General Installation Manual
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1. Frrr e a Junction box Note In case of installation on a rail structure modules must be attached Mounting Places within the depicted shaded range q 4 places Figure 2 1 Dimensions 5 General Installation Manual Optional Mounting Range Optional Mounting Range Dimension in mm Dimension in mm LHAT Lt SX EZZ NT Note Fixing span is 1050mm or less Note Fixing span is 1050mm or less 2 Block 48cells diode O E ONA Connector MC Plug Figure 4 Number of series cells per bypass diode Negative Positive Figure 3 Configuration of Junction box2. Wiring e The maximum number of H type modules that can be wired in series is twenty 20 e Modules shall not be wired in parallel without maximum over current protection e When installing a PV array the system design must be completed with reference to the module electrical specifications for proper selection of inverters fuses breakers charging controllers batteries and other storage devices e These modules contain factory installed bypass diodes If these modules are connected each other incorrectly the bypass diodes cable or junction box may be damaged Array Wiring e The term array is used to describe the assembly of several modules on a support structure with associated wiring e Use copper wire that is sunlight resistant and is insulated to withstand the maximum possible system open circuit voltage e Check your requirements local codes for Earth Ground Wiring e The kind of the earth construction shall conform to IEC61730 1 e Bonding shall be by a positive means such as clamping riveting bolted or screwed connections or welding soldering or brazing The bonding connections shall penetrate all non conductive coatings such as paint anodized coatings or vitreous enamel e A wiring terminal or bonding location of module intended to accommodate a field installed equipment grounding conductor shall be identified with the appropriate symbol IEC 60417 5019 DB 2002 10 or shall
3. because the current from other cells in the same series is forced to flow through the shaded area This may cause undesirable heating to occur e The use of a diode to bypass the shaded area can minimize both heating and array current reduction e All SANYO modules are equipped with factory installed bypass diodes The factory installed diodes provide proper circuit protection for the systems within the specified system voltage so that you do not need any other additional bypass diodes e Specifications of bypass diode for HIT HxxxEyy module are as follows Bypass diode rating 30A 45PIV Peak Inverse Voltage Number of bypass diode 3 diodes Number of series cells per bypass diode 96 cells diode 1 and 3 block 48 cells diode 2 block See Figure 4 General Installation Manual Contact your SANYO Authorized Representative for proper diode type if it is necessary to add or change diodes due to system specifications MAINTENANCE Some maintenance is recommended to maintain optimal output performance of the solar modules If the module surface becomes dirty it may reduce output power It is recommended to clean the surface of the module with water and a soft cloth or sponge To remove persistent dirt the module can be washed with a micro fiber cloth and ethanol Alternatively a mild detergent may be used Never use abrasive detergent strong alkaline detergent and strong acid detergent to clean any pa
4. this module should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 when determining Installation reference For questions regarding mounting profiles for modules please contact your local dealer Solar Module Solar Module M6 Bolt Spring washer Flat washer Flat washer Spring washer M6 Nut Section A A Module Mounting Structure Rail Figure 1 Installation General Installation Manual component voltage ratings conductor current ratings fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the module output 3 The current output for the modules shown in the Specifications is measured at Standard Test Conditions These conditions may not be frequently observed in actual practice Application class of product SANYO HIT PV modules are applied to application class A Application class A for PV modules are defined as follows Class A General access hazardous voltage hazardous power applications Module rated for use in this application class may be used in systems operating at greater than 50 V DC or 240 W where general contact access is anticipated Modules qualified for safety through this part of IEC 61730 1 and IEC 61730 2 and within this application class are considered to meet the requirements for safety class Il Fire class of product Sanyo HIT PV modules fill the fire class C that provides to ANSI UL790 Class C roof coverings are effective against light fire test exposures Under such exposure
5. General Installation Manual General Installation Manual for SANYO HIT Photovoltaic Modules Please read this manual completely before installation or use of SANYO modules This manual applies to the following products HIT H250E01 HIT H245E01 HIT H240E01 HIT H250E02 HIT H245E02 HIT H240E02 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing SANYO HIT photovoltaic PV modules With proper operation and maintenance SANYO HIT PV modules will provide you with clean renewable solar electricity for many years This manual contains important installation maintenance and safety information The word module as used in this manual refers to one or more PV modules Retain this manual for future reference Disclaimer of Liability SANYO does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with installation operation use or maintenance by using this manual SANYO assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from use of modules No license is granted by implication or under any patent or patent rights The information in this manual is believed to be reliable but does not constitute an expressed and or implied warranty SANYO reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications or manual without prior notice General Information The installation of solar modules requires a
6. ditions An installation location with conditions beyond the Operating Conditions or with other Special Conditions see below should be avoided Operating Conditions of SANYO modules are as follows 1 The modules should be operated only in terrestrial applications No space or other Special Conditions see below 2 The ambient temperature should be within 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F 3 The relative humidity should be within 45 to 95 4 The wind pressure load of the installation site should be less than 2 400N m 50PSF Special Conditions 1 The ambient and temperature SANYO installation place are different from the recommended Operating Conditions 2 Salt damage is severe at the installation place 3 Hail and snow damage is excessive at the installation place 4 Sand and dust damage is excessive at the installation place 5 Air pollution chemically active vapors acid rain and or soot etc are excessive at the installation place SPECIFICATIONS Notes on Specifications 1 Rated electrical characteristics are within 10 of the values measured at Standard Test Conditions STC Irradiance of 1000W m 25 C cell temperature and solar spectral irradiance per IEC 60904 3 2 Under normal conditions a photovoltaic module may experience conditions that produce more current and or voltage than reported at standard test conditions Accordingly the values of Isc and Voc marked on
7. eing installed has enough strength e For modules mounted on_ roofs special construction or structures may be required to help provide proper installation support e Both roof construction and module installation design have an effect on the fire resistance of a building Improper installation may contribute to fire hazards Additional devices such as ground fault fuses and disconnects may be required General Installation Manual e Do not use modules of different specifications in the same system e Follow all safety precautions of other system components used INSTALLATION General e Please read this guide completely before installation or use of the modules This section contains electrical and mechanical specifications needed before using your SANYO PV modules e Modules should be firmly fixed in place in a manner suitable to withstand all expected loads including wind and snow loads e Please do not touch the glass surface of modules to protect from dirt because the glass surface is coated If the glass surface becomes dirty see section of MAINTENANCE e The drilling and addition of ground holes is permitted but should be avoided whenever possible to avoid damage to the module When additional ground holes are necessary they must not penetrate the inner side of the aluminum frame Caution is advised to avoid accidentally drilling scratching or penetrating the back sheet surface of the module If requ
8. great degree of skill and should only be performed by qualified licensed professionals including without limitation licensed contractors and licensed electricians AN WARNING All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install wire operate and maintain the photovoltaic module Contact with electrically active parts of the module such as terminals can result in burns sparks and lethal shock whether the module is connected or disconnected e The installer assumes the risk of all injury that might occur during installation including without limitation the risk of electric shock e PV modules generate DC electrical energy when exposed to sunlight or other light sources Although single modules produce only a low voltage and current shocks and burns are still a potential hazard To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury cover the entire front surface of the PV modules with a dense opaque material such as a cardboard box during installation and handling of the modules The shock hazard increases as modules are connected in parallel producing higher current and as modules are connected in series producing higher voltages The shock hazard increases as modules with nominal open circuit voltage Voc in excess of 50 V and or modules rated for maximum system voltage in excess of 50 V To avoid the hazard of electric shock work only in dry conditions with dry modules and dry tool
9. have a green colored part e Grounding should be carried out by the attachment to the module or array frame to avoid the hazards of electric shock or fire SANYO Module Terminations e A junction box as a terminal enclosure is equipped for electrical connections on SANYO modules e Modules are equipped with mc plugs as a_terminal enclosure Use these MC plugs for electrical connections e f two or more separable connectors are provided they shall be configured or arranged so that the other and vice versa will not accept the mating connector for one if it will result in an improper connection e Please contact your SANYO Authorized Representative with questions regarding other electrical connections if needed Junction Box and Terminals e Modules equipped with one junction box contain terminals for both positive and negative polarity and bypass diodes e One terminal is dedicated to each polarity with the polarity symbols engraved onto the body of the junction box see Figure 3 Conduit e For applications where wire conduits are used follow the applicable codes for outdoor installation of wires in conduits Minimum diameter of wire conduit is 4 0 mm e Verify that all fittings are properly installed to protect wires against damage and prevent moisture intrusion DIODES Bypass Diodes e When the modules in series strings are shaded partially it may cause reverse voltage across cells or modules
10. ired it is recommended to add additional ground holes to the outer aluminum lip area of the module In such case additional ground holes must be at least 65 mm away from any frame corner e For a non integral module or panel the assembly is to be mounted over a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application e Appropriate material should be used for mounting hardware to prevent the module frame mounting structure and hardware itself from corrosion e Install modules where they are not shaded by obstacles like buildings and trees Especially pay attention to avoid partially shading the modules by objects during the daytime e Please contact your SANYO Authorized Representative with questions regarding mounting profiles for modules if needed Notes on Installation e Clearance of 10 cm between the roof surface and module frame is required to allow cooling air to circulate around the back of the module This also allows any condensation or moisture to dissipate Install modules so that air can circulate between the roof and the module e We recommend installation methods shown in Figure 1 In some areas local electrical codes may govern the installation and use of PV modules e To avoid the hazard of the electric shock and fire do not contact and damage the back sheet of the module with mounting bolts Operating Conditions SANYO recommends that modules be operated within the following Operating Con
11. re compatible and they do not subject the module to mechanical or electrical hazards e Since sparks may occur do not install the module where flammable gases or vapors are present e Never leave a module unsupported or unsecured e Do not drop a module e Do not use or install broken modules to avoid the hazard of fire electric shock and injury e Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module to avoid the hazard of fire or damage e Do not touch the junction box terminals to avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury e Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes to avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury e Do not disconnect terminals while PV modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock e Do not touch a PV module unnecessarily The glass surface and frames get hot There is a risk of burn A CAUTIONS Use a module for its purpose only e Do not treat the back sheet or front surface with paint or adhesives to avoid reducing its functionality damage inoperable conditions and other unknown troubles intended GENERAL SAFETY Follow all permission installation and inspection requirements e Before installing modules contact the appropriate authorities to determine permissions installation and inspection requirements which should be followed e Be sure that the construction or structure roof etc where the modules are b
12. rt of the module It is also recommended to inspect the electrical and mechanical connections annually If you need electrical or mechanical inspection or maintenance it is recommended to have a licensed authorized professional carry out the inspection or maintenance to avoid the hazards of electric shock or injury The return of any modules will not be accepted by SANYO unless prior written authorization has been given by SANYO As part of our policy of continuous improvement SANYO reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without prior notice For further information please visit www sanyo solar eu or www sanyo com or contact a SANYO Authorized Representative 2011 Sep SANYO Electric Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 9 6 2011 SANYO General Installation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Standard Models HIT HxxxE01 HIT HxxxE02 Electrical Specifications HIT H250E01 HIT H245E01 HIT H240E01 fod rene HT H2ASE02 _HIT H2AQE02 Cell Numberin Series rt eoo 0o OE ee cell number o a or Cell Type Maximum System Voltage Voc V 1000 Maximum over current a ee ee Factory Installed Factory Installed Bypass Diodes Diodes HIT TI TESST with a Thin real Mechanical Specifications HIT H250E02 HIT H245E02 HIT H240E02 Dimensions Dimension in mm a A A Section B B Section
13. s Do not stand or step on a module to avoid the hazard of injury and damage to the module Do not puncture or damage the back sheet of a module to avoid the hazard of electric shock and fire To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury children and unauthorized persons should not be allowed near the installation of PV modules To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury be sure to completely ground all modules To avoid the hazard of electric shock fire and injury do not disassemble the module or remove any part installed by the manufacturer Unauthorized persons except the qualified licensed professional should not open the cover of the junction box to avoid the hazard of electric shock Do not touch terminals while a module is exposed to light Provide suitable guards to prevent yourself from direct contact with 30 VDC or greater to avoid the hazard of electric shock or injury When carrying a module two or more people should carry it by its frame and wear non slip gloves to avoid injury by a slipping module to a foot or cuts by the edge of a frame and so on Do not carry a module by its wires or junction box to avoid the hazard of electric shock injury or damage to the module Do not drop anything on the surfaces of a module to avoid the hazard of electric shock injury and damage SANYO e To avoid the hazard of electric shock and fire be sure that all other system components a
14. s roof coverings of this class afford a light degree of fire protection to the roof deck do not slip from position and are not expected to produce flying brands Mechanical Loading e The modules should be mounted basically at the four 4 quarter points by the means shown in Figure 2 1 However you may choose the optional mounting ranges with limitation of fixing span by means shown in Figure 2 2 or Figure 2 3 e This method offers a maximum load of 2400N m2 50PSF in a static state on the module surface CERTIFICATION The HIT HxxxE01 HIT HxxxE02 Modules comply with the requirements of IEC61215 IEC61730 1 IEC61730 2 and the CE mark WIRING General e All wiring should be done in accordance with applicable electrical codes e All wiring should be done by a qualified licensed professional e Wiring should be protected to help ensure personal safety and to prevent its damage e All modules connected in series should be of the same model number and or type e Do not connect modules in parallel without using a connection box e Do not disconnect terminals while PV modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock e To avoid the hazard of electric shock and sparks please connect each cable after confirming the polarity of them is correct e Cable conduits should be used in locations where the wiring is inaccessible to children or small animals Module
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