Sharp ND-RC Series Installation Manual

Pv modules with standard frames 50 mm, with frames 40 mm

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Installation manual
Read before installing any PV modules
Keep this document for further reference
For Sharp PV Modules
with standard frames 50 mm:
ND-RCxxx
NU-RCxxx
NU-RDxxx
with frames 40 mm:
ND-RJxxx
NU-RJxxx
NU-RJxxxB
xxx = Power output in Watt
(250W – 300W)
1
Version 3 /2016

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  • Page 1 Installation manual Read before installing any PV modules Keep this document for further reference For Sharp PV Modules with standard frames 50 mm: ND-RCxxx NU-RCxxx NU-RDxxx with frames 40 mm: ND-RJxxx NU-RJxxx NU-RJxxxB xxx = Power output in Watt (250W – 300W)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content 1 Explanation of safety guidelines..3 1.1 Warnings and notes in this manual ... 3 Notes on modules......3 7 Details of mechanical mouting .... 8 2 About this manual ........ 3 Aligning the mounting profiles ..8 Detailed information for installers Clamp mounting for modules with and planners .........
  • Page 3: Explanation Of Safety Guidelines

    You can find the latest version of this installation man- This is the danger symbol. It is used in sever- ual and further information on SHARP’s web-site : al versions in this manual to alert you to the potential risk of personal injury.
  • Page 4: Preparing For Installation

    • Before you carry out any work on electrical compo- nents, disconnect the photovoltaic generator. CAUTION! Sharp glass edges or flying glass splin- ters. Beware of injury! Contact with live parts due to defective insulation or damaged/fallen off junction box covers.
  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    ■ Individual PV modules: Electric arcs form when electrical connections • Store individual PV modules in an upright position are made or disconnected incorrectly. on wedges with suitable padding. Use adequate pad- Severe or fatal injuries from electric shock or ding between the individual PV modules.
  • Page 6: Mechanical Installation

    Avoid the based on the PV modules‘ standard cable length. lateral outer edges of the photovoltaic generator to SHARP recommends mounting at intervals. Also minimize the effect of ambient conditions, such as wind note the information the mounting equipment vendor.
  • Page 7: Clearance Under The Modules

    • You adhere to the minimum bend radius (e.g. 5-fold from the same manufacturer. cable diameter • Avoid using different types of connectors or ones • You avoid laying near sharp corners and edges or from different manufacturers, even: protect the cables accordingly. - if connecting is possible •...
  • Page 8: Potential Equalisation (Earthing)

    Lightning protection 6.2.1 Weather protection WARNING! HINWEIS • Lay the cables so that they exit the junction box Absence of or inadequate lightning protection. from below. This prevents water, which runs along Risk of fire or electric shock! the cable, from collecting at the point where the Leave the planning and installation of the external, cables exit the junction box.
  • Page 9: Clamp Mounting For Modules With Standard Frames

    Fig. 7 Impermissible clamp arrangements (2) d: Protruding clamps, e: Opposing clamps have Fig. 3 Permissible alignment of mounting different distances to the PV module corners, f: Asymmetrical clamps on the short sides. a : Parallel profiles for mounting; b: Parallel, aligned fingers of a mounting system.
  • Page 10: Insertion Mounting

    Insertion mounting The maximum permissible load is 2400Pa (for wind Observe the manufacturer‘s instructions for the mount- and snow) when mounting the modules by using crews, clamps or insertions systems ing system. Use the earthing holes for the potential equalisation. Although edge-to-edge mounting is possible (see also Ch.
  • Page 11: For Operators: Maintenance

    Clamping In-Lay system Bolting Long frame side, Long frame side, horizontal / vertical horizontal / vertical horizontal / vertical min 315 max 415 min315 max 415 Fig. 9b Mounting drawings for tested snow load All dimensions are shown in mm. ∆H is the clearance between bottom side of the module frame and surface mounting area.
  • Page 12: Cleaning

    addition to the inspection: WEIS • Measure the characteristics of individual strings You will also retain the manufacturer's warranty as a result of this measure. (MPP current IMPP, open-circuit voltage UOC, power 8.4.2 Glass surfaces output PMPP); • Measure the insulation resistance R 7, 8) •...
  • Page 13: Repairs

    For repairing PV modules, only use contract techni- • Never dispose PV modules with household waste. cians who have been authorised by SHARP to avoid loss of warranty. A defective PV module can cause loss of output, as well as consequential damage. If a PV module needs repairing, first get in touch with SHARP (see Ch.

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