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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY
AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. L
VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY
Grape Solar Photovoltaic Modules
Safety and Installation Manual
This document applies to Grape Solar photovoltaic modules with model number GS-S-175-EUG, GS-S-180-EUG,
GS-P-160-EUG, GS-P-165-EUG, GS-P-170-EUG, GS-P-175-EUG, GS-P-180-EUG, GS-P-190-EUG, GS-P-195-EUG,
GS-P-200-EUG, GS-P-205-EUG, GS-P-220-EUG, GS-P-225-EUG, GS-P-230-EUG, GS-P-260-EUG, GS-P-265-EUG,
GS-P-270-EUG, GS-P-275-EUG, and GS-P-280-EUG. Carefully read through this manual in its entirety before installing,
operating or servicing the photovoltaic (PV) system. Failure to comply with the instructions described in this manual may
cause bodily injury or damage to property, and invalidate Grape Solar's limited warranty for photovoltaic modules!
©Copyright 2011, Grape Solar, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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1305 South Bertelsen Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402, USA
Valid from February 2011
www.grapesolar.com
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Tel: 1-877-264-1014 (toll free), 1-541-349-9000, Fax: 1-541-343-9000
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- Page 1 (PV) system. Failure to comply with the instructions described in this manual may cause bodily injury or damage to property, and invalidate Grape Solar’s limited warranty for photovoltaic modules! ©Copyright 2011, Grape Solar, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. L VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY Table of Contents General Information ....................3 II. Safety Precautions ……………………………………...........4 III. Module Installation ....................7 IV. Maintenance ......................11 V. Disclaimer of Liability ………................12 VI. Appendix ………....................13 1305 South Bertelsen Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402, USA Valid from February 2011 www.grapesolar.com Tel: 1-877-264-1014 (toll free), 1-541-349-9000, Fax: 1-541-343-9000... -
Page 3: General Information
10. Follow all safety precautions of other equipments and components used in the PV system. 11. Retain this manual for future reference. 12. Grape Solar recommends that the customer makes a note of the serial numbers of modules in order to keep a record of the system. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Do not disassemble, modify or adapt the module such as drilling holes in the frame or glass. Do not apply paint or adhesive to the module rear surface. Do not remove any part or labeling installed by Grape Solar from the module. Doing so will void the module warranty. -
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. L VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY module. Broken or damaged modules must not be used and must be handled carefully and disposed properly since the broken glass can be sharp and cause bodily injury if not handled with the appropriate protective equipment, and contact with any surface or the frame of the broken module can result in electrical shock. -
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Do not install modules near equipment or locations where flammable gases can be generated or collected. Grape Solar recommends using components such as earth ground fault circuit breakers, fuses and circuit breakers in the PV system for fire prevention. 1305 South Bertelsen Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402, USA Valid from February 2011 www.grapesolar.com... -
Page 7: Module Installation
MODULE INSTALLATION 1. Installation Site Selection The site for PV module installation shall have an environment temperature within Grape Solar’s PV module operating temperature range -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F). The site shall allow all modules to be exposed to sunlight without obstruction all year round (shadows generated by trees or buildings, even partial shading, on the module array will result in reduction of PV system yield). -
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To prevent untrained personnel from disconnecting the modules when under load, which may cause serious bodily injury or death, all Grape Solar PV modules are equipped with factory-installed PV wires and MC-4 connectors with locking safety clips. Once connected, the connector requires the use of a special tool to disconnect module-to-module connections. -
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. L VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY grounding hole at the back of the module. Place the ground lug on the module frame’s outer surface and in-line lengthwise. Insert a #8-32 x 0.5” stainless steel screw through the ground lug and frame, and secure from behind with a #10 stainless steel star washer and nut. -
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. L VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY receive the incident sunlight perpendicularly to the module surface. For roof mounted systems, at least a 4 inch clearance is required between the module back surface and roof for rear ventilation and module cooling. Clearance of 1/24 inch (1mm) or more between modules is required to allow for thermal expansion of the frames. -
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IV. MAINTANIENCE 1. No routine maintenance is required. 2. Grape Solar recommends that periodic inspection of the PV system for tight electrical and mechanical connection and free of corrosion should be performed. 3. Periodic cleaning of modules is not required, but is recommended, as periodic cleaning can result in better performance of the PV system, especially in regions with low levels of annual precipitation. -
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Since the use of this safety and installation manual and the conditions and methods of installation, operation, use and maintenance of the modules are not checked or monitored by Grape Solar Inc., Grape Solar assumes no liability for loss, damage, injury or expense arising through improper use or incorrect installation, operation or maintenance. -
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VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY Appendix Figure-2 Dimension of Module, and Position of Mounting Holes, GS-S-175-EUG and GS-S-180-EUG Figure-3 Dimension of Module, and Position of Mounting Holes, GS-P-160-EUG to GS-P-180-EUG Figure-4 Dimension of Module, and Position of Mounting Holes, GS-P-190-EUG to GS-P-205-EUG... -
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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. L VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY Figure-5 Dimension of Module, and Position of Mounting Holes, GS-P-220-EUG to GS-P-230-EUG Figure-6 Dimension of Module, and Position of Mounting Holes, GS-P-260-EUG to GS-P-280-EUG 1305 South Bertelsen Road, Eugene, Oregon 97402, USA Valid from February 2011 www.grapesolar.com Tel: 1-877-264-1014 (toll free), 1-541-349-9000, Fax: 1-541-343-9000... -
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Current Voltage Current (kg/lb) Fuse Pmax (W) Voltage (% /K) (% /K) (% /K) Vmp (V) Imp (A) Voc (V) Isc (A) Rating GS-S-175-EUG 36.2 4.83 43.8 5.28 0.02 -0.34 -0.48 125x125 72 (6x12) 15.4/33.9 47±2 GS-S-180-EUG 36.5 4.93 44.2 5.35...
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