SAFETY, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATIONS MANUAL
© The Solaria Corporation
Contents subject to change without notice.
U.S. and International patents issued and pending
Document PSC-0004 Rev 02, November 2010
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Male connector
PV-KST4
Female connector
PV-KBT4
Disconnect tool set
PV-MS
Wire
USE-2 10-12AWG
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Match the polarities of the cables and terminals when making connections. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the modules and other electrical equipment.
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A properly rated and certified over-current device must be connected in series with each module
or string of modules when reverse currents can exceed the value of the maximum protective fused
value noted on the module label. The rating of the over-current device shall not exceed the value of
the maximum protective fuse rating specified on the module label.
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All Solaria modules are factory supplied with bypass diodes located in the junction box. These diodes
protect shaded cells within a module. Partial shading of a single module in a string of modules
causes reverse voltage across the shaded cells. This results in current being forced through the
shaded cells, causing module heating and severe power loss. The bypass diodes provide a low-
resistance current path through the shaded cells, thus minimizing module heating and array current
loss.
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The junction box is not designed or certified to be field accessible or maintainable. Opening the
junction box may void the module warranty. Under NO circumstances should it be opened.
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Connecting a module to a high current source, such as a battery, may damage or destroy the bypass
diodes and render the module inoperative. Bypass diodes are not user replaceable.
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Solaria modules are not factory supplied with blocking diodes. Blocking diodes are placed between
a PV module and battery to prevent battery discharge at night. Most PV charge controllers and
inverters incorporate nighttime disconnect features.
3.1.
GROUNDING, GRID-TIED APPLICATIONS
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Before installing your solar system, contact local authorities to determine the necessary system
hardware grounding requirements
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Solaria frameless modules do not require grounding.
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