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INSTALLATION MANUAL
REC 72-CELL PANELS

Installation instructions for all REC 72-cell size solar panels certified according to 

IEC 61215 / 61730:

•  REC TwinPeak 2S Mono 72 Series

•  REC TwinPeak 3S Mono 72 Series

Summary of Contents for TwinPeak 2S Mono 72 Series

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL REC 72 CELL PANELS Installation instructions for all REC 72 cell size solar panels certified according to IEC 61215 61730 RECTwinPeak 2S Mono 72 Series RECTwinPeak 3S Mono 72 Series ...

Page 2: ... 3S Mono 72 Series 14 ANNEX 1 INSTALLATIONS ON WATER PLATFORMS 15 ANNEX 2 INSTALLATIONS USING MODULE LEVEL POWER ELECTRONICS 16 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 17 DOCUMENT HISTORY 18 LIST OF FIGURES Fig 1 Example of rail cross section 7 Fig 2 Panel mounting Rails parallel to long side 7 Fig 3 Panel mounting Rails parallel to short side 7 Fig 4 Clamp specifications End and mid clamps 7 Fig 5 Clamping ...

Page 3: ... be found at www recgroup com contact YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS AN INSTALLER Installers are responsible for the safe and effective installation and operation of the photovoltaic system and for adhering to all applicable local and national standards and regulations Prior to installation check all current regulations and permits concerning solar installations and ensure all local directives are observe...

Page 4: ...r sockets Ensure that all electrical connections are completely dry before assembly Keep all materials tools and working conditions dry and tidy Use appropriate safety equipment e g non slip footwear insulated gloves and insulated tools Solar panels produce current when exposed to sunlight Do not connect the system to the inverter during solar exposure PANEL HANDLING In order to avoid damage to th...

Page 5: ...e g for a 1000V system if the lowest ambient temperature is 20 C the panel has a VOC of 46 7 V and a temperature coefficientofVOC of 0 30 C themaximumpanelsperstringis21 T C 25 20 5 5 x0 3 1 5 46 7 1 5 47 4 1000V 47 4 21 1 soa totalof21panelsor995V Qualifiedsystemdesignerscanmakeexactcalculationsthataccountforspecificprojectrequirementsandsiteconditions iv String connection Panels connected in ser...

Page 6: ...sun sraysfallingperpendicular i e at90 tothesurface Tomaximizesystemoutput panelsshould be installed at the optimum orientation and tilt angle The specifics of this depend on location and can be calculated by a qualified system designer All panelsinastringshould whereverpossible havethesameorientationandtilttoensurethesystemdoesnotunderperformduetomismatchedoutputs Dependent on local conditions a ...

Page 7: ...ting rails ensure they run underneath the frame to provide support oracrossthepanel underneaththeframe figs 2 3 andthepositioningoftherailsmustensurethattheminimumclampgriplength andthethecentralpointofthefixation e g thebolt isfullywithintherequiredclampingzoneasindicatedonthefollowingpages CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS RECmodulesmustbesecuredwithatorquebetween12 25Nm Clampinstallationmustbecarriedoutacco...

Page 8: ...ufacturer s instructions including specific hardware and torque requirements Fig 6 Clamping Zones on continous rails RECTwinPeak 2S Mono 72 RECTwinpeak 3S Mono 72 350 mm 13 8 in 200 mm 7 9 in 520 mm 20 5 in 670 mm 26 4 in 350 mm 13 8 in 200 mm 7 9 in 520 mm 20 5 in 670 mm 26 4 in 0 250 mm 9 8 in 0 0 250 mm 9 8 in 0 1 2 3 4 Legend Clearance Gap Clamping zone 40 mm 85 mm Test Load DesignLoad Test Lo...

Page 9: ...mping zone REC modules must be secured with a torque between 12 25 Nm Clamp installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer s instructions including specific hardware and torque requirements Fig 7 Clamping Zones on short rails RECTwinPeak 2S Mono 72 RECTwinpeak 3S Mono 72 The center point of each clamp and the minimum grip length must be fully located in the same clamping zones to b...

Page 10: ...ounding of the REC solar panels is not required 0 208 GR Fig 11 Drainage and grounding holes nPeak 2S 72 e 1 1 10 16 460 18 1 11 0 43 6 6 0 26 20 5 0 81 GR GR GR GR Part Name Material Rail 6105 T5 aluminum extrusion Bolt M6 x 25 drop inT stud kit Nut M6 flanged hex locking nut Mounting holes All REC 72 cell panelshavebeencertifiedforinstallationusingthefourelongatedholes 11x6 6mm ontheundersideoft...

Page 11: ...y Installed REC Factory Installed REC Factory Installed Any other connector Some countries and or regions have specific regulations regarding the mating of connectors Installers are responsible for ensuring the compliancy of the system with such local regulations The cutting of cables is only permitted in order to replace a factory installed connector with another brand of connector to ensure like...

Page 12: ...C Download Center www recgroup com downloads If in doubt at any time when cleaning the panels stop and obtain professional advice 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...

Page 13: ... 9 51 9 58 9 66 9 73 OpenCircuitVoltage VOC V 47 0 47 4 48 0 48 6 49 2 49 8 50 4 ShortCircuitCurrent ISC A 10 02 10 04 10 05 10 07 10 08 10 09 10 10 PanelEfficiency 18 4 18 7 18 9 19 2 19 4 19 7 20 0 Valuesatstandardtestconditions STC airmassAM1 5 irradiance1000W m temperature25 C basedonaproductionspreadwithatolerance ofPMAX VOC ISC 3 withinonewattclass Atlowirradianceof200W m atleast95 oftheSTCm...

Page 14: ... 400 405 WattClassSorting W 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 NominalPowerVoltage VMPP V 40 4 40 7 40 9 41 1 41 4 41 7 NominalPowerCurrent IMPP A 9 41 9 47 9 54 9 60 9 67 9 72 OpenCircuitVoltage VOC V 46 9 47 2 47 6 47 9 48 2 48 6 ShortCircuitCurrent ISC A 10 30 10 33 10 35 10 38 10 42 10 44 PanelEfficiency 18 9 19 2 19 4 19 7 19 9 20 1 Valuesatstandardtestconditions STC airmassAM1 5 irradiance1000W m tempe...

Page 15: ...rface and the lowest edge part of the panel during normal operation This will help to shield the panel from direct water spray INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS i System installation All cables used for the installation must have sufficient length and slack to prevent damage due to water level changes and wave motions Negative system grounding is required for REC solar panels installed on a floating platf...

Page 16: ...tween MLPE and rooftop When attaching an MLPE device to a solar panel it must be secured to the panel 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 ...

Page 17: ...ltage limits The technical documentation and full compliance with the standards listed below proves the conformity of the product with the requirements of the above mentioned EC Directive and its conformity with the safety requirements of the EC Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU DIN EN 61215 VDE 0126 31 1 2017 05 EN 61215 1 2016 DIN EN 61215 1 1 VDE 0126 31 1 1 2018 06 EN 61215 1 1 2016 DIN EN 6121...

Page 18: ...anual for all REC 60 cell solar panels 07 2018 B Textual updates for string configuration and clamping zones 11 2018 B 2 AdditionofRECTwinPeak2SMono72productvariants 01 2019 B 3 Update to warranty conditions 08 2019 C Updated Datasheets 01 2020 D Updated Datasheets 10 2020 E Addition of minimum required torque for clamping Short Side Mounting and RECTwinPeak 3S Mono 72 Series ...

Page 19: ...REC Installation Manual 72 cell panels IEC 61215 61730 Rev E 10 20 Ref NE 06 21 RECSOLARPTE LTD 20TUASSOUTHAVENUE14 SINGAPORE637312 SINGAPORE Tel 6564959228 Mail post recgroup com www recgroup com 19 ...

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