INSTALLATION MANUAL AND USER MANUAL FOR SHARP
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1. a manner that is contrary to Sharp s Installation Manual b the product is installed in a mobile or marine environment subjected to improper voltage or power surges or abnormal environmental conditions Such as acid rain or other pollution c the components in the construction base on which the module is mounted are defective d external corrosion mold discoloration or the like occurs e the product has been moved from its original installation f the model number or serial number of the product is altered removed or rendered illegible Sharp s aggregate liability in connection with the Product if any shall not exceed the purchase price paid to Sharp for the Product or service which gave rise to the claim under the Limited Warranty The repair replacement of the Product or the supply of additional Product does not cause the beginning of new warranty terms nor shall the original warranty terms of this Limited Warranty be extended Any replaced product shall become Sharp s property Where to Obtain Service Warranty service is available at a Sharp Authorized Dealer located in the United States To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Dealer call Sharp toll free at 1 800 SOLARO6 800 765 2706 Call toll free at 1 800 765 2706 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and shipping instructions Proof of Purchase will be required What to do to Obtain Service Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Autho2. cover of the junction box by loosening the two cover screws as shown in Figure 2 Figure 3 shows the inside of the junction box Typical terminal cabling is AWG 14 but will be dependent upon system design as guided by the National Electrical Code Remove the appropriate grommets and route the interconnecting cables through grommets as shown in Figure 3 To remove the grommets push them from inside of the box To connect wires to the terminal block a wire lug connector may be used as shown in Figure 6 For direct wiring strip back insulation about 16mm 5 8 and wrap stripped wire around screw under square washer as shown in Figure 7 Tighten terminal screw securely with a proper screwdriver After completed terminal wiring secure the cover of the junction box Grounding Using Existing Ground Hole Figure 8 The existing ground holes can be used with stainless steel 10 32 bolts 10 lock washers and 10 32 nuts All grounding hardware must have a thread count of at least 32 turns per inch These holes may be used to secure an outdoor rated tinned copper UL listed lay in ground lug such as Ilsco model GBL4 DBT or equivalent Grounding Using Existing Unused Module Mounting Hole Figure 9 An existing otherwise unused module mounting hole can be used to install the same grounding hardware noted above Do not use a Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 mounting hole or hardware that is used for structurally mounting the module UL 1703 prohibits
3. herein or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described above on behalf of Sharp The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser Correction of defects in the manner and for the period of time described herein shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims whether based on contract negligence strict liability or otherwise In no event shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic property or special damage Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07495 1163 6 Installation Manual for PV modules SHARP Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 Additional Item s Excluded from Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage does not apply when a the product is installed or repaired or serviced in
4. the output cables connectors with bare hands during installation or under sunlight regardless of whether the PV module is connected to or Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 disconnected from the system 12 Do not unplug a connector if the system circuit is connected to an operating load 13 Do not work alone always work as a team of 2 or more people 14 Wear a safety harness when working above the ground 15 Do not wear metallic jewelry which may conduct electricity and enable electric shock during installation 16 Do not damage the back sheet of PV modules when fastening the PV modules to a support by bolts 17 Do not damage the surrounding PV modules or mounting structure when replacing a PV module 18 Use UV resistant materials wire management hardware to secure cables Drooping cables may cause various problems such as electricity leakage 19 Take proper measures for preventing the laminate consisting of encapsulant cells glass back sheet etc from dropping out of the frame in case the glass is broken 20 Cables shall be located so that they will not be exposed to direct sunlight in order to prevent degradation of cables A 3 PV MODULE COMPONENTS Junction Box A 4 SITE SELECTION PV modules should be installed in a location where there is no shading throughout the year In the northern hemisphere PV modules should typically face south and in the southern hemisphere PV modules should typically face north P
5. with respect to power output continues for a total of 25 years from date of purchase by the consumer the first 10 years at 90 minimum rated power output and the balance of 15 years at 80 minimum rated power output This warranty is transferable when product remains installed in original location at the time of product warranty registration This warranty does not apply to any alteration of the appearance of the Product that does not affect the performance or functionality of the Product nor to the additional excluded item s set forth below nor to any Product in Sharp s sole discretion the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced which has been subjected to misuse abnormal service or handling or which has been altered or modified in design or construction In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD S FROM THE DATE OF THE PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described
6. NERAL SAFETY gt 1 Consult local codes and applicable laws concerning required permits and regulations concerning installation and inspection requirements 2 3 Install PV modules and ground frames and other metal components in accordance with applicable codes and regulations PV modules should be installed and maintained by qualified personnel Only installation service personnel should have access to the PV module installation site When PV modules are installed on roofs or any other structures above ground appropriate safety practices should be followed and appropriate safety equipment should be used in order to avoid possible safety hazards Note that the installation of PV modules on some roof types may require the addition of fireproofing as required by local building fire codes Roof mounted PV modules are to be mounted over a fire resistant roof Only PV modules with the same cell size should be connected in series Follow all safety precautions of other components used in the system In order to avoid risk of injury or electrical shock do not allow anyone to handle damaged PV modules if the person is unqualified or has limited knowledge of PV modules Avoid uneven shade on the PV module surface Shaded cells may become hot hot spot phenomenon which may result in permanent damage to the module e g solder joints may peel off Do not clean the glass surface with chemicals Do not let water stay on the gl
7. SHARP Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 INSTALLATION MANUAL AND USER MANUAL FOR SHARP PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES ND 123UJF ND 130UJF PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE MODULES PLEASE PASS ALONG THIS MANUAL TO YOUR CUSTOMER A GENERAL MANUAL A 1 INTRODUCTION This Installation Manual contains essential information for electrical and mechanical installation that you must know before installing SHARP photovoltaic PV modules These modules are UL listed UL 1703 This Manual also contains safety information you need to be familiar with All the information described in this Manual is the intellectual property of SHARP and is based on the technologies and experience that have been acquired and accumulated over the long history of SHARP This Manual does not constitute a warranty expressed or implied SHARP does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with installation operation use or maintenance of PV modules No responsibility is assumed by SHARP for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from use of PV modules SHARP reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications or Installation Manual without prior notice A 2 GENERAL INFORMATION INCLUDING WARNING AND SAFETY The installation of PV modules requires a great degree of skill and should only be performed by qualified li
8. ass surfaces of PV modules for a long time This creates a risk of permanent damage to the glass such as white efflorescence otherwise known as glass disease which may Cause reduced power output To avoid dirt accumulation or white efflorescence due to water accumulation do not install PV modules horizontally flat Do not cover the water drain holes of the frame There is a risk of frost damage when the frame is filled with water In high snow load regions appropriate measures are to be taken so that PV module frames on lower edges of the modules will not be damaged Do not expose PV modules to sunlight concentrated with mirrors lenses or other means Turn off inverters and circuit breakers immediately should a problem occur A defective PV module or module with broken glass may generate power even if it is removed from the system It may be dangerous to handle the defective PV module while exposed to sunlight Place defective PV modules in cartons so PV cells are completely shaded The maximum open circuit voltage must not be greater than the specified maximum system voltage Voltage is proportional to the number of PV modules in series and is affected by weather conditions For strings connected in parallel take proper measures to block reverse current flow Keep children away from PV modules Installation Manual for PV modules SHARP lt HANDLING SAFETY gt 1 Do not expose
9. censed professionals including licensed contractors and licensed electricians Please be aware that there is a serious risk of various types of injury occurring during the installation including the risk of electric shock These SHARP PV modules are equipped with a permanently attached junction box for ease of installation of wires and conduit lt GENERAL WARNING gt 1 PV modules are heavy Handle with care 2 Before you attempt to install wire operate and maintain the PV module please make sure that you completely understand the information described in this Installation Manual 3 Contact with electrically active parts of a PV module such as terminals can result in burns sparks and lethal shock whether the PV modules are connected or not 4 PV modules produce electricity when sufficient sunlight or other light source illuminates the module When modules are connected in series voltage is cumulative When modules are connected in parallel current is cumulative PV systems can produce high voltage and current which could present an increased hazard and may cause serious injury or death 5 Do not connect PV modules directly to motor loads Variation in PV module output power as a function of solar irradiance may damage directly connected loads For example 1 In the case of a brushless motor the lock function may become active and the motor may be damaged 2 In the case of a brush type motor the coil may be damaged lt GE
10. iew the descriptions below and drawings carefully not D Ps mounting the modules according to the described method may void ee D i your warranty Additionally UL has tested and listed these modules for mounting using bolts Mounting Using Frame Bolt Holes Figure 10 amp 11 The modules may be fastened to a support using the bolt holes in the ee bottom of the frame at location C as shown in Figure 11 back view W of the module and Figure 10 mounting detail The module should be a D fastened with four 4 M8 5 16 bolts The mounting method is designed to withstand loads of 2400 Pa Take care during installation to not block the drain holes D shown in Figure 11 O SOLAR MODULE WASHER m a e BOLT M8 X 20 mm a E Q nN H H WASHER SPRING WASHER O NUT Figure 10 D D Figure 11 C ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ELECTRICAL RATINGS Rated electrical characteristics are within 10 percent of the indicated values of Isc Voc and within 10 5 percent of Pmax under Standard Test Conditions irradiance of 100 mW cm AM 1 5 spectrum and a cell temperature of 25 C 77 F The warranty conditions are specified elsewhere in this manual NDB NDASOUJF Under normal conditions a PV module may produce more current and or voltage than reported at Standard Test Condition
11. lease make sure that there are no obstructions in the surroundings of the site of installation Take proper steps in order to maintain reliability and safety in case the PV modules are installed in areas that have heavy snow extreme cold strong winds installations over or near water and areas where installations are prone to salt water exposure or on small islands or in desert areas If you are planning to use the PV modules where salt water damage may occur please consult with SHARP to determine an appropriate installation method or if installation is possible Installation Manual for PV modules SHARP A 5 TILT ANGLE SELECTION The tilt angle of the PV module is measured between the surface of the PV module and a horizontal ground surface The PV module generates maximum output power when it faces the sun directly For standalone systems with batteries where the PV modules are attached to a permanent structure the tilt angle of the PV modules should be selected to optimize the performance based on seasonal load and sunlight In general if the PV output is adequate when irradiance is low e g winter then the angle chosen should be adequate during the rest of the year For grid connected installations where the PV modules are attached to a permanent structure PV modules should be tilted so that the energy production from the PV modules will be maximized on an annual basis A 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION To ensure proper system
12. operation and maintain the warranty be careful to observe the correct cable connection polarity Figure 1 when connecting the modules to a battery or to other modules If not connected correctly the bypass diode s could be destroyed All PV modules must be grounded by electrical connection of the module frames to ground Care must be taken to arrange the system ground so that the removal of one module from the circuit will not interrupt the grounding of any of the other modules For grounding each PV module has a hole in the frame for either a bolt nut and washer a ground lug fastened by bolt or screw or an appropriate screw hardware not provided Installation for wiring shall be in accordance with the NEC and grounding method shall comply with the NEC article 250 and the relevant instructions below In a connection of this type the hardware such as a star washer must score the frame surface to make positive electrical contact with the frame The ground wire must not be smaller than No 14 AWG 2 1 mm and should be sized according to the NEC Hardware used must be compatible with the mounting structure material to avoid galvanic corrosion The module junction box is shown in Figure 2 When connecting the modules to a battery or to other modules you must carefully observe correct cable connection polarity as shown Figures 1 and 4 If not connected correctly the bypass diodes could be destroyed This will void your warranty Open the
13. rized Dealer Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available If you ship the Product be sure it is insured and packaged securely Sharp will not be responsible for the costs of de installation or reinstallation SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza Mahwah New Jersey 07495 1163 7 Installation Manual for PV modules
14. s Accordingly the values of Isc and Voc marked on UL 1703 listed modules should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 when determining component voltage ratings conductor ampacities fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the module output Refer to Sec 690 8 of the National Electric Code for an additional multiplying factor of 125 percent 80 percent de rating which may be applicable Where Canadian UL listing applies installation shall be in accordance with CSA C22 1 Safety Standard for Electrical Installations Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 5 Installation Manual for PV modules SHARP Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty applies to photovoltaic modules manufactured by SHARP with the following model numbers ND 123UJF ND 130UUJF Limited Warranty For Materials or Workmanship Sharp Electronics Corporation warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product the Product when shipped in its original container will be free from defective workmanship and materials and Sharp agrees that for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase by the consumer that Sharp will at its option either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period s set forth below Limited Warranty For Power The warranty period
15. t touch the PV module with bare hands The frame of the PV module has sharp edges and may cause injury Wear suitable gloves such as leather gloves with padding in the palm and finger areas 13 Do not drop the PV module or allow objects to fall on the PV module 14 Do not lift the PV module by only one side The frame may bend Always use two hands to lift and carry the PV module on the long side of the frame 15 Some PV modules incorporate one or more support bars on the back of the module Do not mount or carry the PV module using the support bar s on the back of the module lt INSTALLATION SAFETY gt 1 Always wear protective head gear insulating gloves and safety shoes with rubber soles 2 Keep the PV module packed in the carton until installation 3 Do not touch the PV module unnecessarily during installation The glass surface and the frame may be hot There is a risk of burns and electric shock 4 Do not work in rain snow or windy conditions 5 Use insulated tools 6 Do not use wet tools 7 When installing PV modules do not drop any objects e g PV modules or tools 8 Make sure flammable gases are not generated or present near the installation site 9 Terminate module to module wires in the junction box fully and correctly Check all connections 10 Due to the risk of electrical shock do not perform any work if the terminals of the PV module are wet 11 Do not touch the junction box and the end of
16. the PV module to excessive loads on the surface of the PV module or twist the frame The glass may break 2 Do not stand or step on the PV module The glass may be slippery and there is a risk of injury or electric shock if glass is broken 3 Do not hit or put excessive load on the glass or back film PV cells may break 4 To avoid damage to the back sheet do not scratch or hit the back sheet 5 To avoid damage to the junction box do not hit the junction box do not pull the cables 6 Never touch the end of output cables with bare hands when the module is illuminated Cover the surface of module with cloth or other sufficiently opaque material to block the module from incident light and handle the wires with insulated gloved hands to avoid electric shock 7 Do not scratch the output cable or bend it with force The insulation of the output cable may break which may result in electricity leakage or shock 8 Do not pull the output cable excessively The output cable connection may become loose and cause electricity leakage or shock 9 Do not drill holes in the frame It may compromise the frame strength and cause corrosion of the frame 10 Do not scratch the insulation coating of the frame except for grounding connection It may cause corrosion of the frame or compromise the frame strength 11 Do not loosen or remove the screws from the PV module It may compromise the strength of the PV module and cause corrosion 12 Do no
17. the use of a bonding fastener for any purpose other than ground bonding A 7 MAINTENANCE SHARP PV modules are designed for long life and require very little maintenance If the angle of the PV module is 5 degrees or more normal rainfall is usually sufficient to keep the module glass surface clean under most weather conditions If dirt build up becomes excessive clean the glass surface only with a soft cloth using water If cleaning the back of the module is required take utmost care not to damage the back side materials In order to ensure proper operation of the system please check all wiring connections and the condition of the wire insulation periodically SERIES WIRING VOLTAGE ADDITIVE Figure 1 Loosen the two cover screws to open the cover Figure 2 Installation Manual for PV modules Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 SCREW CONNECTOR fi Udma SQUARE WASHER WIRE Figure 6 SCREW SQUARE WASHER Remove the appropriate grommets Push them from inside of the box Figure 3 Figure 7 ha wy NE O gt bi ht 4 Lay in Ground Lug Figure 8 T T LOCK NUT E meee TOOTH WASHER a WIRE BINDING LUG O 7 GROUND BOLT Figure 9 Figure 5 Installation Manual for PV modules SHARP Ver 1 0UJ Aug 25 2008 B MODULE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ND 123UJF ND 130UJF MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Please rev
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