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Version  20150101

Version  20150101

Suntech Module Type

Module Dimension

Length×Width×Thickness

T Series

1324 mmx992 mmx 35 mm

W Series

1640 mm×992 mm×35 mm

V Series

1956 mm×992 mm×40 mm

Attachment guidelines

• 

Select the proper installation method depending on the load(See below for more 

detailed information). 
• 

With different installation methods, the modules have been tested to withstand 

the loads of 2400 Pa, 3800 Pa and 5400 Pa according to IEC 61215 standard, equivalent 
of 1600 Pa(0.232psi), 2500 Pa(0.363psi) and 3600 Pa(0.522psi) respectively under UL 
1703 standard.  
• 

The diagrams in the tables below are designed for illustration purpose. For each 

installation, modules can be installed either in portrait or landscape mode. If you 
integrate our obsolete products and need advice, please contact Suntech Global 
Customer Support Department for installation instructions based on older manuals.

No.8

Suntech T series, W series, V series module

No.9

2400 Pa Load *

2400 Pa Wind Load

2400 Pa Snow Load

3800 Pa Load *

3800 Pa Wind Load

3800 Pa Snow Load

5400 Pa Load * 

5400 Pa Snow Load

3800 Pa Wind Load

Mounting sy

stem

Clamping sy

stem

 **

Attachment to the long frame

Lengt

h

Use four clamps

Use four clamps

Use six clamps

Clamping sy

stem

 **

Attachment to the shor

t frame

Use four clamps on short frame

Use four clamps on the short frame and 

two clamps at the center of each long frame

Inser

tion 

Sy

stem

 

 Insertion system

 

 Insertion system

Use insertion system on short frame

 

 Insertion system

 

 Insertion system

Use insertion system on a 

short frame and two

clamps at the center of

each long frame

Inse
rt

ion system

Inse
rt

ion system

Use an insertion 

system on a long 

frame

Clamping Zone

From Module Edge to

1/4 Length ± 50mm 

Clamping Zone

(100mm) 

Use eight mounting holes

(Exclude Ve)

Use four mounting holes

 

 

Clamping Zone

(300mm) 

A***

A***

A**

*

A***

Clamping Zone

(100mm) 

Width

Clamping Zone

From Module Edge to

1/4 Width ± 50mm 

       

Long Frame Centre±150m

m

      
 

Long Frame Centre±150m

m

Clamping Z

one

Clamping Z

one

Clamping Zone

From Module Edge to

1/4 Width ± 50mm 

Width

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Summary of Contents for STP185S-16/Tem

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ... General installation Installation method Attachment guidelines 11 Electrical Installation General installation Grounding 14 Maintenance No 1 Global Installation Guide for Suntech Power Photovoltaic Module Version 20150101 Please read carefully This document is binding for any warranty case Any installed PV system less than 500m from coastline please refer to the Near coast installation manual ...

Page 3: ...d to as module Wuxi Suntech Power Co Ltd referred to as Suntech Installers must read and understand this guide prior to installation For any questions please contact Suntech s Global Quality Customer Support department or our local representatives for more detailed information Installers must follow all safety precautions as described in this guide as well as local requirement and regulations by l...

Page 4: ...ling mechanical and electrical components Completely cover the module with an opaque material during installation to prevent electricity from being generated Do not wear metallic rings watchbands earrings nose rings lip rings or other metallic objects while installing or troubleshooting photovoltaic systems Follow the safety regulations eg safety rules for working on electrical power plant station...

Page 5: ... of 10 cm between the roof plane and the frame of the module is generally recommended Always observe the instructions and safety precautions included with the module support frames No 6 This installation manual is applicable for all pv system of 500 m or more away from the coastline If you need to install your system less than 500m from the coast line please refer to Near coast installation manual...

Page 6: ...es W series V series module No 9 2400 Pa Load 2400 Pa Wind Load 2400 Pa Snow Load 3800 Pa Load 3800 Pa Wind Load 3800 Pa Snow Load 5400 Pa Load 5400 Pa Snow Load 3800 Pa Wind Load Mounting system Clamping system Attachment to the long frame Length Use four clamps Use four clamps Use six clamps Clamping system Attachment to the short frame Use four clamps on short frame Use four clamps on the short...

Page 7: ... void the warranty It is not recommended to use modules with different configurations grounding wiring in the same system Excessive cables must be organized or fixed in an adequate way e g attached to the mounting structure by using non metallic cable ties Solar cables connectors and juction boxes should not be exposed to water exposure and snow and rain or water submersion for a long period of ti...

Page 8: ...al hand over to the owner including an installation protocol is required Provide a clear documentation of the system to the owner consisting of following minimum data such as user guide system layout data sheets performance expectations electrical system data e g a copy of the installation test report following minimum requirements of IEC 62446 IEC 60364 6 Grounding For grounding and bonding requi...

Page 9: ...ix months to verify that they are clean secure undamaged and free of corrosion Or else the warranty may be voided In the event of a ground fault condition NEVER wash or spray modules with water until ground fault has been identified corrected by an authorized solar inverter service technician and the inverter is fully operational This can cause electrocution or a serious safety issue If any proble...

Page 10: ... 1000 600 20 STP265 20 Wem 31 0 8 56 37 8 9 02 265 1000 600 20 STP260 20 Wem 30 9 8 42 37 7 8 89 260 1000 600 20 STP255 20 Wem 30 8 8 28 37 6 8 76 255 1000 600 20 STP250 20 Wem 30 7 8 15 37 4 8 63 250 1000 600 20 STP275S 20 Wem 31 1 8 85 38 5 9 34 275 1000 600 20 STP270S 20 Wem 30 8 8 77 38 3 9 28 270 1000 600 20 STP265S 20 Wem 30 5 8 69 38 1 9 22 265 1000 600 20 STP260S 20 Wem 30 2 8 61 37 9 9 17...

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