Basic Safety Instructions; General Installation Instructions - Conergy PE Series Installation Manual

| Installation manual, and in particular the safety instructions, have been read and understood by the relevant
personnel before installation;
| Suitable lifting gear and tools are used for the installation;
| If replacements are required, only Conergy components are used and repairs are only carried out by qualified
technicians authorized by Conergy, as otherwise the warranty will be voided;
| Only components (cable, plugs, mounting parts, etc.) that are suitable for use in photovoltaic systems are used;
| Solar module is not installed near highly flammable gases or vapors because sparks could be generated;
| Solar modules are installed over a fireproof roof covering when installed on a roof;
| Sunlight is not artificially concentrated on the solar module;
| Junction box and the cable are not exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time;
| Solar module is not in direct contact with water or exposed to moisture for long periods of time;
| Solar module is not subjected to any extreme chemical loads (e.g. emissions from production operations);
| Solar module is not subjected to mechanical loads higher than the approved levels;
| Solar module is only used in the specified ambient temperature range;
| No paint, coatings or adhesives are applied to the solar module;
| Solar module is not dismantled and none of the parts provided on delivery are removed;
| Solar modules are only transported in their original packaging.

2.2 Basic safety instructions

The following safety instructions and warnings form an essential part of this installation manual and are of
fundamental importance when handling this product.
| Make allowance for the loads that these modules may generate for the entire structure.
| Consider all loads generated by the solar modules in the static calculation for the overall structure.
| To avoid damage (e.g. broken glass) do not leave solar modules unsecured.
| Check the mechanical integrity of the solar modules prior to installation. Only use undamaged solar modules.
| Only use mounting systems recommended by Conergy that can withstand the expected loads for snow, wind,
etc.
| Make sure no other system components impair the mechanical or electrical function of the solar modules.
| Only work in dry conditions with dry solar modules and dry tools.
| Do not drill any holes into the module frame or the glass surface and do not perform any welding work on or in
the direct vicinity of the solar module.
| To avoid burns do not touch solar modules under load without wearingprotective gear, ie. Insulating gloves,
protective eyewear, etc.
| Never touch solar modules with cracked or broken cover glass or damaged back sheets without wearing gloves.
| Comply with the applicable occupational health and safety regulations (e.g. regarding protective clothing).
| Carry out the entire installation in the presence of a second person so that assistance can be provided in case of
an accident.
| Keep a copy of this installation manual in the immediate vicinity of the system.
3 Installation

3.1 General installation instructions

| Make sure that all locally applicable standards, construction regulations and accident prevention regulations are
complied with.
| The module must be installed in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) in the US and in accordance
with Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CEC) in Canada.
| For installation on angled roofs we recommend the Conergy SunTop mounting system.
| Select an installation location with the maximum sunlight at all times of the year. Avoid shaded areas – damage
to modules can occur when continuously shaded.
| In northern latitudes, orient the solar modules to the south. Determine the ideal setting angle according to the
latitude of the installation location. Request this information from your dealer or find it in the official tables.
| Always mount the solar modules with the same orientation and tilt angle. Otherwise special consideration will
need to be given to system design and inverter selection.
| Maintain an adequate distance between adjacent solar modules to allow for expansion in case of changing
thermal conditions.
| Maintain an adequate distance between the solar module and the mounting surface to ensure sufficient rear
ventilation.
| The solar modules can be mounted both vertically and horizontally (ie. Portrait or Landscape mode).