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Safety, Installation, and Operations Manual
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come into contact with the module.
y
Ensure that the modules are not subject to wind or snow loads in excess of the maximum permissible loads
and are not subject to excessive forces due to thermal expansion of the support structure.
y
Modules have been tested to Mechanical Loading Test requirements of IEC/UL 61730.
y
The fire rating of this module is valid only when mounted in the manner specified in the mechanical mounting
instructions.
y
The module is considered to be in compliance with IEC
/UL certifications
only when the module is mounted in
the manner specified by the mounting instructions.
y
A module with exposed conductive parts is considered to be in compliance with IEC/UL 61730 only when it is
electrically grounded in accordance with the instructions presented in this document and the requirements of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA 70 (2014-2017).
y
Any module without a frame (laminate) shall not be considered to comply with the requirements of IEC/UL
61730 unless the module is mounted with hardware that has been tested and evaluated with the module under
this standard or by a field inspection certifying that the installed module complies with the requirements of
IEC/UL.
y
The module has been qualified to operate between -40°C to 85°C in altitudes up to 2000m.
y
The module has been qualified to meet the heavy snow load requirement of 5400Pa (per IEC61215-2005), for
test loads of 5400Pa (Front, 3rd Cycle) and 3600Pa (Back). This includes a safety factor of 1.5 for a design load
of 1600Pa.
y
Modules can be secured with bolts or clamps.
y
Mounting Using Bolts:
Use the four 7.0mm [0.28in] x 10.0mm [0.39in] “MOUNTING SLOTS” shown on the diagram below and on
module drawing in section 8. Use M6 (1/4″-20) stainless steel bolts, with nuts, two washers, and a locking
washer, tightened to a minimum torque of 13.6-16.3 N • m (10-12 ft • lb).
For areas with heavy snow or when load is expected to be more than 2400Pa, rails supporting the bolted
connections should run perpendicular to the length of the module.
