SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
AVANCIS POWERMAX
®
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
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Operation
• Before connecting a PV system to the
grid, make sure the entire system was
checked, tested and approved in accor-
dance with the applicable regulations for
such electrical systems.
• Do not touch electrical terminals or
broken electrical cables or ends of wire
while the PV module is exposed to light
or while installing the module. Contact
with electrically active parts, any surface
of broken modules or modules suspect-
ed of lacking electrical insulation can
result in burns, sparks and lethal shock.
• AVANCIS recommends that PV systems
are checked periodically for any loose
mechanical and electrical connections.
• Depending on local regulations and utili-
ty policies, the physical connection to the
grid and commissioning of the PV system
may only be performed by an authorized
installer.
• The PV modules do not require any rou-
tine maintenance.
• Based on regional conditions, PV mod-
ules might be affected by dust, dirt or
other deposits on the top surface. This
could have negative effects on the elec-
trical performance. To clean the surface
of the modules from time to time, AVAN-
CIS recommends using decalcified water
and a soft cloth or sponge to clean the
front glass (avoid cleaning agents and
abrasives). Only use water with a tem-
perature that will not cause too much
thermal stress to the module.
Detailed information, including the electrical data, is available in the respective PowerMax
®
data sheet as well
as on the label on the rear side of the PowerMax
®
PV module.
• During operation of the PV module, a
complete or almost complete shading
of cell stripes of the module (parallel to
the long side), e.g., by cleaning tools,
is to be avoided. Cleaning and main-
tenance work should generally not be
done during times of strong irradiance
and only after the PV system has been
switched into open circuit condition.
Ideally, this kind of work is performed
during nighttime.
• Maximum operating altitude: 2000 m
above sea level.
Disclaimer of Liability
This installation manual has been pre-
pared with greatest possible care. As
we continuously develop our products,
this installation manual will be revised at
regular intervals. AVANCIS reserves the
right to make changes to the product,
specifications and this manual without
prior notice. Please note that in case of
unintended use or non-compliance with
these installation instructions, the war-
ranty becomes void.
In case of questions,
please contact:
AVANCIS GmbH
Solarstraße 3, 04860 Torgau
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)3421 7388-0
Fax: +49 (0)3421 7388-111
service@avancis.de
www.avancis.de
