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Keep all electrical contacts clean and dry.
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All modules are manufactured with a sealed junction box and pre-attached cables and locking connectors.
These components should not be modified or tampered with in any way.
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Do not allow unauthorized persons near the installation site or storage area of modules.
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Do not place modules on top of one another.
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Do not place any load on the module or twist the module frame.
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Do not stand, step, walk, or jump on the module.
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Do not drop or place objects on the modules such as tools.
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Do not handle modules with bare hands and avoid scratches, handling marks, or any damage especially to the front glass of
the module, backsheet, or electrical components.
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Do not mark the modules with sharp instruments.
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Do not leave a module unsupported or unsecured.
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Do not modify module frames in any way.
3.2 safeTy
The following safety guidelines and best practices should be followed:
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All installations must be performed in compliance with all applicable regional and local electrical codes or other national or
international electrical standards.
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Use insulated tools during installation, troubleshooting and maintenance of photovoltaic modules.
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Wear suitable protection to prevent direct contact with module’s electrical output and mechanical sharp edges.
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Cover the front of the modules with an opaque material to stop production of electricity when installing or working with a
module or wiring.
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Modules connected in a series should not be disconnected under illumination. Disconnecting modules under illumination may
cause electrical arcing which may result in burns, fires or other problems.
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Follow industry best practices when commissioning, trouble shooting, disconnecting, or connecting a PV system.
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Trouble shooting should include planning, checking, disconnecting, cause seeking, replacement, and record keeping.
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Do not install or handle the modules or their components when they are wet or during periods of high wind.
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Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or open any part of the module including junction box or sub-components.
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Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module.
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Do not install or handle any broken modules. If a module is broken, or the back sheet is torn, contact with the surface or
frame can cause an electrical shock.
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Do not wear rings, jewelry, watches, or other metallic items while working with photovoltaic modules.
3.3 MaInTenanCe
Check modules, glass, and frames for damage. Regularly inspect all MEMC Solar Modules for safe electrical connections, sound
mechanical connections, and freedom from shading and corrosion. If dirt or debris buildup becomes excessive, periodically clean the
glass only with a soft cloth using mild, non-abrasive detergent and water. When using mild cleaning liquids, a neutral pH in the range
of 6.0 to 8.0 is recommended. Chemicals with pH less than 6.0 or greater than 8.0 should be avoided as it may damage the glass
surface and or the AR coating. Please consult with system designer to decide the cleaning and inspection frequency according to
local environmental conditions.
Do not power wash or use harsh cleaning materials or objects such as scouring powder, steel wool, scrapers, blades, or other sharp
instruments to clean the glass surface of the module. Use of such materials will invalidate the product warranty.
warnIng: use caution when cleaning the back surface of the module to avoid penetrating the substrate materials.
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