Important Safety Instructions
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General Safety
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Consult and follow local codes and other applicable laws concerning required permitting as well as installation & inspection requirements, rules,
and regulations.
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Modules and PV systems should be installed and authorized by qualified personnel.
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Use the same performance modules within a given series.
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Follow all safety precautions of all components used in the system.
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Long periods of shading on the modules surface from the sun can result in solder joints peeling off (hot spot phenomenon).
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Do not clean the glass surface with chemicals.
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Do not drop the PV module or drop objects onto the module.
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Do not concentrate sunlight on the modules.
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Do not attempt to disassemble the modules, and do not remove any attached components from the modules.
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Do not scratch or hit at the back sheet or the glass, the terminal box. Do not pull or twist the cables or touch them with bare hands.
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Do not drill holes in the frame or scratch the insulating coating of the frame.
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Keep the module packed in the carton until installation.
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Do not use modules near equipment or in places where gases , liquids or other flammable materials may be generated.
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External or otherwise artificially concentrated sunlight shall not be directed onto the front or back face of the module.
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Do not expose the connectors to dust or sand.
Installation Safety
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Wear protective head gear, insulating gloves, safety shoes, and insulated tools when installing the modules.
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Do not install the modules in rain, snow, or otherwise wet or windy conditions.
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Modules may be covered with an opaque material during module installation and wiring to reduce risk of charge buildup and electrical socks or
burns.
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Plug in connectors tightly when working on wiring.
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Due to the risk of electrical shock, do not perform any work if the terminals of module are wet.
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Do not touch the terminal box and the end of output cables (connectors) with bare hands.
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Do not unplug the connector under load.
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It is recommended not to work alone.
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Wear a safety belt if working far above the ground.
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Do not wear metallic jewelry, which can cause electric shock, while installing or troubleshooting the PV system.
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Follow the safety regulations for any and all other system components, including wires, connectors, charging regulators, batteries, inverters, etc.
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Do not expose wires to direct sunlight. Use UV-resistant cabling. The cables must be protected from direct sunlight and away from areas of water
collection.
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Do not damage the surrounding modules or mounting structure when replacing a module.
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Do not change any module components (diode, junction box, plug connectors, etc.).
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Maximum reverse current is 15A for module with 6 inch cells. Using a blocking diode and maximum series overcurrent protective device in the
combiner box are recommended for reverse current protection when more than four strings are connected in parallel.
If used with a SolarEdge optimizer, it’s not needed because the optimizer has reverse current protection.
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It is recommended to install the modules over a fireproof and insulating roof covering when installed on a roof.
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Do not touch terminals, cabels, connectors and modules while they are working (are on).
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Do not stand, walk, drop or put objects on the module.
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Do not scratch the module.
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Damaged modules (broken glass, torn back sheet, broken j-boxes, broken connectors, etc) can be electrical hazards as well as laceration hazards.
contact with damaged module surfaces or module frame can cause electric shock. The dealer or installers should remove the module from array
and contact the supplier for disposal instructions.
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Do not block draining holes.
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Do not install the module on a curved surfaced structure.
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When working above ground level, wear a safety belt.
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Avoid use of sharp objects and tools that might damage the module.
Smart Modules Installation GuideMAN-01-00520-1.0
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Important Safety Instructions
