Grape Solar CS-P-200-DJ Safety And Installation Manual Download

Page: 1 / 13

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY

AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev. K

VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY

Valid from September 2010

1305 S. Bertelsen Road Eugene, OR 97402

www.grapesolar.com

Tel: 1-877-264-1014 (toll free), 1-541-349-9000, Fax: 1-541-343-9000

Grape Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Safety and Installation Manual

This document applies to Grape Solar photovoltaic modules with model number CS-S-160-DJ CS-S-165-DJ

CS-S-170-DJ CS-S-175-DJ CS-S-180-DJ, CS-P-200-DJ, CS-P-210-DJ, CS-P-220-DJ, CS-P-230-DJ, CS-P-240-DJ,

CS-P-250-DJ, CS-P-260-DJ, CS-P-270-DJ and CS-P-280-DJ. Carefully read through this manual in its entirety before

installing, operating or servicing the photovoltaic (PV) system. Failure to comply with the instructions described in this

manual may cause bodily injury or damage to property, and invalidate Grape Solar’s limited warranty for photovoltaic

modules!

Summary of Contents for CS-P-200-DJ

Page 1: ...odules with model number CS S 160 DJ CS S 165 DJ CS S 170 DJ CS S 175 DJ CS S 180 DJ CS P 200 DJ CS P 210 DJ CS P 220 DJ CS P 230 DJ CS P 240 DJ CS P 250 DJ CS P 260 DJ CS P 270 DJ and CS P 280 DJ Car...

Page 2: ...from September 2010 1305 S Bertelsen Road Eugene OR 97402 www grapesolar com Tel 1 877 264 1014 toll free 1 541 349 9000 Fax 1 541 343 9000 Table of Contents I General Information 3 II Safety Precauti...

Page 3: ...door land based applications only 6 Rated power output specification of Grape Solar PV modules are made at the Standard Test Condition STC which is 1000W m2 irradiance 1 5 Air Mass AM and 25 C 77 F ce...

Page 4: ...cted modules have to be stored outside for any length of time always have the glass surface facing down and cover modules with water proof material to prevent water collecting inside the panel and cau...

Page 5: ...hen working with modules exposed to light follow all applicable regulations regarding working with live electrical equipment 3 5 Do not install or handle the modules when they are wet or during period...

Page 6: ...connections 3 15 Broken junction boxes or broken connectors are electrical and laceration hazardous and cannot be repaired Please contact the installers to remove the broken module from the array and...

Page 7: ...n into account 1 5 The site should not have exposure to extremely corrosive chemicals e g emissions from manufacturing facilities 2 Module Orientation Tilt Angle 2 1 To obtain maximum yield from the P...

Page 8: ...ach module or string of modules when reverse current is anticipated to exceed the value of the module protective fuse 3 8 The junction box contains factory installed 3 bypass diodes and is not designe...

Page 9: ...ay be mounted at any angle from vertical to horizontal orientation However to obtain maximum yield from the PV system the direction and tilt angle for the modules shall be set to receive the incident...

Page 10: ...they have been evaluated by UL for mounting At least four stainless steel screws of the 10 22mm the stainless steel nuts and washers of 10mm are required to mount the module securely It is recommended...

Page 11: ...not remove the dirt by scraping or rubbing away from the module front surface when dry as this may cause micro scratches on the glass and lead to module performance degrading 5 Water can be used for...

Page 12: ...injury or expense arising through improper use or incorrect installation operation or maintenance Furthermore Grape Solar assumes no responsibility for any infringement of patents or other rights of t...

Page 13: ...1 877 264 1014 toll free 1 541 349 9000 Fax 1 541 343 9000 Appendix Figure 2 Position of Mounting Holes Model CS S 160 DJ CS S 165 DJ CS S 170 DJ CS S 175 DJ and CS S 180 DJ Figure 3 Position of Moun...