5 SAFETY
5.1 General safety
Specialized skills and knowledge are required to install
solar photovoltaic systems. Installation must only be
carried out by qualified, trained personnel.
Installers must follow all security precautions when
installing SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles.
Never install solar tiles which are physically damaged
and/or present defects in any of their parts or elements.
Only use equipment, tools, connectors, cables, etc.
which are appropriate for solar electrical systems.
Follow the laws regarding health and safety at work
and local safety regulations regarding fall prevention.
5.2 Warnings
When exposed to direct sunlight, one module
alone can generate more than 30 V of DC. Safety
measures must be used during installation because
contact with a voltage of 30 V or more of DC is
dangerous. Avoid contact with electrically charged
components and make sure live circuits are isolated
before making or breaking any connections.
Installers must assume the risk of injuries which may
occur during installation including, but not limited
to, electric shock.
When installing the system, you must follow all local,
regional and national regulations. When necessary,
obtain a building permit.
5.3 Precautions
Do not attempt to remove
SOLAR FLAT-5XL
ceramic roof tiles
once they have been installed. Do
not remove any label or component from the tiles.
Do not apply paints or adhesives to the upper surface
of
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
.
Do not use mirrors or magnifying lenses to concentrate
the light onto the solar tiles. Never use artificial means
to concentrate sunlight onto the solar modules.
Store on a flat surface in a place which is well ventilated
and dry.
5.4 Manual handling safety
Do not disconnect
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic
roof tiles
when they are charging.
When handling
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof
tiles
, always wear appropriate safety footwear and
Class 0 insulating gloves which meet the requirements
of UNE standard EN 60903:2005 to protect
the handler against electric shocks and to
prevent the product from falling.
Only work in dry conditions and use dry tools. Unless
you have the appropriate protective equipment, do
not handle
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
or
electric components if they are wet.
Do not pick up a
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof
tile
by the junction box or the electric cables.
Do not sit, step or walk on a
SOLAR FLAT-5XL
ceramic roof tile
. Do not step on the front or rear
surface of
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
either before or after installation.
Do not scratch the surface of the glass or panel.
Do not drop
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
,
do not drop objects on top of them or subject them
to heavy blows.
Do not place any heavy object on top of
SOLAR
FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
or on top of any of its
components, cables or connectors.
Take care when positioning
SOLAR FLAT-5XL
ceramic roof tiles
on the roof surface, particularly
when working at a corner.
Do not damage the cables. Do not pinch, twist or
stretch them using excessive force.
Improper transport or installation may break
the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
and
void the warranty.
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
with
damaged glass (whether it is broken or scratched)
cannot be repaired.
Contact with any damaged surface of a
SOLAR
FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile
may cause an electric
discharge. Never use a
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic
roof tile
which has broken glass or a damaged
backsheet.
Be sure to protect the connector contacts against
corrosion and dirt. Check that all the connectors
are free of corrosion and clean before connecting
them.
Keep the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
out
of the reach of children at all times.
5.5 Electrical safety
You must comply with safety regulations for electrical
installations and the electrical code in accordance
and national and/or local legislation depending on
the location of the installation.
Under normal conditions, the current and/or voltage
produced by a
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile
will probably be superior to those recorded under
standard measurement conditions. Consequently,
the values for Isc and Voc given for the
SOLAR
FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile
should be multiplied by
1.25 to determine the voltage of the components,
the fuse sizes and the size of the controls connected
to the photovoltaic output.
Under no circumstances should the open circuit
voltage of the installation exceed the maximum
voltage of the system (IEC 1.000V / UL 1.000V).
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