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Solargen

Please read these instructions before installing or commissioning.

This Solar Photovoltaic system should only be installed by a competent person.

PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE USER FOR SAFE KEEPING.

P H O T O V O LTA I C M A N U A L

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Page 1: ...ons before installing or commissioning This Solar Photovoltaic system should only be installed by a competent person PLEASE LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE USER FOR SAFE KEEPING P H O TO V O LTA I C M A N U A L BAXI Heating UK Ltd 2011 ...

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Page 3: ...n of the safety labels 5 PV SYSTEM COMMISSIONING 5 1 Connect a PV system 5 2 Disconnect the PV system 5 3 Security notes 6 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6 1 General information 6 2 PV generator 6 3 Inverter 6 3 1 Safety Warnings 6 3 2 Inverter operation conditions 7 SUPPORTING STRUCTURE ASSEMBLING MANUAL 7 1 Flat roof 7 2 Parallel to pitched roof 8 WARRANTY 9 MAINTENANCE 30 10 NOTES 31 Index 3 4 5 6 8 8 8 8 ...

Page 4: ...s an optional extra Table 3 Table 4 Inverter installation Minimum distances Table 5 AC cable cross sections Table 6 Relation between the kits and the inverter power Table 7 Maximum earth resistance Table 8 Spacing between A frames Table 9 Spacing between the roof supports 10 10 11 14 16 18 20 23 27 Mechanical specifications ...

Page 5: ...m protection Figure 28 Array Frame earthing decision tree Figure 29 Safety Labels Figure 30 Warning Sign Injury or death risk Figure 31 PV system startup steps Figure 32 Steps for the string disconnection from the inverter Figure 33 Operational state of the inverter Figure 34 A frame assembly Figure 35 A frame mounting Figure 36 Spacing between A frame profiles Figure 37 Transverse profile mountin...

Page 6: ...minimise the distance and consequences of any fall Collective protection measures such as guard rails on scaffold should be given priority over personal protection measures such as safety har nesses Within the regulations framework you are required to 1 Assess the risk to help you decide how work safely 2 Follow the hierarchy for safe work at height i e avoid prevent and mitigate 3 Plan and organi...

Page 7: ... significant findings of your assessment You must also tell your employees about your fin dings You need to be able to show that a proper check was made that you considered who might be affected that you dealt with all the obvious significant hazzards that the precautions you propose are reasonable and that the remaining risk is low Step 5 Review your assessment if necessary Each solar Photovoltai...

Page 8: ...gth The package should be transported upright and fixed in order to elimi nate any chance of slips and shocks to avoid damage to the equipment Please ensure no materials are placed on top of the packaging 1 3 Security Warnings DANGER Risk of death due to high voltages inside the inverter All works on the PV System should be performed only by someone qua lified to do so in accordance with CURRENT R...

Page 9: ... with any object 9 When handling prevent the dropping of modules a module with broken glass cannot be used or repaired 10 The module should always be moved by two people and seized by the aluminum frame as shown in Figure 1 11 Keep the module away from objects that could damage it 12 Do not install the module near flammable materials for example fuel tanks or areas where there are flammable vapors...

Page 10: ... Box 2 KIT CONTENTS Table 1 Equipment contained within the photovoltaic kit Image Equipment PV Module Inverter Energy meter Supporting structure 4mm Solar Cable Connectors Main AC switch Main DC switch Table 2 Equipment available as an optional extra ...

Page 11: ...ort structure 3 Do not perforate the structure or the module 4 The module should be installed with a minimum angle inclination of 1º 5 The installation must be done with the Junction Box on the upper side of the module as shown on the left picture a on the right pic ture b the modules were installed upside down meaning that the breather of the Junction Box will be blocked which will damage the mod...

Page 12: ...y electrical reasons the module frame and the installation must be grounded to ensure the equipotentiality This connection also ensu res that any electric current leakage from the equipment will flow to the ground The connection of the frame should be performed by clamping and should ensure the contact MPrime recommends the use of suitable accessories for this purpose In the frame there are 4 hole...

Page 13: ...rvoltage discharger for protection against indirect lightening strikes Figure 10 3 3 2 Location The DC Electric Box should be placed at the input on the inverter If the cable length between the PV generator and the inverter is longer than 10 m an additional protection should be used next to the PV generator Figure 11 3 3 3 Electric Scheme Figure 8 shows an example of a single line diagram of the D...

Page 14: ... limited access and allow an easy removal of the equipment The ambient temperature for operation should be between 25 and 60ºC Do not place the inverter in direct sunlight Power reduction and overhea ting can occur Do not fasten directly to studded walls use brick or block walls only The inverter may produce noise during operation that may be considered a nuisance site the inverter where vibration...

Page 15: ...el hexagonal head bolts and wall plugs 2 Mark the three holes for the bolts with the template 3 Drill the holes and insert the wall plugs 4 Install the top screws leaving 4mm protruding from the wall 5 Hook the inverter with the upper mounting slots on the rear panel so as to introduce both splints in the openings at the upper end of the rear panel Visual Inspection The inverter is properly mounte...

Page 16: ...ll also con sist of a circuit breaker for over current protection and a circuit breaker for indirect contact protection Figure 19 3 5 2 Location The AC electric box should be installed as close as possible to the inverter s AC output 3 5 3 Single line diagram Figure 20 shows the single line diagram of the AC electric box 3 6 Connection to the grid 3 6 1 AC cable size The connection to the inverter...

Page 17: ...that have been dropped or otherwise subjected to significant impact even if no damage can be seen Following installation ensure that the meter terminal covers are co rrectly fitted and sealed to prevent user access Ensure that the meter supply cabling is isolated from the mains supply and that the isolation cannot be overridden by another person Following installation ensure that the meter covers ...

Page 18: ...ram Figure 25 3 96 kWp Unifilar Electrical diagram Figure 26 Example Electrical diagram with AC and DC electrical box Table 6 Relation between the kits and the inverter power Denomination KIT Collectors Number Inverter 1 32 kWp 6 SMA Sunny Boy 1200 1 76 kWp 8 SMA Sunny Boy 1700 2 64 kWp 12 SMA Sunny Boy 2500 3 96 kWp 18 SMA Sunny Boy 3300 PV GENERATOR LABEL 1 LABEL 2 LABEL 5 LABEL 6 SCHEMATIC LABE...

Page 19: ...der to prevent damage to the system due to over currents overload or short circuits that might occur during use measures for adequate protection should be taken 4 1 Protection against lightening PV systems do not increase the building s risk of being hit by lightning Any earthing arrangements must be in accordance with BS 7430 BS 6651 BS 7671 If there is already a lightening protection system LPS ...

Page 20: ... IP2X 4 3 Protection against indirect contact The protection against indirect contacts is based on the automatic cutting of the power using a residual current device RCD connected to an ap propriate protective earth system Table 7 4 4 Warning and note signs All labels must be clear easily visible constructed and affixed to last and remain legible for the lifetime of the system Dual supply labeling...

Page 21: ...the PV system Any works carried out on the PV system must only be done by a qualified technician To disconnect the inverter from the PV generator follow the procedures 1 Turn off breaker on the AC electric Box 2 Turn of breaker on the DC inverter 3 Disconnect strings from the inverter Figure 32 5 3 Security notes PV modules produce electricity when exposed to daylight and individual modules cannot...

Page 22: ...irt should be carefully removed with a soft brush If the status LEDs or display is not visible due to the dirt clean with a damp cloth Do not use solvents abrasives or caustic substances The maintenance of the inverter must be conducted according to the pro cedures described in the inverter s manual 6 3 1 Safety Warnings The opening of the inverter and Electric installation Repair Any works carrie...

Page 23: ...f there are questions regarding to validity of the sup porting surface or questions relating top safety then a qualified structural Engineer should be consulted Figure 35 The A frame mounting should be performed in a way that the spacing between them is Table 8 Figure 36 Figure 34 A frame assembly Figure 35 A frame mounting Figure 36 Spacing between A frame profiles Table 8 Spacing between A frame...

Page 24: ...sing a stainless steel M10 nuts bolts supplied Figure 37 The A frames are braced using the 30x8mm profile use the M10 nuts supplied Figure 38 The centre clamps are fitted to the frame with M8 nuts bolts supplied Figure 39 Figure 37 Transverse profile mounting Figure 38 A frame bracing Figure 39 PV module centre clamp 819 mm ...

Page 25: ...be pushed into the ends of the profiles Figure 40 The following figures present the typical supporting structures for flat roofs for 2 and 4 modules Figure 41 To connect the A frames together use the connection profile piece con nected with M10 stainless steel nuts bolts supplied Figure 42 Figure 40 PV module side clamps plastic end caps Figure 41 Typical structure Figure 42 Profile connections ...

Page 26: ... for the rafter material If the rafter is wood then it is advisable to pre drill the holes for the fixings to ensure the timber does not split Ensu re the drill used is smaller than the fixing to allow correct tightening of the fixing can be made Figure 43 Figure 44 and Figure 45 Figure 44 Anchor for mechanical tiles ava ilable as an accessory kit Appropriate roofing material eg Lead Felt 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 27: ...M10 nuts bolts Figure 48 The mounting of the PV modules to the roof profiles is performed with clamps installed on the sides and in the centres of the modules These are fixed using M8 nuts bolts Figure 49 Figure 50 7 SUPPORTING STRUCTURE ASSEMBLING MANUAL Figure 48 Transverse profile mounting to the roof brackets Figure 49 PV module centre clamps Figure 46 Standard Mounting kit for portrait instal...

Page 28: ...51 The next figure shows a supporting structure for pitched roofs for 2 PV modules Figure 52 To connect the transverse profiles together use a connection profile and fix with 2 hammer head stainless M10 nuts bolts supplied Figure 53 Figure 51 End covers for the transverse profiles Figure 52 Structure for 2 PV modules Figure 53 Profile connectors ...

Page 29: ...ies provided always that the failure ir related to a manufacturing fault that cannot be repaired or ir beyond repair The warranty starts from the date your product is installed What this warranty does not cover Collectors that are installed damaged or damaged during installation If a Module is found to be damaged on delivery then it must not be installed simply return it to your supplier for repla...

Page 30: ...ition and integrity of electrical connections and me chanical components each semester 6 If you notice any abnormality in the installation immediately contact a technician do not attempt to resolve it also check the maintenan ce of other components of the installation such as inverters charge regulators batteries and others 7 Maintenance operations should be done only by qualified personnel Tests ...

Page 31: ...Solargen solar PV 31 10 NOTES ...

Page 32: ...rd Conditions of Sale which are available on request Brooks House Coventry Road Warwick CV34 4LL Technical Enquiries 0844 879 7690 Our contact centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Weekends and Bank Holidays 8 30am to 2pm We are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day Website www baxi co uk Registered Office Baxi Heating UK Limited Brooks House Coventry Road Warwick CV34 4LL United Kingdom Reg...

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