Sanyo HIP-225HDE1, HIP-220HDE1, HIP-225HDE1-2, HIP-220HDE1-2, HIP-215HDE1 Installation Manual

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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-225HDE1, HIP-225HDE1-2,
HIP-220HDE1, HIP-220HDE1-2,
HIP-215HDE1, HIP-215HDE1-2

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 Information
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.

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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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 fire, be sure that all
other system components are
compatible, 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.

• Do not use or install broken

modules to 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

PV modules generate electricity
and connect electrical load to
avoid the hazard of electrical
shock.

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 unknown troubles.

GENERAL SAFETY
Follow all permission, 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, façade, 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 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.

• Do not use modules of different
specifications in the same system.

• Follow all safety precautions of other
system components used.

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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 ㎜ away from any frame
corner.

• For a non-integral module or panel, a
statement that 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 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 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 beyond the Operating
Conditions or with other Special
Conditions (see below) should be avoided.

Operating Conditions of SANYO 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 installation place should be less
than 1,000m (3,280ft) above sea
level. Installations more than 1,000m
(3,280ft) are allowed only if the wind
pressure load for a module is less
than 2,400N/m2 (50PSF).

Special Conditions

1) The ambient temperature and
installation place are different from
the recommended 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% of the values measured at
Standard Test Conditions (STC).
Irradiance of 1000W/m2, 25oC cell
temperature, and solar spectral
irradiance per IEC 60904-3.

2) 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.

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

SANYO HIT PV-modules are applied to
application class A. Application class A for

·

Solar Module

A

Installation (reference) – HIP - xxxNHE5, - xxxNHE5 - BO2

HIP - xxx NE3, - xxxNE3 - BO - 2

For questions regardi

ng mounting profiles for modules, please co

ntact your local dealer.

Solar Module

Mounting

Structure Rail

Module

Mounting Structure Rail

M6 Bolt

Spring washer

M6 Nut

Flat washer

Flat washer

A

Spring washer

Section A - A

Figure1 : Installation

Solar Module

A

Installation (reference)

For questions regarding mounting profiles for modules, please co ntact your local dealer.

Solar Module

Mounting
Structure Rail

Module

Mounting Structure Rail

M6 Bolt

Spring washer

M6 Nut

Flat washer

Flat washer

A

Spring washer

Section A-A

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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 II.

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

• The modules should be mounted at
the four (4) quarter points by the
means shown in Figures 3-1, 3-2, 3-3.

• This method offers a maximum load
of 2400N/m2 (50PSF, in a static
state) on the module surface.

CERTIFICATION

The HIP-xxxHDE1, xxxHDE1-2 Modules
comply with the requirements of
IEC61730-1, IEC61730-2 and the CE
mark.

WIRING
General

• All wiring should be done in
accordance with applicable electrical
codes.

• All wiring should be done by a
qualified, licensed professional.

• Wiring should be protected to help
ensure personal safety and to prevent
its damage.

• All modules connected in series
should be of the same model number
and/or type.

• Do not connect modules in parallel
without using a connection box.

• Do not disconnect terminals while PV
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.

Module Wiring

• The maximum number of modules
that can be wired in series is twenty­one (21).

• Modules shall not be wired in parallel
without maximum over current
protection.

• 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.

• These modules contain factory
installed bypass diodes. If these
modules are incorrectly connected to
each other, the bypass diodes, cable,
or junction box may be damaged.

Array Wiring

• The term “array” is used to describe
the assembly of several modules on a
support structure with associated
wiring.

• Use copper wire that is sunlight
resistant and is insulated to withstand
the maximum possible system open
circuit voltage.

• Check your local codes for
requirements.

Earth Ground Wiring

• The kind of the earth construction
shall conform to IEC61730-1.

• 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 non­conductive coatings, such as paint,
anodized coatings or vitreous enamel.

• 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 60417­5019(DB:2002-10)) or shall have a
green-colored part.

• 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

• A junction box as a terminal
enclosure is equipped for electrical
connections on SANYO modules.

• Modules are equipped with MCTM
plugs as a terminal enclosure. Use
these MCTM plugs for electrical
connections.

• If two or more separable connectors
are provided, they shall be configured
or arranged so that the other and
vice-versa will not accept the mating
connector for one, if it will result in an
improper connection.

• Please contact your SANYO
Authorized Representative with
questions regarding other electrical
connections if needed.

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 2).

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 4.0 mm2.

• 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 use of a diode to bypass the
shaded area can minimize both
heating and array current reduction.

• 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.

• Contact your SANYO Authorized
Representative for proper diode type,
if it is necessary to add or change
diodes due to system specifications.

MAINTENANCE

• Some maintenance is recommended
to maintain optimal output
performance of the solar modules.

• 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.

• A mild non-abrasive detergent may
be applied for persistent dirt.

• 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 return of any modules will not be
accepted by SANYO unless prior
written authorization has been given
by SANYO.

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• 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.com or contact a SANYO

Authorized Representative.

© 2007 Dec. SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.
All Rights Reserved 12/28/07

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SPECIFICATIONS

Electrical Specifications

Model HIP-225HDE1

HIP-225HDE1-2

HIP-220HDE1

HIP-220HDE1-2

HIP-215HDE1

HIP-215HDE1-2

Cell Number in Series 60 60 60
Total cell number 240 240 240
Rated Power, Watts (Pmax) 225 220 215
Maximum Power Voltage (Vpm) 33.9 33.5 33.1
Maximum Power Current (Ipm) 6.64 6.57 6.50
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 41.8 41.4 40.9
Short Circuit Current (Isc) 7.14 7.07 6.99
Cell Type HIT* HIT* HIT*
Maximum System Voltage 1000 1000 1000
Maximum Over-current protection rating (A) 15 15 15
Factory Installed Bypass Diodes 3 3 3

Mechanical Specifications

Length, mm 1610
Width, mm 861
Thickness, mm 35
Weight, kg 16.5

1 0 0 0 V

P V U - B 5 0 . 2
I P 6 5

Figure2: Configuration of

junction box

negative(-)

positive(+)

Cable

Connector
(MC Plug)

Figure3-1 : Dimensions

Dimension in mm

Dimensions

Note : In case of installation on a rail structure,
modules must be attached within the depicted shaded range.

Section A-A’

Section B-B’

Junction box

2-Φ7

Mounting Places
(4 places)

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Dimension in mm

Optional Mounting Range

Dimension in mm

Optional Mounting Range

Note : Fixing span is 1050mm or less.

Note : Fixing span is 1050mm or less.

Figure3-2 : Optional Mounting Range

Figure3-3 : Optional Mounting Range