6
Installation Safety
• Follow all local and national safety
precautions when on a roof, including but not
limited to fall protection, gloves, helmets, and
safety glasses.
• Warning!
A photovoltaic module can act as
a sail in even low wind conditions knocking
or pulling an installer off a roof. In addition,
modules can become missiles if unsecured
and blown away by the wind. A flying module
can injure roofers or people on the ground.
Use all appropriate precautions including fall
protection and module capture devices to
ensure safe handling in the event of winds
or wind gusts. Note, wind gusts can be
unpredictable and are not always preceded
by increased wind speeds. Care must be
taken to ensure modules are always safely
secured.
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When handling electrical components use
all appropriately rated personal protective
equipment for handling any possible voltages
at the job site.
• Warning!
Do not install solar systems when
it is raining or the work surfaces are wet,
icy, or otherwise slippery. This could lead to
personal injury.
• Warning!
Do not install in the rain, snow or
in windy conditions. This could lead to
personal injury.
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Avoid exposing cables to direct sunlight to
help prevent their degradation over time.
• Danger!
Never open electrical connections
(such as connectors) when the circuit is
under load.
• Danger!
Contact with electrically charged
parts of the modules, such as terminals,
can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock
whether or not the module is connected.
• Keep unqualified persons away from the work
area and the system during transportation
and installation.
• Completely cover the module with an opaque
material during installation to prevent
electricity from being generated.
• Do not wear metallic jewelry including ear,
nose, and lip rings, watchbands, pins, or any
other metallic object during installation or
troubleshooting of photovoltaic systems.
• Use only insulated tools that are approved
for working on electrical installation at the
voltages possible present at the job site.
• Follow all safety regulations and instructions
in the installation manuals for all components
of the system.
• Do not remove or modify any leads or
connectors provided with your module. Doing
so could result in electrical shock, arcing, and
fires as well as void the module’s warranty.
• Use only MC4 connectors from Multi-Contact
when connecting to these modules.
• The fire rating of this module is valid only
when mounted in the manner specified
in the mechanical mounting instructions in
this manual.
• Consult your local authority for guidelines
and requirements for building and or
structural fire safety.
• Do not install this module near flammable
materials or materials with flammable
off gasses.
Handling Safety
• System designers and installers are
responsible for proper support structure
design. Sunflare is not responsible for
supporting structures, including but not
limited to the roof structure.
• Follow all local, regional, and national
statutory regulations and obtain all required
building permits.
• Only use equipment, connectors, wires, and
support systems suitable for solar electric
systems.
• Do not lift or carry the module by its junction
box or electrical leads.
• Do not stand or step on the module until they
are fully installed.
• Do not stand or walk on modules unless they
are clean. Dirt and debris underfoot could
cause damage to the surface of the module
reducing its electrical performance.
• Do not drop the module or allow objects to
fall on the module.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on the
module.
