1.3 Disclaimers AUO shall not be liable for any loss, damage, destruction, and expenses as a result or arising from inappropriate installation, operation, use or maintenance. AUO shall not be liable for any possible patent infringement and infringement of third-party rights arising from the use of the AUO Photovoltaic Module.
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The Module also complies with IEC 61730-1/IEC 61730-2 standards while satisfying Class II safety qualifications. The AUO Photovoltaic Module is a power generation product and necessary safety and protection measures must be taken to avoid electric shocks in the installation, operation, use, and maintenance of the Module.
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Do not place heavy objects on the front or back of the Module or damage the material on the front and back of the Module. The safety of the Module shall be ensured at all times. Avoid excessive vibration that may cause hidden cracks in the cells, and prevent the Module from falling directly onto the ground during transportation, as it may cause damage to the Module or the cells in the Module.
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Fire Safety Fire Safety The fire safety classification of the AUO Photovoltaic Module under IEC61730-2 Standards is Class C. The laws and regulations, including related architectural regulations on fire resistance capacity (the roof structural and installation method will affect the fire resistance capacity of the architecture;...
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of the Module. The laws and regulations of the installation site or the country shall be followed when installing the Module. Use appropriate electrical components such as grounding components, circuit breakers, or fuses.
Chapter 2 Module Installation Guidelines The Module should be installed at a location with the maximum amount of sunlight throughout the year in accordance with local climate conditions. The Modules obtains maximum power output when the Module faces direct sunlight. For installation in the Northern Hemisphere under normal conditions, it is preferable to face the Module to the south;...
Module in position (as illustrated in Figure The PM060 and PM072 series modules require the use of M8 stainless steel bolts (use only flat washers and spring washers 16mm in diameter to prevent mechanical interference caused by oversized washers on the inner edges of the external Module frame) and stainless steel nuts to attach the Module onto the racking system.
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Data Sheet for detailed quantity, size and position of mounting holes. Figure 3: Mounting Hole Installation Method. NOTICE: The PM060 and PM072 series modules require the use of M8 stainless steel bolts (use only flat washers and spring washers 16mm in...
The material of the clamps should be corrosion-resistant metal material. The recommended specifications of the clamps are illustrated in Figure 4. Clamps approved by the system installer can also be used for installation and clamp (AUO does not provide related clamps).
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D2 clamp range) allowable for clamps Module Series Module Series Module Series Module Series PM060 series 123 mm (4.84 in) 328 mm (12.91 in) PM072 series 140 mm (5.51 in) 390 mm (15.35 in) PM096 series 116 mm (4.57 in) 311 mm (12.24 in)
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PM060 series 50 mm (1.97 in) 198 mm (7.80 in) PM060PWA, PM060PWB Not applicable Not applicable PM072 series Not applicable Not applicable PM096 series 52 mm (2.05 in) 209 mm (8.23 in) Figure 7: Position of Clamps on the Short Frame...
Please note that the maximum voltage in series connection cannot exceed the Module's maximum permissible voltage (the maximum permissible voltage of the AUO Photovoltaic Module is 1,000 VDC, as specified on the back of the Module). Similarly, the maximum current in parallel connection of modules is the total current of all modules.
Figure 8: The Minimum Bend Radius of the Cable The cable may be applicable for outdoor use and resistant to ultra-violet radiation but the cable should be protected from direct sunlight or immersion in water. When necessary, sunlight resistant cable trays or cable ties can be used to fix the cable at suitable positions (please avoid damage or heavy pressure on the cable during fixture).
Figure 9: Module Grounding Hole Illustration. Please refer to the corresponding Module Data Sheet for detailed quantity, size and position of grounding holes. The components required for grounding the module shall adopt materials that are resistant to corrosion and ultraviolet and suitable for outdoor use. Avoid electrochemical corrosion (Galvanic corrosion) caused by contact between the Module frame and different metals during grounding.
Failure to correctly ground the system will lower system performance and void the AUO Photovoltaic Module's limited warranty on output. Please connect grounding in accordance with IEC Standards or the electrical codes and regulations of the site/country of installation to ensure that the system is correctly grounded.
Chapter 4 Maintenance Guidelines Periodic inspections and maintenance can improve the performance and reliability of the solar photovoltaic system. The following methods are recommended for inspections and maintenance. 4.1 Cleaning Modules It is recommended to clean the modules at least once every year. The actual cleaning frequency is dependent on the environmental conditions of the installation site.
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