Installation Guide

Installation and Operating Guide
EN191204 3 / 10
1 General Rules and Safety Precautions
The glass surfaces must not be damaged or scratched. In particular, the rear of the module must not be
exposed to mechanical impacts (e.g. by sharp, hard objects).
Do not stand on the modules or module frames.
The solar modules must not be installed under bending tension and the frame parts must not be twisted in
themselves during assembly.
The solar module must not be compressed along its sides.
Marine and mobile applications are generally excluded.
Before the start of the installation of the PV system, the advice of the relevant authorities as well as the
energy provider regarding regulations, guidelines and approval requirements must be obtained. These are to
be followed during installation. All applicable local, regional and national statutory orders and regulations are
to be observed.
The electrical connection of the individual modules with each other and the connection to the inverter must
be made with the same type of plug-in connectors that are pre-installed on the modules. The cables must not
be used as a carrying aid or folded and must not be installed under tension.
The electrical installation and commissioning must only be carried out by a qualified electrician who knows
the relevant standards and regulations for the use and assembly of solar modules. This includes in particular
the relevant DIN standards, VDE and VDEW guidelines.
An improper execution during installation or commissioning can result in personal injuries or damage to the
modules. Our operating instructions do not enable persons lacking the aforementioned knowledge to
assemble the solar module.
It is advisable to provide for service access during project planning.
Protective goggles and safety shoes are to be worn at all times when performing the work. If applicable,
observe the regulations and recommendations of the relevant trade associations or corresponding bodies.
Work on the photovoltaic system must not be performed in rain, snow or wind. The glass surface and module
frame can become hot when exposed to sunlight and there is a risk of burns. Use gloves, if applicable.
For safety reasons, defective modules must be replaced immediately.
The photovoltaic modules from AXITEC described herein meet the requirements of application class A, that
is, dangerous voltage (IEC 61730: greater than 50 V DC; EN 61730: greater than 120 V DC) and systems
with dangerous power output, where unrestricted accessibility is to be expected.
Further information about modules from AXITEC can be found in the datasheets for the modules. The
datasheets are available via the Internet at www.axitecsolar.com.
Due to special environmental conditions, a module may supply a higher current and/or voltage than specified
under the standardised test conditions. When designing PV systems, the values for I
sc
and U
oc
should be
multiplied by a factor of 1.25 to determine the nominal values for components such as, e.g., cabling, fuses
and inverters which will be connected to the output of the modules.