User manual CONTAX KD225GX-LPB INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Do not expose the back of the module to direct sunlight In Canada installation shall be in accordance with CSA C22. 1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. FIRE RATING In case of roof installation, PV module assembly shall be mounted on a fire resistant roof covering rated for the application. KDxxxGX-LPB modules are comprised of a glass front surface, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) backsheet with a Class C fire rating. GROUNDING Refer to "Grounding" section. 2. APPLICATIONS KDxxxGX-LPB modules are a reliable, virtually maintenance-free direct current (DC) power source, designed to operate at the highest level of efficiency. [. . . ] A minimum of . 13" (3. 2 mm) spacing must also be maintained between module frames to allow for thermal expansion. KDxxxGX-LPB modules may be attached to a support structure by the following methods. When installing modules in snowy area, an appropriate countermeasure has to be taken to prevent possible damages to the lower side frame by slipping snow (e. g. attach supporting parts to the lowest modules. ). Any damage caused by snow or such countermeasure is not covered under warranty. BOLTING: Utilizing 5/16" or 8 mm steel hardware structure through the existing . 35" (9 mm) diameter mounting holes in the module frame and then through KDxxxGX-LPB modules mounting holes on the support structure. Support structure should have enough strength to keep the mounting span. Refer to the Module Drawings for the position of PV module mounting holes. NOTE: Install the maximum number of series connection for the KDxxxGX-LPB modules so that the system voltage is less than 600 V. NOTE: Do not connect the modules in parallel without maximum over current protection. NOTE: The minimum diameter that the cable can be bent for the KDxxxGX-LPB modules is 1. 93" (49mm). NOTE: In normal conditions, PV modules may produce larger current and/or voltage than reported in the standard test conditions. Therefore, when voltage evaluations for components, capacity of conductors, size of fuses, and size of control systems connected to the module output are determined, multiply the values of short- circuit current (Isc) and open-circuit voltage (Voc) that are marked in KDxxxGX-LPB modules by the coefficient, 1. 25. 8. GROUNDING Before installation, contact the local code authorities to determine the necessary grounding requirements. When installing in US market, attach all PV module frames to an earth ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 250. Proper grounding is achieved by connecting PV module frames and all metallic structural members contiguously to one another using a suitable grounding conductor. The grounding conductor shall be of copper, copper alloy or another material suitable for use as an electrical conductor per NEC. The grounding conductor must then make a connection to earth using a suitable earth grounding electrode. Ensure positive electrical contact through the anodizing on the module frame extrusion by utilizing one of the following methods. Attach the grounding conductor: (1)to one of the . 35" (9mm) diameter holes marked "ground" using 5/16" stainless steel hardware. Use #10-32 stainless steel hardware to attach the lug to the module frame by the torque of 40 in-lb. A stainless steel star washer, positioned between the lug and the anodized surface of the frame, must be employed to break through the anodized layer of the frame extrusion and electrically connect the ground lug to the conducting aluminum frame material. As a general rule, avoid direct contact of copper or copper alloyed ground conductors with the aluminum module frame. All ground bond securing hardware in contact with either the aluminum module frame and/ or copper or copper alloy ground conductors must be stainless steel. Nut Spring washer Flat washer Ground conductor Cup washer Star washer Aluminum frame Flat washer Bolt 7. MODULE WIRING KDxxxGX-LPB modules come pre-wired with terminals ready for most building attachments or free standing installations. Each module has two #12 AWG type USE-2/ PV-wire stranded sunlight resistant output cables each terminated with Multi-Contact locking connectors. [. . . ] Guignard 661, Loja A Recreio dos Bandeirantes-Rio de Janeiro, 22790-200 , Brazil Phone: 55-21-3261-7111 Fax: 55-21-3261-7103 http://www. kyocerasolar. com. br / KYOCERA Fineceramics GmbH Fritz-Mueller-Strasse 27, 73730 Esslingen, Germany Phone: 49-711-93934-999 Fax: 49-711-93934-950 http://www. kyocerasolar. de/ KYOCERA Asia Pacific Pte. 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #13-03/05 Central Plaza, 168730 Singapore 168730 Phone: 65-6271-0500 Fax: 65-6271-0600 http://www. kyocera. com. sg/ KYOCERA Asia Pacific Ltd. 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