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Document Number: MAN-SSI-02 | SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
13.3 How to Handle the Pallet
During the handling of the pallet make sure to pay the ut-
most attention. The packaging must be raised/moved exclusively
with fork-li 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 lied 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 liing 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 forkli, 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 ei-
ther flat or not excessively deformed to a point that would
impart an inclination to the pallets which could damage the
PV modules.
Do not aggressively li pallets as module damage may occur.
Do not attempt to move more than one pallet at a time, unless
properly secured as provided by the factory. Never attempt to
move a stack of three pallets under any circumstances.
13.4 Unpacking Modules
Observe the following procedures for the unpacking of modules:
• Place the packaging on a stable and flat surface
• Using a knife carefully cut the straps and plastic wrap then
remove them.
• Remove the upper cover
• Recover the packing list (for record keeping)
• Remove the PV modules and their protective corners with-
out 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 visible
position and containing some pertinent information such as:
serial number of each module, part number of each module and
pallet number. All Numbers are readable with a standard bar code
reader. See Fig.7.
13.6 Recycling Packaging Materials
Silfab undertakes eorts to treat every aspect of production
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 cor-
ners (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 corners,
respectively, aer unloading, ready to deliver back to Silfab for reuse.