LG K)-G3/-A3/-B3 series, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Monocrystalline Solar Modules LGxxxS1C W K G3 A3 B3 LGxxxS8C W K G3 A3 B3 LGxxxN1C W K G3 A3 B3 ...

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Page 3: ...l Installation 8 Caution 8 Electrical Connections 8 Series Connection 9 Parallel Connection 9 General Wiring 10 Earth Grounding 11 Mechanical Installation 12 Module Mounting 12 Site Consideration 12 Mounting Methods 13 Disclaimer of Liability Disposal 17 Disclaimer of Liability 17 Disposal 17 Transporting and Storage 18 ...

Page 4: ...o not contact with electrically active parts of the module such as terminals regardless of connection of the module It may result in spark or lethal electric shock 2 Please don t use the module with the broken window or the torn back side There is a danger of electric shock WARNING 1 Please perform works in the dry condi tion and use only dry tools Do not handle the wet modules without protec tion...

Page 5: ...n safety accident 3 Do not make holes in the frame or glass of the module It may decrease the strength of the frame or break the glass 4 Do not touch the glass surface or frame of the solar module after installa tion of the module It may result in injury 5 Do not locate a heavy object onto the module Do not stand on or step on the module Do not drop or suddenly lay down the module It may result in...

Page 6: ...with the current solar module Please contact the local office to confirm the regulations and to obtain permission Do not let anyone approach the solar mo dule who has little knowledge of solar mo dules or on the measures to take when solar modules are damaged in order to avoid the risk of injury or electrical shock Do not locate the solar module horizon tally as this may cause dirt or white efflo ...

Page 7: ...th and dried in air or by using a clean chamois Perform the wiring work by connecting the connector and wires to stand away from the roof or ground Make sure flammable gases are not generated near the installation site Do not work alone Please work as part of a team of two or more people Wear a safety belt if working high above the ground Contact with electrically active parts of the modules such ...

Page 8: ... module Do not use modules of different electri cal or physical configurations in the same system Match the polarities of cables and ter minals when making the connections failure to do so may result in damage to the module When reverse currents can exceed the value marked on the name plate a properly rated and certified overcurrent device fuse or circuit breaker must be connected in series with e...

Page 9: ...iguration is not limited if proper measures are taken to block the reverse current flow e g fuses for the pro tection of the module and cables from overcurrent and or blocking diodes for prevention of unbalanced string voltage Series Connection The solar modules may be wired in series to produce the desired voltage output The current of each module connected in series should be same Do not exceed ...

Page 10: ...n determining component voltage ratings conductor ampacities fuse sizes and size of controls to the photovoltaic output Depending on national directives additio nal safety factors might be applicable for overcurrent protection General Wiring LG Electronics recommends that all wiring be double insulated with a mini mum rating of 90 C All wiring should use a flexible copper Cu conductor The minimum ...

Page 11: ...tion of grounding holes is provided in the related data sheet ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION One M4 stainless steel bolt two flat washers one star washer one cup washer one spring washer one nut and 12 AWG Cu wires are recommended per solar module There is an earth hole in the center of the module frame Using this hole an earth conductor and the solar module frame may be recommended to connect and earth ...

Page 12: ...onsideration Solar modules from LG Electronics should be mounted in a location that meets the following requirements Operating Temperature Maximum Operating Temperature 90 C Minimum Operating Temperature 40 C Design Strength Snow loads Front side 5 400 Pa Wind loads Rear side 2 400 Pa Operating Environments The solar modules from LG Electronics can be operated in a location where they could come i...

Page 13: ... fire resistant roof covering rated for the application The fire resistance of the solar module from LG Electronics is Class C after ANSI UL790 The solar module is only IEC listed for use when its factory frame is fully intact Do not remove or alter the solar module frame Creating additional mounting holes may damage the solar module and reduce the strength of the frame A 6 mm gap between module f...

Page 14: ...ANICAL INSTALLATION Specific information on the solar module dimensions and location of mounting holes is provided in the related data sheet Tighten the bolt securely using this combination Place spring washer between flat washer and nut Mounting by using clip or clamps The module may be fastened to a sup port using clips or clamps on both the long edge and the short edge of the modules Specific i...

Page 15: ...our clamps on the short frame and two clamps at the center of the long frame Use four clamps on the short frame This installation is allowed in the following cases 1 Slope roof If module is installed parallel to the rooftop 2 Flat roof If installed with an additional stand such as wind shield or deflector This method is not tested by IEC UL Center 100 mm Center 100 mm A A Clamping Range from modul...

Page 16: ...t the center of the long frame Use four clamps on the short frame This installation is allowed in the following cases 1 Slope roof If module is installed parallel to the rooftop 2 Flat roof If installed with an additional stand such as wind shield or deflector This method is not tested by IEC UL Center 100 mm Center 100 mm 140 mm 140 mm Clamping Range 230 mm Clamping Range from module edge to 270 ...

Page 17: ...patents or other rights of third parties that may result from use of the module No li cense is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights Disposal All solar modules should be disposed separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities The correct disposal of the solar modules will help prev...

Page 18: ...y truck ship and etc In case of loose banding module will be shaken which may cause damage like glass brea king Do not stack on more than one pallet The maximum height is two pallets Severe stacking can give stress to the module and may cause product damage TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE ...

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Page 20: ...available at service solar lge de www lg solar com LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH Berliner Straße 93 40880 Ratingen Germany Tel 49 0 21 02 70 08 0 Fax 49 0 21 02 70 08 777 Status 05 2014 Errors and amendments excepted ...