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REC ALPHA PURE PANELS INSTALLATION MANUAL • REC ALPHA PURE 2 • REC ALPHA PURE-R • REC ALPHA PURE-RX FOR ALL ALPHA PURE SOLAR PANELS CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO IEC 61215 & IEC 61730 STANDARDS...
1-13 SYSTEM INSPECTION 1-13 RECYCLING 1-13 DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 1-13 SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS 1-14 WATER PLATFORMS 1-14 MODULE LEVEL POWER ELECTRONICS 1-15 REC Alpha Pure PANELS INSTALLATION MANUAL - IEC61215:2021/IEC61730:2023 REF: PM-IM-23-06 REV: 15 IEC EN 1.2025...
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INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO LONG SIDE OF THE PANEL MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO SHORT SIDE OF THE PANEL...
SUPPORT Do not attempt to install REC solar panels if you are unsure of the procedure or suitability. For further support, questions or guidance with your installation, please call your distributor or contact your REC sales office, which can be found at: www.recgroup.com/contacts.
SAFETY IN THE WORKING AREA Installation of REC solar panels may involve working on rooftops or raised platforms. Ensure all local regulations regarding working at heights and fall protection are followed. Before beginning work on an installation, ensure all working surfaces are structurally sound and capable of bearing the weight of employees and required equipment.
PANEL HANDLING In order to avoid damage, all REC solar panels should be handled with care and protected from damage at all times. All warnings and instruc- tions on the packaging should be observed. Follow these guidelines when unpacking, transporting, carrying, installing or storing panels: •...
APPLICATION CLASS REC solar panels are rated for use in electrical Application Class A, Protection Safety Class II; at hazardous levels of voltage (>35V), cur- rent(>8A) and power (>240W) where general contact access is anticipated (panels qualified for safety through IEC 61730:2023).
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION FIRE GUIDELINES The REC solar panels covered by this manual have a Class C (referencing UL 790) fire classification. Alpha Pure Family panels are rated type 2 fire classification according to IEC61730-2:2023 (ref. ANSI/UL 61730-2); • Check with all relevant local authorities for fire safety requirements for any building or structure on to which the panels will be installed, •...
REC modules must be secured with a torque as shown in the table below (fig. 1-1). Clamp installation must be carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions, including specific hardware and torque requirements. Ensure the clamps used are suitable for the planned installation and expected system design loads.
For any questions regarding installation on such systems, please contact REC directly. MOUNTING METHODS: MOUNTING HOLES The REC solar panels covered by this manual can be installed utilizing the mounting holes (11 mm x 6.6 mm (0.43 in x 0.26in)) on the underside of the panel (fig. 1-3).
Local regulations may require grounding of the panels. Installers are responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant local regulations. Grounding must be done using an electrical connection from the panel frame. REC solar panels have a small round grounding hole posi- tioned near each corner of the panel on both the long side and the short side, (fig.
• To enable correct cooling and drying of the connectors, do not add extra protection to the connector, e.g., heat shrink, grease or tape. More detailed information is given in the Guide to Best Practice - Connections and Connectors which can be found via the REC online Down- load Center (www.recgroup.com/downloads) Fig.
For installations in the European Union, REC solar panels are subject to WEEE regulations. The symbol in fig. 1-7 as found on the label on the rear of the panel indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste and must be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
The REC solar panels covered by this manual may be installed on water platform-type mounting systems (note that the certification test- ing of solar panels does not include testing on these types of systems). When installing REC solar panels on fixed position (e.g., anchored) water platforms, for example, floating pontoons, follow the instructions below specific to such applications.
‘retro-fit’ system made by third-party manufacturers. MLPE devices may be used on REC solar panels where desirable or mandatory (note that the certification testing of solar panels does not include testing with MLPE devices). When installing an MLPE device directly onto the frame structure of an REC solar panel, follow the instructions provided by the device manufacturer and the instructions specific for REC solar panels given below.
INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS REC Alpha Pure PANELS INSTALLATION MANUAL - IEC61215:2021/IEC61730:2023 REF: PM-IM-23-06 REV: 15 IEC EN 1.2025...
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INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO SHORT SIDE OF THE PANEL A continuous rail (or other support structure) spans the complete underside of the panel Fig. 2-1...
MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE 2 SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO LONG SIDE OF THE PANEL A continuous rail (or other support structure) spans the complete underside of the panel Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-2 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure 2 panels with Rails parallel to the Long Side of the Panel...
A short rail (or other short support structure) has a minimum length of 25 mm and does not span the complete underside of a panel. Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure 2 panels using short rails 20 - 40 mm 40 - 60 mm >60 mm...
A six-point mounting configuration secures the panel on three continuous rails (or other support structures) with three clamps on each side of the panel in the zones marked below: Fig. 2-3 Fig. 2-4 Six-point mounting configuration clamping zones: REC Alpha Pure 2 20 - 40 mm 40 - 60 mm >60 mm...
A mixed six-point mounting configuration secures the panel on three short rails (or other support structures) with three clamps on each side of the panel in the zones marked below: Fig. 2-4 Fig. 2-5 Mixed Six-Point Mounting of REC Alpha Pure 2 Series Panels using short rails 20 - 40 mm 40 - 60 mm >60 mm...
INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE-R SERIES PANELS REC Alpha Pure PANELS INSTALLATION MANUAL - IEC61215:2021/IEC61730:2023 REF: PM-IM-23-06 REV: 15 IEC EN 1.2025...
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INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE-R SERIES PANELS MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE-R SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO SHORT SIDE OF THE PANEL A continuous rail (or other support structure) spans the complete underside of the panel Fig. 2-5 Fig. 3-1...
MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE-R SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO LONG SIDE OF THE PANEL A continuous rail (or other support structure) spans the complete underside of the panel Fig. 3-2 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure-R panels with Rails parallel to the Long Side of the Panel...
A short rail (or other short support structure) has a minimum length of 25 mm and does not span the complete underside of a panel. Fig. 3-3 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure-R panels using short rails 20 - 40 mm 40 - 60 mm >60 mm...
A six-point mounting configuration secures the panel on three continuous rails (or other support structures) with three clamps on each side of the panel in the zones marked below: Fig. 3-1 Fig. 3-4 Six-point mounting configuration clamping zones: REC Alpha Pure-R 32.3 - 35.8 in 15.7 - 3.9 in 3.9 - 15.7 in...
INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE-RX SERIES PANELS REC Alpha Pure PANELS INSTALLATION MANUAL - IEC61215:2021/IEC61730:2023 REF: PM-IM-23-06 REV: 15 IEC EN 1.2025...
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INSTALLATION OF REC ALPHA PURE-RX SERIES PANELS MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE-RX SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO SHORT SIDE OF THE PANEL A continuous rail (or other support structure) spans the complete underside of the panel Fig. 4-1 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure-RX panels with Rails parallel to the Short Side of the Panel...
MOUNTING REC ALPHA PURE-RX SERIES PANELS WITH CONTINUOUS RAILS PARALLEL TO LONG SIDE OF THE PANEL A continuous rail (or other support structure) spans the complete underside of the panel Fig. 4-2 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure-RX panels with Rails parallel to the Long Side of the Panel...
A short rail (or other short support structure) has a minimum length of 25 mm and does not span the complete underside of a panel. Fig. 3-2 Fig. 4-3 Clamping of REC Alpha Pure-RX panels using short rails 20 - 40 mm 40 - 60 mm >60 mm...
A six-point mounting configuration secures the panel on three continuous rails (or other support structures) with three clamps on each side of the panel in the zones marked below: Fig. 3-3 Fig. 4-4 Six-point mounting configuration clamping zones: REC Alpha Pure-RX 3.9 - 15.7 in 32.3 - 35.8 in 15.7 - 3.9 in...
A mixed six-point mounting configuration secures the panel on three short rails (or other support structures) with three clamps on each side of the panel in the zones marked below: Fig. 3-4 Fig. 4-5 Mixed Six-Point Mounting of REC Alpha Pure-RX Series Panels using short rails 33.1 in. - 35.0 in. 840 mm - 890 mm 20 - 40 mm 40 - 60 mm >60 mm...
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