
Installation Instructions
&
Operation Manual
Photovoltaic Modules
CSSS-100 Series
CHI MEI GROUP
CHI MEI ENERGY CORPORATION
No.12, Nanke 8th Rd., Southern Taiwan Science Park,
Shanhua, Township, Tainan County 74144, Taiwan, R.O.C.

CSSS-100 Series
Table of Contents
1. General 2
2. Product Specifications 3
3. Safety Precautions 4
4. Handling & Installation 5
5. Mounting Method 6
6. Wiring & Connecting 9
7. Grounding 10
8. Maintenance 11
This manual is current as of September, 2008. Chi Mei Energy, Corp., reserves the right to update or modify the
information therein at any time without prior notice.
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CSSS-100 Series
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1. General
This manual includes information for both installation and operation of the thin film solar cells
modules. Please read this manual carefully before installing the system and carry out the
installation procedures correctly. Improper operation or fail to follow this manual may result in
serious injuries of human beings or damage to properties. Obey the local government
installation, inspection and safety requirements before installation. If they are not otherwise
specified, it is recommended to follow the requirements of corresponding European Code.

CSSS-100 Series
2. Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 1,414±3 mm× 1,114 mm±3 × 35±1 mm
- Weight: 20±1 Kg
- External Dimensions showed in Figure1.
Figure1: External dimensions of CSSS-100 series PV module.
- Electrical Rated Data of CSSS-100 series
Model Electrical Data
CSSS-100 CSSS-090 CSSS-080
Rated Power (Pmax) 100W 90W 80W
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 100VDC 99VDC 98VDC
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 1.65A 1.60A 1.54A
Max. Power Voltage (Vmp) 76.0VDC 71.4VDC 67.0VDC
Max. Power Current (Imp) 1.32A 1.26A 1.20A
Max. Series Fuse Rating 3A 3A 3A
Max. System Voltage 600VDC 600VDC 600VDC
The rated electrical characteristics are within ±10% of the indicated values of Isc, Voc, Imp, Vmp
and Pmax under Standard Test Conditions (STC)ΚIrradiance of 1000 W/m
2
with AM 1.5 light
spectrum at a cell temperature of 25 .к
CSSS-100 series are classified to Safety Class II according to IEC 61730-1 and IEC 61730-2.
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