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Solargen solar PV
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.
Preface
Attention
The installation of this photovoltaic kit must only be performed by people
qualified to the current standards and who are competent to do so.
Any solar PV system must comply with heath & safety requirements,
BS7671 and other relevant standards & codes of practice (working at
heights etc).
Other standards which must be adhered to are:
• Engineering Recommendation G83/1 (2003) – Recommendations for
the connection of small scale embedded generators (up to 16A per pha-
se) in parallel with the public low voltage distribution networks
• IEE Guidance Note 7 to BS7671 – Special Locations, section 12 Solar
Photovoltaic (PV) Power Supply Systems (ISBN 0 8596 995 3, 2003)
This manual is not intended to replace any best practice guides such
as Photovoltaics in Buildings – Guide to the Installations of PV Systems
published by the DTI or any other standards which maybe relevant which
are in force at the time of writing.
1.2.
Supply and Packaging
The photovoltaic (PV) kit will be provided in a package properly develo-
ped for this purpose.
This package contains the PV modules, inverter, generation me-
ter, protection switch gear, solar cable, connectors and acces-
sories suitable for use with the Baxi roof mountings supplied.
The profiles are packaged apart, due to their length.
The package should be transported upright and fixed, in order to elimi-
nate any chance of slips and shocks, to avoid damage to the equipment.
Please ensure no materials are placed on top of the packaging.
1.3.
Security Warnings
DANGER
Risk of death due to high voltages inside the inverter
All works on the PV System should be performed only by someone qua-
lified to do so, in accordance with CURRENT REGULATIONS & stan-
dards.
CAUTION
Risk of burns due to hot parts of the inverter housing
Do not touch the inverter housing during operation.
PV MODULE EARTH CONNECTION
Take into account regulations for earth connection. It is advised to con-
nect all exposed metal parts, including the PV frames to ground via ap-
propriate methods suitable in accordance with BS 7671 current edition.
1.4.
Installation Standards
The PV system should be installed in accordance with the current electri-
cal regulations; BS7671.
All the safety standards and regulations in force should be known at the
time of installation.
Baxi Heating UK are not responsible for any damage to the equipment
during installation works..
The PV modules should be carefully installed; predicting possible adver-
se weather conditions which may causes difficulties with the installation,
i.e. high winds & rain.
PV modules should be installed facing true South where possible in order
to obtain maximum electrical generation. Slight deviation from South can
be acceptable; this should be checked by a competent person before
commencing with the installation.
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