Sanyo HIT POWER 180, HIT POWER 195, HIT POWER 186, HIT POWER 190, HIT POWER 205 Manual

General Installation Manual

© January 21, 2009. SANYO Energy (USA) Corp. All Rights Reserved.

General Installation Manual for SANYO HIT® Photovoltaic Modules. Please read this manual completely before use of, or installation of HIT Power modules. This manual applies to the following models:

HIT Power 205 (HIP-205BA19)

HIT Power 200 (HIP-200BA19)

HIT Power 195 (HIP-195BA19)

HIT Power 190 (HIP-190BA19)

HIT Power 186 (HIP-186BA19)

HIT Power 180 (HIP-180BA19)

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing SANYO HIT Power photovoltaic (PV) modules. With proper operation and maintenance, your solar 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, data sheets and this 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 electricians.

WARNING

•All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install, wire, operate, or maintain a PV module.

•Contact with electrically active parts of the module such as terminals can result in sparks, injury, fire, burns, and lethal shock whether the module is connected or disconnected.

	• The installer assumes the risk of all			• Sparks may occur; do not install
	injury that might occur during				the module where		flammable
	installation.				gases or vapors are present.
	• PV modules generate direct current			• Never rest or leave a module
	(DC) electrical energy when exposed				unsupported or unsecured.
	to sunlight or other light sources.			• Do not drop a module.
	• Even a	single module	produces	•	Do not	use or install		broken
	enough voltage and current to				modules.
	cause shocks and burns if safety			•	Do not	artificially	concentrate
	precautions are not followed.				sunlight on a module.
	• The shock hazard increases as
	modules are connected in parallel,				CAUTIONS
	producing higher current, and as
				Use a module for its intended
	modules are connected in series, •
	producing higher voltages.			purpose only.
	• To avoid the hazards of electric •			Do not treat the back sheet, frame,
	sparks, shock, fire, burns, injury,			or front surface with paint or
	and damage:			adhesives, to avoid reducing its’
	• Cover the entire front surface of			functionality, damage, and causing
				inoperable		conditions	or	other
	the	PV module with	a dense,

	opaque material such as a	unknown trouble.
	cardboard box or cloth, during	GENERAL SAFETY
	installation and handling.

•Work only in dry conditions, Follow all applicable codes, permission,

with dry modules and insulated

installation and inspection requirements.

Before installing modules, contact the

tools.

•

appropriate

authorities

to

determine

•

Do

not

stand

or

step on

a

any

codes,

permissions,

installation

module.

and inspection requirements that apply.

• Do not puncture, cut, scratch or

Electrically ground modules for all

damage

the

back

sheet

of

a

•

module.

Back

sheet

damage

systems

of

any

voltage.

If

not

otherwise specified, it is recommended

will

void

a

module’s

Limited

that requirements of the latest National

Warranty

and may

cause

fire.

Electrical

Code

(USA)

or

Canadian

Never

use

modules

with

a

Electric

Code

(Canada)

or

other

damaged back sheet.

applicable

local,

national,

or

•

Do

not

allow

children

and

international

electrical

standards

be

unauthorized persons near the

followed. Refer to “System Grounding”

installation or

storage

site

of

section for more information.

modules.

Be

sure

the

construction

or

structure

• Completely ground all modules.

•

(roof, façade, etc.) where the modules

•

Do not disassemble a module,

are

being

installed

has

enough

attempt

any

repair, open

the

strength.

junction box cover, nor remove

For modules mounted on roofs, special

any

part

installed

by

Sanyo.

•

There

are no user

serviceable

construction

or

structures

may

be

required

to provide

proper

installation

parts

within

the

module

or

support.

junction box.

Both roof construction and module

•

Wear suitable clothing, guards,

•

and gloves and remove metallic

installation design have

an

effect

on

the

fire

resistance

of

a

building.

jewelry to prevent yourself from

Improper installation may contribute to

direct contact with 30 Volts DC

fire hazards.

Additional devices such

or greater.

as ground fault, fuses, and disconnects

• Wear non-slip gloves and carry

may be required.

a module by its frame with two

Do not use modules of different power

or more people.

•

specifications, in the same string.

•

Do

not

carry a

module by

its

Follow all safety

precautions of

other

wires or junction box.

•

system components and BOS parts.

• Do

not drop anything on the

surfaces of a module.

UL Listing Information

• Ensure all system components

To satisfy UL requirements, when installing

are compatible, and they do not

subject

the

module

to

a module, be sure to:

mechanical or electrical hazards. •

Use only stranded or solid copper

single–conductor

type

UF

cable

or

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USE cable, rated sunlight resistant, for modules and interconnect wiring that is exposed to weather.

•Observe the requirements described in sections labeled INSTALLTION and SPECIFICATIONS.

INSTALLATION

Please read this guide completely before installation or use of the PV modules. This section contains electrical and mechanical specifications needed before use.

•Modules should be firmly fixed in place in a manner suitable to withstand all expected loads, including wind and snow loads.

•Metals used in locations exposed to moisture shall not be employed alone or in combinations that could result in deterioration or corrosion.

•Install modules where they are not shaded by obstacles like buildings and trees. Especially pay attention to avoid partially shading modules by objects during the daytime.

•Contact an 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.

•Leave 4 inches of clearance between the roof and the module frame.

•SANYO recommends the installation method and mounting profile shown in Figure 1.

•A module should be attached on a mount or support structure rail by metal clamps. The metal clamp must fulfill the following specifications:

Size: not less than 1.5” (38mm) width Thickness: not less than 0.12” (3mm) Material: aluminum alloy

•Recommendation of bolt torque range: 16N.m to 20N.m.

Operating Conditions

SANYO requires that modules be operated within the following conditions:

•Modules are intended for use in terrestrial applications only—no outer space use.

•Modules must not be installed nor operated in areas where, salt, hail, snow, sand, dust, air pollution, chemically active vapors, acid rain, soot, etc., are excessive.

•	The ambient temperature must be	multiplying factor of 1.25 which may
	within –20°C (-4°F) to 46°C (115°F).	be applicable.
	The temperature limits are defined as •	The current output for modules shown
	the monthly average high and low of	in the SPECIFICATIONS section is
	the installation site.	measured at Standard Test Conditions.
•	The wind pressure load of the	These conditions may not be frequently
	installation site should be less than	observed in actual practice.
	2,880N/m2 (60PSF).

Installation (reference)
	38mm
38mm			Solar Module
Metal clamp B
(2	places)
Metal clamp A
(2 places)
Mounting
Structure Rail
Metal clamp A	Metal clamp B		Solar Module
	Mounting Structure Rail
M8 Bolt
	Metal clamp B		M8 Bolt
Metal clamp A
	Module
M8 Nut	Mounting Structure		M8 Nut
End of Module		Between Modules

Figure 1. Installation

SPECIFICATIONS

•Rated electrical characteristics are within –5% to +10% of the values measured at Standard Test Conditions

(STC). STC conditions are; Irradiance of 1000W/m2, 25oC cell temp., 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 Test Conditions. Accordingly, the values of Isc and Voc marked on UL listed modules 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. Refer to Section 690 of the National Electrical Code for an additional

Mechanical Loading

•Modules should be mounted at four (4) symmetrical quarter points by the means shown in Figures 1 and 2.

•This method offers a maximum load of 2,880N/m2 (60PSF) in a static state on the module surface. Note: This 60PSF mechanical loading value was tested

with the following mounting devices: SolarMount® by UniRac®; top mounting clamps; mid clamp and end clamp size F; part no. 320029, 320102.

WIRING

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

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