Sanyo HIT DOUBLE 190, HIT DOUBLE 186, HIT DOUBLE 180, HIT DOUBLE 195 User Manual

General Installation Manual

© 2009 January, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved 1/1/09

General Installation Manual for SANYO

can result in burns, sparks, and lethal

• Do not change the wiring of bypass

HIT© Double Photovoltaic Modules.

shock whether the module is connected

diodes.

Please read this manual completely

or disconnected.

before installation or use of HIT Double

The shock hazard increases as modules

CAUTIONS

modules.

This manual applies to the

are connected in parallel, producing

following products:

higher current, and as modules are

•

Use

a

module

for

its

intended

HIT Double 200 (HIP-200DA3)

connected in series, producing higher

purpose only.

HIT Double 195 (HIP-195DA3)

voltage.

•

Do

not

treat

any

portion

of

the

HIT Double 190 (HIP-190DA3)

The installer assumes the risk of all

module with paint or adhesives, to

HIT Double 186 (HIP-186DA3)

personal injury or property damage that

avoid damage to the module,

HIT Double 180 (HIP-180DA3)

might occur during installation and

inoperable

conditions,

or

reducing

handling of modules.

the module’s functionality.

INTRODUCTION

To avoid injury or damage:

•

HIT

Double

modules have

bifacial

Thank you for choosing SANYO HIT©

•

Cover the entire front and back

performance.

These

modules

Double PV modules. With proper operation

surface of the bifacial modules with

produce power from both surfaces

and maintenance, SANYO modules will

a dense, opaque material such as a

of the module at the same time and

provide you with clean, renewable solar

cardboard box or heavy cloth.

may generate up to 30% more

electricity for many years. This manual

• Work only

in

dry conditions,

with

output power than its’ STC rated

contains important installation, maintenance

dry modules and tools.

value. Refer to Figure 5 for these

and safety information. The word “module”

• Do not stand or step on a module.

output electrical characteristics.

as used in this manual refers to one or

• Do not drop a module.

• This additional power depends upon

more PV modules.

Retain this manual for

• Do not break the glass surfaces of a

the level of incident light irradiance

future reference.

module.

(albedo) available to the back side of

the module, and can be increased or

•

Do

not

allow

children

and

Disclaimer of Liability

decreased

depending

upon

site

unauthorized

persons

near

the

SANYO does not assume responsibility and

characteristics,

installation

design,

installation

site

or

storage

area of

expressly

disclaims

liability

for

loss,

weather, etc.

modules.

damage, or expense arising out of, or in

• Treat the back side of the module

•

Completely

ground

all modules

any

way

connected

with

installation,

according

to

applicable

electric

the same as the front side and avoid

operation,

use,

or

maintenance

by using

objects that directly shade the solar

codes.

this manual.

cells. Refer to “Notes on

• Do not disassemble the module, or

SANYO assumes no responsibility for any

installation” section.

infringement of

patents

or

other

rights of

remove any

part installed

by

the

manufacturer.

third parties, which may result from use of

GENERAL SAFETY

•

Do

not

open

the

cover

of

the

installation

and

modules.

junction box.

Follow all permission,

No license is granted by implication or

inspection requirements.

•

Wear suitable

protection

(gloves,

under

any patent

or

patent

rights.

The

•

Before installing modules, contact the

information in this manual is believed to be

clothes,

etc.)

to

prevent

direct

appropriate

authorities

to

determine

contact with 30V DC or greater.

reliable,

but

does

not

constitute

an

permissions, installation and inspection

•

Carry a

module by its’ frame with

expressed and/or implied warranty.

requirements

that

apply

to

your

site

two or more people.

SANYO reserves the right to make changes

and installation.

• Do not carry a module by its wires

to

the

product,

specifications,

or

this

•

Electrically

ground

modules

for

all

manual without prior notice.

or junction box.

systems of any voltage. If not

•

Wear non-slip gloves.

The return of any modules will not be

otherwise specified, it is recommended

accepted

by SANYO

unless

prior written

• Do not drop or place heavy items on

that requirements of the latest National

authorization has been given by SANYO.

the surfaces of a module (such as

Electrical

Code

(USA)

or

Canadian

tools).

Electric Code (Canada) or other

General Information

• Check

that

all

other

system

national

or

international

electrical

The installation of solar modules requires a

components (inverters, wires, racks,

standards be followed. Refer to “Earth

great degree of skill and should only be

balance of system materials, etc.)

Ground Wiring” section.

performed

by

qualified

licensed

are

mechanically

and

electrically

•

Check applicable

building

codes to

professionals, including,

without

limitation,

compatible.

ensure

that

the

construction

or

licensed contractors and electricians.

•

Do

not

install

the

module where

structure

(roof,

facade,

support, etc.)

flammable

gases

or

vapors

are

where the modules are being installed

present.

WARNING

has enough strength.

• Never leave a module unsupported

• For modules mounted on roofs, special

All

instructions

should

be read

and

or unsecured.

construction

or

structures

may

be

understood before attempting to install,

Do

not

use

or

install

broken

•

required

to

help

provide

proper

wire,

operate, and/or

maintain

the

modules.

installation support.

photovoltaic

module.

PV

modules

Do

not

artificially

concentrate

•

•

Both

roof

construction

and

module

generate

DC

electrical

energy when

sunlight

on a

module

by

mirror,

installation

design

have

an

effect on

exposed

to

sunlight

or

other

light

Fresnel lens, magnification, etc.

the

fire

resistance

of

a

building.

sources. Contact with electrically active

Do

not

touch

the

junction

box

•

Improper installation may contribute to

parts of the module such as terminals

terminals.

fire hazards.

Additional devices such

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as ground faults, fuses, and

• A module should be attached on a

albedo of surrounding surfaces.

disconnects may be required.

mount or support structure rail by metal

•

Please see Figure 5 for the effect of

•

Do not use modules of different

fittings

(Size: 27x27x14mm,

Material;

angles of installation on output power.

specifications in the same series string.

SUS304 or NSSC180). The metal

•

The height of a module above a

•

Do not use modules of different

fitting must meet the following

surface affects the power potential of

specifications in parallel.

specifications. Size: not less than 1.06’’

the module’s back face.

• Check and follow all safety precautions

(27mm) width

• When possible, maximize the height of

of other system components used.

Thickness: not less than 0.12’’ (3 mm)

modules above surfaces in order to

Material: Stainless steel

maximize ambient light beneath the

UL Listing Information

• Bolting torque must be more than 8N.m.

modules.

To satisfy UL standard 1703 requirements,

• Always position support structures and

when installing modules, be sure to:

The following information is provided to

rails along the edges of a module, or

•

Use only stranded or solid copper

help customers obtain good performance

between modules, and do not allow

single–conductor type UF cable or

without exceeding a module’s operating

rails to shade a module’s back surface.

USE cable, rated sunlight resistant, for

conditions or warranty parameters.

• Light colored surfaces reflect more light

modules and interconnect wiring that is

•

Do not artificially concentrate sunlight

than dark colored surfaces. Installing

exposed to weather.

on a module by mirror, Fresnel lens,

HIT Double modules over light colored

• Observe the requirements described in

magnification, etc.

surfaces will increase the output power

sections

labeled

INSTALLTION

and

• The surface upon which modules are

potential from the back side.

SPECIFICATIONS.

installed is recommended to be flat, to

prevent

artificially

concentrated

Operating Conditions

INSTALLATION

sunlight.

SANYO requires that modules be operated

General

• Additional output power from the back

within the following conditions:

Please read this guide completely before

face of the panel can be increased or

1)

Terrestrial applications only—no outer

installation or use of the modules. This

decreased depending upon angles of

space use.

section contains electrical and mechanical

installation,

height

from

surfaces,

2)

The ambient temperature must be

specifications needed before using your

shade from structures or rails, and the

within –20°C (-4°F) to 46°C (115°F).

SANYO PV modules.

• Modules should be firmly fixed in place

Installation (reference)

in a manner suitable to withstand all

expected loads, including wind and

This referential figure is for HIT Double

snow loads.

(HIP-xxxDA3) modules

•

Metals

used

in

locations

that

are

Solar Module

exposed to moisture shall not be

employed alone or in combinations that

φ8

could result in deterioration.

•

Install modules where they are not

14

shaded by obstacles like buildings and

trees. Especially pay attention to avoid

27

27

partially shading modules by objects

during the daytime.

Metal fitting

• Modules

are water resistant, but not

(4 places)

waterproof. Moisture may leak through

where the frame and glass connect.

• Please contact your SANYO

Authorized Representative with

Mounting

questions regarding mounting profiles

Structure Rail

for modules if needed.

Metal fitting

Solar Module

Notes on Installation

Mounting

Structure Rail

• Clearance

between the roof surface

and module frame is required to allow

M6 Nut

Mounting Structure Rail

cooling air to circulate under the back

Spring washer

side of

the

module. This also allows

Flat washer

any condensation or moisture to

dissipate.

Install

modules

so that air

Metal fitting

can circulate between the roof and the

Module

module as freely as possible.

•

Leave 4 inches of clearance between

M6 Bolt/setscrew

Mounting Structure Rail

the roof and the module frame.

End of Module

Between Modules

• SANYO

recommends (but

does

not

require)

the

installation method

and

Figure 1.

Installation

mounting profile shown in Figure 1.

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