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User Information
SolarWorld Off Grid Solar modules
Stand: 01.03.2010
Carefully read through these instructions before installing,
operating, or servicing the PV system. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in bodily injury or damage to property.
Keep these instructions!
Classification of safety guidelines
Warning symbol, signal word Warning levels
DANGER!
Warns of imminent danger of death.
WARNING!
Warns of possible danger of death
and/or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Warns of possible personal injury.
ATTENTION
Warns of damage to property without
the possibility of personal injury.
Important information.
▹ Working on a PV system requires specialized knowledge
and must therefore be carried out only by appropriately
qualified and authorized personnel. Keep children away.
▹ If the products are used in the USA please pay attention to
the information marked [USA].
▹ This User Information gives you information on installati-
on and safety when handling photovoltaic modules from
SolarWorld AG (in the following referred to as “modules”).
Safety information
DANGER!
Danger of death from electric shock
▹ Modules generate electricity as soon as they are exposed
to light. Connections variations can cause high voltages
and/or high currents. Do not fit modules and wiring with
wet plugs and sockets.
▹ Exercise extreme caution when carrying out work on
wiring.
▹ The inverter can produce dangerous, high voltages, even
when not connected.
▹ Exercise extreme caution when working on the inverter
and wiring.
DANGER!
Danger of death from arcing
▹ Modules generate direct current (DC) when any amount
of sunlight shines on them. When breaking a connected
string of modules (e.g. when disconnecting the DC line
from the inverter under load), a lethally strong arc can
occur.
▹ Never remove the module from the inverter while it is
still connected to the main grid.
▹ Ensure that the cable connections are in perfect condi-
tion (no cracking, no soiling, or other contamination).
WARNING!
Danger of falling
▹ There is a danger of falling while working on the roof
as well as when climbing up to or down from the roof.
It is very important that you pay attention to accident
prevention regulations and use adequate fall prevention
devices.
WARNING!
Falling objects
▹ When assembling on roofs there is the risk of tools,
assembling materials or a module falling off the roof and
injuring persons below.
▹ Create a hazard zone on the ground level before
beginning with the assembly and warn persons in the
surrounding area.
WARNING!
Flammable materials
▹ Modules may not be operated in the proximity of devices
or rooms from which flammable gasses or dust may
escape or collect.
▹ Roof construction and assembly may have effects on fire
protection.
CAUTION!
Risk of hand injuries
▹ Risk of squeezing hands when mounting support frame
and module.
▹ Work may be carried out by trained personnel only.
▹ Wear protective gloves.
You can receive further information about
▹ dimensioning and setting up photovoltaic systems
▹ wiring
▹ connection technology
▹ elevation
from your photovoltaic dealer.
Intended use
Modules use the photovoltaic effect to transform light into
electricity. The modules are used outdoors and, depending
on type, mounted on support frames, stands, or flat surfaces.
Multiple modules can be connected serially or parallel. The
number of connectable modules is limited, see chart “Types
of modules”. Connect only modules of the same type within
one system. Modules must not be directly connected to an
electrical consumer. Do not take the modules apart and do
not remove the type plate. Do not drill into the frame or into
the glass of the module, this will void your warranty.
Intended use also includes following the installation guide-
lines, as well as following the mentioned maintenance and
cleaning instruc-tions. The manufacturer will not be held lia-
ble for damages caused by failure to observe the installation
guidelines.
