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INSTALLATION MANUAL
REC 60-CELL pANELS
Installation instructions for all REC Peak Energy and REC TwinPeak 60-cell size solar
panels certified according to UL 1703 standards:
• REC Peak Energy Series / REC Peak Energy BLK Series
• REC TwinPeak Series / REC TwinPeak BLK Series
• REC TwinPeak 2 Series / REC TwinPeak 2 BLK Series
• REC TwinPeak 2 BLK2 Series
• REC TwinPeak 2 Mono Series
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL REC 60-CELL pANELS Installation instructions for all REC Peak Energy and REC TwinPeak 60-cell size solar panels certified according to UL 1703 standards: • REC Peak Energy Series / REC Peak Energy BLK Series • REC TwinPeak Series / REC TwinPeak BLK Series • REC TwinPeak 2 Series / REC TwinPeak 2 BLK Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mounting methods: REC Peak Energy & REC Peak Energy BLK Panels Mounting methods: REC TwinPeak & REC TwinPeak BLK Panels Mounting methods: REC TwinPeak 2, REC TwinPeak 2 BLK, REC TwinPeak 2 BLK2 & REC TwinPeak 2 Mono Panels 9 Mounting methods: Slide in systems... -
Page 3: Introduction
This does not apply to damages due to a panel fault, in cases of loss of life, bodily injury or damage to health or in the event of a grossly negligent breach of obligations on the part of REC SOLaR PTE. LTD. and/or in the event of an intentional or grossly negligent breach of obligations by a legal representative or vicarious agent. -
Page 4: Safety Measures
PANEL HANDLINg In order to avoid damage to the solar cells and other components, all REC solar panels should be handled with care and protected from damage at all times. all warnings and instructions on the packaging should be observed. Follow these guidelines when unpacking, transporting, carrying, installing or storing panels: •... -
Page 5: Electrical Installation
FIRE gUIDELINES REC solar panels have a Type 1 or Type 2 fire rating according to UL1703. The fire performance rating of the panels is only valid when mounted in the manner specified in this installation manual. The complete system fire class rating is to be achieved by the combination of panel fire performance type and UL2703 certified mounting structure for a non-BIPV panel. -
Page 6: Panel Installation
PaNEL INSTaLLaTION REC solar panels are designed for capturing solar radiation and are not suitable for use as overhead or vertical glazing. The IP rating of the junction box provides a level of protection that allows panels to be mounted in any orientation (see product technical specifications for exact rating). The panels are considered to be in compliance with UL 1703, only when the panel is mounted in the manner specified by the mounting instructions below: Panels must be installed so that the cells are not shaded as this will drastically reduce electrical output. -
Page 7: Mounting Methods: Rec Peak Energy & Rec Peak Energy Blk Panels
Mounting using clamps REC Peak Energy solar panels can be secured using clamps on both the long and short sides of the panel where the clamps and rails are located within the constraints shown in fig. 6. Mounting utilizing clamps has been found to be in compliance with UL 1703 requirements for test loads of up to 112 psf (5400 Pa, or a design load of 3600 Pa*) downward pressure and 50 psf (2400 Pa, or a design load of 1600 Pa*) upwards pressure according to the clamping position (*stated design loads apply a safety factor of 1.5 to the test load, e.g., 5400 Pa / 1.5 = 3600 Pa). -
Page 8: Mounting Methods: Rec Twinpeak & Rec Twinpeak Blk Panels
Mounting using clamps REC TwinPeak solar panels can be secured using clamps on both the long and short sides of the panel where the clamps and rails are located within the constraints shown in fig. 7. Mounting utilizing clamps has been found to be in compliance with UL 1703 requirements for test loads of up to 112 psf (5400 Pa, or a design load of 3600 Pa*) downward pressure and 50 psf (2400 Pa, or a design load of 1600 Pa*) upwards pressure according to the clamping position (*stated design loads apply a safety factor of 1.5 to the test load, e.g., 5400 Pa / 1.5 = 3600 Pa). -
Page 9: Mounting Methods: Rec Twinpeak 2, Rec Twinpeak 2 Blk, Rec Twinpeak 2 Blk2 & Rec Twinpeak 2 Mono Panels
Mounting using clamps REC TwinPeak 2 solar panels can be secured using clamps on both the long and short sides of the panel where the clamps and rails are located within the constraints shown in fig. 8. Mounting utilizing clamps has been found to be in compliance with UL 1703 requirements for test loads of up to 112 psf (5400 Pa, or a design load of 3600 Pa*) downward pressure and 50 psf (2400 Pa, or a design load of 1600 Pa*) upwards pressure according to the clamping position (*stated design loads apply a safety factor of 1.5 to the test load, e.g., 5400 Pa / 1.5 = 3600 Pa). -
Page 10: Mounting Methods: Slide In Systems
MOUNTINg METHODS: MOUNTINg HOLES REC solar panels can be mounted utilizing the four 0,43 x 0,26 in (11 x 6.6 mm) elongated holes on the underside of the panel at a distance of 15 in (382.5 mm) from the corner (fig. 6) in conjunction with a device, e.g., screws or lockbolts, with specifications suitable for the installation as per fig. 10. -
Page 11: Drainage Holes
DRAINAgE HOLES Each corner of the REC panel frame has small drainage holes spaced 2.2 in (55 mm) from the corner of the panel frame that allow water caused by rain, condensation, snow melt, cleaning or any other process to exit the frame easily and minimize damage caused by freezing and thawing (fig. 12). These holes must not be used for mounting the panel, and they must not be covered by any part of the mounting structure. -
Page 12: Connections And Connectors
CONNECTIONS aND CONNECTORS The connectors used on REC solar panels are specified in the panel characteristics at the rear of this manual. The connector IP rating is only valid when the they are correctly connected. all connectors and cables must be secure and tight as well as electrically and mechanically sound. UV-resistant cables and connectors approved for outdoor use must be used. -
Page 13: Maintenance
DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EqUIPMENT Panels should be recycled at the end of their useful life according to local guidelines and regulations. By ensuring REC solar panels are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste treatment. -
Page 14: Panel Characteristics
IEC 60068-2-68 (Blowing Sand), UNI 8457/9174 (class a), without notice at any time. ISO 11925-2 (class E), ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2004, OHSaS 18001: 2007 REC Installation Manual - 60-Cell Products - UL 1703 Rev C.2 - 01.19 Ref: NE-06-22... -
Page 15: Technical Properties: Rec Twinpeak Series
Note! all given specifications are subject to change IEC 62716 (ammonia Resistance), ISO 11925-2 (Ignitability Class E), without notice at any time. UNI 8457/9174 (Class a), ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, OHSaS 18001 REC Installation Manual - 60-Cell Products - UL 1703 Rev C.2 - 01.19 Ref: NE-06-22... -
Page 16: Technical Properties: Rec Twinpeak 2 Series
See warranty conditions for further details. IEC 60068-2-68 (Blowing Sand), ISO 11925-2 (Class E) Note! Specifications subject to change without notice. ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2004, OHSaS 18001: 2007 REC Installation Manual - 60-Cell Products - UL 1703 Rev C.2 - 01.19 Ref: NE-06-22... -
Page 17: Technical Properties: Rec Twinpeak 2 Blk 2 Series
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: REC TWINPEAk 2 bLk 2 SERIES Fig. 18: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak 2 BLK 2 Series Scale: 1:1.57 1675±2.5 [65.94 ±0.1] 28 [1.1] 910 [35.8] 382.5 [15.05] 17.1% EffICIENCy 900 [35] yEAR pROdUCT wARRANTy yEAR LINEAR pOwER OUTpUT wARRANTy 11±0.2... -
Page 18: Technical Properties: Rec Twinpeak 2 Mono Series
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: REC TWINPEAk 2 MONO SERIES Fig. 19: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak 2 Mono Series Scale: 1:1.57 Scale: 1:1.57 1675±2.5 [65.94 ±0.1] 1675±2.5 [65.94 ±0.1] 19.2% 28 [1.1] 28 [1.1] 910 [35.8] 910 [35.8] 382.5 [15.05] 382.5 [15.05] EffICIENCy... -
Page 19: Annex 1: Installations On Water Platforms
INSTALLATION ENvIRONMENT Installation site • REC solar panels may only be installed on closed bodies of fresh water where water salinity does not exceed 15 PSU (25 mS/cm) at 77°F (25°C). This specifically excludes mounting on sea and ocean applications. •... -
Page 20: Annex 2: Installations Using Rapid Shutdown Devices
1-ft (300 mm) boundary have to be reduced to 80 V or less within 30 seconds of rapid shutdown initiation. RSD devices may be used on REC solar panels where desirable or mandatory (note that the certification testing of solar panels does not include testing with RSD devices). -
Page 21: Document History
First release of combined installation manual for all REC 60-cell solar panels 11.2017 Textual updates 07.2018 addition of REC TwinPeak 2 Mono, updates to storage instructions, updates to clamp positions 01.2019 addition of RSD annex REC Installation Manual - 60-Cell Products - UL 1703 Rev C.2 - 01.19... - Page 22 REC SoLaR PtE. Ltd. 20 tUaS SoUth avENUE 14 SINgaPoRE 637312 SINgaPoRE tel: +65 6495 9228 Mail: post@recgroup.com www.recgroup.com REC Installation Manual - 60-Cell Products - UL 1703 Rev C.2 - 01.19 Ref: NE-06-22...