative mechanical
or electrical influence from other system
components. Only connect modules with the
same rated current in series and modules with
the same rated voltage in parallel. The modules
may only be operated at the allowable system
voltage; operation at a higher voltage is not
recommended.
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The correct location for installation:
The module must not be installed as overhead
glazing or vertical glazing, e.g. on a facade.
Beside the module itself, the mounting system
must also be suited to the expected conditions
at the location of installation (snow, wind) and
withstand them easily. The bottom side of the
module frame (if present) features holes for
draining precipitation water. Make sure during
installation that these holes retain their function.
For portrait mounting, the junction box may be
mounted facing up or down on the underside
of the module. This applies to the Professional
60 series. Otherwise, the junction box must be
mounted facing upwards on the underside of the
module.
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Yield maintenance through optimal
alignment and inclination:
We advise you to familiarize yourself with the
appropriate alignment and inclination of the
modules prior to installation in order to ensure
an optimal system yield. The ideal conditions for
the generation of electricity are accomplished
when the sun rays reach the generator surface
perpendicularly. For modules connected in a
series, make sure that all modules have the same
alignment and inclination in order to avoid
performance losses.
