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OPTIMUM GS MODULES INSTALLATION MANUAL

                                                                     

 

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Aplicaciones Técnicas de la Energía S.L. (ATERSA) 

www.atersa.com – atersa@elecnor.com   

Madrid (Spain) +34 915 178 452 - Valencia (Spain) +34 961 038 430 

 

5.

 

Warning   

 

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 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. 

 

Do not drill holes in the frame or glass of the module. 

 

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

 

Do not artificially concentrate light on the module. 

 

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

 

Do not change the wiring of bypass diodes. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for OPTIMUM A-235P GS

Page 1: ...ATION MANUAL Page 1 Aplicaciones T cnicas de la Energ a S L ATERSA www atersa com atersa elecnor com Madrid Spain 34 915 178 452 Valencia Spain 34 961 038 430 OPTIMUM GS Modules Installation Manual Re...

Page 2: ...ty 4 Precaution for unpacking handling storage 5 Warning 6 Installation 6 1 Mechanical Installation 6 1 1 Bolting method 6 1 2 Clamping method 6 2 Electrical Connections 6 2 1 Equipment Grounding 6 2...

Page 3: ...f or in any way connected with such installation operation use or maintenance No responsibility is assumed by Atersa for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result f...

Page 4: ...shall comply with national regional and local codes laws and standards PV modules should be installed and maintained by qualified personnel Only installation service personnel should have access to t...

Page 5: ...s 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 For example wind can cause a module which is leaning again...

Page 6: ...lation 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 tou...

Page 7: ...the southern hemisphere The assembly is to be mounted over a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application The roof slope should be less than 5 in ft less than 22 62 to maintain fire class r...

Page 8: ...not accessible to children or small animals to ensure personal safety and to prevent PV module from damage The junction box shall be in the uppermost position to minimize the ingress of water Clearan...

Page 9: ...oints The hardware required to mount the module is given below Stainless steel M8 304 bolt Stainless steel M8 304 washer Stainless steel M8 304 nut We recommend using a torque wrench for installation...

Page 10: ...lecnor com Madrid Spain 34 915 178 452 Valencia Spain 34 961 038 430 6 1 2 Clamping method For the clamping method is recommended use clamps with figure s sizes The hardware used is the same as boltin...

Page 11: ...OPTIMUM GS MODULES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 11 Aplicaciones T cnicas de la Energ a S L ATERSA www atersa com atersa elecnor com Madrid Spain 34 915 178 452 Valencia Spain 34 961 038 430...

Page 12: ...OPTIMUM GS MODULES INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 12 Aplicaciones T cnicas de la Energ a S L ATERSA www atersa com atersa elecnor com Madrid Spain 34 915 178 452 Valencia Spain 34 961 038 430...

Page 13: ...mm grounding holes 5 1mm to ground the anodized frame 10 12 AWG exposed copper wire is recommended as Ground wire The fastening system must be spliced with a cable that has a minimum diameter of 2 5m...

Page 14: ...ed in series with each module or string of modules Match the polarities of cables and terminals when making the connections failure to do so may result in damage to the module Connecting modules in re...

Page 15: ...or the corresponding equipment to which the module are connected A cable with an adequate section for the conduction of the total current generated by the modules should be used In all case the conduc...

Page 16: ...Always wear rubber gloves for electrical insulation while maintaining washing or cleaning modules Appropriate electrically insulating Personal Protective Equipment PPE must be worn during any cleaning...

Page 17: ...permanent damage to the glass such as white efflorescence otherwise known as glass disease which may cause reduced power output To avoid dirt accumulation or white efflorescence due to water accumulat...

Page 18: ...rsa com atersa elecnor com Madrid Spain 34 915 178 452 Valencia Spain 34 961 038 430 9 Checklists All fastenings are tight and secure and free of corrosion All cable connections are secure tight clean...

Page 19: ...STC Irradiance of 1000 W m2 AM1 5 spectrum and a cell temperature of 25 C The tolerance of Electrical Characteristics is less than 10 under Standard Test Conditions 2 1 Polycrystalline module Module A...

Page 20: ...ort circuit current A 8 54 8 71 8 84 8 90 8 97 9 05 9 10 9 13 Max power point current A 8 04 8 17 8 28 8 35 8 42 8 49 8 56 8 04 Efficiency 14 5 14 8 15 1 15 4 15 7 16 0 16 3 14 5 2 2 Monocrystalline m...

Page 21: ...9 08 Max power point current A 8 00 8 04 8 11 8 20 8 25 8 34 8 42 8 51 Efficiency 14 4 14 8 15 1 15 4 15 7 16 0 16 3 16 6 Notes Maximum System Voltage 1000V Nominal Operating Cell Temp NOCT 46 2 C Te...

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