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Table of Content
1 Explanation of safety guidelines.......... 3
1.1 Warnings and notes in this manual ... 3
1.2 Notes on modules......................... 3
2 About this manual ................................ 3
2.1 Detailed information for installers
and planners ................................. 3
3 Handling PV modules ............................ 3
3.1 Intended use ................................ 3
3.2 Personal protection...................... 3
4 Preparing for installation ...................... 4
4.1 Handling PV modules ................... 4
4.2 Safety precautions ........................ 5
5 Mechanical installation ......................... 6
5.1 Mounting orientation for modules . 6
5.2 Safety precautions ........................ 6
5.3 Improper mounting ....................... 6
5.4 Clearance ..................................... 6
5.5 Avoiding seals .............................. 6
5.6 Clearance under the modules ...... 7
6 Electrical installation ............................. 7
6.1 Connectors ................................... 7
6.2 Laying the string cables ................ 7
6.3 Potential equalisation (earthing)
of modules frames ........................ 8
6.4 Lightning protection ...................... 8
6.5 Parallel and serial connection.…..8
7 Details of mechanical mouting ............ 8
7.1 Aligning the mounting profiles ..... 8
7.2 Clamp mounting for modules with
standard frames ........................... 9
7.3 Screw mounting ........................... 9
7.4 Insertion mounting ....................... 9
7.5 Load levels ................................. 10
7.6 Mounting drawings for modules . 10
8 For operators : Maintenance ........... 111
8.1 Inspections ................................. 11
8.2 Review ....................................... 12
8.3 Details for the inspections.......... 12
8.4 Cleaning ..................................... 12
8.5 Repairs....................................... 13
9 For operators : Decommissioning .... 13
9.1 Safety precautions ..................... 13
9.2 Disposal ..................................... 13
10 Further information ………...………13