Installation And User ManualSCHOTT Solar Photovoltaic Modules
Tips for the installer
Страница 1: ...Installation And User Manual SCHOTT Solar Photovoltaic Modules Tips for the installer ...
Страница 2: ...lease familiarize yourselves with this manual before beginning to install the photovoltaic modules These modules are listed to UL 1703 This manual also contains safety information you need to be familiar with This manual does not constitute a warranty expressed or implied SCHOTT Solar does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense arising out of or in a...
Страница 3: ... handling the module the following must be followed to avoid the risk of arcing fire and electric shock 1 The installation of PV should only be performed by qualified personnel 2 Do not wear metallic jewelry when installing 3 Do not install PV modules when wet Tools must be dry 4 Do not use damaged or defective modules Place all damaged or defective modules in a carton to avoid exposure to light E...
Страница 4: ...nected in series 4 Follow all safety precautions of other components used in the system 5 Avoid uneven shade on the PV module surface Shaded cells may become hot hotspot phenomenon which may result in permanent damage to the module 6 Do not use high pressure water spray or chemicals to clean the PV modules 7 Turn off inverters and circuit breakers immediately should a problem occur 1 2 Handling Sa...
Страница 5: ...alling PV modules on roofs or other structures the appropriate safety practices and safety equipment should be used at all times to avoid injury 1 4 Site Selection PV modules are intended for outdoor use only and not intended for use on any moving vehicles In most applications SCHOTT POLY modules should be installed in a location where they receive the maximum sunlight throughout the year In the N...
Страница 6: ... PV modules and have minimum dimensions shown in Figure 2 and installed in accordance with the instructions below and drawings provided The mounting clamps should be at least 1 5 38 mm long at least 0 12 3 mm thick and have a catch width of at least 0 2 5 mm When installing the clamp must overlap the support rail by at least 0 4 10 mm and be placed within the permissible clamping zones shown in Fi...
Страница 7: ...ble clamp zone 33 Ib Ft2 1600 Pa 54 Ib Ft2 2600 Pa 75 Ib Ft2 3600 Pa Mounting Holes 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 2 4 1 4 L 1 4 L Use all mounting holes 1 4 L 8 1 4 L 1 8 L 1 8 L 2 2 Use all mounting holes Use all mounting holes Center Support 1 4 W 1 4 W 1 4 W 16 1 4 W Center Support 1 4 W 8 1 4 W Center Support 16 Center Support portrait only 8 Center Support portrait only ...
Страница 8: ...of SCHOTT POLY modules that can be placed in series Under normal conditions a photovoltaic module is likely to experience conditions that produce more current and or voltage than reported at standard test conditions Accordingly the values of Isc and Voc marked on this module should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 when determining component voltage ratings conductor ampacities fuses and the size ...
Страница 9: ...t burial and outdoor use tin plated solid copper lay in lug with a stainless steel set screw capable of accepting a 4 14 AWG copper conductor e g ILSCO GBL4 DBT Burndy CL50 1TN 쮿 To the grounding hole secure the lug with stainless steel hardware consisting of a machine screw min 8 a flat washer and a lock nut as shown in the figure Tighten the nut to approximately 20 in lbs 쮿 Tighten the lug set s...
Страница 10: ...two flat washers and a nut as shown in the figure Tighten the nut to approximately 20 in lbs 쮿 Tighten the lug set screw to the copper wire at the torque specified by lug manufacturer 4 Grounding Clip at Grounding Hole 쮿 Select a grounding clip listed and designed to ground photovoltaic modules e g TYCO SolKlip 쮿 To the grounding hole secure the clip per manufacturer s instructions and tighten the...
Страница 11: ...02 POLY 195 Maximum Power Pmax 230 225 220 217 210 202 195 Open Circuit voltage Voc 36 9 36 7 36 5 36 4 36 1 35 8 35 4 Short Circuit Current Isc 8 33 8 24 8 15 8 10 7 95 7 79 7 61 Operating Voltage Vmp 30 0 29 8 29 7 29 6 29 3 28 9 28 5 Current at Vpmax Imp 7 66 7 55 7 41 7 33 7 16 6 99 6 84 Maximum System Voltage 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V 600 V Series Fuse Rating A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 1...
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