Silfab Installation Manual

a hair brush to gently remove the snow.
11. DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
The strict quality controls in Silfab Solar’s manufac-
turing facility ensures all of our modules are sold free
of significant defects, breakages and/or other
problems. However, in its operation some problems
may arise that can alter the correct operation of the
modules.
In the event of accelerated deterioration of the
module, Silfab Solar should be notified immediately
to make the necessary replacement under the Silfab
Limited warranty.
Please refer to the Silfab RMA Procedure for details
on how to obtain repair or replacement service,
credit or refund (as applicable) under the modules’
limited warranty and at www.silfab.ca/wp-con-
tent/uploads/2017/05/Silfab-RMA-Pro-
cess-May-24-Final.pdf
12. MODULE IDENTIFICATION
Each module is equipped with three identical serial
numbers that acts as a unique identifier. They are
located:
• inside the laminate under the front glass
• module frame
• on the pallet list
Any tampering or modification of the unique identifi-
ers can void warranty.
13. PACKAGING, HANDLING & STORAGE
13.1 Silfab's Packaging
These modules are arranged in horizontal position
with the glass facing downwards as shown in Fig.
6.b. Transport the module in its original packaging
until installation, to avoid water infiltration and do not
place any heavy or sharp object on the top of the
pallet or the modules, as it could damage the back of
the modules.
10. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning method of ARC-Glass of Silfab PV Module
Silfab uses anti-reflective coated glasses for maxi-
mum performance. It is recommended to regularly
clean the modules to ensure maximum power
output.
Module cleaning should be done in the early morning,
in the evening, at night or on rainy days when solar
irradiance is low.
Detailed description:
• Do not touch the glass with bare fingers or hands.
Wear clean gloves to prevent fingerprints and other
dirt from staying on the glass.
• Do not use metal tools, such as blades, knives,
steel wood and other abrasive materials. Cleaning
the glass with hard surface will scratch the
ARC-glass.
• Do not use high pressure washers, abrasive
brushes, powders, cleaners, polishers, sodium
hydroxide, benzene, nitro-thinners, acid or alkali and
other chemical substances. Doing so may damage
the anti-reflective coating that is present on the
glass of the modules and void warranty.
• All types of commercial glass cleaners, or alcohol/
ethanol/methanol can be used.
Routine steps of cleaning:
1 Whisking: Debris such as dust and leaves on
module surface should be removed with dry cloth.
2 Scraping: hard foreign matters such as dirt, bird
droppings, plant branches, etc., should be scraped
off with non-woven fabric or hair brush.
3 Washing: Colored substances, such as bird
dropping, plant juices, etc., on module surface can
be removed by cleaning by spraying water onto the
dirty region and scraping with hair brush or non-wo-
ven fabric. The pressure of the cleaning water
should be less than 690Kpa (100 PSI).
4 Cleaning of snow: Silfab modules can withstand
heavy snow pressure up to 5400 Pascal. Do not try
to remove frozen snow or ice from the module. Use
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Document Number: MAN-SFO-06 | SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES