Mounting Instructions

Panels cannot accommodate multiple radii with different directions without being stressed. For

example, a longitudinal bend and a transverse bend.

Handling the Panel

Do not bend the panel excessively or repeatedly:

• The panels must not be bent more than 30 degrees per metre length, otherwise the cells and

cell interconnections will be stressed;

• When being laid down both sides of the panel must be supported, either by sliding the panel

along the surface or one person each side;

• Panels must not be laid on a surface with one or both ends hanging over an edge. The whole

panel should be supported.

Do not stress the cells or junction box during handling

• Avoid carrying panels larger than 60W horizontally (like a tray) as they will droop;

• Carry the panel vertically along the long/side edge by gripping the panel along the edge

white area of the panel (not putting pressure on the cells);

• Be careful not to apply excess pressure when holding the panel along the edge cells – being

on the edge there is less support for these cells;

• Do not create localised stress on the cells between thumb and fingers which could cause

fracturing of the cells;

• When lifting or laying the panel down, slide the far edge of the panel over the surface so that

the panel is supported by your hands and the surface;

• The junction box and cables are not handles – do not hold the weight of the panel via the

junction box.