Install Manual

Document Number: MAN-SFO-15 | SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
16
13.3 How to Handle the Pallet
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
tted 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). For the safe handling of the pallet the forks
length should be:
• A minimum of 1800 mm for lifting from the shorter side
• Able to support the total weight of the packaging
(>1000 kg)
Fig. 10 How to handle the packaging - When using a fork-
lift, please ensure the forks go all the way through pallet.
The fork length should be a minimum of 1800 mm
Verify that the package is positioned on a surface
that is either at or not excessively deformed to a
point that would impart an inclination to the pal-
lets which could damage the PV modules.
Do not aggressively lift pallets as module damage
may occur.
13.4 Unpacking Modules
Observe the following procedures for the unpacking of
modules:
• Place the packaging on a stable and at surface
• Using a knife carefully cut the straps and plastic wrap
then remove them.
• Remove the upper cover
• Recover the ash list (for record keeping)
• Remove the PV modules and their protective corners
without damaging them
• Collect and store the protective and the wooden pallets
Note: Once you have removed the strapping
the pallet must no longer be moved as the
load will not be secure.
If movement of the pallet is required be sure to re-strap
the pallet as per the original packaging strap locations.
13.5 Pallet Sheet
Each package has a sheet (“pallet sheet”) placed in a visi-
ble position and containing some pertinent information
such as: serial number of each module, part number of
each module and pallet number. All Numbers are read-
able with a standard bar code reader. See Fig.7.
13.6 Recycling Packaging Materials
Silfab undertakes eorts to treat every aspect of pro-
duction to minimize the environmental impact. The
packaging is made with materials that for the most part
are reusable.
In particular, the wooden pallets (Fig.11) and protective
corners (Fig.12) should be retained. Arrangements for
recovery will be made on a case by case basis.
Fig.11 Fig.12
Fig. 11 & 12: How to package the pallets and plastic cor-
ners, respectively, after unloading, ready to deliver back
to Silfab for reuse.