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
DRAINAGE HOLES
On the long and short sides of the REC frame small drainage holes can be found that allow humidity and water to exit the frame easily and minimize
damage (fig. ). These are spaced mm from the corner. These holes must not be used for mounting the panel, and they must not be covered by
any part of the mounting structure. To enable effective drainage and ensure there is no damage to the panel, the drainage holes must remain fully
open and enable water egress during and aer installation. The shape and dimensions of the drainage holes may vary depending on product and/
or frame design.
GROUNDING
Local regulations may require grounding of the panels. Grounding must be done using an electrical connection from the panel frame. REC solar
panels have a small round grounding hole positioned near each corner of the panel on both the long side and the short side,
as shown in fig. and
can be further identified by the grounding symbol stamped in the frame next to it. Check all applicable requirements before beginning installation:
• Suitable grounding clips, lugs or other constructions must be used,
• Aach grounds to the grounding holes in the panel frames,
• Follow the grounding device manufacturer’s installation instructions to ensure a safe and conductive connection, including any
supplementary hardware, e.g., star washer, and tighten according to recommended torque,
• Where common grounding hardware (nuts, bolts, star washers, split-ring lock washers, flat washers and the like) are used to aach a grounding
device, the aachment must be made in conformance with the grounding device manufacturer’s instructions.
Fig. : Drainage and grounding holes
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NOTE
• To avoid galvanic corrosion, galvanized or hot dipped zinc plated fasteners are preferred, however stainless steel fastening materials are
equally suitable.
• The support bars across the rear of REC panels are connected to the frame via specially designed grounding clips and do not need to be
individually grounded.
• Negative grounding of the panels is not required by REC.
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Grounding holes
Drainage holes