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This document applies to the module series FU XXX M ZEBRA
7b) Module Handling
The FU modules are robust, but in particular,
the glass front cover may be subject to
damage if improperly handled or installed.
Wear
protective gloves
when handling and
installing the modules in order to be protected
against cutting by sharp edges and against
skin burns. Handle the module in a way that
avoids breakage or scratching of the front
cover glass and mechanical damage to any
other part of the module. Do not carry the
module by its connector wires in order to avoid
the risk of electric shock and prevent damage
to the module.
During the wiring and installation of the
modules use caution! Do not trample on or
scratch the modules. Do not drop sharp or
heavy objects on either surfaces of the
module. Do not subject the modules to any
impact, in particular in the vicinity of the edges
of the frames and do not flex them
mechanically. The modules are made of a
single laminate, therefore once damaged, they
are not repairable.
In the event of any damage to either the front
or the back of the module, the part exposed
might be electrically active and therefore
dangerous, especially if the module is
connected in series to a string.
7c) Electrical Connection
Danger!
Risk of serious injury or death from electric shock
or electric arc flash! Do not connect or disconnect
modules under load!
Even if the modules are protected against
accidental
contact,
under
unfavorable
conditions high hazardous voltage (several
hundreds of volts) may occur during
installation. Consequently, installation and
maintenance of the modules, as well as the
connection to the main power supply, may
only be performed by authorized and qualified
persons.
Before connection of the system to
the grid, the PV system must be approved for
correct installation, by an electrician
responsible to the operator and the local
electricity company.
The design of the PV system should be done
by a qualified person familiar with PV system
design. The system design is the responsibility
of the PV system designer. Therefore,
FUTURASUN does not assume any liability for
how the modules are installed.
Under normal conditions, a PV module is
likely to experience conditions that
produce more current and/or voltage than
reported at STC. Accordingly, the values of
I
sc
and V
oc
marked on the module should be
multiplied by a factor of 1.25 when
determining component voltage ratings,
conductor current ratings, fuse sizes, and
size of controls connected to the PV
output.
The FU modules are qualified in protection
class II as for the class of protection against
electrical shock in accordance with IEC
61730-1:2016.
Also note:
•
Grounding:
The module frame or array
must be grounded before wiring. For
grounding, use material that is certified
according to CEI 82/25 or applicable
national codes – in particular the
grounding should be performed by a
qualified electrician.
Ensure that the
grounding area for the wire is clean and
free from oxides or any debris that could
impede the electrical grounding.
Attach a
separate approved ground wire to one of
the holes marked with ground label on the
module frame with an IEC approved ring
terminal or IEC listed grounding lug.
•
V
oc
should be increased by a factor
according to the lowest ambient air
temperatures expected for the installation
site. Refer to CEI 82/25 (for Italy) or Your
local standard for the correct V
oc
correction
factor according to the respective
temperatures. If this information is not
available, a 1.25 multiplying factor can be
used as default value for correction of V
oc
.
