Sanyo HIT POWER 205N, HIT POWER 215N, HIT POWER 200N, HIT POWER 210N Manual

General Installation Manual

© Apr 2010, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved 4/22/10

General Installation Manual for SANYO

•

The installer assumes the risk of all

subject the module to mechanical

HIT® Photovoltaic Modules. Please read

injury that might occur during

or electrical hazards.

this

manual

completely

before

installation,

including,

without

•

Sparks may occur; do not install

installation or use of SANYO modules.

limitation, the risk of electric shock.

the

module

where

flammable

This manual applies to the following •

PV modules

generate

DC(direct

gases or vapors are present.

125mm HIT Power products:

current)

electrical

energy

when

•

Never

rest or leave a module

HIT Power 215N (HIP-215NKHA5,NKHA6)

exposed to sunlight or other light

unsupported or unsecured.

HIT Power 210N (HIP-210NKHA5,NKHA6)

sources. Even a single module

• Do not drop a module.

HIT Power 205N (HIP-205NKHA5,NKHA6)

produces

enough

voltage

and

•

Do

not use or install broken

HIT Power 200N (HIP-200NKHA5,NKHA6)

current, to cause shocks and burns

modules.

if safety precautions are not

•

Do

not artificially concentrate

followed.

sunlght on a module.

INTRODUCTION

•

The shock hazard increases as

•

Do

not

touch

the

junction

box

modules are connected in parallel,

terminals.

Thank

you

for

choosing

SANYO

HIT

producing

higher

current,

and

as

•

Do

not

change

the

wiring

of

photovoltaic

(PV)

modules.

With proper

modules

are

connected in

series,

bypass diodes.

operation and maintenance, SANYO HIT

producing higher voltages.

PV modules

will

provide

you

with clean,

•

To avoid the hazard of electric

renewable solar electricity for many years.

sparks, shock, fire, burns, damage

CAUTIONS

This manual contains important installation,

and injury:

•

Use

a

module

for

its

intended

maintenance

and

safety

information. The

•

Cover the entire front surface of

purpose only.

word “module” as used in this manual refers

the

PV

modules

with

a

dense,

• Do not treat the back sheet, frame,

to one or more PV modules.

Retain this

opaque

material

such

as

a

or

front

surface

with

paint

or

manual for future reference.

cardboard box, during installation

adhesives, to avoid reducing its’

Disclaimer of Liability

and handling of the modules.

functionality, damage, and causing

•

Work only in dry conditions, with

inoperable

conditions,

and

other

SANYO does not assume responsibility and

dry modules and dry tools.

unknown troubles.

expressly

disclaims

liability

for

loss,

•

Do not stand or step on a module.

damage, or

expense

arising

out

of,

or

in

GENERAL SAFETY

•

Do

not

puncture, cut,

scratch

any

way

connected

with

installation,

ordamage the

back

sheet of a

Follow

all

permission,

installation

and

operation,

use, or maintenance

by using

module. Back sheet damage will

inspection requirements.

this manual.

void a module’s Limited Warranty

•

Before installing modules, contact the

SANYO assumes no responsibility for any

and

may cause fire. Never

use

appropriate

authorities

to

determine

infringement

of patents

or other

rights

of

modules

with

a

damaged back

permissions, installation and inspection

third parties, which may result from use of

sheet.

requirements,

which

should

be

modules.

•

Do

not

allow

children

and

followed.

No license

is

granted

by

implication

or

Electrically

ground

modules

for

all

unauthorized

persons

near

the

•

under

any patent or

patent

rights.

The

installation

or

storage

site

of

systems

of

any

voltage.

If

not

information in this manual is believed to be

modules.

otherwise specified, it is recommended

reliable,

but

does

not

constitute

an

• Completely ground all modules.

that requirements of the latest National

expressed and/or implied warranty.

Electrical

Code

(USA)

or

Canadian

•

Do

not

disassemble

a

module,

SANYO reserves the right to make changes

Electric

Code

(Canada)

or

other

attempt

any

repair,

open

the

to the product, specifications, data sheets

national

or

international

electrical

junction

box

cover,

nor

remove

and this manual without prior notice.

standards be followed. Refer to “Earth

any part

installed

by the

Sanyo.

Ground

Wiring”

section

for

more

General Information

There

are

no

user

serviceable

information.

parts

within

the

module

or

The installation of solar modules requires a

Be

sure

that

the

construction

or

junction box.

•

great

degree

of skill

and

should only

be

• Unauthorized persons - except the

structure (roof, façade, etc.) where the

performed

by

qualified

licensed

modules

are

being

installed

has

qualified

licensed

professional -

professionals,

including, without

limitation,

enough strength.

should not do wiring.

licensed contractors and electricians.

• For modules mounted on roofs, special

Wear

suitable

clothing,

guards,

•

and

gloves

to

prevent

you from

construction

or

structures

may

be

required

to

help

provide

proper

WARNING

direct

contact

with

30

VDC

or

installation support.

• All instructions should be read and

greater.

Both

roof

construction

and

module

understood

before

attempting

to

•

Wear non-slip gloves and carry a

•

install, wire, operate, and maintain a

module by its frame with two or

installation

design

have

an

effect on

the fire resistance of a building.

photovoltaic

module. Contact

with

more people.

electrically

active

parts

of

the

•

Do not carry a module by its wires

Improper installation may contribute to

module such as terminals can result

or junction box.

fire hazards.

Additional devices such

as ground fault, fuses, and disconnects

in burns, sparks, and lethal shock

•

Do not drop anything on the

may be required.

whether the module is connected or

surfaces of a module.

disconnected.

•

Ensure

all

system

components

•

Do

not

use

modules

of

different

are compatible, and they do not

specifications in the same system.

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General Installation Manual

© Apr 2010, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved 4/22/10

•

Follow all safety precautions of other

• Recommendation of bolt torque range:

60904-3.

Note: At the time of

system components which are used.

16N.m to 20N.m.

shipment, Sanyo guarantees the output

Operating Conditions

level of its modules to be -0/+10%

UL Listing Information

SANYO requires that modules be operated

against

Rated

Power

in

To satisfy UL requirements, when installing

within the following Operating Conditions:

SPECIFICATIONS

based

on Sanyo’s

the modules, be sure to:

1)

Terrestrial applications only—no outer

factory inspection at STC conditions.

1)

Use only stranded or solid copper

space or Special Conditions (see 2)

Under

normal

conditions,

a

single–conductor type PV wire or USE-

below).

photovoltaic

module may

experience

2 cable, 12AWG or larger conductors,

2)

The

ambient temperature

must

be

conditions that produce more current

rated 600V, 90 , sunlight resistant, for

within –20°C (-4°F) to 46°C (115°F).

and/or voltage than reported at

modules and interconnect wiring that is

The temperature limits are defined as

Standard Test Conditions. Accordingly,

the Monthly Average High or Low of

the values of Isc and Voc marked on

exposed to weather.

the installation site.

UL listed modules should be multiplied

2)

Observe the requirements described in

3)

The

wind pressure load

of

the

by a factor of 1.25 when determining

sections

labeled

INSTALLTION

and

installation site should be less than

voltage

ratings, conductor

capacities,

SPECIFICATIONS.

2,880N/m2 (60PSF).

fuse sizes, and size of controls

INSTALLATION

4)

Some environmental conditions could

connected to the module output. USA:

apply. Please refer to Sanyo’s warranty

Refer to Section 690-7 and Section

General

exclusions.

690-8 of the U.S. National Electrical

Please read

this

guide completely

before

Code for an additional

multiplying

installation or use of

the

modules.

This

factor

of

1.25,

which

may

be

section contains electrical and mechanical

applicable.

specifications needed before using your

SANYO PV modules.

Installation (reference)

•

Modules should be firmly fixed in place

in a manner suitable to withstand all

expected

loads,

including

wind

and

38 mm

snow loads.

Solar Module

•

Metals used in locations that are

38 mm

exposed

to

moisture

shall

not

be

Metal clamp B

employed alone or in combinations that

(2 places)

could result in deterioration or

corrosion.

Metal clamp A

•

Install modules where they are not

(2 places)

shaded by obstacles like buildings and

trees. Especially pay attention to avoid

partially shading the modules by

objects during the daytime.

•

Contact an Authorized Representative

Mounting

with

questions

regarding

mounting

Structure Rail

profiles for modules if needed.

Metal clamp A

Metal clamp B

Solar Module

Notes on Installation

•

Clearance between the roof surface

and module frame is required to allow

cooling air to circulate around the back

Mounting Structure Rail

of the module. This also allows any

M8 Bolt

condensation or moisture to dissipate.

Metal clamp B

M8 Bolt

Install modules so that air can circulate

between the roof and the module.

Metal clamp A

•

Leave 1 inch of clearance between the

Module

roof

and

the

module

frame. If other

M8 Nut

Mounting Structure

M8 Nut

mounting means are employed this

may effect the temperature of the panel.

End of Module

Between Modules

•

SANYO

recommends

the

installation

method and mounting profile shown in

Figure 1

Installation

Figure 1.

SPECIFICATIONS

•

A module should be attached on a

Notes on Specifications

3)

The current output for the modules

mount or support structure rail by metal

1) Rated electrical characteristics are

shown

in

the

SPECIFICATIONS

clamps. The metal clamp must fulfill

within –5% to +10% of the values

section is

measured at Standard Test

the following specifications.

measured at Standard Test Conditions

Conditions.

These conditions may not

Size:not less than 1.5” (38 mm) width

(STC). STC conditions are; Irradiance

be frequently observed in actual

Thickness :not less than 0.12”(3 mm)

of 1000W/m, 25oC cell temperature,

practice.

Material: aluminum alloy

and

solar spectral irradiance

per

IEC

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