INSTALLATION MANUAL
CRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULES
wear appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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Do NOT stand or step on, damage or scratch the front or backside surfaces of the module.
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Broken modules cannot be repaired and contact with any module surface or frame can lead to
electrical shock. Do NOT use a module with broken glass or torn substrate.
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Do NOT disassemble the modules or remove any part of the module.
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Protect the electrical plug contacts against corrosion and soiling. Make sure that all connectors are
corrosion free and clean before making the connection.
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Do NOT install or handle modules when they are wet or during periods of high wind.
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Ensure that all connections are securely made with no gap between the contacts. Any gap can result
in electrical arcing that can cause a fire hazard and/or an electric shock.
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Make sure that the polarity of each module or a string is not reversed considering the rest of the
modules or strings.
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Do NOT artificially concentrate sunlight on these solar modules.
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Sapphire Solar modules are certified for operating in Class A installations at voltages below 1000Vdc.
This maximum voltage should not be exceeded at any time and, as the voltage of the module
increases, above data sheet values, at operating temperatures below 25°C, then these need to be
taken into account when designing a PV system.
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Do NOT use water to extinguish fires of an electrical origin.
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Under normal conditions, a solar photovoltaic module is likely to produce more current and /or
voltage than reported under standard test conditions. Accordingly, the value of Isc marked on this
module should be multiplied by a factor of 1.25 when determining the conductor current ratings,
fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the SPV output.
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UNPACKING AND STORAGE
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At time of receipt, verify that the product delivered is in fact the product order. The product name,
sub-name, and serial number of each are clearly marked on the outside of each packing box.
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When transporting the product between sites, leave it in its original packing box (standing vertically)
until you are ready to install.
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Store packing boxes in a clean, dry area with relative humidity below 85% and ambient temperatures
between -20°C and 50°C.
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Do NOT stack packing boxes (pallets) more than 2 boxes high.
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At the installation site, take care to keep modules and, in particular, their electrical contacts clean and
dry before installation. If connectors are left in damp conditions then the contacts may corrode. Any
module with corroded contacts should not be used.
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If pallets are stored temporarily outside then place a protective covering over the pallet to protect it
from direct weathering and do not stack more than 1 pallet high.
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Two people are required to unpack the modules from the packing box, when handling modules with
suitable wire cutting pliers and take care to avoid scratches to the module back surface.
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Do NOT place modules directly on top of each other.
