Grape Solar GS-M60-285-Fab1-US User Manual Download

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PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY

AND INST

ALLATION MANUAL Rev.

VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY

Grape Solar Photovoltaic Modules

User Manual

This document applies to Grape Solar photovoltaic modules with model number GS-P60-265-Fab1, GS-P60-265-Fab2, GS-

S60LSQ-285-PR, GS-M60-285-Fab1-US, and GS-M60-300-Fab1-US. 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 Grap

e Solar’s limited warranty for photovoltaic

modules!

Summary of Contents for GS-M60-285-Fab1-US

Page 1: ...ies to Grape Solar photovoltaic modules with model number GS P60 265 Fab1 GS P60 265 Fab2 GS S60LSQ 285 PR GS M60 285 Fab1 US and GS M60 300 Fab1 US Carefully read through this manual in its entirety...

Page 2: ...Tel 1 877 264 1014 toll free 1 541 349 9000 Fax 1 541 343 9000 PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES SAFETY AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev P VALID IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY Table of Contents I General Information 3 II Safet...

Page 3: ...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 cell te...

Page 4: ...tore the modules in a dry ventilated in door space if possible If the un connected modules have to be stored outside for any length of time always have the glass surface facing down and cover modules...

Page 5: ...fety Standard for Electrical Installations Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 3 2 Keep children away from module and the system when installing 3 3 Do not wear metallic jewelry while performing mechanica...

Page 6: ...inals can result in burns sparks and lethal shock whether the module is connected or disconnected 3 14 Cover all modules in the PV array with an opaque cloth or material before making or breaking elec...

Page 7: ...t least a 4 inch clearance is required between the module back surface and roof for rear ventilation and module cooling 1 4 The modules have been evaluated by following UL 1703 standard that can susta...

Page 8: ...ained personnel from disconnecting the modules when under load which may cause serious bodily injury or death all Grape Solar PV modules are equipped with factory installed PV wires and MC 4 comparabl...

Page 9: ...DBT ground lug to either grounding hole at the back of the module Place the ground lug on the module frame s outer surface and in line lengthwise Insert a 8 32 x 0 5 stainless steel screw through the...

Page 10: ...ft2 2150 Pascal under any circumstance 5 2 Each module must be securely fastened at a minimum of 4 points using support frames or mounting kits specialized for PV applications 5 3 Panels may be mount...

Page 11: ...steel screw via each mounting hole with stainless steel flat washer and secure from behind with another stainless steel flat washer local washer and nut Torque the bolts to 6 3ft lbs 8 5Nm 5 9 2 Press...

Page 12: ...Solar assumes no liability for loss damage injury or expense arising through improper use or incorrect installation operation or maintenance Furthermore Grape Solar assumes no responsibility for any...