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General Installation Manual

EVPVXXX SERIES (WHITE BACKSHEET)

EVPVXXXK SERIES (BLACK BACKSHEET)

EVPVXXXH SERIES (WHITE BACKSHEET)

EVPVXXXPK SERIES (BLACK BACKSHEET)

Summary of Contents for EverVolt EVPV Series

Page 1: ...General Installation Manual EVPVXXX SERIES WHITE BACKSHEET EVPVXXXK SERIES BLACK BACKSHEET EVPVXXXH SERIES WHITE BACKSHEET EVPVXXXPK SERIES BLACK BACKSHEET ...

Page 2: ... Specifications 3 Standards Fire Class of Product Junction Box Terminals and Connectors Bypass Diode Installation 8 General Operating Conditions Unpacking and Handling Cable Management Module Installation Use of Rails and Clamps Mounting with Continous Rails Parallel to Long Side of the Module Mounting with Short Rails Mounting Methods Mounting Holes Wiring 20 General Module Wiring Array Wiring Dr...

Page 3: ... in parallel producing higher current and as modules are connected in series producing higher voltages The shock hazard increases as modules rated for maximum system voltage in excess of 50 V Wear suitable clothing gloves and guards to prevent from direct contact with 30 VDC or greater Work only in dry conditions with dry modules and dry tools Children and unauthorized persons should not be allowe...

Page 4: ...e Isc value of modules should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 to determine ampacity An additional factor of 1 25 may be required for sizing conductors fuses disconnects etc Please refer to section 690 8 of the National Electric Code NEC for guidelines The Voc must be factored according to the lowest recorded ambient temperature recorded for the location where the modules will be installed Please...

Page 5: ...1 47 2 1200 0 81 0 02 20 5 0 5 0 43 0 008 11 0 2 0 26 0 008 6 6 0 2 35 5 901 71 7 0 1 1821 2 5 18 1 460 43 3 1100 38 4 0 1 975 2 5 26 4 0 12 671 3 Figure 3 Module Dimension for EVPVxxxPK Series GR GR GR GR 0 43 0 1 11 0 2 0 26 0 1 6 6 0 2 0 8 0 02 20 5 0 5 GR 25 1 638 1 2 30 0 9 22 5 1 1 28 69 10 0 1 1755 2 5 33 27 845 17 91 455 39 33 999 43 3 1100 0 22 0 01 5 5 0 2 47 1200 40 94 0 1 1040 2 5 0 7 ...

Page 6: ...48 6V 44 3V 44 1V 43 9V 44 1V 43 9V Short Circuit Current Isc 10 35A 10 25A 10 19A 10 61A 10 55A 10 49A 10 55A 10 49A Cell Type Silicon hetero junction Maximum System Voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V 1000V Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Maximum series fuse A 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 Length inches mm 71 7 1821 67 75 1721 Width inches mm 40 0 1016 Frame Depth Inches ...

Page 7: ... 0V 40 6V 40 3V Short Circuit Current Isc 11 38A 11 26A 11 13A Cell Type PERC Maximum System Voltage 1000V 1000V 1000V Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 3 3 3 Maximum series fuse A 25 25 25 Length inches mm 69 1 1755 Width inches mm 40 94 1040 Frame Depth Inches mm 1 2 30 Weight pounds kg 44 0 20 0 Electrical Specifications Values at standard test conditions STC air mass AM 1 5 irradiance 10 75 W sq...

Page 8: ...icated to one polarity with the polarity symbols engraved onto the body of the junction box see Figure 1 Each terminal is provided with factory installed lead cables and a latching connector for series and string connections Always use these connectors and do not detach them from cables The PV module comes pre wired Each module has two 12 AWG type PV wire stranded sunlight resistant output cables ...

Page 9: ...he cables follow the instructions below To prevent stress on the junction box casing ensure the cable exits the junction box in a straight line before any bend in the cable The cables must have a minimum bending radius of 1 2 in 30 mm to avoid damage to the insulation refer Figure 6 Ensure cables do not hang loose where they may be damaged through friction or stress e g caused by mechanical abrasi...

Page 10: ...sture shall not be employed alone or in combinations that could result in deterioration or corrosion USE OF RAILS AND CLAMPS Installing the EverVolt modules with clamps and rails has been found to comply with UL 61730 requirements for downward pressure e g snow of up to 7000 Pa 4666 Pa design load and upward pressure e g wind of up to 4000 Pa 2666 Pa design load according to the following instruct...

Page 11: ...800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 6200 Pa 4000 Pa 4133 Pa 2666 Pa 7000 Pa 4000 Pa 4666 Pa 2666 Pa X 22 2 23 8 in 565 605 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 3000 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 23 8 27 4 in 605 695 mm 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 ...

Page 12: ...Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 4 9 8 in 100 250 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Once a module is secured in each of the 4 zones Figure 8 additional clamps i e 5 may be freely located on panel frame without affecting the warranty Loads marked with a were not certified as part of UL 617...

Page 13: ... Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 4 9 8 in 100 250 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Rail length under module 4 7 9 in Min 1 in 4 7 9 in 0 8 2 in 0 208 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 8 2 13 4 in 208 340 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 P...

Page 14: ... mm 2 4 in 60 mm 0 8 in 20 mm Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Rail position 0 10 0 in 0 255 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 10 0 14 8 in 255 375 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 4200 Pa 2400 Pa 2800 Pa 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 14 8 19 9 in 375 505 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 6200 ...

Page 15: ...600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 7 9 in 0 200 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 7 9 11 8 in 200 300 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Once a module is secured in each of the 4 zones Figure 8 additional clamps i e 5 may be freely located on panel frame without affecting the warranty Loads marked with a were not certified ...

Page 16: ...Pa 800 Pa 3000 Pa 3000 Pa 2000 Pa 2000 Pa 4200 Pa 4000 Pa 2800 Pa 2666 Pa X 15 9 24 0 in 505 610 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 3600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa X 24 0 27 5 in 610 700 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 7 9 in 0 200 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa ...

Page 17: ...0 60 mm 2 4 in 60 mm 0 8 in 20 mm Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Test Load Design Load Rail position 0 8 9 in 0 225 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 8 9 14 1 225 357 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 4200 Pa 2400 Pa 2800 Pa 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 14 1 22 9 in 357 582 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 6200 P...

Page 18: ... 1600 Pa 5400 Pa 2400 Pa 3600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa X 4 9 8 in 100 250 mm X 800 Pa 800 Pa 533 Pa 533 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X Once a module is secured in each of the 4 zones Figure 8 additional clamps i e 5 may be freely located on panel frame without affecting the warranty Loads marked with a were not certified as ...

Page 19: ...00 Pa 800 Pa 3000 Pa 3000 Pa 2000 Pa 2000 Pa 4200 Pa 4000 Pa 2800 Pa 2666 Pa X 22 9 24 5 in 582 622 mm 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 3600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa X 24 5 28 0 in 622 712 mm 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 2400 Pa 2400 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa X 0 4 in 0 100 mm X 1200 Pa 1200 Pa 800 Pa 800 Pa 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1066 Pa 1066 Pa...

Page 20: ...s in the frame must be used Figure 21 Additional electrical bonding to Ground is required for the support structure Refer to the fixing device manufacturer s installation instructions for preload or torque values Do not contact a tip of a mounting bolt to back sheet of the module when fixing the module to the mounting structure rail EverVolt modules must be secured with a torque between 8 8 18 4 f...

Page 21: ...lations that account for specific project requirements and site conditions If modules will be used in an offgrid system a compatible MPPT Maximum Power Point Tracking charge controller is required Especially charge battery can not be used without MPPT These modules contain factory installed bypass diodes If these modules are incorrectly connected to each other the bypass diodes cable or junction b...

Page 22: ...lated E34440 Grounding cable size should be between 4 14 AWG 2 1 mm 21 2 mm Attach grounds to the grounding holes in the module frames Fix lug to the frame using a star washer and lock nut ensuring a conductive connection Follow the grounding device manufacturer s installation instructions to ensure a safe and conductive connection including any supplementary hardware e g star washer and tighten a...

Page 23: ...ector may be deteriorated or damaged SYSTEM INSPECTION The system should be inspected regularly to ensure that Fasteners are secure tight and free from corrosion Electrical connections are secure tight clean and free of corrosion The mechanical integrity of the cables is intact Bonding points to ground are tight secure and free from corrosion which could break the continuity between the modules an...

Page 24: ...23 General Installation Manual REVISION HISTORY Edition Revision Date Revised Item Revised Content A 10 13 2020 NEW B 12 1 2021 Addition of EVPVxxxH and EVPVxxxPK Series ...

Page 25: ...ing an MLPE device to a solar module it must be secured to the module frame Follow MLPE manufacturer instructions to ensure optimum mounting of MLPE device and prevent any slippage during operation MLPE devices may also be attached to the mounting construction In such cases refer to the instructions provided by the manufacturer Wherever possible the installation of the MLPE device should not cover...

Page 26: ...mpany of America Two Riverfront Plaza Newark NJ 07102 panasonicHIT us panasonic com na panasonic com us solar All Rights Reserved 2020 COPYRIGHT Panasonic Corporation Specifications are subject to change without notice RS22026BRO ...

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