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General Installation Manual Contents HIT Photovoltaic Module Please read before installation Model No. Safety Precautions HIT Power 240S z General Information :2 HIT Power 240S series z VBHN240SA06 and 06B z Warning :2 HIT Power 235S series HIT Power 235S z Cautions :2 z General Safety :2 HIT Power 230S series z VBHN235SA06 and 06B HIT Power 230S z UL Listing Information :2 z VBHN230SA06 and 06B Thank you for choosing Panasonic HIT Installation photovoltaic (PV) modules. Please read z General :2 this manual completely before z Notes on Installation :3 installation or use of Panasonic HIT PV z Operating Conditions :4 modules. With proper operation and maintenance, Panasonic HIT PV Specifications modules will provide you with clean, z Note on Specifications :4 renewable solar electricity for many z Mechanical Loading :4 years. This manual contains important installation, maintenance and safety Wiring information. The word “module” as z General :4 used in this manual refers to one or z Module Wiring :4 more PV modules. Retain this manual z Array Wiring :4 for future reference. z Earth Ground Wiring :4 z Grounding Locations :5 SANYO is part of the Panasonic Group z Grounding Methods :6 and is in charge of the manufacturing z Module Terminations :6 process for Panasonic HIT PV modules. z Junction Box and Terminals :6 z Conduit :6 Bypass Diodes :7 Maintenance :7 Disclaimer of Liability :7 Customer Services :7 VBHNxxxSA series 1 Safety Precautions • Unauthorized persons - except the • Electrically ground modules for all General Information qualified licensed professional - systems of any voltage. If not The installation of solar modules should not perform any electrical otherwise specified, it is requires a great degree of skill and work, including wiring, recommended that requirements of should only be performed by qualified • Wear suitable clothing, guards, eye the latest National Electrical Code licensed professionals, including, protection and gloves to prevent (USA) or Canadian Electric Code without limitation, licensed contractors you from direct contact with 30 VDC (Canada) or other national or and electricians. or greater. international electrical standards be • Wear non-slip gloves and carry followed. Refer to “Earth Ground modules by the frame using both Wiring” section for more WARNING hands. Do not attempt to carry a information. module by yourself. • Be sure that the building or structure • All instructions should be read and • Do not carry a module by its wires or (roof, façade, etc.) where the understood before attempting to junction box. modules are being installed has install, wire, operate, and maintain a • Do not drop anything on the surface enough strength to support the load photovoltaic module. of a module. of the modules. • Contact with electrically active parts • Ensure all system components are • For modules mounted on roofs, of the module such as terminals can compatible, and they do not subject special structures may be required to result in burns, sparks, and lethal the module to mechanical or help provide proper installation shock whether the module is electrical hazards. support. connected or disconnected. • Sparks may occur; do not install • Both, roof construction and module • The installer assumes the risk of all modules where flammable gases or installation design have an effect on injury that might occur during vapors are present. the fire resistance of a building. installation, including, without • Never rest or leave a module Improper installation may contribute limitation, the risk of electric shock. unsupported or unsecured. to fire hazards. Additional devices • The modules generate DC (direct • Do not drop modules. such as ground fault, fuses, and current) electrical energy when • Do not use or install broken modules. disconnects may be required. exposed to sunlight or other light • Do not artificially concentrate • Do not use modules of different sources. Even a single module sunlight on a module. specifications in the same system. produces enough voltage and • Do not touch the junction box • Follow all safety precautions of current, to cause shocks and burns if terminals. other system components which are safety precautions are not followed. • Do not change the wiring of bypass used. • The shock hazard increases as diodes. modules are connected in parallel, • Do not touch a module unnecessarily. UL Listing Information producing higher current, and as The glass surface and frames get hot. To satisfy UL requirements, when modules are connected in series, There is a risk of burn. installing the modules, be sure to: producing higher voltages. 1) Use only stranded or solid copper • To avoid the hazard of electric single–conductor sunlight-resistant CAUTIONS sparks, shock, fire, burns, damage cable rated for outdoor use (e.g. • and injury: Use a module for its intended type UF or USE) , for all wiring that is • Work only in dry conditions, with dry purpose only. exposed to weather. • Do not treat the back sheet, frame, modules and dry tools. 2) Observe the requirements described or front surface with paint or • Do not stand or step on modules. Do in sections labeled INSTALLATION not puncture, cut, scratch or adhesives, to avoid reducing its’ and SPECIFICATIONS. damage the backsheet of a module. functionality, damage, and causing inoperable conditions, and other Backsheet damage will void a INSTALLATION unknown troubles. module’s Limited Warranty and may General cause fire. Never use modules with a • Do not insert PV cable between back Please read this guide completely damaged back sheet. side and mounting structure rail. before installing or using your • Do not allow children and Panasonic HIT PV modules. This section GENERAL SAFETY unauthorized persons near the contains important electrical and installation or storage site of • Follow all permissions, installation mechanical specifications. modules. and inspection requirements. • Modules should be firmly fixed in • • Before installing modules, contact Completely ground all modules. place in a manner suitable to • Do not disassemble a module, the appropriate authorities having withstand all expected loads, attempt any repair, open the jurisdiction to determine permissions, including wind and snow loads. installation and inspection junction box cover, nor remove any • Metals used in locations that are requirements, which should be parts installed by Sanyo. There are exposed to moisture shall not be no user serviceable parts within the followed. employed alone or in combinations module or junction box. 2 that could result in deterioration or corrosion. Installation (reference) • Install modules where they are not shaded by obstacles like buildings 1.5” (38mm) and trees. Pay special attention to 1.5” avoid partially shading the modules (38mm) Solar Module by objects during the daytime. • If needed, contact an Authorized Metal clamp B Representative with questions (2 places) regarding mounting profiles for Metal clamp A Panasonic HIT PV modules. (2 places) Notes on Installation • Clearance between the roof surface and module frame is required to Mounting allow cooling air to circulate around Structure Rail the back of the module. This also Metal clamp A allows any condensation or moisture Metal clamp B Solar Module to dissipate. Install modules with a minimum of 1 inch clearance between the roof surface and the modules so that air can circulate. Mounting Structure • SANYO recommends the installation Rail method and mounting profile 0.12” shown in Figure 1 (3mm) 0.2” (5mm) • A module should be attached on a mount or support structure rail by 0.2” (5mm) corrosive-resistant metal clamps. • The clamps should be made of 0.62” aluminum alloy or other material (16mm) that will reasonably protect against 1.37” a risk of electrolytic corrosion. Module (35mm) • Recommendation of bolt torque 0.18” range: 16N.m to 20N.m (4.6mm) • The module was tested using Unirac clamps with the specifications see figure 1 and below; Metal clamp A ¾ Provider: UniRac, Inc. M8 Bolt M8 Nut ¾ Part number: SolarMount® ¾ Clamps type: Top Mounting Mounting Structure End of Module Clamps 0.2” 0.12” ¾ Clamp size:Mid clamp and End (5mm) (3mm) clamp, C size, 0.2” ¾ Unirac Part No. 302003, 302101 Metal clamp (5mm) ¾ Width: 1.5”(38 mm) ¾ Thickness : 0.12”(3 mm) ¾ Torque range: 16N.m to 20N. 0.43” Modul ¾ Material: Aluminum Alloy (6005- (11mm) T5, 6105-T5, 6061-T6) 0.2” • If another clamp except Unirac is (5mm) used it must have material (alloy designations), physical dimension and capture area with specifications as bellow; M8 Bolt ¾ Thickness : 0.12”(3 mm) or more M8 Nut Mounting Structure Material: Aluminum Alloy (6005- ¾ Between Modules T5, 6105-T5, 6061-T6) • Sanyo does not provide a warranty Figure 1. Installation for clamps. The module warranty Sanyo provides shall be voided if 3 clamps selected by the customer are Conditions. These conditions may • Modules are not designed for “off- of an improper material or size not be frequently observed in actual grid” or battery charging systems, practice. because of their operating voltage. Operating Conditions Therefore, it is not recommended to SANYO requires that modules are Mechanical Loading use them for charging batteries. operated within the following Operating • The modules should be mounted at • These modules contain factory Conditions: the four (4) quarter points by the installed bypass diodes. If these 1) Terrestrial applications only—no means shown in Figure 2. modules are incorrectly connected to outer space or Special Conditions • This method offers a maximum load each other, the bypass diodes, cable, (see below). of 2,400N/m2 (50PSF) in a static or junction box may be damaged. 2) The ambient temperature must be state on the module surface. within –20°C (-4°F) to 46°C (115°F). • Note: This mechanical loading value Array Wiring The temperature limits are defined was tested using the mounting • The term “array” is used to describe as the Monthly Average High or Low device specified in section “Notes on the assembly of several modules on of the installation site.