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1 INTRODUCTION
Information for operators
Keep these instructions safe for the entire life of the mod-
ule. Particularly observe chapters 6 (troubleshooting) and 7
(cleaning and maintenance).
Please contact your plant supplier for information concern-
ing the formal requirements for solar systems. Please be sure
to learn about directives and permit requirements from the
responsible local authorities and energy providers prior to
installation of the solar plant. You can only ensure econom-
ic success when these requirements have been taken into
account. In your own interest, make sure to acquire the nec-
essary permits from the authorities and contracts with the
energy providers. We recommend that you insure your solar
system against natural hazards (e.g. lightning strike).
Disclaimer
These instructions are only valid for products of the Q-Cells
SE company. Q-Cells assumes no liability for damage result-
ing from failure to observe these instructions. Please note
that the wiring and dimensioning of the plant, as well as the
observance of all necessary safety regulations when laying
out and installing the system are the responsibility of the
installer of the plant. These instructions do not provide a
basis for liability of Q-Cells SE. Q-Cells SE is only liable in
the context of contractual agreements or in the context of
accepted guarantees.It assumes no responsibility extending
beyond the functional capability and safety of the modules.
Please also observe the instructions for the other compo-
nents of the solar system. It may be necessary to generate
and evaluate the statics for the entire project. If your ques-
tions are not adequately addressed in these instructions,
please first contact your system supplier. You can find more
information at our website www.q-cells.com.
Q-Cells CIGS solar modules allow you to directly transform
the unlimited energy provided by the sun into environmentally
friendly electrical energy.
In order to be able to completely exploit the full performance
capacity of the Q-Cells solar modules, please read the following
instructions carefully. Failure to observe them may result in bod-
ily injury and property damage.
This manual only applies for installations in Europe. It pro-
vides information on safety precautions to be used during the
handling and installation of Q-Cells SE CIGS solar modules
along with technical instructions to be followed during instal-
lation, mounting, wiring and operation.
Beware of the following module correlation:
•
Q.SMART corresponds to SL1-F
•
Q.SMART UF corresponds to SL1
•
Q.SMART UF L corresponds to SL2.
Please ensure that installation, operation and maintenance
on your photovoltaic system is only carried out by qualified
persons able to carry out the technical procedures described
in this manual. If you do not possess these qualifications,
you may not carry out the work described except for cleaning
(Chapter 7).
Information for installers
Ensure that the solar system is set up, expanded, modified
and maintained in accordance with the requisite local and
federal laws and regulations, as well as with the generally
recognized electrical and building codes of the country in
which it will be operated.
Hand over the installation and operation manual to the
respective operator of the solar system after installation.
Inform the operator that these instructions are part of the
product and should be kept for the entire useful life of the
solar installation.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL FOR CIGS SOLAR MODULES Q-CELLS SE
