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Printed in Japan 04.09.22.000
GENERAL SAFETY
Follow all permission,
installation and inspection
requirements
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Before installing module, contact
appropriate authorities to determine
permission, installation and inspection
requirements that should be followed.
This should be done not only for
installations in conjunction with
buildings, but also for marine and
motor vehicle applications for which
additional requirements may apply.
•
Be sure that the construction
intended to install modules on its
rooftop has enough strength. For
modules mounted on roof, special
construction may be required to help
provide proper installation. Both roof
construction and module installation
design have an effect on the fire
resistance of the building. Improper
installation may contribute to hazards
in the event of fire. Additional devices
such as ground fault, fuses and
disconnects may be required.
•
Do not use modules of different
configurations in the same system.
•
Follow all safety precautions of other
used components.
INSTALLATION
General
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Please read this guide completely
before installing or using the modules.
This section contains electrical and
mechanical specifications before
using your SANYO photovoltaic
modules.
•
Modules should be firmly fixed in
place in a manner suitable to
withstand all expected loads, including
wind and snow loads.
•
Do not drill additional mounting
holes in the module frames, as it will
void the warranty.
•
The appropriate material should be
employed for mounting hardware to
prevent the module frame, mounting
structure and hardware itself from
corrosion.
•
Please install modules at the place
where they are not shaded by the
obstacles like building and trees.
Especially, please pay attention to
avoid partially shading modules by
something in daytime.
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Please contact your local dealer
with questions regarding mounting
profiles for modules.
Notes on Installation
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Clearance between the module
frame and the mounting surface is
required to allow cooling air to
circulate around the back of the
module. This also allows any
condensation or moisture to dissipate.
The module should never be sealed
to the mounting surface with sealant
that prevents air from circulating under
the module.
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We recommend installation method
shown in Fig1.
In some areas, local electrical and
building codes may govern the
installation and use of PV modules.
Standard Operating
Condition
Standard operating condition (SOC) of
our solar cell modules is as follows. It
is recommended that the modules
should be operated in the SOC. The
installation place with conditions
beyond SOC or with special
conditions should be avoided.
1. Standard operating condition
(1) The modules should be operated
only in terrestrial use except space
use or other use in the special
conditions.
(2) The ambient temperature should
be within –20
o
C to 40
o
C.
(3) The installation place should be
less than 1000m above sea level.
2. Special conditions
(1) The ambient temperature and
installation place are different from
the SOC
(2) The salt damage is heavy at
installation place.
(3) The hail and snow damages are
heavy at installation place
(4) The sand and dust damages are
heavy at installation place
(5) Other special conditions (with air
pollution, or with chemically active
vapor, etc)
Metal fitting
Spring washer
Flat washer
Module
Mounting Structure Rail
M6 Bolt/setscrew
M6 Nut
Metal fitting
(4 places)
Mounting
Structure Rail
Solar Module
Between Modules
Mounting Structure Rail
Solar Module
Metal fitting
End of Module
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Installation (reference)
Please contact your local dealer with question regarding mounting profiles for modules.
Figure1: Installation
