General Installation Manual
© PV Products GmbH, Wernersdorf 111, 8551 Wies, Austria
Updated: September 2011
Introduction
Thank you for selecting a photovoltaic module from PV Products GmbH. This manual applies to the
product group PVP-AxxxM and PVP-AxxxP. Please read this document entirely before installing your
photovoltaic module.
Disclaimer of Liability
PV Products GmbH accepts no responsibility and rejects any liability for losses, damages or expenses
resulting from the use of this manual, during installation, during operation, while using or when
performing maintenance or in this connection. PV Products GmbH also accepts no responsibility for
patent infringements or infringements on the rights of third parties. A licence shall neither be
granted implicitly nor under any patent or patent rights of any kind. The information contained in
this manual may be regarded as reliable, though it does not constitute a legal or contractual
guarantee. PV Products GmbH reserves the right to undertake modifications to the product
specifications, to the product or to the manual without prior notice.
General Information
A special qualification and a high level of expertise are required for the installation of photovoltaic
modules. Therefore, the installation should only be performed by qualified experts, including
authorised companies and electrical technicians.
WARNING
All instructions should be carefully read and understood prior to wiring and installation,
initial operation or maintenance. Physical contact with components carrying electricity, e.g.
connection terminals, may result in burns, the formation of sparks or a fatal electric shock,
regardless of whether the module is connected or disconnected.
The installer carries the risk for all injuries, which he may encounter during installation,
including the risk of an electric shock.
Photovoltaic modules produce direct current upon being exposed to sunlight or other light
sources. Even if individual modules only produce low voltages and a low current, there is a
threat of electric shock and burns.
To avoid the threat of an electric shock or injuries, the front side of the glass surface must be
covered with a dense, opaque material during the installation and when handling.
Upon the modules being connected in parallel, a higher current is produced and the threat of
electric shock increases. The risk of an electric shock also increases if the modules are
connected in a series and thus a higher voltage is produced.
To avoid an electric shock, always work only in dry conditions with dry modules and tools.
To prevent the risk of personal injury and damage to the module, do not stand or step on a
module.
To avoid the threat of an electric shock or fire, do not damage the back of the module.
