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General Installation Manual - Better Energy AG

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GENERAL SAFETY<br />

● The appropriate material should be<br />

Follow all permission, installation used for mounting hardware to prevent<br />

and inspection requirements. the module frame, mounting structure,<br />

● Before installing modules, contact the and hardware itself from corrosion.<br />

appropriate authorities to determine ● Install modules where they are not<br />

permissions, installation, and inspection<br />

requirements which should be followed.<br />

shaded by obstacles like buildings and<br />

trees. Especially pay attention to avoid<br />

● Electrically ground modules for all partially shading the modules by objects<br />

systems of any voltage. If not otherwise during the daytime.<br />

specified, it is recommended that ● Please contact your SANYO<br />

requirements of the latest National authorized representative with<br />

Electrical Code (USA) or Canadian Electric questions regarding mounting profiles<br />

Code (Canada) or other national or for modules.<br />

international electrical standards be used. Notes on <strong>Installation</strong><br />

● Be sure that the construction or structure ● Clearance between the module<br />

(roof, façade, etc.) where the modules are<br />

being installed, has enough strength. For<br />

frame and the mounting surface is<br />

required to allow cooling air to circulate<br />

modules mounted on roofs, special around the back of the module. This<br />

construction or structures may be required also allows any condensation or<br />

to help provide proper installation. Both moisture to dissipate. The module<br />

roof construction and module installation<br />

design have an effect on the fire resistance<br />

of a building. Improper installation may<br />

should never be sealed to the mounting<br />

surface with sealant that prevents air<br />

from circulating under the module.<br />

contribute to fire hazards. Additional ● To satisfy the UL fire class C rating<br />

devices such as ground fault, fuses, and<br />

disconnects may be required.<br />

for the modules, the recommended<br />

standoff height is 4 inches minimum. If<br />

● Do not use modules of different other mounting methods are used, this<br />

· specifications in the same system. may effect the fire class rating.<br />

● Follow all safety precautions of other<br />

Standard Operating Condition<br />

system components used.<br />

SANYO recommends that modules be<br />

operated under Standard Operating<br />

Conditions (SOC).<br />

UL Listing Information:<br />

To satisfy UL requirements, when<br />

installing the modules, be sure to:<br />

1) Use only stranded or solid copper<br />

single –conductor type UF cable or<br />

USE cable, rated sunlight resistant, for<br />

modules and interconnect wiring that<br />

is exposed to weather.<br />

2) Observe the requirements described<br />

in sections labeled INSTALLTION and<br />

SPECIFICATIONS.<br />

3) Grounding of the module frame is<br />

required. When ground wires greater<br />

than 6mm 2 (No.10 AWG) are required,<br />

the installer will need to provide<br />

suitable terminal connectors.<br />

INSTALLATION<br />

<strong>General</strong><br />

● Please read this guide completely<br />

before installation or use of the modules.<br />

This section contains electrical and<br />

mechanical specifications needed before<br />

using your SANYO PV modules.<br />

● Modules should be firmly fixed in<br />

place in a manner suitable to withstand<br />

all expected loads, including wind and<br />

snow loads.<br />

● Do not drill additional mounting holes<br />

in the module frames, as it will void the<br />

warranty.<br />

14<br />

<strong>Installation</strong> (reference)<br />

27 27<br />

Metal fitting<br />

(4 places)<br />

M6 Nut<br />

Spring washer<br />

Flat washer<br />

Metal fitting<br />

M6 Bolt/setscrew<br />

2<br />

f 8<br />

Mounting<br />

Structure Rail<br />

Metal fitting<br />

Mounting Structure Rail<br />

An installation location with conditions<br />

beyond SOC or with other Special<br />

Conditions (see below) should be avoided.<br />

SOC of SANYO modules is as follows:<br />

1. Standard Operating Conditions<br />

(1) The modules should be operated only<br />

in terrestrial applications. No space or<br />

other Special Conditions (see below).<br />

(2) The ambient temperature should be<br />

within –20℃ (-4 ° F) to 40℃ (104 ° F).<br />

(3) The relative humidity should be<br />

within 45% to 95%.<br />

(4)The installation place should be less<br />

than 1,000m (3,280ft) above sea level.<br />

<strong>Installation</strong>s more than 1,000m (3,280ft)<br />

are allowed only if the wind pressure<br />

load for a module is less than<br />

2,170N/m 2 (45PSF).<br />

Module<br />

Mounting Structure Rail<br />

2. Special Conditions<br />

( 1 ) The ambient temperature and<br />

installation place are different from SOC.<br />

(2) The salt damage is heavy at the<br />

installation place.<br />

(3) The hail and snow damage is heavy<br />

at the installation place.<br />

(4) The sand and dust damage is heavy<br />

at the installation place.<br />

(5) The air pollution, chemically active<br />

vapors, acid rain, and/or soot, etc. are<br />

heavy at the installation place.<br />

This referential figure is for HIP-xxxBA3 modules.<br />

Solar Module<br />

Solar Module<br />

End of Module Between Modules<br />

Figure 1. <strong>Installation</strong>

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