Siliken Photovoltaic Manual de usuario
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Edition 09C Date: 05/06/2010
Photovo taic modu e
Instructions for use
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We recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully in its entirely before handling the photovoltaic module.
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Table of contents
Important safety instructions
Product description
Recommendations for use
Product certificates and guarantee
By pass diodes
Operating voltage
Protection fuses
Warnings and electrical hazards
Current voltage curves
Mechanical assembly instructions
Module maintenance
Module frame grounding
Declaration of CE conformity
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Safety instructions
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This instruction manual and the product labels contain a series of important
safety messages. They should be read carefully before handling or connecting
the photovoltaic module since the module produces electricity as soon as the
cells are exposed to sunlight.
The safety warning symbol is shown before each safety message included in
this instructions manual. This symbol indicates that there is a personal safety
hazard which would affect both you and others and cause damage to the
products or other property.
This user manual must not contradict any regulation that could have changed
since the manual
s last publication date.
The last version of this manual is
available at
www.siliken.com
Warning: any fault in the module caused by failure to comply with the
warnings stipulated in this instructions manual will lead to the complete
withdrawal of the modules guarantee together with the full exoneration
of SILIKEN from any responsibility derived of any kind.
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Your photovoltaic Standard module is comprised of the following elements:
1 FRAME
In anodised aluminium; providing a system for anchoring the module
to the support structure.
2 GLASS
Ultra transparent 3.2 mm thick tempered glass; providing rigidity to the
unit and protecting the active surface of the cells.
3 and 5 EVA
(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate); its function is to encapsulate the cell circuit
4 CELLS
Highly efficient crystalline silicon solar cells. These generate the electricity.
6 BACK ISOLATION SHEET
Providing electrical insulation to the rear surface of the module.
7 CONNECTION BOX.
IP65 specification. Providing a simple method of electrically connecting
the module to the rest of the installation.
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Your photovoltaic Glass Glass module is comprised of the following
elements:
1 FRONT GLASS
Ultra transparent 4mm thick tempered glass; providing rigidity to the unit
and protecting the active surface of the cells.
2 AND 4 EVA
(Ethylene Vinyl Acetate); its function is to encapsulate the cell circuit.
3 CELLS
Highly efficient crystalline silicon solar cells. These generate the electricity.
5 REAR GLASS
Transparent 4mm thick tempered glass.
6 CONNECTION BOX.
IP65 specification. Providing a simple method of electrically connecting
the module to the rest of the installation.
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Ensure that the module is located appropriately: it must not be placed
beneath the shade of streetlights, trees, other buildings or even shade
produced by other modules. Electricity production can be considerably
reduced by the effect of shade.
Install the PV module allowing air to circulate freely (see also section 6
of this manual). This will facilitate the natural ventilation of the module.
The module is designed to work in temperatures between 40
ºC and
+85ºC ( 40ºF and +185ºF).
In addition, both polycrystalline and
monocrystalline modules produce more energy in lower temperatures.
Therefore, proper ventilation favors higher power generation.
It is important to orient the active surface of the modules towards the
south as much as possible in the northern hemisphere, and towards the
north as much as possible in the southern hemisphere.
The metal support structure for the photovoltaic modules should be
connected to ground in the manner indicated in the Low Voltage Directive
93/68/EEC and 2006/95/EEC and National Electrical Code.
Ensure that the cables of the installation that connect modules to other
modules, as well as those that lead to the load regulator, batteries or
any other part of the installation, are not too tight since this could damage
module connections or the cables themselves. Use cable ties or cable
clamps to fix the cables to the structure.
Do not leave connectors unplugged for long periods of time; dirt may
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prevent subsequent connection. We recommend that the modules are
connected in short circuit to avoid this.
Respect the electrical polarity of the modules. You must remember that
they are direct current modules and, as such, direct current is required
for their correct operation. In addition, when connecting the different
components of an isolated installation, you must always connect the
batteries first, followed by the module, and finally the power supply.
Do not use the connection box or the connection cables to hold or
transport the module. You could damage some of its components and
affect its waterproofness as well as the electrical security.
Always handle the module with care, even if it has the aluminium frame.
Any blow on the glass or on a corner of the frame could deform it enough
to break the glass.
Do not dismantle, modify or adapt the PV module. Do not remove any
part or the identification label from a PV module installed by Siliken
Modules S.L.U. If you do so, the guarantee will be invalid. Do not apply
paint or adhesives to the back side of the PV module.
WARNING: SILIKEN shall not be held responsible or liable for any
possible decrease in the electricity production of the photovoltaic
module supplied nor shall it consider said reduction to be a
manufacturing defect if it is the result of the failure to observe the
recommendations for use described herein.
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Product certificates and guarantee
Siliken photovoltaic standard ang glass glass modules have been designed
and manufactured in accordance with (IEC) EN 61215 UL 1703 standards
and complies with the safety standards Qualification of photovoltaic
modules IEC61730 class A (class II). In order to comply with these
international standards, high quality and durable materials have been
used. In addition, Siliken has a series of rigorous quality controls
established for each phase of the production process along with a final
quality control of the output power for all manufactured modules. Siliken
photovoltaic glass glass modules are tested according to EN:14449.
Siliken provides a 10 year guarantee for the materials of the photovoltaic
module and against any possible defects of the photovoltaic module
due to the manufacturing process.
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Periodic inspection
Qualified, IEC 61215
Safety Tested, IEC 617 0
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Siliken also guarantees output power from the photovoltaic module of
at least 90% of the minimum output power measured under standard
conditions (STC=92.94 W/ft2 77ºF ±36ºF 1.5 Air mass / STC=1000
W/m 25ºC ±2ºC 1.5 Air mass) and specified in the Siliken products
technical documentation for 10 years.
Moreover, Siliken guarantees output power from the photovoltaic module
of at least 80% of the minimum output power measured under standard
conditions (STC=92.94 W/ft2 77ºF ±36ºF 1.5 Air mass / STC=1000
W/m 25ºC ±2ºC 1.5 Air mass) and specified in the Siliken product
technical documentation for 25 years.
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