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Global Installation Guide for 

Suntech Power Photovoltaic Module

Version 130301

www.suntech-power.com

Wuxi Suntech Power Co., Ltd.

Address: Changjiang South Road, New District Wuxi, China 214028

Customer Service Hot Line: +86 400 8888 009 Fax: +86 510 8534 3321

E-mail: services@suntech-power.com

Or please contact our local representatives, details at www.suntech-power.com

Summary of Contents for Power Photovoltaic Module

Page 1: ...ww suntech power com Wuxi Suntech Power Co Ltd Address Changjiang South Road New District Wuxi China 214028 Customer Service Hot Line 86 400 8888 009 Fax 86 510 8534 3321 E mail services suntech power com Or please contact our local representatives details at www suntech power com ...

Page 2: ...safety Handling safety Installation safety Fire safety 4 Product Identification 5 Mechanical Installation Selecting the location General installation Installation method Attachment guidelines 10 Electrical Installation General installation Grounding 12 Maintenance No 1 ...

Page 3: ...nce of 1000 W m AM 1 5 spectrum and a cell temperature of 25 C 77 F Only use equipment connectors wiring and support frames suitable for solar electric systems Purpose of this guide Handling safety Do not lift the module by grasping the module s junction box or electrical leads Do not sit stand step or walk on any side of the module including the frames Do not drop the module or allow objects to f...

Page 4: ...re Safety Consult your local authority for guidelines and requirements for building or structural fire safety Roof constructions and installations may affect the fire safety of a building improper installation may create hazards in the event of a fire Use components such as ground fault circuit breakers and fuses as required by local authority Do not use panels near equipment or in places where fl...

Page 5: ...ding the maximum permissible loads and are not subject to excessive forces due to the thermal expansion of the support structures Refer to the following installation methods for more detailed information Mechanical Installation Installation methods Modules can be installed on the frame using mounting holes clamps or an insertion system Modules must be installed according to the following examples ...

Page 6: ...amping Zone 100mm Width Clamping Zone From Module Edge to 1 4 Width 50mm Long Frame Centre 150mm Long Frame Centre 150mm Clamping Zone Clamping Zone Clamping Zone From Module Edge to 1 4 Width 50mm Width 2400 Pa Load 2400 Pa Wind Load 2400 Pa Snow Load 3800 Pa Load 3800 Pa Wind Load 3800 Pa Snow Load 5400 Pa Load 5400 Pa Snow Load 3800 Pa Wind Load Mounting system Use four mounting holes Use eight...

Page 7: ...r the distance from the module edge to the clamping zone Measurement A is 108 mm for W series 50mm thickness 180mm for W series 35mm thickness 127 mm for V series 50mm thickness including Vdx and 280mm for V series 40mm thickness The clamping zone defines the range for the middle point of the clamp The loads of 2400 Pa 3800 Pa and 5400 Pa are under IEC standard The installation methods applicable ...

Page 8: ...t washer then a split lock washer finally a nut to secure the entire assembley see the picture above Recommended M5 screw assembly torque is 1 5N m Next insert the ground wire 10 12 AWG exposed copper wire is recommended to the feet of the lug and screw down the slotted screw Be carerful not to damage the wire core For more information please contact supplier ILSCO http www ilsco com To ensure opt...

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