Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- SAFETY MEASURES
- PANEL HANDLING
- CHOOSING AN INSTALLATION LOCATION
- ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
- MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
- PANEL INSTALLATION
- Securing of Panels
- Installation of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels
- Installation of REC TwinPeak 5 Series panels
- Installation of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels
- Installation of REC N-Peak 3 Black Series panels
- Mounting methods: Slide in systems
- Mounting methods: Mounting holes
- Mounting methods: Six-point mounting
- Drainage holes
- CONNECTIONS AND CONNECTORS
- CABLE MANAGEMENT
- PANEL MAINTENANCE
- RECYCLING
- DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
- PANEL CHARACTERISTICS
- ANNEX 1: INSTALLATIONS ON WATER PLATFORMS
- ANNEX 2: INSTALLATIONS USING MODULE LEVEL POWER ELECTRONICS
- EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- DOCUMENT HISTORY
- Fig. 1: Clamp specifications
- Fig. 2: Panel quarter divisions
- Fig. 3: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 4: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 5: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels using short rails
- Fig. 6: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 5 Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 7: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 5 Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 8: Clamping of REC TwinPeak 4 Series panels using short rails
- Fig. 9: Clamping of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 10: Clamping of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 11: Clamping of REC N-Peak 2 Series panels using short rails
- Fig. 12: Clamping of REC N-Peak 3 Black Series panels with rails parallel to short side of the panel
- Fig. 13: Clamping of REC N-Peak 3 Black Series panels with rails parallel to long side of the panel
- Fig. 14: Clamping of REC N-Peak 3 Black Series panels using short rails
- Fig.15: Mounting holes
- Fig. 16: Device specifications for mounting holes
- Fig. 17: Mounting hole installation example
- Fig. 18: Six-point mounting configuration clamping zones
- Fig. 19: Drainage and grounding holes
- Fig. 20: Minimum cable bend radius
- Fig. 21: WEEE symbol
- Fig. 22: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak4 Series
- Fig. 23: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak 4 Black Series
- Fig. 24: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak 5 Series
- Fig. 25: Panel dimensions: REC TwinPeak 5 Black Series
- Fig. 26: Panel dimensions: REC N-Peak 2 Series
- Fig. 28: Panel dimensions: REC N-Peak 3 Black Series
- Fig. 29: MLPE device installation zones
REC Installation Manual - REC Solar Panels - IEC /
Rev N . Ref: PMIM
MOUNTING METHODS: SLIDE IN SYSTEMS
When installing using slide in systems the mounting system must meet the same specifications including grip lengths, depths and spacing as
specified for clamping and the mounting system must be able to withstand the correct load pressures.
When installing solar panels using a slide-in system, the drainage holes found in the underside of the panel frame (see fig. ) must not be covered.
For any questions regarding installation on such systems, please contact REC directly.
MOUNTING METHODS: MOUNTING HOLES
The REC solar panels covered by this manual can be installed utilizing the four mounting holes ( x . mm) on the underside of the panel (fig. )
in conjunction with a device, e.g., screws, lockbolts or structural blind fasteners, with specifications suitable for the installation (fig. ).
Installing REC solar panels using the mounting holes has been found to comply with IEC & IEC requirements for downward
pressure,e.g., snow, of up to Pa ( Pa design load
*
) and upward pressure,e.g., wind, of up to Pa ( Pa design load
*
) according to
the following instructions (
*
design loads apply a safety factor of . to the stated test load, e.g., test load Pa / . = Pa design load).
Part Name Material
Rail - T aluminum extrusion
Bolt M x drop in T-stud kit
Nut M flanged hex locking nut
Washer
Thickness: ≥ . mm
Diameter: ≥ mm
Fig.: Mounting holes Fig. : Device specifications for mounting holes
455 [17.9]
11 [0.43]
6.6 [0.26]
20.5 [0.81]
GR
CAUTION
The product warranty will be voided if additional holes are made in the frame. All fixing and fastening materials must be corrosion resistant.
Fig. : Mounting hole installation example
When installing using mounting holes, the frame and panel edge of each panel must be supported by two rails
of aluminium or galvanized steel
suitable for the application and appropriate for the local environment. Observe the following procedures when using mounting holes:
• The mounting construction must be of a corrosion resistant material, e.g., aluminum or galvanized steel, and appropriate for the local
environment,
• All four mounting holes in the frame must be used (fig. ),
• A washer must be used between frame and rail,
• Additional electrical bonding to Ground is required for the support structure,
• REC modules must be secured with a torque between - Nm. Refer to the fixing device manufacturer’s installation instructions for
preload or torque values.