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Installation and
operating manual
Valid for the following Meyer Burger photovoltaic modules:
MEYER BURGER BLACK
MEYER BURGER WHITE
MEYER BURGER GLASS

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Introduction
1.1 General information
Key information regarding local regulations, supplier guidelines, and manual accessibility for PV system installation.
1.2 Intended use
Defines the geographical validity and scope of the manual for handling, installation, and maintenance of PV modules.
Electrical planning, design and wiring
2.1 Scope of application
Details the suitable applications and operating conditions for PV modules, including temperature and pressure loads.
2.2 Certification and technical data of PV modules
Information on PV module certifications, technical data, and where to find further details on the website.
2.3 Electrical design and planning
Guidance on PV module connection, safety factors, cable selection, plug types, and avoiding shading for optimal yield.
2.4 Series connection
Instructions for connecting PV modules in series to achieve desired voltage, emphasizing identical current and voltage limits.
2.5 Parallel connection
Guidelines for parallel connection of PV modules for desired current, stressing identical voltage and overcurrent protection.
2.6 Combined connection
Details on combining series and parallel connections, ensuring component coordination and protection against reverse current.
2.7 Safety during electrical installation
Crucial safety instructions for electrical installation, including qualified personnel, insulation, avoiding load connections, and handling precautions.
2.8 Electrical installation
Best practices for routing cables and plugs, protecting connections from elements, observing polarity, and checking components for damage.
2.9 Equipotential bonding, grounding and lightning protection
Requirements for equipotential bonding and grounding of PV systems, including module grounding holes and lightning protection integration.
Technical planning and installation of PV modules
3.1 Handling and transport
Guidelines for safe handling, movement, and storage of PV module pallets, emphasizing proper forklift use and module protection.
3.2 Installation location
Criteria for selecting installation locations, specifying prohibited areas and special considerations for coastal or specific environments.
3.3 Module positioning
Instructions for PV module placement, ensuring drainage, minimum inclination angles, and avoiding point loads from external objects.
3.4 Freedom from shade
Recommendations for optimal solar radiation by avoiding shading, considering bifacial modules, and using optimizers if necessary.
3.5 Substructure
Requirements for substructures, including static load absorption, cooling, stress-free fixing, and avoiding sharp edges or contact corrosion.
3.6 Clamping system
Specifications for module clamps, including dimensions, static requirements, and proper attachment to substructures to avoid module damage.
3.7 Installation types
Overview of permissible installation types with associated test loads, including fastening methods and load capacities for various configurations.
3.8 Fire protection
Guidelines for fire protection during roof installations, requiring fire-resistant covers and adherence to building and fire safety regulations.
Maintenance & cleaning
4.1 Maintenance
Recommendations for regular system checks, inspection intervals, component checks, and module replacement procedures.
4.2 Cleaning
Instructions for cleaning PV modules using water and soft cloths, prohibiting high-pressure cleaners and aggressive chemicals to protect the anti-reflective coating.

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