Safety Precautions - Maxeon SPR-P5 UPP Series Safety And Installation Instructions Manual

Safety and Installation Instructions
(United States and Canada)
1.0 Introduction
These instructions provide safety and installation
instructions for CSA/TUV Listed Maxeon photovoltaic (PV)
modules that have the CSA/TUV logo on the product label:
IMPORTANT! Please read these instructions in their
entirety before installing, wiring, or using this product
in any way. Failure to comply with these instructions
will invalidate the Maxeon Limited Warranty for PV
Modules
.
1.1 Disclaimer of Liability
The installation techniques, handling, and use of this product are
beyond company control. Therefore, Maxeon assumes no
responsibility for loss, damage or expense resulting from improper
installation, handling, or use.
1.2 Listing Information
This product meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by UL
61730 and UL 61215. These Standards cover flat-plate PV modules
and panels intended for installation on buildings or those intended
to be freestanding. To satisfy the Listing for this product the
modules must be mounted with a rack or standoff structure. The
Listing does not include integration into a building surface because
additional requirements may apply. This product is not intended for
use where artificially concentrated sunlight is applied to the module.
1.3 Limited Warranty
Module limited warranties are described in full in the Maxeon
warranty certificates obtainable at www.maxeon.com/us. In
summary, the Limited Warranties do not apply to any of the
following:
PV Modules subjected to: (i) misuse, abuse, neglect or accident; (ii)
alteration or improper installation (improper installation includes,
without limitation, installation that does not comply with all Maxeon
installation instructions
instructions of any type, as may be amended and updated from time
to time at Maxeon's sole discretion, and all national, state, and local
laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations); (iii) repair or modification
by someone other than an approved service technician of Maxeon;
(iv) conditions exceeding the voltage, wind, snow load, and any other
operational specifications; (v) power failure or surges; (vi) indirect or
direct damage from lightning, flood, fire or other acts of nature; (vii)
damage from persons, biological activity, or industrial chemical
exposure; or (viii) damage from impact or other events outside
Maxeon's control.

2.0 Safety Precautions

Before installing this product, read all safety instructions in this
document.
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Safety and Installation Instructions - Document 539821 Rev.E
DANGER!
Module interconnection cables pass direct
current (dc) and are sources of voltage when the module
is under load and when it is exposed to light.
current can arc across gaps and may cause injury or
death if improper connection or disconnection is made;
or if contact is made with module leads that are frayed
or torn.
Do not connect or disconnect modules when a
current source is energizing the conductors. Modules may
contain high voltage when interconnected with other
modules.
• All installations must be perform in compliance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local codes.
• For Canadian jurisdictions, installations shall be in accordance
with CSA C22.1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1
• Modules certified to UL 61730 are Safety Class 2 for protection
against electric shock
• There are no user-serviceable parts within the module. Do not
attempt to repair any part of the module.
• Only qualified personnel should perform installation.
• Do not stand on, drop, scratch, or allow objects to fall on
modules as doing so may damage them and void the warranty.
• Do not place anything on the modules, even for a moment
because resulting residue may damage or stain the glass
surface.
• If the front glass is broken, or the backsheet is torn, contact with
any module surface or module frame can cause electric shock.
Damaged modules should be immediately disconnected from the
electric system. The module should be removed from array as
soon as possible and contact the supplier for disposal
instructions.
• Broken J-boxes or connectors are electrical hazards as well as
laceration hazards. Installers should remove any such module
from the array and contact Maxeon for disposal instructions.
• Do not install or handle the modules when they are wet or during
periods of high wind.
• Do not block drain holes or allow water to pool in or near module
frames.
• Maxeon recommends a conservative minimum cable bend radius
of equal to or greater than 40 mm (1.5").
• Unconnected connectors must always be protected from
pollution (e.g dust, humidity, foreign particles, etc), prior to
installation. Do not leave unconnected (unprotected) connectors
exposed to the environment. A clean assembly environment is
therefore essential to avoid performance degradation.
• Do not allow the connectors to come in contact with chemicals
such as greases, oils and organic solvents, which may cause stress
cracking.
• Do not disconnect any modules when its inverter is feeding in to
the grid. Switch off the inverter before disconnecting, reinstalling
or making any action with the modules.
• For connectors, which are accessible to untrained people, it is
imperative to use the locking connectors and safety clips, if
applicable, in order to defend against untrained personnel
disconnecting the modules once they have been installed.
• Cover all modules in the PV array with an opaque cloth or material
before making or breaking electrical connections.
• As the modules bend under the load, do not mount sharp objects
(e.g. screws) near the module backside.
• Do not mount rails under the junction boxes
• Do not attach or adhere items at the backsheet of the modules.
• Contact Maxeon if maintenance is necessary.
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