Sanyo HIT POWER 220A, HIT POWER 210A, HIT POWER 215A, HIT POWER 205A Manual

General Installation Manual

© Jul 2010, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 7/13/10

General Installation Manual for SANYO

installation,

including,

without

subject the module to mechanical

HIT® Photovoltaic Modules. Please read

limitation, the risk of electric shock.

or electrical hazards.

this manual carefully before installing or

•

PV

modules

generate

DC(direct

•

Sparks may occur; do not install

using

SANYO

modules.

This

manual

current)

electrical

energy

when

modules where flammable gases

applies to the following HIT Power

exposed to sunlight or other light

or vapors are present.

products:

sources. Even a single module

•

Never

rest

or

leave

a

module

HIT Power 220A (HIT-N220A01)

produces

enough

voltage

and

unsupported or unsecured.

HIT Power 215A (HIT-N215A01)

current, to cause shocks and burns

• Do not drop modules.

HIT Power 210A (HIT-N210A01)

if

safety

precautions

are

not

•

Do

not use or install broken

HIT Power 205A (HIT-N205A01)

followed.

modules.

•

The shock hazard increases as

•

Do

not artificially concentrate

INTRODUCTION

modules are connected in parallel,

sunlight on a module.

producing

higher

current,

and

as

•

Do

not

touch

the

junction

box

Thank

you

for

choosing

SANYO

HIT

modules

are

connected

in

series,

terminals.

photovoltaic

(PV)

modules.

With proper

producing higher voltages.

•

Do

not change the wiring of

operation

and

maintenance,

SANYO

HIT

•

To avoid the hazard of electric

bypass diodes.

PV modules will provide you with clean,

sparks, shock, fire, burns, damage

renewable solar electricity for many years.

and injury:

This manual contains important installation,

•

Cover the entire front surface of

CAUTIONS

maintenance and safety information. The

the PV modules with a dense,

•

Use

a

module

for

its

intended

word “module” as used in this manual refers

opaque

material

such

as

a

purpose only.

to one or more PV modules.

Retain this

cardboard box, during installation

• Do not treat the back sheet, frame,

manual for future reference.

and handling of the modules.

or front surface with paint or

Disclaimer of Liability

•

Work only in dry conditions, with

adhesives,

to

avoid

reducing

its’

dry modules and dry tools.

functionality, damage, and causing

SANYO does not assume responsibility and

•

Do not stand or step on a modules.

inoperable

conditions,

and

other

expressly

disclaims

liability

for

loss,

•

Do

not

puncture,

cut,

scratch

unknown troubles.

damage, or

expense

arising

out

of,

or

in

ordamage the

back

sheet of a

any

way

connected

with

installation,

module. Back sheet damage will

GENERAL SAFETY

operation,

use,

or maintenance

by using

void a module’s Limited Warranty

Follow all permissions, installation and

this manual.

and

may cause

fire. Never

use

inspection requirements.

SANYO assumes no responsibility for any

modules

with

a

damaged back

•

Before installing modules, contact the

infringement

of

patents

or

other

rights

of

sheet.

appropriate

authorities

having

third parties, which may result from use of

•

Do

not

allow

children

and

jurisdiction

to

determine

permissions,

modules.

unauthorized

persons

near

the

installation

and

inspection

No license

is

granted

by

implication

or

installation

or

storage

site

of

requirements,

which

should

be

under

any

patent

or

patent

rights.

The

modules.

followed.

information in this manual is believed to be

•

Completely ground all modules.

•

Electrically

ground

modules

for

all

reliable,

but

does

not

constitute

an

•

Do

not

disassemble

a module,

systems

of

any

voltage.

If

not

expressed and/or implied warranty.

attempt

any

repair,

open

the

otherwise specified, it is recommended

SANYO reserves the right to make changes

that requirements of the latest National

junction

box

cover,

nor

remove

to the product, specifications, data sheets

Electrical

Code

(USA)

or

Canadian

any

parts

installed

by

Sanyo.

and this manual without prior notice.

There

are

no

user

serviceable

Electric

Code

(Canada)

or

other

national

or

international

electrical

General Information

parts

within

the

module

or

standards be followed. Refer to “Earth

junction box.

The installation of solar modules requires a

Ground

Wiring” section

for

more

• Unauthorized persons - except the

great

degree

of

skill

and

should

only

be

information.

qualified

licensed

professional -

performed

by

qualified

licensed

Be sure

that

the building

or

structure

should not perform any electrical

•

professionals,

including, without

limitation,

work, including wiring.

(roof, façade, etc.) where the modules

licensed contractors and electricians.

are

being

installed

has

enough

•

Wear

suitable

clothing,

guards,

strength

to

support the

load

of

the

eye

protection

and

gloves

to

modules.

WARNING

prevent

you

from

direct

contact

• For modules mounted on roofs, special

• All instructions should be read and

with 30 VDC or greater.

structures may

be

required to

help

understood

before

attempting

to

•

Wear

non-slip

gloves

and carry

provide proper installation support.

install, wire, operate, and maintain a

modules by the frame using both

Both,

roof

construction

and

module

photovoltaic

module. Contact

with

hands. Do not attempt to carry a

•

electrically

active

parts

of

the

module by yourself.

installation

design

have

an

effect on

the

fire

resistance

of

a

building.

module such as terminals can result

•

Do not carry a module by its wires

Improper installation may contribute to

in burns, sparks,

and lethal shock

or junction box.

fire hazards.

Additional devices such

whether the module is connected or

•

Do

not

drop

anything

on

the

as ground fault, fuses, and disconnects

disconnected.

surface of a module.

may be required.

• The installer assumes the risk of all

•

Ensure

all

system

components

injury

that

might

occur

during

are compatible, and they do not

1

General Installation Manual

© Jul 2010, Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 7/13/10

•

Do not use modules of different

Size: not less than 1.5” (38 mm)

measured at Standard Test Conditions

specifications in the same system.

width

(STC). STC conditions are; Irradiance

•

Follow all safety precautions of other

Thickness: not less than 0.12”(3 mm)

of 1000W/m, 25oC cell temperature,

system components which are used.

Material: aluminum alloy

and solar spectral irradiance per IEC

bolt torque range: 16N.m to 20N.m.

60904-3.

Note:

At the

time

of

UL Listing Information

Operating Conditions

shipment, Sanyo guarantees the output

To satisfy UL requirements, when installing

SANYO requires that modules be operated

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

the modules, be sure to:

within the following Operating Conditions:

against

Rated

Power

in

1)

Use only stranded or solid copper

1)

Terrestrial applications only—no outer

SPECIFICATIONS

based

on

Sanyo’s

single–conductor type PV wire or USE-

space or Special Conditions (see

factory inspection at STC conditions.

2 cable, 12AWG or larger conductors,

below).

2) Under real conditions, a

photovoltaic

rated 600V, 90 , sunlight resistant, for

2)

The ambient temperature must be

module

may

experience

conditions

modules and interconnect wiring that is

within

–20°C

(-4°F) to

46°C

(115°F).

that

produce more

current

and/or

The temperature limits are defined as

voltage than

reported at

Standard

exposed to weather.

the Monthly Average High or

Low of

Test Conditions. Therefore,

Isc

value

2)

Observe the requirements described in

the installation site.

of

modules should be multiplied by a

sections labeled INSTALLATION and

3)

The

wind

pressure

load

of

the

factor of 1.25 to determine

ampacity.

SPECIFICATIONS.

installation site should be less than

An additional factor of 1.25 may be

INSTALLATION

2,880N/m2 (60PSF).

required

for

sizing

conductors,

fuses,

4)

Some environmental conditions could

disconnects,

etc.

Please

refer

to

General

apply. Please refer to Sanyo’s warranty

section

690.8

of

the

National

Please read this guide completely before

exclusions.

Electrical Code (NEC) for guidelines.

installing or using your Sanyo PV modules.

The Voc must be factored according

This

section contains important electrical

to

the

lowest recorded

ambient

and mechanical specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

temperature

recorded

for

the

•

Modules should be firmly fixed in place

location where the modules will be

in a manner suitable to withstand all

Notes on Specifications

installed. Please

refer

to

section

expected loads, including wind and

1)

Rated

electrical characteristics

are

690.7

of

the

NEC

for

more

snow loads.

within

–5%

to +10%

of the

values

information

regarding

voltage

• Metals

used

in locations that are

exposed

to

moisture

shall

not

be

Installation (reference)

employed alone or in combinations that

could result in deterioration or

corrosion.

38mm

•

Install

modules where

they

are

not

Solar Module

shaded by obstacles like buildings and

38mm

trees.

Pay

special

attention

to avoid

Metal clamp B

partially

shading

the

modules

by

(2 places)

objects during the daytime.

•

If

needed,

contact

an

Authorized

Metal clamp A

Representative

with

questions

(2 places)

regarding mounting profiles for Sanyo

PV modules.

Notes on Installation

Mounting

•

Clearance

between

the

roof

surface

Structure Rail

and module frame is required to allow

Metal clamp A

cooling air to circulate around the back

Metal clamp B

Solar Module

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 1 inch of clearance between the

Mounting Structure Rail

roof and the module frame. If other

M8 Bolt

mounting means are employed this

Metal clamp B

M8 Bolt

may effect the temperature of the panel.

Metal clamp A

• SANYO

recommends the installation

method and mounting profile shown in

Module

Figure 1.

M8 Nut

Mounting Structure

M8 Nut

• A

module

should be attached on a

mount or support structure rail by metal

End of Module

Between Modules

clamps. The metal clamp must fulfill

the following specifications.

Figure 1. Installation

2