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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.MAXX-G2 – Q CELLS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES Q.MAXX-G2 – Q CELLS
With solar modules from Hanwha Q CELLS Australia Pty Ltd
(hereafter referred to as "Q CELLS") you can directly transform
the sun’s limitless energy into environmentally-friendly solar
electricity. In order to ensure the maximum performance of your
Q CELLS solar modules, please read the following instructions
carefully and observe all guidelines. Non-compliance may
result in damage and/or physical injury.
This installation and operation manual (hereafter also referred
to as the “Manual”) provides instructions for the safe installation
and operation of crystalline solar modules.
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Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding
with your installation.
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Please retain these instructions for the life of the solar mod-
ules.
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Please ensure that this Manual is available to the operator
at all times.
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This Manual should be given to all subsequent owners or users
of the solar modules.
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All supplements received from the manufacturer should be
included.
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Please observe all other applicable documents.
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If your questions are not satisfactorily answered in the manual,
please contact your system supplier.
Additional information can be found on our website at
www.q-cells.com.
Intended Use
This manual is valid for Australia and New Zealand. These
instructions contain information regarding the safe handling
and use of quality crystalline solar modules from Q CELLS and
their installation, mounting, wiring, maintenance and disposal.
Symbols and Labels
The following symbols and labels are used throughout the Manual
for ease of use.
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
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Procedure with one or more steps.
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Lists of items.
Ensure that when carrying out a procedure,
you check the results of said procedure.
Prohibited.
Beware of possible danger or damage.
Categories:
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Danger: Risk of fatal injury
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Attention: Risk of serious injury or dam-
age to property
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Note: Risk of damage to product
Safety Regulations
In particular the installer as well as the operator of a module
is responsible for compliance with all applicable statutory
requirements and regulations.
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Unless otherwise specified by any laws or regulations, the
following stipulations must be upheld at all times during
the installation, operation, and maintenance of the solar
modules:
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This manual.
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Other applicable stipulations (such as country-specific
regulations for pressure equipment, operational safety,
hazardous goods, and environmental protection).
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Regulations and requirements specific to the system.
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Any applicable laws and requirements, in particular inter-
national, country specific, regional laws and stipulations
governing the planning, installation, and operation of solar
power systems and work on roofs.
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Any valid international, national and regional regulations
governing work with direct current, especially those appli-
cable to the installation of electrical devices and systems,
and regulations issued by the respective energy provider
governing the parallel operation of solar power systems.
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Any international, country specific and regional accident-pre-
vention regulations.
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Other applicable stipulations provided by the relevant
national institutions regarding safety in the installation and
operation of electrical items.
Qualified and Skilled Personnel
Both, the installer and operator are responsible for ensuring that
the installation (including connection to the grid), maintenance
and dismantling are carried out by trained and qualified specialists
with approved training certificates (issued by a state or federal
organisation) for the respective specialist trade. In Australia,
electrical work may only be performed by a CEC accredited
licensed electrician complying with valid accident prevention
regulations, and regulations of the local energy provider(s). In
New Zealand, electrical work may only be performed by a skilled
electrician complying with valid accident prevention regulations,
and regulations of the local energy provider(s).
1 INTRODUCTION
DOCUMENT REVISION 03
This manual is valid for Australia and New Zealand as of July 1st 2020 for Q.MAXX-G2 solar modules, and replaces all earlier versions.
This manual is subject to change. The data sheets and customer information valid at the point in time when the relevant module was manufactured apply to the installation, mounting,
and maintenance procedures for the respective solar modules, as far as no updated document is provided.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3.2 PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION
