Installation Safety; Fire Safety - Recom RCM-6MB Series Installation And Safety Instructions

Installation Safety

• Never open electrical connections or unplug connectors while the circuit is under load.
• Contact with electrically charged parts of the panels, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and
lethal shock whether or not the panel is connected.
• Do not touch the PV module unnecessarily during installation. The glass surface and the frame may be hot;
there is a risk of burns and electric shock.
• Do not work in the rain, snow or in windy conditions.
• Avoid exposing cables to direct sunlight in order to prevent their degradation.
• Keep children well away from the system while transporting and installing mechanical and electrical com-
ponents.
• Completely cover the module with an opaque material during installation to prevent electricity from being
generated.
• Do not wear metallic rings, watchbands, ear, nose, lip rings or other metallic objects while installing or trou-
bleshooting photovoltaic systems.
• Use only insulated tools that are approved for working on electrical installations.
• Follow the safety regulations for all other system components, including wires and cables, connectors,
charging regulators, inverters, storage batteries, rechargeable batteries, etc.
• Only use connectors to connect modules to form a string, or connect to another device. Removing the mod-
ule connectors will render the warranty void.

Fire Safety

• Consult your local authority for guidelines and requirements for building or structural fire safety.
• Roof constructions and installations may affect the fire safety of a building; improper installation may cre-
ate hazards in the event of a fire.
• Use components such as ground fault circuit breakers and fuses as required by local authority.
• Do not use panels near equipment or in places where flammable gases may be generated.
• The modules have been rated Fire Class C, and are suitable for mounting onto a fire retardant roof covering
rated for the application at a minimum distance of 10 cm from the panel to the roof plane.
Installation Instructions IEC / Rev. 05-2018 V.5
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