SOLAR ELECTRIC MODULE ES-124 & ES-62T Owners Manual and ...

MountingMounting holes on thealuminum frame of themodules are provided thatfit 7mm (¼ inch) diameterfasteners (see Figure 1 and2). Mount the ES-124module using eight (8)fasteners with lockwashers and nuts. Mountthe ES-62 module usingfour (4) fasteners with lockwashers and nuts.Clearance between themodule and the mountingsurface can be theminimum necessary toprevent wire chafing.When installing moduleson a building, use standoffor rack methods. Contactyour United Solar Ovonicdistributor for details.OrientationPick a location with themaximum exposure tosunlight. Avoid shadows,especially during themiddle of the day (i.e.“peak sun hours”, 09:30 to16:30). Orient the moduleso that the surface willreceive the maximum sunexposure over the year foryour particular site.Typically this is achievedby tilting the moduletoward the equator at anangle equal to the latitudeof the site. For optimumsummer performance,reduce the tilt angle by 15degrees below the latitudeangle. To increase winterperformance, increase thetilt angle 15 degrees abovethe latitude angle. The tiltangle should always begreater than 10º to ensureadequate rain watercleaning of the module.Wiring With Standard“Quick Connect”Terminals:The ES Series PV modulesare wired to your balanceof-systemcomponents orto other ES Series PVmodules using theexterior-rated, insulatedwires and “quick-connect”terminals. There is apositive wire with terminaland a negative wire withterminal. Modules can bewired in series up to 1000VDC max (TUV) & 600VDC per UL by pluggingthe male terminal into thefemale terminal, positiveto negative. The “quickconnect”wire terminalsare not designed to bedisconnected while themodule is producingpower. If the “quickconnect”terminals mustbe pulled apart while themodule is in the sun, thetechnician must cover thesolar module beforedisconnecting theterminals.Wiring With OptionalJunction Boxes:The ES Series modulescan also be ordered withstandard Junction Boxes.The junction box is locatedon the rear of eachmodule. To access thejunction box, loosen thefour (4) screws and lift offthe cover. The junctionbox is equipped with four(4) knockouts that willaccept either electricalconduit (13mm, ½ inchtrade size) or strain relieffittings. It is notrecommended to run wiresAA4 3699-01