WAAREE PV Modules Installation Manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL

WAAREE ENERGIES LIMITED

Head Office:

602, Western Edge-I,
Off. Western Express Highway,
Borivali (E), Mumbai 400066,
Maharashtra, India
Tel: [phone]

[e-mail]

Factory Address:

Plot No. 231 – 236,
Surat Special Economic Zone,
Diamond Park, Sachin,
Surat- 394230, Gujarat

Tel: [phone]

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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................... 3

CONTENTS

DISCLAIMER OF

LIABILITY

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GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................................................................................................... 3

GUIDELINES & PRECAUTIONS FOR UNPACKING, HANDLING & STORAGE OF PV MODULE ................................. 5

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS......................................................................................................................................... 6

NOTES ON INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................... 7

SOLAR PV MODULE MOUNTING

GUIDELINES

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GROUNDING

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ELECTRIC WIRING ............................................................................................................................................... 11

CABLE PROTECTION............................................................................................................................................ 12

DIODES................................................................................................................................................................ 12

MAINTENANCE SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................... 13

GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 13

GUIDELINES & PRECAUTIONS FOR CLEANING OF PV MODULE ......................................................................... 14

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INTRODUCTION

This manual contains information regarding installation, operation, maintenance and safe handling of
WAAREE Photo Voltaic (PV) Modules. Before installation or using the PV Modules, it is important to read this
manual and understand the instructions carefully.

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Since the use of this Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual and the conditions of installation,
operation, use and maintenance of the Module are beyond WAAREE’s control; WAAREE does not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage, injury or expense arising out of or in any way
connected with such installation, operation, use or maintenance of the Modules.

WAAREE assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may
result from use of the Module. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent
rights.

The information in this Manual is based on our knowledge and experience and is believed to be reliable; but
such information including product specifications (without limitations) and suggestions do not
constitute a warranty, expressed or implied. WAAREE reserves the right to make changes to the product,
specifications or this manual without prior notice.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The installation of solar PV Modules requires great degree of skills, it should only be performed by a qualified
and licensed professional, including, without limitation, licensed contractors and licensed electricians. The
installer assumes the risk of all injury that might occur during installation, including without limitation, the
risk of electric shock.

For your safety and the safety of others, please read the entire Installation,
Operation and Maintenance Manual carefully prior to installing, wiring, operating
and performing maintenance of PV modules. Also, carefully read the Module Data
Sheet provided with this product. Determine local permits, installation and
inspection requirements before installing module(s). If not otherwise specified, it is
recommended that the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) be
followed.

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The photovoltaic Module produces electricity when exposed to the sunlight, even at low light levels or when

other sources illuminate the front face. The voltage of a single Module is less than 50 V DC. However, the
voltage increases as Modules are connected in series and the available current increases as the Modules are
connected in parallel. Thus, for a Module connected within a system, contact with electrically active parts of
the Module such as terminals can result in lethal shock, sparks and burns. The only way to eliminate this
hazard is to prevent exposure of the Module(s) to light.

To avoid the hazard of electric shock and injury when installing,
wiring, operating and maintaining the PV modules, below guidelines
shall be strictly followed.

• Cover the entire front surface of the PV Module with a dense, opaque material such as cardboard box,

during installation and handling of the Modules.

• Do not expose Back sheet directly to sunlight.

• Work only under dry conditions, with dry Modules and Insulated tools.

• Be sure to completely ground all Modules.

• Since sparks may occur, do not install the Module where flammable gases or vapors are present.

• Module installation and operation should be performed by qualified personnel only. Children and

unauthorized persons should not be allowed near the installation of PV Modules.

• Use Module for its intended function only.

• Be sure that all other system components are compatible, and they do not subject the Module to

mechanical or electrical hazards.

• Do not touch terminals while Module is exposed to light or during installation. As a precaution use

properly insulated tools only.

• Do not damage or scratch the back sheet of the Module.

• Do not use the junction box to hold or transport the Module.

• Do not drop Module or allow objects to fall on the Module.

• Do not stand or step on the Module.

• Do not disassemble, modify or adapt the Module or remove any part or labeling installed/ pasted by the

manufacturer.

• When carrying a Module, two or more people should carry it by its frame wearing non-slip gloves (to

avoid injury by a slipped Module, or by the edge of frame, and so on).

• Only PV Modules with the same cell type and size should be connected in series.

• Avoid uneven shade on the PV Module surface. Shaded cells may become hot (hot spot phenomenon)

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which may result in permanent damage to the Modul

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• Do not drill holes in the frame or glass of the Module, it may compromise the frame strength and cause

corrosion of the frame and also voids the warranty.

• Do not treat back sheet and front surface of the Module with paint and adhesives.

• Do not artificially concentrate light on the Module.

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• Do not wear metallic jewelry while installing or trouble shooting the Module.

• Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes.

CAUTION: In any case DO NOT STAND OR STEP on the modules, Do not drop or place
objects on the module(s) (such as tools), do not thump / give extra pressure on the
surface of the module(s) as localized high loads can induce severe
cell level, which in turn may compromise module reliability. Failure to comply with
above caution will void WAAREE’s warranty.

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-cracks at the

GUIDELINES & PRECAUTIONS FOR UNPACKING, HANDLING & STORAGE OF
PV MODULE

• The handling of Modules requires great diligence. Therefore, caution is required while unpacking,

transporting and temporarily storing these Modules.

• Unpack Module pallet with extreme care. Be careful while unpacking, transporting and storing the

Modules. Avoid Module mishandling during unloading.

• Do not stack more than the maximum amount of allowable pallets on top of each other.

• At the installation site, take care to keep Modules and particularly their electrical contacts clean.

• Do not carry the Module on Head.

• When carrying a bigger Module, two or more people should carry it by its frame and wear non-slip

gloves (to avoid injury by a slipping Module, cuts by the edge of a frame etc.). Do not leave the Module
unsupported or unsecured prior to installation.

• Store Modules in a dry and ventilated room.

• Do not place Modules on an uneven surface, for example, wind can cause a Module which is leaning

against a fence to fall and break.

• Avoid applications of excessive bending or twisting of the Module, it may cause severe micro-cracks at

the cell level, which in turn may compromise Module reliability.

• A Module with broken glass or torn backsheet cannot be repaired and must not be used since contact

with any Module surface or the frame can produce electrical shock.

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