REC Alpha 72 Series, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...rec Alph 72 SERIES INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR ALL REC ALPHA 72 SOLAR PANELS CERTIFIED ACCORDINGTO IEC 61215 IEC 61730 STANDARDS...

Page 2: ...AGEMENT 11 PANEL MAINTENANCE 12 RECYCLING 12 DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 12 PANEL CHARACTERISTICS 13 Technical Properties REC Alpha 72 Series 13 ANNEX 1 INSTALLATIONS ON WATER...

Page 3: ...ore installers are responsible for the following Only qualified personnel must perform work on photovoltaic systems such as installation commissioning maintenance and repairs Be sure to follow the saf...

Page 4: ...erved during handling to avoid the risk of sparking fire hazards burns and lethal electric shocks Exercise extreme caution when wiring panels and look out for damaged or dirty cables etc Never insert...

Page 5: ...voiddamageordegradationtothepackagingorpanelcomponents pallets and panels must be stored in a controlled environment ideally internal where it is protected from the elements e g rain dust and direct s...

Page 6: ...bundled together so loops are as small as possible String configurations must be checked before commissioning If open circuit voltage Voc and short circuit current Isc deviate from specification this...

Page 7: ...mp grip length and the central point of the fixation e g the bolt is fully within the required clamping zone as indicated on the following pages CLAMP SPECIFICATIONS Clamp installation must be carried...

Page 8: ...g 3 Clamping zones for panels with rails parallel to short side CAUTION The minimum grip length of each clamp and its center point must be fully located in the same color zone to be rated to that load...

Page 9: ...eledgeofeachpanelmustbesupportedbytworails figs 2a 2b ofaluminiumorgalvanized steelsuitablefortheapplicationandappropriateforthelocalenvironment Observethefollowingprocedureswhenusingmountingholes The...

Page 10: ...hown in fig 9 and can be further identified by the grounding symbol stamped in the frame next to it Check all applicable requirements before beginning installation Suitable grounding clips lugs or oth...

Page 11: ...standards e g IEC 62852 or UL 6703 to ensure they are fit for purpose and safety Useofanychemicalsorlubricantsontheconnectorsorcontactsmayonlybecarriedoutinlinewiththeconnectormanufacturer sinstructio...

Page 12: ...local guidelines and regulations By ensuring REC solar panels are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative impact on the environment and human health The majority of the panel c...

Page 13: ...ewithIEC62790 Connectors St ubliMC4Evo2 PV KBT4 EVO 2 PV KST4 EVO 2 4mm inaccordancewithIEC62852 IP68onlywhenconnected Cable 4 mm solar cable 1 2 m 1 3 m in accordance with EN 50618 Dimensions 2063 x...

Page 14: ...installation must have sufficient length and slack to prevent damage due to water level changes and wave motions ii Mounting panels Installation of REC solar panels must be in accordance with the afor...

Page 15: ...r instructions to ensure optimum mounting of MLPE device and prevent any slippage during operation MLPE devices may also be attached to the mounting construction In such cases refer to the instruction...

Page 16: ...nformity of the product with the requirements of the above mentioned EC Directive and its conformity with the safety requirements of the EC Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU DIN EN 61215 VDE 0126 31 20...

Page 17: ...RECInstallationManual RECAlpha72Series IEC61215 61730 Rev A 02 20 Ref NE 06 23 17 DOCUMENTHISTORY Date Revision Reason 02 2020 A First release...

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