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Installation Guide
for Shell Solar Photovoltaic Modules
www.shell.com/solar/
First Edition 2003

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  • Page 1 Shell Solar Installation Guide for Shell Solar Photovoltaic Modules www.shell.com/solar/ First Edition 2003...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR PV-MODULES (“Limited Warranty”) – (U.S.) without limitation, the risk of electric shock. Shell Solar electric modules do not require the use of special cable assemblies. All mod- ules come with a permanently attached junc- tion box that will accept a variety of wiring...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions For Installing A Solar Photovoltaic System

    When installing the system, observe all local, Do not touch electrical terminals or ends Operational safety and regional and national statutory regulations, of wires while the module is exposed to reliability precautions: such as obtaining a building permit. Also light or while installing the module. observe local and national regulations with regard to use on vehicles or boats.
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    Shell Solar. Do not use modules near equipment or locations where flammable gases can be Make sure the support structure is strong generated or can collect.
  • Page 5: Ground/Roof/Pole Mount

    [USA]. of the module and the mounting surface. The minimum distance between the roof and the Shell Solar will only warrant products if they modules should be 5 cm (2 Inches). are installed in mounting systems which are IEC or UL certified. IEC requires mount-...
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Handling The Module

    Frameless modules with pre-mounted clamps Unpacking and handling the module To avoid glass breakage and damage to A Shell Solar frameless module provided with Leave the module in its package until you the module, do not place any heavy ob- pre-mounted clamps is an IEC tested and are ready to install it.
  • Page 7: Electrical Installation

    Electrical Installation There are many different applications for current, connect a “blocking diode” in series modules are connected in series to form a photovoltaic solar energy systems. This guide between the solar module and the battery. block, and several blocks are connected in describes some of the most important typical Use a diode that is specified for a current parallel to a network inverter that links the...
  • Page 8: Comparison Of Series And Parallel Wiring

    2.5 mm are used, although areas and connectors that are approved 4 mm is recommended. Shell Solar recom- for use at the maximum short-circuit cur- mends using wiring specially designed for rent. Observe the manufacturer’s instruc- solar power systems.
  • Page 9: Electrical Connections To The Module

    Observe the allowable minimum bending Connecting a module to a battery with If the ground wire is not fitted with a ring radius for the type of wire used. the leads reversed (reversed polarity) can lug, first insert the clamping screw with the cause: dished washer into the drilled hole.
  • Page 10: Installing A Procharger™ Cr

    Installing a ProCharger™ CR Interconnecting several modules with junction box ProCharger™ cable junction boxes Match the polarities of the Use conduit fittings in all places cables and terminals when where the wiring is accessible to making the connections. children or small animals. Opening the junction box Series circuit: The ProCharger™...
  • Page 11: Connecting Modules With Procharger™-S Junction Boxes

    Connecting modules with Wiring ProCharger™-S junction boxes Strip 16 mm of insulation from the end of the wire. Wire size must range from Always check the polarity of 12 AWG - 16 AWG (1.5-4 mm²) the cables and the junction box Pass only one wire through the wire entry terminals.
  • Page 12: (Procharger™ Junction Box Cover)

    Maintenance Test all electrical and electronic components Shell Solar recommends the following main- For more detailed information, refer to: of your system before commissioning it. tenance in order to ensure optimum perform- ‘Installing solar power wiring’ (page 8)
  • Page 13: Disclaimer Of Liability

    No responsibility is assumed by Shell Solar for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from use of the PV product.
  • Page 14: Shell Solar Limited Warranty For Pv-Modules ("Limited Warranty") - (Excluding U.s.)

    If the Customer feels he/she has a justified claim covered Shell Solar B.V. having its registered office at Amsterdam, that such loss in power is determined by Shell Solar (at its by this Limited Warranty, he/she must immediately notify the the Netherlands (“Shell Solar”) warrants its Photovoltaic...
  • Page 15: Shell Solar Limited Warranty For Pv-Modules ("Limited Warranty") - (U.s.)

    EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDE ALL OTHER EXPRESS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL that such loss in power is determined by Shell Solar (at its OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED RIGHTS; YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT...
  • Page 16 Shell modules are recyclable. Internet: www.shell.com/solar Status 09/03 – Subject to modifications – © 2003 Shell Solar GmbH Shell Solar Industries Shell Solar Pte. Ltd. Shell Solar GmbH Shell Solar B.V. 4650 Adohr Lane 72 Bendemeer Road PO Box 38000...

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