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- Page 1 S A F E T Y & I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SIL N SERIES, SIL M SERIES, SIL B SERIES, and SIL H SERIES Document Number: MAN-SFO-16 | SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Notice ................................1 2. Installation Manual Disclaimer ........................... 1 3. General Information ..............................1 3.1 Model Naming Overview ............................. 1 3.2 Electrical Specifications ............................1 3.3 Disclaimer of Liability ............................1 4. Product Certification ..............................1 5. -
Page 3: Safety Notice
The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Silfab Solar Inc. without prior notice. Silfab So- 4. PRODUCT CERTIFICATION lar Inc. gives no guarantee of any kind whatsoever, either... -
Page 4: Limited Warranty
climatic conditions. Water and dust deposits inside the 5. LIMITED WARRANTY cable connectors can cause long term damage. Please refer to Silfab General Terms and Conditions of A module with broken glass, torn or cut backsheet, dam- Sale for details of the modules’ limited warranty. Failure aged junction box, connectors or cables present electri- to comply with this Safety and Installation Manual would cal safety hazards and must be removed from service. -
Page 5: Module Mounting Method Using Mounting Holes
region. To prevent solar module hot spots and/or reduction the resistance against static loads as certified: in power, find a location that has the lowest shading. If the bars or rails run parallel to the module’s short frame Avoid low tilt angles to prevent the accumulation of edge, they must be placed nearby the mounting holes in dirt/debris along the module edge. - Page 6 on a 66-cell format: SIL-XXX NX. Please see the orange load of 50 Ib/ft (2400 Pa) is certified. For upward ap- mounting zone sections in Fig. 5d. plied loads, a maximum certified design load of 31 Ib/ (1470 Pa) or maximum test load of 46 Ib/ft (2200 Pa) •...
- Page 7 Drainage (x8) Drainage (x8) 7x12 (x4) Mounting Hole 7x12 (x4) Mounting Hole Ø4.2 (x2) Ø4.2 (x2) Grounding Hole Grounding Hole Grounding Hole 1006±0.5 994±0.5 Back View Side View Side View Back View Fig. 3b: Mechanical drawing of the SIL Fig. 3c: Mechanical drawing of the SIL NT and SIL MT modules showing the NU and SIL HU modules showing the...
- Page 8 Fig. 4a: cross section Fig. 4b: modules attached of a mounting clamp to supporting structure to be used for at- (rail, item 01) using a clamp taching the modules (item 02) fixed with a bolt to support structure (item 03) and nut (item (minimum length is 04) –...
- Page 9 700 min 500 min Drainage (x8) 7x12 (x4) ATTENTION: Mounting Hole In the case of installation with mod- ules in the portrait configuration, install the modules with the junction boxes at the top in their “upright” position. This will reduce the risk of moisture ingress into the junction box.
- Page 10 Drainage (x8) 7x12 (x4) Mounting Hole Fig. 5c: Allowed positions for fixing SIL NU, SIL HU, and SIL OP module using mounting clamps. Mounting must stay WITHIN the coloured areas. Ø4.2 (x2) Grounding Hole 1006±0.5 Fig. 5d: Allowed positions for fixing SIL NX module using mounting clamps.
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Page 11: Handling Of Modules
9. HANDLING OF MODULES requirements. As a worst case, use a safety fac- tor of 1.25 for voltage and cable ampacities and a The Silfab modules are robust, but cells may be safety factor of 1.56 for fuse sizing. subject to damage if the modules are improperly handled or installed. -
Page 12: Functional Grounding
A UL listed grounding lug can be bonded to the ground- tors. Any attempt to repair/modify the junction box, ing hole located on the bottom flange of Silfab’s mod- cable, or connector will void the Silfab Solar warranty. ule frame. The holes are marked with an electrical 9.2 Functioning Grounding ground symbol. -
Page 13: Marine Applications
rail system, and is listed on UL’s product database. An to install your PV system. example of a UL2703 recognized integrated grounding • For safe mounting installation, use insulation gaskets method is a WEEB washer which Silfab has found to be between mounting hardware attached to the PV mod- generally compatible with Silfab modules, however each ule frame between PV module frame and rail, unless the... -
Page 14: Maintenance
Module cleaning should be done in the early morning, in the In the event of accelerated deterioration of the module, evening, at night or on rainy days when solar irradiance is low. Silfab Solar should be notified immediately to make the necessary replacement under the Silfab Limited warranty. Detailed description: Please refer to the Silfab RMA Procedure for details on •... -
Page 15: Packaging, Handling & Storage
13. PACKAGING, HANDLING & STORAGE 13.1 Silfab’s Packaging These modules are arranged in horizontal or vertical positions as shown in Fig. 7 and 8. Transport the module in its original packaging until installation to avoid water infiltration and do not place any heavy or sharp object on the top or sides of the pallet, as it could damage the modules. -
Page 16: Correct Handling Of Module Packaging
13.2 Correct Handling of Module Packaging Each package has been designed for safe shipment and storage of modules. The following symbols apply to the packing, with the following meanings: HANDLE WITH CARE: during the operation AVOID EXPOSING TO RAIN OR SNOW. DO of shipping and storage of the modules use NOT LEAVE EXPOSED TO FLOODING: The maximum care to ensure the full integrity... -
Page 17: How To Handle The Pallet
13.3 How to Handle the Pallet • Remove the upper cover During the handling of the pallet make sure to pay the • Recover the flash list (for record keeping) utmost attention. The packaging must be raised/moved • Remove the PV modules and their protective corners exclusively with fork-lift trucks or hand pallet trucks without damaging them fitted with forks of length appropriate to its size and... -
Page 18: Revision Log
14. REVISION LOG Revision Level Section(s) affected Brief description of changes Date MAN-SLA-01 and Initial release 14/11/2011 MAN-SLG-01 MAN-SFO-02 MULTIPLE Consolidated SLA & SLG manuals into SFO; added 04/22/2013 safety note; added more info on shading, diode fail- ure, grounding, load ratings, environmental consider- ations, cleaning, transport, handling, etc. - Page 19 T +1 839.400.4338 +1 905.255.2501 | +1 905.696.0267 S I L F A B S O L A R . C O M ©Silfab Solar Inc., January 22, 2025. Silfab Solar ® is a registered trademark of Silfab Solar Inc.
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