Installing The Module - Centrosolar S-Class Excellent Manual Del Usuario

Installing the module

Make sure that the installation is carried out
safely:
Protect yourself and other persons from falling, do
not carry out the installation in heavy winds and
eliminate the risk of falling objects as much as pos-
sible . Secure the work area in order to avoid the
endangerment or injury of persons .
Observe the allowable maximum mechanical
loading:
Do not exceed the maximum mechanical loading
and make sure to consider location-specific loads
such as wind or snow . Remember that the mod-
ule might sag when loaded under certain circum-
stances . In order to avoid damaging the module by
pointed or uneven structures, do not place fasten-
ers or cable ties between the rear of the module
and the cross section .
Ensure that the modules are grounded prop-
erly:
Under the terms of Centrosolar AG, grounding of
the module frame and the mounting rack is not re-
quired for a trouble-free operation . To reduce the
risk of electric shock (e .g . due to static charge) as
far as possible, Centrosolar AG recommends to
ask an experienced installer to carry out a proper
grounding . If an external lightning protection sys-
tem has been already installed, the PV system has
to be integrated in the existing lightning protection
concept by a specialist. Country-specific stan-
dards and regulations must be observed .
The grounding connections between the modules
must be checked and accepted by a qualified elec-
trician . Furthermore, the main grounding may only
be connected by a qualified electrician.
In the USA and Canada, a grounding method ap-
proved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is oblig-
atory .
To provide proper grounding, an optimal electrical
conductivity is required . For this purpose, ground-
ing holes at the rear of the module frame are pro-
vided . These grounding holes are marked by a
stamped ground symbol .
Grounding symbol:
Connect the grounding terminal only to the provided and
marked grounding holes at the rear of the module frame.
For grounding we recommend the Solklip ground-
ing terminal with integrated thread-cutting screw,
(UL 467 approved, UL number E69905), manu-
factured by Tyco Electronics . Observe the addi-
tional instructions at www.tycoelectronics.com .
These grounding terminals accommodate 4 mm²
(AWG 12) and 6 mm² (AWG 10) stripped solid cop-
per wires . The wires must not be cut, notched or
scratched . No further preparation is required . We
also recommend to use the Tyco Electronics Solar
AWG wire (UL 854) . This wire is tested for outdoor
use .
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