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Safety and Installation Instructions
1.0
Introduction
This manual provides safety and installation instructions for SunPower flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules.
1.1
Disclaimer of Liability
The installation techniques, handling, and use of this product are beyond company control. Therefore, SunPower assumes no responsibility for loss, damage or
expense resulting from improper installation, handling, or use.
1.2
Limited Warranty
The Limited Warranties do not apply to any of the following:
PV Modules subjected to: (1) misuse, abuse, neglect or accident; (2) alteration or improper installation (improper installation includes, without limitation,
installation or array that does not comply with all SunPower installation and wiring instructions (as may be amended and updated from time to time at
SunPower’s sole discretion); SunPower operations and maintenance instructions of any type (as may be amended and updated from time to time at SunPower’s
sole discretion), and all national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations); (3) repair or modification by someone other than a SunPower
approved service technician; (4) conditions exceeding the voltage, wind, snow load specifications, and any other operational specification; (4) power failure
surges, lightning, flood, or fire; (5) damage from persons, insects, animals, or industrial chemical exposure; (6) panel breakage from impact or other events
outside SunPower’s control. Additional terms and conditions apply. Please see the SunPower Limited Warranty for full terms and conditions.
2.0
Safety Precautions
Before installing this product, read all safety instructions in this document.
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All installations must be performed in compliance with any applicable local codes.
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For United States jurisdictions, installations shall be performed in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any applicable local codes.
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For Canadian jurisdictions, installations shall be in accordance with CSA C22.1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and any
applicable local codes.
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There are no user-serviceable parts within the module. Do not attempt to repair any part of the module.
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Installation should be performed only by qualified personnel.
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Do not stand on, drop, scratch, or allow objects to fall on modules as it may damage them and void the warranty.
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DO NOT WALK ON THE PANELS.
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DO NOT CARRY THE PANELS BY THE ELECTRICAL CABLES OR JUNCTION BOX.
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Do not place anything on the modules, even for a moment because resulting residue may damage or stain the surface.
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If the front sheet or the back sheet is torn, contact with any module surface or module frame can cause electric shock.
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Broken or cracked J-boxes, cables and/or connectors are electrical hazards as well as laceration hazards. Customers should remove any such module from service
and contact SunPower for disposal instructions.
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Broken or cracked metal ribbons in the panel are electrical hazards. Customers should remove any such module from service and contact SunPower for disposal
instructions.
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Do not install or handle the modules when they are wet or during periods of high wind.
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Do not allow water to pool on or near the module.
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SunPower recommends a conservative minimum cable bend radius equal to or greater than
40 mm (1.5”).
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Contact SunPower if maintenance is necessary.
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Retain these instructions for future reference!
3.0
Electrical Characteristics
Electrical characteristics of the modules are described in Table 1 below. For all modules, the maximum series fuse rating is 15A. Under normal conditions, a
photovoltaic module may experience conditions that produce more current and/or voltage than reported at Standard Test Conditions. Accordingly, the values of ISC
and VOC marked on the modules should be multiplied by a factor of 1.25 when determining component voltage ratings, conductor capacities, fuse sizes and size of
controls connected to the module output. Refer to Section 690-8 of the NEC for an additional 1.25 Safety factor which may be applicable.
IMPORTANT!
Please read this manual in its entirety before installing, wiring, or using this product in any way. Failure to comply with these
instructions will invalidate the SunPower Limited Warranty for PV Modules.
DANGER!
Module interconnection cables pass direct current (dc) and are energized when the panel is exposed to light. Current may also be flowing if the
panel is connected to a battery or other power source regardless of illumination.
Direct current will arc across a gap and may cause injury or death when improper connection or disconnection is made;
Contacts and cable with frayed or exposed conducts should not be used. Contact with exposed conductors may result in electrical shock, injury
and possible death.
DO NOT connect or disconnect modules when they are energized by exposure to light or external power sources such as a battery. Disconnection
under load will result in Arcing and damage to the connector.
DO NOT short the leads together. If inadvertent shorting occurs, Cover the panel completely with opaque material, obscuring all light, before
attempting to disconnect the cables.
High voltage may be present when modules are interconnected in series. High currents may be present when modules are connected in parallel.
