Install Manual

Document Number: MAN-SSI-02 | SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
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Routine steps of cleaning:
1 Whisking: Debris such as dust and leaves on module sur-
face should be removed with dry cloth.
2 Scraping: hard foreign matters such as dirt, bird drop-
pings, 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-woven 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 a brush to gently remove the snow.
10. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning method of ARC-Glass of Silfab PV Module
Silfab uses anti-reflective coated glasses for maximum per-
formance. It is recommended to regularly clean the modules to
ensure maximum power output.
Module cleaning should be done in the early morning, in the eve-
ning, 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, pow-
ders, cleaners, polishers, sodium hydroxide, benzene, ni-
tro-thinners, acid or alkali and other chemical substances.
Doing so may damage the anti-reflective coating that is pres-
ent on the glass of the modules and void warranty.
• All types of commercial glass cleaners, or alcohol/ ethanol/
methanol can be used.
11. DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING
The strict quality controls in Silfab Solar’s manufacturing
facility ensures all of our modules are sold free of significant de-
fects, 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 replace-
ment 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.
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
Moreover, each module has a specific label that is attached
on the rear side. This label specifies the product information.
Product label has a QR-CODE to download more information.