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Safety, Installation, and Operations Manual
©2021 The Solaria Corporation All rights reserved. Contents subject to change without notice. AUS-MAN-0002 Rev 01, 03-2021
Power Unlocked by Design
7.3 Additional Third-Party Grounding Devices
Solaria Solar Modules can be grounded using third party grounding devices so long as they are certified for
grounding modules and the devices are installed according to the manufacturer’s specified instructions.
8.0 Operation & Maintenance
It is required to perform regular inspection and maintenance of the Modules, especially within warranty scope.
8.1 Cleaning
The dust accumulated on the front transparent substrate may reduce the power output, and may even cause
regional hot-spot effect. Industrial effluents or bird droppings may be a serious case, and the extent of the severity
depends on the transparency of the foreign objects. It’s usually not dangerous for the accumulated dust to reduce
the sunshine, because the light intensity is still homogeneous and the power reduction usually is not obvious.
When Modules are operational, there may exist environmental factors that cast shade, dust, plants and so on, that
may distinctly reduce the power output. Solaria advises that there should be no obstructed object over the Module’s
surface at any time.
The cleaning frequency depends on the frequency of debris or dust accumulation . In many instances the front
substrate is cleaned with the rain, and can decrease the cleaning frequency required. It is recommended to wipe the
glass surface with wet sponge or soft cloth. Please do not clean the glass with cleaning agent which contains acid
or alkali.
8.2 The Visual Inspection Of The Modules
Inspect the Modules visually to find if there are appearance defect, the following three types need more attention
especially:
A. Whether the glass is broken;
B. If there is evidence of burning vestige on the backsheet
8.3 The Inspection Of The Connector & The Cable
It is recommended to implement the following preventive maintenance every 6 months:
A. Check the encapsulation of the connector with the cable.
B. Check the sealing gel of the junction box to ensure it is not cracked or damaged.
