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4. INSTALLATION CONDITION
4.1 Installation Position and Working Environment
Xtremesolar Modules are intended for use in terrestrial applications only-no for outer space use.
Do not use mirrors or other magnifiers to concentrate sunlight onto the Modules.
Modules must be mounted on appropriate mounting structures positioned on suitable buildings, the ground,
or other structures suitable for Modules (e.g. carports, building facades or PV trackers). Modules must not
be mounted on moving vehicles of any kind.
Modules must not be installed in locations where they could be submerged in water.
The recommended ambient temperature should be within -20° C (-4 °F) to 46° C (115° F). The temperature
limits are defined as the monthly average high and low of the installation site. The limit operating
temperature should be-40° C (-40° F) and 85° C (185° F).
Ensure Modules are not subject to wind or snow loads exceeding the maximum permissible loads.
The Modules should be installed in a location where there's no shading throughout the year. Ensure there's
no obstacle to block light near the installation site.
Lightning protection is recommended for PV systems that are to be installed in locations with high
probability of lightning strikes.
Do not use Modules near equipment or in locations where flammable gasses may be generated or collected.
Modules must not be installed nor operated in areas where hail, snow, sand, dust, air pollution, soot, etc.,
are excessive. Modules must not be sited in locations where aggressive substances such as salt, salt mist,
salt-water, chemically active vapors, acid rain, any other type of corrosive agent, could affect the safety and/
or performance of the Modules.
Please adopt appropriate measures to ensure the performance and safety of the Modules when they are
installed or operated in the areas where produces heavy snow, extremely cold, strong wind ,or near the
island or desert where is prone to produce salt fog, or near water.
Xtremesolar Modules have passed salt mist corrosion resistance test according to IEC 61701 , but galvanic
corrosion can occur between the aluminum frame of the Modules and mounting or grounding hardware if
such hardware is comprised of dissimilar metals. Xtremesolar Modules can be installed in seaside that
distance is 50m to 500m between sea, that only stainless steel and aluminum metal directly contact Modules
in seaside installation to limit corrosion. For the detailed requirements need follow Xtremesolar seaside
installation instructions.