General Installation Manual for SANYO HIT
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1. ae oS Backside N O gt Sa ae i The positions of the holes are all symmetry against the center of the module ER O i iz SO n ij yas 12 Section A A Section B B gt ZS Note A module is installed using 4 points symmetrical mounting within setting range shaded Figure 1 1 Dimensions Optional Mounting Range A Optional Mounting Range B Dimension in mm Dimension in mm Note Fixing span must not exceed 1040mm Figure 1 2 Optional Mounting Range A Figure 1 3 Optional Mounting Range B Installation reference For questions regarding mounting profiles for modules Please contact your local dealer 0 43 1 48 aaa Sy 1 48 J i37 38mm Metal clamp B 35mm N Sx Solar Module Metal clamp A K Connector SMK 2 places al Pa ig Pe Mounting Structure Rail oO Ke Negative fy oy csr va Ea Figure 2 1 Instal2. Metal clamp B 1 48 2 places Solar Module 1 81 38mm nm SSS i L 7N X Metal clamp A 2 places Mounting Structure Rail Figure 6 1 Installation A Solar Module M8 Bolt Spring washer Flat washer mal washer i Module Spring washer M8 Nut Mounting Structure Rail Figure 6 2 Installation B
3. Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household For proper treatment recovery and recycling of waste old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation For more information about collection and recycling please contact your local municipality Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Customer Services For further information please visit eu solar panasonic net or contact a Panasonic Authorized Representative SANYO Electric Co Ltd 2015 All Rights Reserved Mar 10 2015 SPECIFICATIONS Standard Models VBHNxxxSJ25 Electrical Specifications Model VBHN2459J25 VBHN240SJ25 Cell Number in Series Rated Power Watts Pmax Maximum Power Voltage Vpm i 240 Cell Type Maximum over current protection rating Silicon hetero junction Monocrystalline silicon amorphous silicon hetero junciton Mechanical Specifications Model C C C CSCSCSCdCSCBN245S25 VBHN240SJ25 _ Dimensions Module type VBHNxxxSJ25 with connector and cable Dimension in mm F E iz O y
4. array current reduction All 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 Specifications of bypass diode for VBHNxxxSJ25 series are as follows Number of bypass diode 3 diodes Number of series cells per bypass diode 24 cells diode Specifications of bypass VBHNxxxSJ40 series are as diode 4 diodes Number of series cells per bypass diode 22 cells diode See Figure 4 Authorized Representative for proper diode type if it diode for follows Number of bypass Contact your Panasonic 24 cells diod BEE is 24 cells diode 24 cells diode VBHNxxxSJ25 series VBHNxxxSJ40_ series Figure 4 Number of series cells per bypass diode is necessary to add or change diodes due to system specifications MAINTENANCE Some maintenance is recommended to maintain optimal output performance of the modules It is also recommended to inspect the electrical and mechanical connections annually If 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 The accepted by Panasonic unless p
5. gently with clean cloth and neutral glass detergent or weak alkaline glass detergent After that clean surface of glass with wet and clean cloth Acid and strong alkaline detergent and the detergent which forms protective layer on the surface of the glass must be avoided Those detergents may damage surface of the glass and affect on the performance of solar panel Please be very careful since warranty will not cover the damage from detergent When with recommended to start with smallest area cleaning detergent it is and from the edge of solar panel in order to check no damage occurs to the glass recommended to It is read carefully the manuals of detergent and understand notes on usage and first aid treatment Disclaimer of Liability Panasonic does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense connected with arising out of or in any way installation operation use or maintenance by using this manual Panasonic 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 Panasonic reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications or manual without prior notice
6. the solar panel When cables and connectors touch hardly with surface of the glass it also may soil the surface too It is recommended to avoid contact of cable and connectors with surface of the glass If the glass surface becomes dirty see section of anti reflection glass surface cleaning For a non integral module or panel the assembly is 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 and hardware frame mounting structure 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 Panasonic Authorized with mounting profiles for modules if needed Representative questions regarding Notes on Installation the roof surface and module frame is required to allow cooling the back of the module This also allows any condensation Clearance between air to circulate around or moisture to dissipate Install modules so that air can circulate between the roof and the module We recommend installation methods shown in Figure 2 for VBHNxxxSJ25 series and VBHNxxxSJ40 local Figure 6 for series In some areas electrical codes may govern the installation and use of modules e To avoid the hazard of the electric shock and fir
7. Panasonic General Installation Manual Contents Photovoltaic Module HIT Please read before installation Safety Precautions VBHNxxxSJ25_ series Model No General Information ac VBHN245SJ25 aming 2 VBHNxxxSJ40_ series VBHN2A0SIZE Cautions 2 General Safety 2 VBHN285SJ40 Installation General 2 Notes on Installation 3 Operating Conditions 3 Special Conditions 3 Thank you for choosing Panasonic photovoltaic Specifications module HIT Please read this manual e Notes on Specifications 3 completely before installation or use of HIT Application Class of Product 23 With proper operation and maintenance HIT Fire class of Product E will provide you with clean renewable solar Mechanical Loading 23 electricity for many years This manual contains important installation maintenance and safety Certifications 23 information The word module as used in this manual refers to one or more PV modules Wiring Retain this manual for future reference General 3 Module Wiring 3 SANYO is part of the Panasonic Group and is Array Wiring 23 in charge of the manufacturing process for Earth Ground Wiring 3 HIT Module Terminations 3 6 Junction Box and Terminals 74 Conduit 4 Diodes 4 Maintenance 4 VBHNxxxSJ25 series VBHNxxxSJ40 series Anti reflection Glass surface cleaning Cleaning of dirt 4 Cleaning of soiling from handling 4 Disc
8. e do not contact and damage the back sheet of the module with mounting bolts Operating Conditions Panasonic recommends that modules be operated within the following Operating Conditions An installation location with conditions beyond the Operating Conditions or with other Special Conditions see below should be avoided Operating Conditions of Panasonic modules are as follows 1 The modules should be operated only in terrestrial applications No space or other Special Conditions see below 2 The ambient temperature should be within 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F 3 The relative humidity should be within 45 to 95 4 The wind pressure load of the installation site should be less than 2 400N m SOPSF Special Conditions 1 The ambient place are different from the recommended temperature and installation Operating Conditions 2 Salt damage is severe at the installation place 3 Hail and snow damage is excessive at the installation place 4 Sand and dust damage is excessive at the installation place 5 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 to 5 of the measured at Standard Test Conditions STC Irradiance of 1000W m 25 C cell temperature and solar spectral irradiance per IEC 60904 3 Under experience cond
9. es current and as modules are connected in series producing higher voltages The shock hazard with nominal increases as modules 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 only 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 the back to avoid the hazard Do not puncture or damage sheet of a module 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 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 for the qualified licensed professional should not open the cover of the avoid the hazard of electric shock junction box to Do not touch terminals while a module is light you from direct exposed to Provide suitable guards to prevent contact with 30 VDC or greater to avoid the hazard of electric shock or injury When carrying a module two or it by wear non slip gloves to avoid injury by more people should carry its frame and a slipping module to a foot or cuts by the edge
10. ions If two or more separable connectors are shall be arranged so that the other and vice versa provided they configured or will not accept the mating connector for one if it will result in an improper connection Connectors between modules must be inserted until they click Do not put too much stress on connectors in order to avoid detachment of connectors Please contact your Panasonic Authorized with other electrical connections if needed Representative questions regarding Junction Box and Terminals Modules equipped with one junction box contain terminals for both positive and negative polarity and bypass diodes One terminal is dedicated to each polarity with the polarity symbols engraved onto the body of the junction box see Figure 3 Conduit For applications where wire conduits are used follow the applicable codes for outdoor installation of wires in conduits Minimum diameter of wire conduit is 4 mm Verify that all fittings are properly installed to protect wires against damage and prevent moisture intrusion DIODES Bypass Diodes 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 The bypass the shaded area can minimize both heating use of a diode to and
11. itions from values 2 normal conditions that than a module may produce more and or component current voltage reported at standard 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 3 The current output for the modules shown in the Specifications is measured at Standard Test Conditions These conditions may not be frequently observed in actual practice Application class of product HIT Application class A for modules are defined as are applied to application class A 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 VDC 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 HIT fill the fire class C IEC61730 2 Class C effective against light fire test exposures Under that coverings provides to roof are 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 Mecha
12. laimer of Liability 4 Disposal of Old Equipment 75 Customer Services 5 HIT is a trademark of the Panasonic Group Other product and service names listed in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies Safety Precautions General Information The installation of modules requires a great degree of skill and should only be performed by qualified licensed professionals including without limitation licensed contractors and licensed electricians AS WARNING e All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install wire operate and maintain the module Contact with electrically active parts of the module such as terminals can result in lethal the module is connected or disconnected burns sparks and shock whether The installer assumes the risk of all injury that including might occur during installation without limitation the risk of electric shock The energy when exposed to sunlight or other light produces only a low voltage and current modules generate DC electrical sources Although single module shocks and burns are still a potential hazard To avoid the hazard of electric shock and the entire front surface of injury cover the modules with a dense opaque material such as a cardboard box during installation and handling of the modules The shock hazard are connected in parallel producing higher increases as modul
13. lation A ea te a y V Positive Solar Module Figure 3 Configuration of Epin Junction Box M6 Bolt Spring washer Flat washer Flat washer Spring washer M6 Nut Module Mounting Structure Rail Figure 2 2 Installation B SPECIFICATIONS Standard Models VBHNxxxSJ40 Electrical Specifications Model Cd WIBHIN285SJ40 Rated Power Watts Pmax 285 Maximum Power Voltage Vom Maximum Power Current lpm Open Circuit Voltage Voc Short Circuit Current Isc Cell Type Maximum System Voltage Voc Silicon hetero junciton Monocrysttaline silicon amorphous silicon hetero junction Mechanical Specifications Mos OOOO o o f VBN Dimensions Module type VBHNxxxSJ40 gt with connector and cable Dimension in mm 526 5 1053 2 M 231 540 5 75 356 5 0 5 731 5 0 5 ce Distance between installation hole 1005 Backside The positions of the holes are all symmetry against the center of the module DSS p Front 37 4 Note A module is installed using 4 points symmetrical Section B B mounting within setting range shaded Section A A Fixing span must be between 600 1100mm Figure 5 Dimensions Installation reference For questions regarding mounting profiles for modules Please contact your local dealer 1 48 1 34 Ss 38mm 34mm I a p
14. nical Loading e The modules should be mounted basically at the four 4 quarter points by the 1 1 the optional means shown in Figure However you may choose mounting ranges with limitation of fixing span by means shown in Figure 1 2 or Figure 1 3 for VBHNxxxSJ25 series e The modules should be mounted basically 4 quarter at the four points by the means shown in Figure 5 for VBHNxxxSJ40_ series This method offers a maximum load of 2400N m 50PSF on the module surface in a static state CERTIFICATION VBHNxxxSJ comply requirements of IEC61215 IEC61730 2 and the CE mark with the IEC61730 1 series 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 3 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 modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock To avoid the hazard of electric shock and sparks please connect each cable after confirming the polarity of them is correct e Cable be locations where the wiring is conduits should used in inaccessible to children or small animals Module Wi
15. 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 Do not drop anything on the surfaces of a module to avoid the hazard of electric shock injury and damage To avoid the hazard of electric shock and that all components are compatible fire be sure other system and they do not subject the module to mechanical or electrical hazards Since sparks may occur do not install the module where flammable gases or vapors are present Never leave a module unsupported or unsecured Do not drop a module broken modules to Do not use or install avoid the hazard of fire electric shock and injury Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module to avoid the hazard of fire or damage Do not touch the junction box terminals to avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes to avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury Do not disconnect terminals while modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock Do not touch a module unnecessarily The glass surface and frames get hot There is a risk of burn AS CAUTIONS Use a module for its intended purpose only Do not treat the back sheet or front surface with paint or adhesives to avoid reducing its functionality damage inoperable conditions and other
16. ring of VBHNxxxSJ25 be wired The maximum number that seventeen 17 series can in series is The maximum number of VBHNxxxSJ40 series that can be wired in series is thirteen 13 Modules shall not be wired in parallel without maximum over current protection When design must be completed with installing a PV array the system reference to the module electrical specifications for proper selection of inverters fuses breakers charging controllers batteries and other storage devices 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 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 the circuit and is insulated to withstand maximum possible system open voltage e Check your local codes for requirements Earth Ground Wiring The kind of the earth construction shall conform to IEC61730 1 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 modules e Modules are equipped with SMK plugs as Use these SMK a terminal enclosure plugs for electrical connect
17. rior written return of any modules will not be authorization has been given by Panasonic As part of our policy of continuous improvement Panasonic reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without prior notice Anti reflection Glass surface cleaning Cleaning of dirt If the module surface becomes dirty it may reduce output power It is recommended to clean the surface of the module with water and a soft cloth or sponge the module To remove persistent dirt can be washed with a micro fiber cloth and ethanol Never use abrasive detergent strong alkaline detergent and strong acid detergent to clean any part of the module Performance of solar panel may be reduced Please be very careful since warranty will not cover the damage from detergent When recommended to with start with smallest area cleaning detergent it is and from the edge of solar panel in order to check no damage occurs to the glass 4 It is recommended to read carefully the manuals of detergent and understand notes on usage and first aid treatment Cleaning of soiling from handling Unlike the surface from holding dirt the glass will not persistent soiling of affect performance of solar panel Therefore cleaning is not necessary for this soil on glass surface caused by handling In case customer prefers cleaning following is the recommendation of cleaning methods Wipe
18. unknown troubles GENERAL SAFETY Follow all permissions installation and inspection requirements Before installing modules contact the appropriate authorities to determine permissions installation and inspection requirements which should be followed Be sure that the construction or structure roof etc where the modules are being installed has enough strength For modules mounted on roofs special construction or structures may be required to help provide proper installation support Both installation design have an effect on the roof construction and module fire resistance of a building Improper installation may contribute to fire hazards Additional fuses and disconnects may be required devices such as ground fault Do not use modules of different specifications in the same system other Follow all safety precautions of system components used INSTALLATION General Please read this guide completely before This and mechanical installation or use of the modules section contains electrical specifications needed before using your Panasonic PV modules Modules should be firmly fixed in place in a manner suitable to withstand all expected loads including wind and snow loads Modules use anti reflection glass Surface of the glass is easy to be soiled when it is grasped by hand or hand globes It to hold carrying or is recommended cardboard or frames when installing
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