INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.TRON(BLK) M-G2.X
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1 Introduction
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS GmbH (hereafter
referred to as "Qcells") you can directly transform the sun’s
limitless energy into environmentally-friendly solar electricity.
In order to ensure the maximum performance of your Qcells
solar modules, please read the following instructions carefully
and observe all guidelines. Non-compliance may result in
damage and / or physical injury.
This installation and operation manual (hereafter also referred to
as the “Manual”) provides instructions for the safe installation and
operation of crystalline solar modules.
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with
your installation.
Please retain these instructions for the life of the solar modules.
Please ensure that this Manual is available to the operator at all
times.
This Manual should be given to all subsequent owners or users
of the solar modules.
All supplements received from the manufacturer should be
included.
Please observe all other applicable documents.
If your questions are not satisfactorily answered in the manual,
please contact your system supplier.
Additional information can be found on our website at www.
qcells.com.
Intended use
This manual is valid for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, South
America. These instructions contain information regarding the
safe handling and use of quality crystalline solar modules from
Qcells and their installation, mounting, wiring, maintenance and
disposal.
Symbols and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout the
Manual for ease of use.
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Procedure with one or more steps.
Lists of items.
Ensure that when carrying out a procedure,
you check the results of said procedure.
Prohibited.
Beware of possible danger or damage.
Categories:
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Danger: Risk of fatal injury
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Attention: Risk of serious injury or damage to
property
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Note: Risk of damage to product
Safety Regulations
In particular the installer as well as the operator of a module is
responsible for compliance with all applicable statutory require-
ments and regulations.
Unless otherwise specified by any laws or regulations, the
following stipulations must be upheld at all times during the
installation, operation, and maintenance of the solar modules:
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This manual.
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Other applicable stipulations (such as country-specific regu-
lations for pressure equipment, operational safety, hazard-
ous goods, and environmental protection).
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Regulations and requirements specific to the system.
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Any applicable laws and requirements, in particular inter-
national, country specific, regional laws and stipulations
governing the planning, installation, and operation of solar
power systems and work on roofs.
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Any valid international, national and regional regulations
governing work with direct current, especially those appli-
cable to the installation of electrical devices and systems,
and regulations issued by the respective energy provider
governing the parallel operation of solar power systems.
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Any international, country specific and regional acci-
dent-prevention regulations.
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Other applicable stipulations provided by the relevant
national institutions regarding safety in the installation and
operation of electrical items.
Qualified and Skilled Personnel
Both, the installer and operator are responsible for ensuring that
the installation (including connection to the grid), maintenance
and dismantling are carried out by trained and qualified special-
ists with approved training certificates (issued by a state or
federal organization) for the respective specialist trade. Electrical
work may only be performed by an officially certified tradesper-
son in accordance with the stipulations applicable in the relevant
country with regard to standard and regulations (in Germany e. g.
DIN standards, VDE regulations) and the stipulations of the local
grid operator and / or energy provider.
