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General Installation Manual 
Photovoltaic Module HIT

®

 

 

HIT Power 240S series 
HIT Power 235S series 
HIT Power 230S series 

 
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®

Please  read  this  manual  completely 
before  installation  or  use  of  Panasonic 
PV(photovoltaic)  modules.  With  proper 
operation  and  maintenance,  Panasonic 
HIT

®

  will  provide  you  with  clean, 

renewable  solar  electricity  for  many 
years.  This  manual  contains  important 
installation,  maintenance  and  safety 
information.  The  word  “module”  as 
used  in  this  manual  refers  to  one  or 
more  PV  modules.    Retain  this  manual 
for  future  reference.  The  module  is 
considered to be in compliance with UL 
1703 only when the module is mounted 
in 

the 

manner 

specified 

by 

the 

mounting instructions below. 
 
SANYO  is  part  of  the  Panasonic  Group 
and  is  in  charge  of  the  manufacturing 
process for Panasonic HIT

®

 
 
 

Model No. 
HIT Power 240S 

 

VBHN240SA11 and 11B 

HIT Power 235S 

 

VBHN235SA11 and 11B 

HIT Power 230S 

 

VBHN230SA11 and 11B 

Contents 

 
Please read before installation 
Safety Precautions 

 

General Information   

:3 

 

Warning 

 

 

:3 

 

Cautions 

 

 

:3 

 

General Safety 

 

:3 

 

UL Listing Information 

:3 

 
Installation 

 

General 

 

 

:4 

 

Notes on Installation   

:4 

 

Operating Conditions  

:5 

 
Specifications 

 

Note on Specifications 

:5 

 

Mechanical Loading   

:5 

 
Wiring 

 

General 

 

 

:5 

 

Module Wiring 

 

:5 

 

Array Wiring   

 

:5 

 

Earth Ground Wiring   

:5 

 

Grounding Locations   

:6 

 

Grounding Methods   

:6 

 

Module Terminations  

:8 

 

Junction Box and Terminals 

:8 

 

Conduit 

 

 

:8 

 
Bypass Diodes 

 

 

:8 

 
Maintenance 

 

 

:8 

 
Disclaimer of Liability 

 

:8 

 
Customer Services  

 

:8 

 

 
 
 
 
 
“HIT”  is  a  registered  trademark  of 
Panasonic Group. 
 
Other  product  and  service  names  listed 
in  this  manual  are  trademarks  or 
registered 

trademarks 

of 

their 

respective companies. 
 
 
 

                                   

 

VBHNxxxSA series 

Summary of Contents for HIT Power 240S Series

Page 1: ...O is part of the Panasonic Group and is in charge of the manufacturing process for Panasonic HIT Model No HIT Power 240S VBHN240SA11 and 11B HIT Power 235S VBHN235SA11 and 11B HIT Power 230S VBHN230SA11 and 11B Contents Please read before installation Safety Precautions General Information 3 Warning 3 Cautions 3 General Safety 3 UL Listing Information 3 Installation General 4 Notes on Installation...

Page 2: ...2013 4 19 2nd Edition 2015 3 18 1 System Fire Class Rating 2 Trademark 3 Front cover Grounding 1 Addition of System Fire Class Rating 2 Explanation of trademark 3 According to UL1703 Edition 3 Revision date 2014 11 18 3rd Edition 2015 9 29 Warning Addition of Warning ...

Page 3: ...ases or vapors are present Never rest or leave a module unsupported or unsecured Do not drop modules Do not use or install broken modules Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module Do not touch the junction box terminals Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes Do not touch a module unnecessarily The glass surface and frames get hot There is a risk of burn CAUTIONS Use a module for its ...

Page 4: ...of 1 inch clearance between the roof surface and the modules so that air can circulate Panasonic recommends the installation method and mounting profile shown in Figure 1 A module should be attached on a mount or support structure rail by corrosive resistant metal clamps The clamps should be made of aluminum alloy or other material that will reasonably protect against a risk of electrolytic corros...

Page 5: ...2 50PSF in a static state on the module surface Note This mechanical loading value was tested using the mounting device specified in section Notes on Installation WIRING General All wiring should be done in accordance with applicable electrical codes Wiring methods should be in accordance with the NEC in USA or CEC in Canada A qualified licensed professional should do all wiring Wiring should be p...

Page 6: ... clips can be used to ground Panasonic PV modules Both methods are explained below please choose one Grounding Locations or grounding holes Using a self tapping machine screw see Figures 3 2 and 3 4 If using this method use one of the smaller holes with diameter of 0 165 4 2 mm The self tapping machine screw size must be No 10 0 190 diameter 4 83mm This method requires a minimum number of threads ...

Page 7: ... thread contact Note Self tapping machine screws are also called thread cutting screws As shown in figure 3 4 attach grounding lug to module frame using a stainless steel self tapping machine screw Insert a stainless steel star washer between the module frame and the lug to penetrate frame anodization Tighten stainless steel set screw at the torque specified by lug manufacturer to secure copper wi...

Page 8: ...rotection for the systems within the specified system voltage so that you do not need any other additional bypass diodes Contact your Panasonic Authorized Representative for proper diode type if it is necessary to add or change diodes due to system specifications MAINTENANCE Some maintenance is recommended to maintain optimal output performance of the solar modules If the module surface becomes di...

Page 9: ...e frame and the flat washer diameter must be greater than the cup washer diameter If using a brass cup washer a flat washer must be inserted between the cup washer and module frame and the flat washer diameter must be greater than the cup washer diameter Cup washer Terminal cup Stainless steel or brass Star washer Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Spring washe...

Page 10: ...meter 5 2mm Flat washer Stainless steel Thickness not less than 0 037 0 94 mm Diameter not less than 0 75 19 05 mm Grounding Lug Bolt Stainless steel 8 10 M5 Nut Stainless steel Copper wire Set screw Stainless screw Star washer Stainless steel Length not less than 0 63 16 mm not more than 0 78 20 mm Self tapping machine screw Stainless steel Copper wire Frame Longer side Glass Backsheet Grounding ...

Page 11: ...ound holes illustrated in Figure 3 1 Grounding Clip Assemblies Tyco Electronics 1954381 2 Glass Backsheet Frame Longer side Grounding hole 0 205 diameter 5 2mm Grounding Clip 8 32 Screw Stainless steel Nut Stainless steel Copper wire Length not less than 0 63 16 mm not more than 0 78 20 mm Copper wire Frame Longer side Glass Backsheet Grounding hole 0 165 diameter 4 2mm Grounding Clip Self tapping...

Page 12: ... System Voltage Voc 600 600 600 Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 3 3 3 Maximum series fuse A 15 15 15 Mechanical Specifications Length mm inches Width mm inches Frame Depth mm inches Weight kg pounds 35 1 4 15 33 1 Electrical Specifications 1580 62 2 798 31 4 SPECIFICATIONS Figure 2 Dimensions Dimensions All HIT Power S Models VBHNxxxSA11VBHNxxxSA11 Note A module should be installed on a mounting s...

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