General Installation Manual
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1. change diodes due to system specifications MAINTENANCE e Some maintenance is recommended to maintain optimal output performance of the solar modules e f the module surface becomes dirty it may reduce output power e t is recommended to clean the surface of the module with water and a soft cloth or sponge e A mild non abrasive detergent may be applied for persistent dirt General Installation Manual e It is also recommended to inspect the electrical and mechanical connections annually e f you need electrical or mechanical inspection or maintenance it is recommended to have a licensed authorized professional carry out the inspection or maintenance to avoid the hazards of electric shock or injury e The return of any modules will not be accepted by SANYO unless prior written authorization has been given by SANYO e As part of our policy of continuous improvement SANYO reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without prior notice For further information please visit www sanyo solar eu or www sanyo com or contact a SANYO Authorized Representative 2009 Sep SANYO Electric Co Ltd All Rights Reserved 9 25 2009 SANYO General Installation Manual SPECIFICATIONS Standard Models HIP xxxNKHE5 HIP xxxNKHE5 2 Electrical S pecifications Model rap ateunqaee g MIP 2T4NKHES i 210NKHES 2 HIP 205NKHES 2 HIP 200NKHE 5 2 ell Number in Series 72 200 Vern 40 0 5 00 796 ho2. to be mounted over a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application Appropriate material should be used for mounting hardware to prevent the module frame mounting structure and hardware itself from corrosion Install modules where they are not shaded by obstacles like buildings and trees Especially pay attention to avoid partially shading the modules by objects during the daytime Please contact your SANYO Authorized Representative with questions regarding mounting profiles for modules if needed Notes on Installation Clearance of 10 cm between the roof surface and module frame is required to allow cooling air to circulate around the back of the module This also allows any condensation or moisture to dissipate Install modules so that air can circulate between the roof and the module We recommend installation methods shown in Figure 1 In some areas local electrical codes may govern the installation and use of PV modules Operating Conditions SANYO recommends that modules be operated within the following Operating Conditions An installation location with conditions Conditions or the other beyond with Operating Special Conditions see below should be avoided Operating Conditions of SANYO modules are as follows The modules should be operated only in terrestrial applications No space or other Special Conditions see below The ambient temperature should be within 20 C 4 F t
3. General Installation Manual General Installation Manual for SANYO HIT Photovoltaic Modules Please read this manual completely before installation or use of SANYO modules This manual applies to the following products HIP 215NKHE5 HIP 215NKHE5 2 HIP 214NKHE5 HIP 210NKHE5 HIP 210NKHE5 2 HIP 205NKHE5 HIP 205NKHE5 2 HIP 200NKHE5 HIP 200NKHE5 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing SANYO HIT photovoltaic PV modules With proper operation and maintenance SANYO HIT PV modules will provide you with clean renewable solar electricity for many years This manual contains important installation maintenance and safety information The word module as used in this manual refers to one or more PV modules Retain this manual for future reference Disclaimer of Liability SANYO 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 by using this manual SANYO assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from use of modules No license is granted by implication or under any patent or patent rights The information in this manual is believed to be reliable but does not constitute an expressed and or implied warranty SANYO reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications or manual without prior notice General Inf
4. ange Dimension in mm Note Fixing span is 1040mm or less Figure 2 3 Optional Mounting Range
5. e The term array is used to describe the assembly of several modules on a support structure with associated wiring e Use copper wire that is sunlight resistant and is insulated to withstand the maximum possible system open circuit voltage e Check your requirements local codes for Earth Ground Wiring e The kind of the earth construction shall conform to IEC61730 1 e Bonding shall be by a positive means such as clamping riveting bolted or screwed connections or welding soldering or brazing The bonding connections shall penetrate all non conductive coatings such as paint anodized coatings or vitreous enamel e A wiring terminal or bonding location of module intended to accommodate a field installed equipment grounding conductor shall be identified with the appropriate symbol IEC 60417 5019 DB 2002 10 or shall have a green colored part e Grounding should be carried out by the attachment to the module or array frame to avoid the hazards of electric shock or fire Module Terminations e A junction box as a terminal enclosure is equipped for electrical connections on SANYO modules e Modules are equipped with mc plugs as a terminal enclosure Use these MC plugs for electrical connections e f two or more separable connectors are provided they shall be configured 3 SANYO or arranged so that the other and vice versa will not accept the mating connector for one if it will result in an
6. ed on roofs special construction or structures may be required to help provide proper installation support e Both roof construction and module installation design have an effect on the fire resistance of a building Improper installation may contribute to fire hazards Additional devices such as ground fault fuses and disconnects may be required General Installation Manual Do not use modules of different specifications in the same system Follow all safety precautions of other system components used INSTALLATION General Please read this guide completely before installation or use of the modules This section contains electrical and mechanical specifications needed before using your SANYO PV modules Modules should be firmly fixed in place in a manner suitable to withstand all expected loads including wind and snow loads The drilling and addition of ground holes is permitted but should be avoided whenever possible to avoid damage to the module When additional ground holes are necessary they must not penetrate the inner side of the aluminum frame Caution is advised to avoid accidentally drilling scratching or penetrating the back sheet surface of the module If required it is recommended to add_ additional ground holes to the outer aluminum lip area of the module In such case additional ground holes must be at least 65 mm away from any frame corner For a non integral module or panel the assembly is
7. files for modules please contact your local dealer Mounting Structure Rail Spring washer Flat washer Mounting Structure Rail Section A A Figure 1 Installation General Installation Manual not be frequently observed in actual practice Application class of product SANYO HIT PV modules are applied to application class A Application class A for PV modules are defined as follows Class A General access hazardous voltage hazardous power applications Module rated for use in this application class may be used in systems operating at greater than 50 V DC or 240 W where general contact access is anticipated Modules qualified for safety through this part of IEC 61730 1 and IEC 61730 2 and within this application class are considered to meet the requirements for safety class Il Fire class of product Sanyo HIT PV modules fill the fire class C that provides to ANSI UL790 Class C roof coverings are effective against light fire test exposures Under such exposures roof coverings of this class afford a light degree of fire protection to the roof deck do not slip from position and are not expected to produce flying brands Mechanical Loading e The modules should be mounted basically at the four 4 quarter points by the means shown in Figure 2 1 However you may choose the optional mounting ranges with limitation of fixing span by means shown in Figure 2 2 or Figure 2 3 e This method offers a maximum l
8. improper connection e Please contact your SANYO Authorized Representative with questions regarding other electrical connections if needed Junction Box and Terminals e Modules equipped with one junction box contain terminals for both positive and negative polarity and bypass diodes e One terminal is dedicated to each polarity with the polarity symbols engraved onto the body of the junction box see Figure 3 Conduit e For applications where wire conduits are used follow the applicable codes for outdoor installation of wires in conduits Minimum diameter of wire conduit is 2 5 mm e Verify that all fittings are properly installed to protect wires against damage and prevent moisture intrusion DIODES Bypass Diodes e When the modules in series strings are shaded partially it may cause reverse voltage across cells or modules because the current from other cells in the same series is forced to flow through the shaded area This may cause undesirable heating to occur e The use of a diode to bypass the shaded area can minimize both heating and array current reduction e All SANYO modules are equipped with factory installed bypass diodes The factory installed diodes provide proper circuit protection for the systems within the specified system voltage so that you do not need any other additional bypass diodes e Contact your SANYO Authorized Representative for proper diode type if it is necessary to add or
9. k and fire be sure that all other system components are compatible and they do not subject the module to mechanical or electrical hazards e Since sparks may occur do not install the module where flammable gases or vapors are present e Never leave a module unsupported or unsecured e Do not drop a module e Do not use or install broken modules to avoid the hazard of fire electric shock and injury e Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module to avoid the hazard of fire or damage e Do not touch the junction box terminals to avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury e Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes to avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury e Do not disconnect terminals while PV modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock A CAUTIONS Use a module for its purpose only e Do not treat the back sheet or front surface with paint or adhesives to avoid reducing its functionality damage inoperable conditions and other unknown troubles intended GENERAL SAFETY Follow all permission installation and inspection requirements e Before installing modules contact the appropriate authorities to determine permissions installation and inspection requirements which should be followed e Be sure that the construction or structure roof etc where the modules are being installed has enough strength e For modules mount
10. nly in dry conditions with dry modules and dry tools Do not stand or step on a module to avoid the hazard of injury and damage to the module Do not puncture or damage the back sheet of a module to avoid the hazard of electric shock and fire To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury children and unauthorized persons should not be allowed near the installation of PV modules To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury be sure to completely ground all modules To avoid the hazard of electric shock fire and injury do not disassemble the module or remove any part installed by the manufacturer Unauthorized persons except the qualified licensed professional should not open the cover of the junction box to avoid the hazard of electric shock Do not touch terminals while a module is exposed to light Provide suitable guards to prevent yourself from direct contact with 30 VDC or greater to avoid the hazard of electric shock or injury When carrying a module two or more people should carry it by its frame and wear non slip gloves to avoid injury by a slipping module to a foot or cuts by the edge of a frame and so on Do not carry a module by its wires or junction box to avoid the hazard of electric shock injury or damage to the module SANYO e Do not drop anything on the surfaces of a module to avoid the hazard of electric shock injury and damage e To avoid the hazard of electric shoc
11. o 40 C 104 F The relative humidity should be within 45 to 95 The wind pressure load of the installation site should be less than 2 400N m 50PSF Special Conditions 1 2 3 The ambient temperature and installation place are different from the recommended Operating Conditions Salt damage is installation place Hail and snow damage is excessive at the installation place severe at the SANYO 4 5 Sand and dust damage is excessive at the installation place Air pollution chemically active vapors acid rain and or soot etc are excessive at the installation place SPECIFICATIONS Notes on Specifications 1 Rated electrical characteristics are within 10 of the values measured at Standard Test Conditions STC Irradiance of 1000W m 25 C cell temperature and solar spectral irradiance per IEC 60904 3 Under normal conditions a photovoltaic module may experience conditions that produce more current and or voltage than reported at standard component test conditions Accordingly the values of Isc and Voc should be multiplied by a factor of 1 25 when determining voltage ratings conductor capacities fuse sizes and size of controls connected to the module output The current output for the modules shown in the Specifications is measured at Standard Test Conditions These conditions may Installation reference HIP xxxNKHE5 xxxNKHE5 2 For questions regarding mounting pro
12. oad of 2400N m2 50PSF in a static state on the module surface CERTIFICATION The HIP xxxNKHE5 XxxNKHE5 2 Modules comply with the requirements of IEC61215 IEC61730 1 IEC61730 2 and the CE mark WIRING General e All wiring should be done in accordance with applicable electrical codes e All wiring should be done by a qualified licensed professional e Wiring should be protected to help ensure personal safety and to prevent its damage e All modules connected in series should be of the same model number and or type e Do not connect modules in parallel without using a connection box e Do not disconnect terminals while PV modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock e To avoid the hazard of electric shock and sparks please connect each cable after confirming the polarity of them is correct Module Wiring e The maximum number of NKHE type modules that can be wired in series is seventeen 17 e Modules shall not be wired in parallel without maximum over current protection e SANYO solar modules are not designed for off grid or battery charging systems because of their operating voltage Therefore it is not recommended to use them to charge batteries e These modules contain factory installed bypass diodes If these modules are connected each other incorrectly the bypass diodes cable or junction box may be damaged Array Wiring
13. ormation The installation of solar modules requires a great degree of skill and should only be performed by qualified licensed professionals including without limitation licensed contractors and licensed electricians AN WARNING All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install wire operate and maintain the photovoltaic module Contact with electrically active parts of the module such as terminals can result in burns sparks and lethal shock whether the module is connected or disconnected e The installer assumes the risk of all injury that might occur during installation including without limitation the risk of electric shock PV modules generate DC electrical energy when exposed to sunlight or other light sources Although single modules produce only a low voltage and current shocks and burns are still a potential hazard To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury cover the entire front surface of the PV modules with a dense opaque material such as a cardboard box during installation and handling of the modules The shock hazard increases as modules are connected in parallel producing higher current and as modules are connected in series producing higher voltages The shock hazard increases as modules with nominal open circuit voltage Voc in excess of 50 V and or modules rated for maximum system voltage in excess of 50 V To avoid the hazard of electric shock work o
14. rt Circuit Current Isc 5 50 ell Type Maximum System Voltage Voc Maximum over current protection rating HIP 215NKHES5 HIP 214NKHES HIP 210NKHE5 HIP 205NKHE5 HIP 200NKHES5 HIP 21 5NKHE5 2 HIP 210 NKHE5 2 HIP 20 5NKHE5 2 HIP 200NKHE 5 2 1580 798 35 15 0 Dimensions Module type HIP xxxNKHE5 HIP xxxNKHE5 2 with connector and cable Dimension in mm Fi eee Backside The positions of the holes are all symmetry against the center of the module m 24 12 Section A A Section B B Note a module is installed using 4 points symmetrical mounting within setting range shaded Figure 2 1 Dimensions 5 General Installation Manual Optional Mounting Range Dimension in mm 270 LLLLLLL Note Fixing span is 1040mm or less Figure 2 2 Optional Mounting Range N Connector MN MC plug N Negative A Pi f Positive lt STOP Figure 3 Configuration of Junction Box SANYO Optional Mounting R
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