Yingli Solar G/G Modules, Installation and User Manual
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This manual applies to G/G modules (“G/G modules”,
also commonly known as Double Glass Modules.
Hereinafter referred to as PV modules) manufactured
by Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (“Yingli Solar”),
and is explicitly written for qualified professionals
(“Installer” or “Installers”), including without limitation
licensed electricians and RAL Certified PV Installers.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Thank you for choosing Yingli Solar as your PV module provider. We appreciate
your business! This manual contains important information pertaining to the
electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance of PV modules, and
contains safety information that you must read carefully and be familiar with
before handling, installing, and/or maintaining Yingli Solar PV modules.
Yingli Solar does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for
losses, damages, or expenses arising out of, or in any way connected with this
Installation and User Manual. Yingli Solar assumes no responsibility for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from
using Yingli Solar PV modules. No license is granted expressly or by implication
or under any patent or patent rights. The information in this manual is believed
to be reliable, but does not constitute an expressed or implied warranty. Yingli
Solar reserves the right to make changes to its PV modules and other products,
their specifications or this manual without prior notice.
Yingli Solar and its subsidiaries are not liable for any damages caused by
inappropriate installation, use or maintenance of Yingli Solar PV modules,
including without limitation damages, losses and expenses caused by non-
observance of the instructions of this manual or caused by or in connection with
products of other manufacturers.
Yingli Solar PV modules are designed to meet the requirements for the standards
IEC 61215 and IEC 61730, application class A. Modules rated for use in this
application class may be used in systems operating at greater than 50 V DC
or 240 W, where general contact access is anticipated. Modules qualified for
safety through IEC 61730-1 and IEC 61730-2 and within this application class are
considered to meet the requirements for safety class II. In the course of the PV
module certification process, the compliance of this manual with the certification
requirements has been verified by an independent certification laboratory.
This Installation and User Manual is available in different languages. In cases of
discrepancy between versions, the English language version shall control.
Failure to comply with the requirements listed in this manual will invalidate the
Limited Warranty for PV modules as provided by Yingli Solar at the time of sale
to the direct customer. Additional recommendations are provided to enhance
safety practices and performance results. Please provide a copy of this manual
to the PV system owner for their reference, and inform them of all relevant
aspects of safety, operation and maintenance.
S A F E T Y
General
You must understand and follow all applicable local, state and federal
regulations and standards for building construction, electrical design, fire and
safety, and must check with local authorities to determine applicable permitting
requirements before attempting to install or maintain PV modules.
Rooftop PV systems should only be installed on houses that have been formally
analyzed for structural integrity, and confirmed to be capable of handling the
additional load of PV system components, including PV modules, by a certified
building specialist or engineer.
For your safety, do not attempt to work on a rooftop until safety precautions
have been identified and taken, including without limitation
fall protection measures, ladders or stairways, and personal
protective equipment.
For your safety, do not install or handle PVmodules under
adverse conditions, including without limitation strong or gusty winds, and wet
or frosted roof surfaces.
PV modules are photovoltaic products made of tempered glass, encapsulant,
ribbon, cells and junction boxes. Figure 1 is an illustration of the PV module
components.
Figure 1: Module components and cross-section of the laminated assembly
Electrical
PV modules can produce current and voltage when exposed to light of any
intensity. Electrical current increases with higher light
intensity. DC voltage of 30 Volts or higher is potentially lethal.
Contacting live circuitry of a PV system operating under light
can result in lethal electric shock.
De-energize PV modules by removing them entirely from light
or by
covering their front and rear surfaces with an opaque material. Regard the
safety regulations for live electrical equipment when working with modules that
are exposed to any light. Use insulated tools and do not wear metallic
jewelry
while working with PV modules.
In order to avoid arcing and electrical shock, do not disconnect electrical
connections under load. Faulty connections can also result in arcing and
electrical shock. Keep connectors dry and clean, and ensure that they are in
proper working condition. Never insert metallic objects into the connectors, or
Connector
Cable
Junction box
Cell
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YINGLI SOLAR G/G MODULES
Installation and User Manual
Revision date July
15th,
2018 | Applicable for IEC certified products | The second edition
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