Installation Method - Recom RCM-6MB Series Installation And Safety Instructions

• Do not drill additional mounting holes in the frames of the modules as this will void the warranty.
• Before installing modules on a roof, ensure that the roof construction is suitable. In addition, any roof pene-
tration required to mount the module must be properly sealed to prevent leaks.
• When installing a module on a pole, choose a pole and module mounting structure that will withstand the
anticipated winds for the area.
• Dust building up on the surface of the module can impair module performance.
• RECOM recommends installing the modules with a tilt angle of at least 10 degrees, making it easier for dust
to be washed off by rain.
• Observe the linear thermal expansion of the module frames (the recommended minimum distance
• between two modules 2 cm).
• Always keep the backsheet of the module free from foreign objects or structural elements, which could
come into contact with the panel, especially when the module is under mechanical load.
• Ensure modules are not subjected to wind or snow loads exceeding the maximum permissible loads, and
are not subject to excessive forces due to the thermal expansion of the support structures. See the follow-
ing sections for more detailed information.
Installation Methods
• The module must always be mounted in the manner specified in these instructions.
• The modules can be installed on the frame using mounting holes, clamps or an insertion system. The mod-
ules must be installed according to the following examples. Not mounting the modules according to these
instructions will void the warranty.
• The modules can be installed in both landscape and portrait modes.
• The modules must be properly secured to their support so that they can withstand live load conditions, in-
cluding wind uplift or snow load, to the pressure they have been certified for. It is the installer's responsibility
to ensure that the clamps used to secure the modules are strong enough and are made of corrosion-resis-
tant materials.
• Be sure that the clamps overlap the module frame by at least 9mm and that they do not bend or distort the
frame.
• The module clamps must not come into contact with the front glass or deform the frame in any way. Avoid
shading effects from the module clamps and insertion systems. Drainage holes in the module frame must
not be closed or obscured by the clamps.
Installation Instructions IEC / Rev. 05-2018 V.5
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