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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document provides detailed instructions and valuable safety information regarding the installation, electrical connection,
and maintenance of the following ASTRONERGY Crystalline Photovoltaic modules:
CHSM5409M
CHSM5612M
CHSM5612M (BL)
CHSM5612M (FR)
CHSM6608M
CHSM6610M
CHSM6610M (BL)
CHSM6610M (FR)
CHSM6610P
CHSM6612P
CHSM6610P (BL)
CHSM6610P (BF)
CHSM6610P (FR)
All instructions and mechanical and electrical requirements should be read and understood before attempting installation.
The installer should conform to all safety precautions in this guide when installing the module. Keep this guide in a safe place
for further reference.
1.2
Limitation of Liability
Because the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of photovoltaic
(PV) products are beyond Astronergy’s control, Astronergy does not accept responsibility and expressly disclaims liability
for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with such installation, operation, use or maintenance.
Astronergy reserves the right to change the manual without prior notice.
2. Safety
2.1
General Safety
2.1.1
Consult and follow local codes and other applicable laws concerning required permitting as well as installation &
inspection requirements, rules, and regulations.
2.1.2
PV modules should be installed and maintained by qualified personnel.
2.1.3
Use the same performance modules within a given series.
2.1.4
Follow all safety precautions of all components used in the system.
2.1.5
Do not shade portions of the PV module surface from the sun for a long period of time. The shaded cell may become
hot (hot spot phenomenon), which can result in solder joints peeling off.
2.1.6
Do not clean the glass surface with chemicals.
2.1.7
Do not drop the PV module or drop objects onto the PV module.
2.1.8
Do not concentrate sunlight on the modules or panels.
2.1.9
Do not attempt to disassemble the modules, and do not remove any attached components from the modules.
2.1.10 Do not scratch or hit at the back sheet, the glass, the terminal box. Do not pull the cables or touch them with
bare hands.
2.1.11 Do not drill holes in the frame or scratch the insulating coating of the frame.
