Qcells Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.X / BFG Series, Installation And Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Installation and operation manual Q PEAK DUO XL G11S X BFG solar module series ...

Page 2: ...ant module was manufactured apply to the installation mounting and maintenance procedures for the respective solar modules as far as no updated document is provided 1 Introduction 3 2 Planning 5 2 1 Technical specifications 5 2 2 Requirements 6 2 3 Mounting options 8 2 4 Electrical layout 14 3 Installation 15 3 1 Safety and transport 15 3 2 Preparation of installation 17 3 3 Module installation 18...

Page 3: ...Beware of possible danger or damage Categories Danger Risk of fatal injury Attention Risk of serious injury or damage to property Note Risk of damage to product Units Where both Imperial and U S units for example inches are shown metric units are definitive References to Data Sheet or Module Data Sheet refer to the Module Data Sheet applicable to the module being used Safety Regulations The instal...

Page 4: ... for the entire life of the solar power system Please contact your system supplier for information concerning the formal requirements for solar power systems Please be sure to contact the relevant local authorities and en ergy providers regarding regulations and permit requirements prior to installation of the solar power system Your financial success depends on the fulfillment of these requiremen...

Page 5: ...ype 3 but with metallic frame Max test load Push Pull1 lbs ft 113 50 5 400Pa 2 400Pa Max design load Push Pull1 lbs ft 75 33 3 600Pa 1 600Pa Middle rail No Certificates Quality Controlled PV by TÜV Rheinland CE compliant IEC 61215 2016 IEC 61730 2016 PV module classification Class II 1 Test and design load in accordance with IEC 61215 2016 depending on mounting options see section 2 3 Mounting opt...

Page 6: ...e with IEC 61215 and Design Load 1 5 in accordance with UL 61730 Installation using a mounting structure for solar modules Mounting Structure Requirements Requirements for the mounting structure Conform to the necessary structural requirements Compliant with local snow and wind loads Properly fastened to the ground the roof or the façade Forces acting on the module are relayed to the mounting subs...

Page 7: ...AR MODULES Q PEAK DUO XL G11S X BFG 7 75 3 Maintain the permissible angle of inclination Minimum angle of inclination 3 Inclination angles above 75 may be limited by local regulations Standing water on the modules glass needs to be avoided ...

Page 8: ...or avoided by technical measures A minimum support depth of 0 59in 15mm is required on the back side of the module Loads according to IEC 61215 2 2016 and UL 61730 2 2017 except for design loads lower than 1600 Pa which do not fulfill the requirements of the standards The test procedure is always according to IEC 61215 2 2016 Design loads result from the safety factor 1 5 Mounting options with cla...

Page 9: ...a DESIGN LOAD PUSH PULL Pa L 15 8 21 7 400 550mm 3600 2400 2400 1600 S 0 79 20mm 2400 2400 1600 1600 L 27 6 700mm CL3 Ensure that module frame is fixed directly on the rail of the substructure no spacer allowed between the module and substructure Minimum support depth of 0 59 in 15 mm is required on the back side of the module CL5 Minimum required support depth on the module backside is 0 39in 10m...

Page 10: ...he module and substructure Use M8 corrosion proof screws and washers diameter 0 62in 15 8mm for mounting slots Detail A Fig 1 and M6 corrosion proof screws and washers or bobtails for tracker slots diameter 0 51in 13mm Detail B Fig 1 Mounting screws and washers should have the same material properties 4 BOLTS SCREWS ON LONG SIDE 2 CONTINUOUS RAILS UNDERNEATH LONG FRAME PARTS mFB2 L POSITION OF BOL...

Page 11: ...washers or bobtails for tracker slots diameter 0 51in 13mm Detail B Fig 1 Mounting screws and washers should have the same material properties TRACKER INSTALLATION USING 31 1in 790mm HOLES TB1b L Torque tube TB2b L1 L2 Torque tube POSITION OF BOLTS in TEST LOAD PUSH PULL Pa DESIGN LOAD PUSH PULL Pa POSITION OF BOLTS in TEST LOAD PUSH PULL Pa DESIGN LOAD PUSH PULL Pa L 32 9 836mm 2600 2300 1700 150...

Page 12: ...CLAMPS TC1 L POSITION OF BOLTS in TEST LOAD PUSH PULL Pa DESIGN LOAD PUSH PULL Pa L 40 6 42 6 1031 1081mm 1800 1800 1200 1200 TC1 Ensure minimum support depth of 0 47in 12mm on the backside and 0 39in 10mm on the front side of the module Distance between outer edge of module and middle of the clamp 2 Planning 2 3 Mounting options ...

Page 13: ... the limited area where the substructure element is located beneath the module see figure 2 and 3 Fig 3 Push loads in relation to minimum clearance between frame bottom edge and substructure 2 Planning 2 3 Mounting options Specifications for TB1a TB1b TB2a TB2b and TC1 Mounting Options 100 257 257 100 100 120 160 160 Limited area 1 mm Limited area 2 mm CLEARANCE mm TEST LOAD Pa Limited Area 1 Limi...

Page 14: ... system voltage as listed in the applicable data sheet Take into account all possible operating situations and all rel evant technical norms and regulations when designing the system It has to be ensured that the maximum system voltage including all necessary safety margins is not exceeded Take the voltage limit of the inverter into account when deter mining the maximum number of modules in the st...

Page 15: ... modules in their original packaging until instal lation Store the modules securely in cool and dry rooms The packaging is not weatherproof Ensure that all personnel are aware of and adhere to accident prevention and safety regulations While working wear clean gloves GB I D Danger Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock Do not install damaged modules Inform your distributor of any damages immed...

Page 16: ...ndi tioning systems Note Module damage may occur Do not drop modules Note Module damage may occur Only make modifications to the module which have been confirmed in writing by Qcells confirmation letter Note Module damage may occur Never lift or move the module with the connection cables or junction box Carry modules upright and horizontally as shown Note Module damage may occur Never step on modu...

Page 17: ...k of fatal injury due to electric shock Ensure that modules and tools are not subject to moisture or rain at any time during installation Warning Risk of injury due to falling modules Secure modules during installation Do not install modules in windy or wet weather Danger Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock Only use dry insulated tools Do not carry out the installation alone Only install un...

Page 18: ...ing optoins Tighten clamps according to manufacturer s instruc tions Maintain an interval of at least 0 39in 10mm be tween two modules along the short side and 0 20in 5mm along the long side Note Module damage may occur Do not subject modules to mechanical tension Max torsion 0 12in ft 10mm m Option 2 Install the module at the 4 mounting points see see section Mounting options with bolts of chapte...

Page 19: ...nd safety guide lines for the installation of electrical devices and systems Please make sure to take all necessary safety precautions With module or phase voltages of more than 120V the safety extra low voltage range is exceeded Carry out work on the inverter and the wiring with extreme cau tion Ensure that the modules are disconnected at the inverter prior to separation Be sure to observe the ti...

Page 20: ...isk of fatal injury due to electric shock Never plug or unplug the cable when under load Modules must not carry any current 1 Switch off the inverter OFF EN 2 Switch off the DC circuit breaker 3 Measure shutdown in DC String no DC current flow 4 Disconnect plugs by the use of appropriate and qualified tools of the manufacturer 5 When connecting the modules proceed in reverse order Danger Risk of f...

Page 21: ... electric shock Ensure that all electrical components are in a proper dry and safe condition SOLAR click Ensure for a tight connection between the plugs Plugs click together audibly Do not connect modules with different orientations or angles of inclination in the same string Note Module damage may occur Ensure that the cabling is not under mechanical stress Comply with bending radius of 2 36in 60...

Page 22: ...n dards Note Module damage may occur Ensure that the plug connections are secured away from any water channelling surface Integrate the system into the existing lightening protection system in accordance with the applicable local regulations Warning Fire Risk Do not use light concentrators e g mirrors or lenses Ensure that the cabling is not exposed and or hang ing and is protected from dirt moist...

Page 23: ...ions of the manufacturer The grounding lug should be made of stainless steel or tin plated metals such as aluminum to avoid cor rosion The grounding lug should be attached to the frame grounding hole using a stainless steel screw toothed lock washer or KEPS nut in order to penetrate the anodized layer and backing nut Care should be taken to avoid the use of grounding hardware of dissimilar metals ...

Page 24: ...e to electric shock Do not attempt to fix any problems yourself e g glass cracks damaged cables Please contact an installer or Qcells Technical Customer Ser vice Department 7 Disposal Do not disconnect modules by yourself Please commission a trade specialist Dispose of modules in accordance with the local disposal reg ulations ...

Page 25: ...cratch off dirt Module cleaning has to be done by qualified personnel ac cording to the state of the art and taking into account all rele vant safety issues and general product properties e g but not restricted to electrical safety mechanical stability load limits depending on the actual mounting options chemical suitability no effect to any of the module s compo nents e g cable connector silicone...

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