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Safety Precautions
General Information
The installation of solar modules requires a
great
degree
of
skill
and
performed by qualified licensed professionals,
including, without limitation, licensed contractors
and electricians.
WARNING
All
instructions
should
understood before attempting to install, wire,
operate, and maintain a photovoltaic module.
Contact with electrically active parts of the
module such as terminals can result in
burns, sparks, and lethal shock whether the
module is connected or disconnected.
The installer assumes the risk of all injury
that might occur during installation, including,
without limitation, the risk of electric shock.
The modules generate DC (direct current)
electrical energy when exposed to sunlight
or
other
light
sources.
module
produces
enough
current,
to
cause
shocks
safety precautions are not followed.
The shock hazard increases as modules are
connected
in
parallel,
current, and as modules are connected in
series, producing higher voltages.
Do not hit the back sheet of a module by
the connector or other things.
To avoid the hazard of electric sparks,
shock, fire, burns, damage and injury:
Work
only
in
dry
conditions,
modules and dry tools.
In order to avoid submerging cables and
connectors in the water, cables must be
fixed either to the module frame using
cable
fixing
holes
or
structure.
Do not stand or step on modules. Do not
puncture,
cut,
scratch
backsheet of a module. Backsheet damage
will void a module's Limited Warranty and
may cause fire. Never use modules with a
damaged back sheet.
Do
not
allow
children
persons near the installation or storage site
of modules.
Completely ground all modules.
Do not disassemble a module, attempt any
repair, open the junction box cover, nor
remove any parts installed by Panasonic.
There are no user serviceable parts within
the module or junction box.
Unauthorized persons - except the qualified
licensed professional - should not
any electrical work, including wiring,
Wear
protection and gloves to prevent you from
direct contact with 30 VDC or greater.
Wear non-slip gloves and carry modules by
should
only
be
the
attempt to carry a module by yourself.
Do not carry a module by its wires or
junction box.
Do not drop anything on the surface of a
module.
be
read
and
Ensure
compatible, and they do not subject the
module to mechanical or electrical hazards.
Sparks may occur; do not install modules
where
present.
Never rest or leave a module unsupported
or unsecured.
Do not drop modules.
Do not use or install broken modules.
Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a
module.
Even
a
single
Do not touch the junction box terminals.
voltage
and
Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes.
and
burns
if
Do not touch a module unnecessarily. The
glass surface and frames get hot. There is
a risk of burn.
producing
higher
CAUTIONS
Use a module for its intended purpose only.
Do not treat the back sheet, frame, or
front surface with paint or adhesives, to
avoid
and
with
dry
other unknown troubles.
Do not insert PV cable between back side
and mounting structure rail.
GENERAL SAFETY
to
the
mounting
Follow
inspection requirements.
Before
or
damage
the
appropriate authorities having jurisdiction to
determine
inspection requirements, which should be
followed.
Electrically ground modules for all systems
and
unauthorized
of any voltage. If not otherwise specified, it
is recommended that requirements of the
latest National Electrical Code (USA) or
Canadian Electric Code (Canada) or other
national or international electrical standards
be
Wiring" section for more information.
Be sure that the building or structure (roof,
façade, etc.) where the modules are being
installed has enough strength to support the
perform
load of the modules.
suitable
clothing,
guards,
frame
using
both
hands.
all
system
components
flammable
gases
or
vapors
reducing
its'
functionality, damage,
causing
inoperable
conditions,
all
permissions,
installation
installing
modules,
contact
permissions,
installation
followed.
Refer
to
"Earth
3
eye
For
modules
structures may be required to help provide
proper installation support.
The fire rating of this module is valid only
Do
not
when mounted in the manner specified in
the mechanical mounting instructions.
Both,
roof
installation design have an effect on the
fire
resistance
installation may contribute to fire hazards.
are
The models in this instructions are suitable
to maintain the System Fire Class Rating A
when used with a Listed mounting system
and a roof covering that have been rated
are
as a Class A System when installed on a
steep slope roof and/or a low slope roof
with "Type 2" modules.
Additional devices such as ground fault,
fuses, and disconnects may be required.
Do
not
use
specifications in the same system.
Follow
all
safety
system components which are used.
UL Listing Information
To satisfy UL requirements, when installing the
modules, be sure to:
1) Use only stranded or solid copper single–
conductor sunlight-resistant cable rated for
outdoor use (e.g. type UF or USE) , for
all wiring that is exposed to weather.
2) Observe
the
sections
labeled
SPECIFICATIONS.
and
INSTALLATION
General
Please
read
this
installing or using your Panasonic PV modules.
and
This section contains important electrical and
mechanical specifications.
the
Modules should be firmly fixed in place in
a manner suitable to withstand all expected
and
loads, including wind and snow loads.
Metals used in locations that are exposed
to moisture shall not be employed alone or
in
combinations
deterioration or corrosion.
Install modules where they are not shaded
by obstacles like buildings and trees.
special attention to avoid partially shading
the modules by objects during the daytime.
Ground
If
needed,
Representative
mounting profiles for Panasonic HIT
Notes on Installation
mounted
on
roofs,
special
construction
and
module
of
a
building.
Improper
modules
of
different
precautions
of
other
requirements
described
in
INSTALLATION
and
guide
completely
before
that
could
result
in
Pay
contact
an
Authorized
with
questions
regarding
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.
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