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connector.
Do not
allow children and unauthorized
persons near the installation site or
storage area of modules.
· Do not install modules in strong wind.
· If the disconnects and over current protective
devices (OCPD) cannot be opened or the inverter
cannot be powered down, cover the fronts of
modules in the PV array with an opaque material
to stop the production of electricity when installing
or working on a module or wiring.
· Use electrically insulated tools to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
·
Do not
use or install broken modules.
· Contact with module surfaces or frames may cause
electric shock if the front or rear glass is broken.
· Keep the junction box cover closed at all times.
·
Do not
connect or disconnect modules when
current from the modules or an external source is
present.
·
Do not
disassemble a module or remove any
module part.
·
Do not
artificially concentrate sunlight onto
a module.
· The PV module does not contain any serviceable parts.
Do not attempt to repair any part of the module.
2.1 INFORMATION PURSUANT TO ART. 33
OF THE REACH REGULATION
Pursuant to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18
December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evalua-
tion, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
(REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency,
amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Coun-
cil Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Re-
gulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive
76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC,
93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC (the “REACH
Regulation”), we inform you that our solar modules
contain a Substance of Very High Concern (“SVHC”)
in a concentration above 0.1 % (weight by weight).
The coating of the ribbon of our solar modules
contains lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1). Under normal or
reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, exposure
to the lead that is contained in our solar modules
can be excluded. However, a release of, and expo-
sure to, lead can take place (i) when the different
components of the solar modules are disassembled,
in particular for recycling purposes, and (ii) in instan-
ces of fire.
Lead may damage fertility or the unborn child,
causes damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure, is very toxic to aquatic life with
long lasting effects, may cause cancer, is very toxic
to aquatic life, and may cause harm to breast-fed
children.
Therefore, recycling and all other types of compara-
ble disassembly of the solar modules have to be per-
formed by a qualified waste management company,
in compliance with national and local waste manage-
ment regulations.
In the instance of fire, please keep away from the
fire, and call the local fire brigade.
3.0
MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Module electrical ratings are measured under
Standard Test Conditions (STC) of 1000 W/m2
irradiance, with an AM1.5 spectrum, and a cell
temperature of 25°C. Detailed electrical and
mechanical characteristics of Canadian Solar Inc.
crystalline silicon PV modules can be found in
Annex A (Mechanical And Electrical Ratings). Main
electrical characteristics under STC are also stated
on each module label. Please refer to the datasheet
or the product nameplate for the maximum system
voltage.
Under certain conditions, a module may produce
more current or voltage than its STC rated power. As
a result, a module open-circuit voltage and short-
circuit current under STC should be multiplied by
1.25 when determining component voltage ratings,
conductor ampacities, overcurrent device ratings,
