Module Installation - Panasonic HIT VBHN SJ53 Series General Installation Manual

MODULE INSTALLATION

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Install modules where they are not
shaded by obstacles like buildings or
trees. Especially pay attention to
avoid partially shading the modules
by objects during the daytime. If a
part of the PV module is always
shaded, hot spot may occur and the
PV module may break down.
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Water stains might be caused when
rain water remains on the glass
surface for a long time. To avoid
water stains, Panasonic
mends to install modules at a slope
steeper than the water gradient.
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Modules should be firmly fixed in
For questions regarding mounting profiles for modules,
Please contact your local dealer.
Metal clamp A
(2 places)
Mounting structure rail
Spring washer
Spring washer
place in a manner suitable to with-
stand all expected loads, including
wind and snow loads.
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The modules should be mounted
basically at the four (4) quarter
points by the means shown in Figure
1, and based on installation meth-
ods shown in Figure 5.
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Metals used in locations that are
exposed to moisture shall not be
employed alone or in combinations
that could result in deterioration or
corrosion.
recom-
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Clearance of 100mm between the
roof surface and module frame is
required to allow cooling air to cir-
culate around the back of the mod-
Installation (reference)
Metal clamp B
(2 places)
M8 Bolt
Flat washer
Flat washer
M8 Nut
Figure 5. Module Installation
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Solar module
Solar module
Module
Mounting Structure Rail
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ule. This also allows any condensa-
tion or moisture to dissipate. Install
modules so that air can circulate
between the roof and the module.
Do not contact a tip of a mounting
bolt to the back sheet of the mod-
ule when fixing the module to the
mounting structure rail.
Appropriate material should
used for mounting hardware (the
module frame, mounting structure,
and hardware) to prevent itself
from corrosion.
Please contact your Panasonic Au-
thorized Representative with ques-
tions regarding mounting profiles
for modules if needed.
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