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General Installation Manual 
Photovoltaic Module HIT

®

 

 

VBHNxxxSA17 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. 

 

VBHN325SA17  

 

VBHN330SA17  

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 

 

Special Conditions 

 

:5 

 
Specifications 

 

Note on Specifications 

:6 

 

Mechanical Loading   

:6 

 
Unpacking and handling

       

    :6 

 
Wiring 

 

General 

 

 

:6 

 

Module Wiring 

 

:6 

 

Array Wiring   

 

:7 

 

Earth Ground Wiring   

:7 

 

Grounding Locations   

:7 

 

Grounding Methods   

:7 

 

Module Terminations  

:8 

 

Junction Box and Terminals 

:8 

 

Conduit 

 

 

:8 

 
Diodes   

 

 

:8 

 
Maintenance 

 

 

:9 

 
Disclaimer of Liability 

 

:9 

 
Contact Information  

 

:9 

 

 
 
 
 
 
“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. 
 
 
 

                                   

 

VBHNxxxSA17 series 

Summary of Contents for HIT VBHN325SA17

Page 1: ...part of the Panasonic Group and is in charge of the manufacturing process for Panasonic HIT Model No VBHN325SA17 VBHN330SA17 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 Special Conditions 5 Specifications Note on Specifications 6...

Page 2: ...2 Edition Revision Date Revised Item Revised Content New Edition 2017 11 15 ...

Page 3: ...and they do not subject the module to mechanical or electrical hazards Sparks may occur do not install modules where flammable gases 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...

Page 4: ...ntact an Authorized Representative with questions regarding mounting profiles for Panasonic HIT Notes on Installation Clearance between the roof surface and module frame is required to allow cooling air to circulate around the back of the module This also allows any condensation or moisture to dissipate The required clearance between the roof surface and the module is more than 4 inch Panasonic re...

Page 5: ...l Conditions see below 2 The operating temperature must be within 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F 3 The wind pressure load of the installation site should be less than Load Resistance shown in Mount Locations and Load Resistance table in Figure 2 4 Some environmental conditions could apply Please refer to Panasonic s warranty exclusions Special Conditions 1 The operating temperature and installation place...

Page 6: ...LING Do not hit the back sheet of a module by the connector when unpacking and handling To avoid the damage of the back sheet by connector fix the cables to the frame with tape after unpacking see below After fixing the cable to the frame do not stack modules to avoid the damage of the cable Do not handle modules by their cables or junction box Handle them by the frame with both hands in any situa...

Page 7: ...ounding connection to fail entirely Corrosion can be caused by the effects of weather humidity dirt and so on It can also be caused when two dissimilar metals are in contact galvanic reaction The module frame material is aluminum magnesium alloy All fasteners nuts bolts washers screws etc must be stainless steel unless otherwise specified Length of bolt should not be more than 0 78 20 mm in order ...

Page 8: ...trand 45 in lbs Recommended torque value in tightening bolt and nut is 2 3 N m 20in lb Using a Grounding Clip with bolt and nut Use Tyco Electronics 1954381 2 as grounding clip As shown in Figure 3 4 place the grounding clip onto the module frame Thread the hex nut onto the end of the screw then using a 3 8 in wrench tighten the nut Recommended torque value in tightening bolt and nut is between 1 ...

Page 9: ...s manual Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from use of modules No license is granted by implication or under any patent or patent rights The information in this manual is believed to be reliable but does not constitute an expressed and or implied warranty The return of any modules will not be accepted by Panasonic ...

Page 10: ...owed by additional suffixes may be followed by suffix numbers and letters PV PLS S PV PLS B may be followed by suffix numbers and letters may be followed by suffix numbers and letters Male PV connectors PV KST4 EVO2 2 5 6 or 10 followed by I II III or IV followed by UR Female PV connectors PV KBT4 EVO2 2 5 6 or 10 followed by I II III or IV followed by UR PV AZS4 male PV AZB4 female http ec staubl...

Page 11: ...more than 0 78 20 mm 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 washer Stainless steel Bolt Stainless steel 8 10 M5 Grounding hole...

Page 12: ...e 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 Figure 1 2 Installation Solar Module Module Mounting Structure Rail 5 16 or M8 Bolt Stainless steel 5 16 or M8 Nut Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Spring washer Stainless steel ...

Page 13: ...ge Voc 69 7 69 6 Short Circuit Current Isc 6 07 6 03 Cell Type Silicon hetero junction Silicon hetero junction Maximum System Voltage 600 600 Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 4 4 Maximum series fuse A 15 15 Silicon hetero junction Monocrysttaline silicon amorphous silicon hetero junction Mechanical Specifications Length mm inches Width mm inches Frame Depth mm inches Weight kg pounds 1590 62 60 105...

Page 14: ...d Resistance L1 0 230 230 L2 450 380 345 S1 0 S2 250 50 psf 2400 Pa 112 psf 5400 Pa 112 psf 5400 Pa 50 psf 2400 Pa 50 psf 2400 Pa 91 psf 4400 Pa 112 psf 5400 Pa 50 psf 2400 Pa Load Resistance Positive Load Load Resistance Negative Load Mounting location range Note Load Resistance shown above is UL Test Load The UL Test Load is 1 5 times the design load value stated in specifications section Figure...

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