Product Manual

240 WATT SOLAR PANEL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Congratulations on your Sunforce solar product purchase. This product is designed to the highest technical
specifications and standards. It will supply years of maintenance free use. Please read these instructions thoroughly
prior to installation, then store in a safe place for future reference. If at any time you are unclear about this product,
or require further assistance please do not hesitate to contact our trained professionals operating the customer
support line 1-888-478-6435 or email to [e-mail]
SPECIFICATIONS
Max Power: 240 Watts
Open Circuit Volts: 37.26 Volts
Short Circuit Current: 8.4 Amps
Max Power Volts: 30.5 Volts
Max Power Current: 7.8 Amps
Max System Voltage: 600 Volts DC
WORKING CONDITIONS
Temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Max series fuse 15A
Max surface load capacity Tested up to 5,400 Pa according to IEC 61215 (advanced test)
Resistance against hail Maximum diameter of 28mm with impact speed 86 km/h
Wind resistance Positive and Negative Wind Pressure of 3600 Pa, equivalent to 276km/h
Grounding conductivity <0.01Ω
Application class Class A according to IEC 61730
Insulation resistance >100MΩ
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
NOTE:
• Avoid Electrical Hazards when installing, wiring, operating, and maintaining your Solar Module. The solar module
included generates DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources.
• Observe proper polarity throughout entire power cable wiring route.
• Work Safely. Do not wear jewelry when working with electrical or mechanical equipment. Use extreme caution
when on ladders or on roof.
• All connections to the power grid must be completed by a certified technician.
LOCATION
Choose an appropriate location that provides the most direct sunlight and can support the solar panel, and is free
from shade. Be aware of surrounding objects; although an object seems far from the mounting location it may still
obscure the sun from the panel. The ideal year round position for a solar panel in the Northern Hemisphere is facing
due south tilted at an angle equal to your latitude. For most North American locations any angle between 30 and 50
degrees is suitable. Note: Mounting a solar panel vertically will optimize low winter sun position but is not beneficial
in the summer months.
INSTALLATION
All Solar Panels must be grounded by electrical connection of the panel
frames to ground. For multi panel systems grounding must take into account the ability to remove an individual
panel, without compromising the overall grounding system
Installation for wiring shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Any grounding method shall comply with the NEC, article 250.
The ground wire must not be smaller than No.14 AWG (2.1 mm2), and should be sized according to the NEC.
Hardware used must be compatible with the mounting structure
material to avoid galvanic corrosion.