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INSTALLATION MANUAL GOODWE PVBM UP TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE G A L A X Y P L U S B M T- G 4 / 0 8 8 A GOODWE TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD. pvbm@goodwe.com...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL CONTENT DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION MAIN STRUCTURE OF TOOLS INSPECTION WORK OF GALAXY PLUS GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION PROCESS OPERATION AND CAUTIONS MAINTENANCE BMT-G4/088A...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN STRUCTURE OF GALAXY PLUS Junction box Installation Altitude : <2000m Fire Protection Level : CLASS C (According to the standard of IEC 61730-2-MST23) Protection Level : Level II Maximum Mechanical load : Front 3600Pa ; Back 2400Pa BMT-G4/088A...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL INSTALLATION TOOLS 2.1 MOUNTING ACCESSORIES LIST support tube Size 2390 18.7 22.5mm Material Aluminum (6063-T5) Mounting accessories Support tube 2.2 CONSTRUCTION TOOLS LIST Tape measure Paint marker Adhesive gun PS: This list only shows the main tools for installing the Galaxy Plus, if it involves the removal or installation of the roof bracket, please refer to the preparation of the building work.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION WORK OF GALAXY PLUS WARNING ● Please use insulated tools to reduce the risk of electric shock. ● Please adopt appropriate protective measures (non-slip gloves, work clothes, etc.) to avoid direct contact with 30V DC or higher, and avoid direct contact with sharp edges during installation ●...
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● Galaxy Plus should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment. ● Galaxy Plus must be shipped in the boxes provided by GOODWE and should be stored in the original boxes before installation. Please protect the packaging from damage. Follow...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL the recommended unpacking procedure to open Galaxy Plus packaging. Careful handling is required during unpacking, transportation, and storage. ● DO NOT apply excessive loads or twist Galaxy Plus. ● DO NOT use wires or junction boxes to carry Galaxy Plus. ●...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL 4.6 CARRYING ● To avoid damaging the cells, two workers are required to lift the four corners of the Galaxy Plus (avoiding touching the position of the cells) at the same time when carrying it. ● The downward bending distance of Galaxy Plus should not exceed 300mm when handled manually.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL Structural adhesive Galaxy Plus ≤ 100m FIGURE 3 ● The cross-section of the structural adhesive should be a semi-circular shape with a width of more than 18mm and a height of more than 6mm. (Figure 4) Structural silicone ≥...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL ● A distance of 30mm (±5mm) should be left between two adjacent products and a maintenance access path of sufficient width should be provided between two rows of products. (Figure 6). 30mm FIGURE 6 Construction steps: ●...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL FIGURE 7 ● Two people should grab the four corners of the Galaxy Plus, lift and carry it vertically, and then adhere the Galaxy Plus face-up to the colour steel tile. The end of the structural adhesive should be indented by 5mm compared to the long edge of the product (Figure 8).
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL Installation of Galaxy Plus by adhesive on the flat roof Rule of applying structural adhesive: ● Galaxy Plus are installed on the flat roof by support tubes, using structural adhesive which needs to meet the requirements for adhesive strength and pass reliability testing.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL Adhesive FIGURE 11 ● The length of the support tube is 2390mm, which is the same length as the gluing of the substrate underneath. The length of the structural adhesive between the square tube and the upper product is 767mm, and the two ends are indented 5mm from the long side of the Galaxy Plus;...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL Grounding hole Grounding hole Structural adhesive substrate Structural adhesive substrate FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 Middle support tube Side support tube FIGURE 15 ● A distance of 30mm(±5mm) should be left between two adjacent products and a maintenance access path of sufficient width should be provided between two rows of products.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL Construction steps: ● Before product construction, all materials and adhesives to be processed must be stored for at least 24 hours under equal conditions (such as 5° C - 40° C) and protected from sunlight, rainwater and other weather factors. ●...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL Support tube Mark line Structural adhesive FIGURE 18 ● Two people should grab the four corners of the Galaxy Plus, lift and carry it vertically, and then adhere the Galaxy Plus face-up to the support tube. The end of the structural adhesive should be indented by 5mm compared to the long edge of the product (Figure 19).
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL ● Use soft tools to gently press the front side of the product, making the Galaxy Plus bonded to the support tube firmly, with a glue thickness of 2~3mm. ● Repeat the above steps and complete the installation of the remaining products. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 5.1 ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE ●The nominal values of electrical performance parameters such as Isc, Voc and Pmax of Galaxy...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL protect the product. If the number of parallel connections is more than or equal to 2 strings, there must be an overcurrent protection device on each string of the products, the Figure 20. 5.2 CABLE AND CONNECTING WIRES ●...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL installed on the roof. Avoid having connectors exposed to direct sunlight and immersed in water. Avoid having connectors falling on the ground or on the roof. Incorrect connections may produce arcing and electric shock. Make sure all electrical connections are secure. Make sure that all connectors with locking are fully connected.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL total length of each set of string-connected cables. ● The wiring terminals should be in good contact. When connecting each part of the Galaxy Plus in series, it is best to test once each section is completed with a multimeter-to-string connectivity.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL ● When a group of series connections are connected the drawing, the remaining group of "+" and "-" pole terminals are connected to the combiner connector or combiner box. ● Parallel connection of all accessory strings is done at the combiner connector or combiner box.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL ● AC cables. ● Cable DC connectors use the same type of the product or a compatible one which satisfy local standards and requirements. 6.4 INSTALLATION ENGINEERING PROCESS Determine the cable run and AC/DC conduit requirement after on-site measurement. ●...
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL ● Plug in the male and female cable connectors and test the tightness of the connection. 1.prepre cable connector 2.crimp pins 3.plug pin to connector 4.screw on connector 5.plug connector FIGURE 23 CABLE CONNECTOR PRODUCTION METHOD 6.7 SUB-PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ●...
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Please make timely adjustments or repair if any damage is identified. Cleaning ● Dust and dirt on the surface of the product will reduce the power output. GOODWE recommends using a sponge or soft cloth containing water to wipe the glass surface and strictly forbids the use of cleaning agents containing acids or alkalis to clean the product.
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GALAXY PLUS INSTALLATION MANUAL CAUTIONS The following maintenance measures are recommended to ensure that the products achieve optimum performance and maximum system power generation. Visual Inspection: Product appearance inspection focuses on the following: ● Whether the product is damaged or not. ●...
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MANUFACTURER GOODWE POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., No.208, Tong Rui East Road, Guangde, Anhui, P.R. China Made in China GOODWE POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD No.208 Tongrui Rd., EDZ, Guangde, Anhui, China. Made in China. BMT-G4/088A...
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