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Solar Installation
Locating the Modules / Mechanical Installation
Select a suitable place for installation of the module. No parts of any of the module should be
shaded at any time of the day.
The module should be facing due south in northern latitudes and due north in southern
latitudes for best power production.
In general, for year-round usage the best elevation tilt angle for the installation will be equal to
the latitude. For example if your latitude is 20 degrees, this should also be the tilt angle.
Do not use module near where flammable gas may be generated or collected.
General Cautions
Installing solar photovoltaic systems may require specialized skills and knowledge. Installation
should be performed only by qualified installers. All modules (if ordered from HotSpot) come with
a permanently attached junction box and #12 AWG terminated in Multi-Contact (MC4) PV-KBT4
(female) or PV-KST4 (male) connectors.
The installer should assume the risk of all injury that might occur during installation, including
without limitation, the risk of electric shock. One individual module may generate DC voltages
greater than 50 volts when exposed to direct sunlight. Contact with a DC voltage of 50V or more is
extremely hazardous. Electrical joints such as the wire terminal could cause sparks, burning or
deadly electric shock. Please do not touch such terminals directly under any circumstances. Make
sure panel is covered completely to prevent it from producing electricity.
When disconnecting wires from a photovoltaic module that is exposed to sunlight, an electric arc
may result. Such arcs may cause burns, combustion and may otherwise create problems.
Therefore, be extremely careful!
Photovoltaic solar modules convert light energy into direct-current electrical energy. They are
designed for outdoor use. Modules may be ground mounted, mounted on rooftops, or on a wall
assuming you have obtained the proper mounting hardware. Proper design of support structures
is the responsibility of the system designer and installer.
Do not attempt to disassemble the module, and do not remove any attached nameplates or
components.
Do not apply paint or adhesive to module top surface. Do not use mirrors or other magnifiers to
artificially concentrate sunlight on the module.
