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Figure 3.3 
Grounding method  
Using bolt and nut 
Note:  Use  the  ground  holes 
illustrated in Figure 3.1. 

 
 

Select  a  grounding  the  following 

lug. 

 ILSCO GBL-4DBT,  
 Burndy CL501TN

 

 

Glass 

Backsheet 

Frame (Longer side) 

Grounding hole 
(0.205” 

diameter 

(5.2mm)) 

Flat washer (Stainless steel) 
Thickness:  
not  less  than  0.037”  (0.94 
mm) 

Diameter: 

 

   

not  less  than  0.75” 

(19.05 mm) 

Grounding 
Lug 

Bolt (Stainless steel) 
 #8, #10, M5 

Nut (Stainless steel) 

Copper wire 

Set screw (Stainless screw) 

Star washer (Stainless steel) 

Length  
(not less than 0.63’‘(16 mm)  
 not more than 0.78’‘(20 mm))  

 

*If  using  a  brass  cup  washer,  a 
flat  washer  must  be  inserted 
between  the  cup  washer  and 
module  frame,  and  the  flat 
washer diameter must be greater 
than the cup washer diameter. 

Cup washer (Terminal cup) 
(Stainless steel or *brass) 

Star washer (Stainless steel) 

Flat washer (Stainless steel) 

Flat washer (Stainless steel) 

Spring washer (Stainless steel) 

Bolt (Stainless steel) 
  #8, #10, M5 

Grounding hole 
 0.205’‘ diameter 
  (5.2 mm)) 

Length  
(not less than 0.63’‘(16 mm)  
 not more than 0.78’‘(20 mm))  

Frame (Longer side) 

Nut (Stainless steel) 

Figure 3.2 (Method 1) 
Grounding method  
using bolt and nut

  

 
Note:  Use  the  ground  holes 
illustrated in Figure 3.1.

 

Ground wire (#12AWG) 
(wound around the bolt) 

Glass 

Backsheet 

  *Flat washer (Stainless steel) 

Summary of Contents for HIT VBHN330SA16

Page 1: ...the Panasonic Group and is in charge of the manufacturing process for Panasonic HIT Model No VBHN330SA16 and 16B VBHN325SA16 and 16B Contents Please read before installation Safety Precautions General Information 3 Warning 3 Cautions 3 General Safety 3 UL Listing Information 3 Installation General 3 Notes on Installation 3 Operating Conditions 4 Special Conditions 5 Specifications Note on Specific...

Page 2: ...nd the module 4th Edition 2016 11 18 Addition of figures of clamps Addition of limitation of connectors Add the figures and requirement specification of clamps Add the limitation of connectors 5th Edition 2017 3 6 Changing inscription of installation condition Addition of mounting method Change inscription of installation condition Add the mounting method of using a bolt and nut 6th Edition 2017 9...

Page 3: ...nd causing inoperable conditions and other unknown troubles Do not insert PV cable between back side and mounting structure rail GENERAL SAFETY Follow all permissions installation and inspection requirements Before installing modules contact the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction to determine permissions installation and inspection requirements which should be followed Electrically ground...

Page 4: ...00 224B Width Grounding mid clamp 1 16 29 5 mm End clamp 1 5 38 mm Thickness Grounding mid clamp Nominal thickness 0 11 2 85mm End clamp Nominal thickness 0 125 3 17mm Torque 9 5 N m 85 in lbs Material Grounding mid clamp 304 Stainless steel End clamp 5000 6000 Aluminum alloys Note Please refer to IronRidge manual for installation method Panasonic does not provide a warranty for clamps The module ...

Page 5: ...ries string or each module Do not disconnect terminals while modules generate electricity and connect electrical load to avoid the hazard of electrical shock To avoid the hazard of electric shock and sparks please connect each cable after confirming the polarity of them is correct Cable conduits should be used in locations where the wiring is inaccessible to children or small animals Module Wiring...

Page 6: ...shers see Figures 3 2 The use of cup washers is to prevent wire from slipping out from under the screw head and or the flat washer Make sure that the cup washer is placed between the wire and the module frame Choose an adequate size for the cup washer and the flat washer so that the wire is fully clamped between them Note Cup washers are also called terminal cup washers The cup washers should be s...

Page 7: ...tion Modules are equipped with factory installed bypass diodes The factory installed diodes provide proper circuit protection for the systems within the specified system voltage so that you do not need any other additional bypass diodes MAINTENANCE Some maintenance is recommended to maintain optimal output performance of the solar modules It is also recommended to inspect the electrical and mechan...

Page 8: ... by additional suffixes may be followed by suffix numbers and letters PV PLS S PV PLS B may be followed by suffix numbers and letters may be followed by suffix numbers and letters Male PV connectors PV KST4 EVO2 2 5 6 or 10 followed by I II III or IV followed by UR Female PV connectors PV KBT4 EVO2 2 5 6 or 10 followed by I II III or IV followed by UR PV AZS4 male PV AZB4 female http www multi con...

Page 9: ...ore than 0 78 20 mm If using a brass cup washer a flat washer must be inserted between the cup washer and module frame and the flat washer diameter must be greater than the cup washer diameter Cup washer Terminal cup Stainless steel or brass Star washer Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Spring washer Stainless steel Bolt Stainless steel 8 10 M5 Grounding hole ...

Page 10: ...e Longer side Grounding hole 0 205 diameter 5 2mm Grounding Clip 8 32 Screw Stainless steel Nut Stainless steel Copper wire Length not less than 0 63 16 mm not more than 0 78 20 mm Figure 1 2 Installation Solar Module Module Mounting Structure Rail 5 16 or M8 Bolt Stainless steel 5 16 or M8 Nut Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Flat washer Stainless steel Spring washer Stainless steel ...

Page 11: ...ass Diodes 4 4 Maximum series fuse A 15 15 Silicon hetero junction Monocrysttaline silicon amorphous silicon hetero junction Mechanical Specifications Length mm inches Width mm inches Frame Depth mm inches Weight kg pounds Electrical Specifications 1590 62 60 1053 41 46 35 1 38 19 41 89 SPECIFICATIONS Figure 2 Dimensions Note A module is installed using 4 points symmetrical mounting within setting...

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