JUST -INTIME TOP PERFORMER SAFETY & INSTALLATION MANUAL SILFAB SOLAR INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Safety Notice ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 2. Installation Manual Disclaimer.................................................................................................................................... 1 3. General Information ...........................................................................................................................
1 1. SAFETY NOTICE This Safety and Installation Manual provides important safety information relating to the installation, maintenance and handling of Silfab SIL series modules modules. Professional installers, operation & maintenance technicians, and system users/owners should read this manual carefully and strictly follow the instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, injury or property damage, and possible void of warranty. Please keep this manual for future reference.
2 5. LIMITED WARRANTY Please refer to Silfab General Terms and Conditions of Sale for details of the modules’ limited warranty. Failure to comply with this Safety and Installation Manual would void Silfab Warranty for the PV modules as stated in the General Terms and Conditions of Sale. 6. MODULE SPECIFICATION Please refer to the appropriate datasheets for electrical performance data and mechanical installation information. 7.
3 region. To prevent solar module hot spots and/or reduction in power, find a location that has the lowest shading. Avoid low tilt angles to prevent the accumulation of dirt/debris along the module edge. Modules must be spaced a minimum 10 mm (3/8”) a part on all sides to provide space for thermal expansion and to provide ventilation. Do not drill any additional holes into the module frames and do not cover the drainage holes.
4 RECOMMENDED Any mounting system limitations on inclination or accessories required to maintain a specified System Fire Class Rating should be clearly specified in the installation instruction and UL2703 certification of the mounting system supplier.
5 38 2026±0.5 413 1200 2026±0.5 60 1200±10 7x12 (x4) Mounting Hole 200 Drainage (x8) 200 Ø4.2 (x2) Grounding Hole 1006±0.5 Side View Back View Fig. 3c: Mechanical drawing of the SIL NU and SIL HU modules showing the mounting holes, the drainage holes, and the ground connection holes. Fig. 3d: Mechanical drawing of the SIL BK module showing the mounting holes, drainage holes, and the ground connection holes. Fig.
6 Fig. 4a: cross section of a mounting clamp to be used for attaching the modules to support structure (minimum length is 40 mm). Fig. 4b: modules attached to supporting structure (rail, item 01) using a clamp (item 02) fixed with a bolt (item 03) and nut (item 04) – view between two modules. 1 Rail 2 Clamp 3 Bolt 4 Nut Fig. 4c: modules attached to supporting structure – side view Fig. 4e: CAMO hidden end clamp. Clamp slide into rail channel and the bonding pins contacts the module flange edge. Fig.
7 700 min 500 min ATTENTION: 60 In the case of installation with modules in the portrait configuration, install the modules with the junction boxes at the top in their “upright” position. This will reduce the risk of moisture ingress into the junction box. 1700±0.5 850 800 min Fig. 5a: allowed positions for fixing SIL-XXX ML/NL/BL/XL/HL modules using mounting clamps. Mounting must stay WITHIN the coloured areas. 200 Ø4.2 (x2) Grounding Hole 1000±0.
8 975 max 925 min 25 413 1200 2026±0.5 1150 min 1250 max 50 7x12 (x4) Mounting Hole 60 1200±10 200 Drainage (x8) 200 Ø4.2 (x2) Grounding Hole 1006±0.5 Fig. 5c: Allowed positions for fixing SIL NU, SIL HU, and SIL OP module using mounting clamps. Mounting must stay WITHIN the coloured areas. Fig. 5d: Allowed positions for fixing SIL BK module using mounting clamps. Mounting must stay WITHIN the coloured areas. 423.
9 9. HANDLING OF MODULES The Silfab modules are robust, but cells may be subject to damage if the modules are improperly handled or installed. Wear protective gloves when handling and installing the modules to protect against cuts and burns. Handle the module in a way that avoids breakage or scratching of the glass or backsheet and mechanical damage to any other part of the module. Do not carry the module by its cables. Electric shock or damage to the module may result.
10 The design of the PV system should be done by a qualified person familiar with PV system design. Silfab does not assume any responsibility for how the modules are installed or how the system is designed. For all solar systems, the connectors MUST be UL rated for interminability and fully inter-matable with Silfab modules’ connectors. Otherwise, Silfab will void the warranty and will not be responsible for any resulting safety issue.
11 requirements between the module and the racking/ rail system, and is listed on UL’s product database. An example of a UL2703 recognized integrated grounding method is a WEEB washer which Silfab has found to be generally compatible with Silfab modules, however each combination of module/racking system requires a specific WEEB washer size.
12 9.5 Silfab Module Installation in Marine Applications This section provides guidance of safe handling and installation of Silfab PV modules less than 500 meters to any salt water coastal waterway regarded as “near-coastal”. Improper care and negligence to properly protect PV system as recommended may potentially induce saltmist corrosion and accelerate electrical insulation losses and galvanic corrosion.
13 10. MAINTENANCE 11. DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING Cleaning method of ARC-Glass of Silfab PV Module The strict quality controls in Silfab Solar’s manufacturing 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. Silfab uses anti-reflective coated glasses for maximum performance.
14 13. PACKAGING, HANDLING & STORAGE 13.1 Silfab’s Packaging These modules are arranged in horizontal or vertical positions as shown in Fig. 7 and 8. 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 or sides of the pallet, as it could damage the modules.
15 13.2 Correct Handling of Module Packaging Each package has been designed for safe shipment and storage of modules. The following symbols apply to the packing, with the following meanings: AVOID EXPOSING TO RAIN OR SNOW. DO NOT LEAVE EXPOSED TO FLOODING: The plastic wrap and/or cardboard is intended to prevent temporary contact with dirt, water or other materials but will not protect the modules from damage resulting from excessive rain, snow and flooding.
16 13.3 How to Handle the Pallet • Remove the upper cover During the handling of the pallet make sure to pay the utmost attention. The packaging must be raised/moved exclusively with fork-lift trucks or hand pallet trucks fitted with forks of length appropriate to its size and weight. The pallet which supports the packaging is a “4 ways” type (able to be lifted from any of the short or long sides).
17 14. REVISION LOG Revision Level Section(s) affected Brief description of changes Date MAN-SLA-01 and MAN-SLG-01 ALL Initial release 14/11/2011 MAN-SFO-02 MULTIPLE Consolidated SLA & SLG manuals into SFO; added 04/22/2013 safety note; added more info on shading, diode failure, grounding, load ratings, environmental considerations, cleaning, transport, handling, etc. MAN-SFO-03 MULTIPLE Added SSA/SSG models; clarified/revised information in multiple sections. A full re-read is recommended.
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