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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012
INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL
FOR SHARP PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
ND-255QCS / ND-250QCS / ND-245QCS
ND-250QCJ / ND-245QCJ / ND-240QCJ
ND-Q250F7 / ND-Q245F7
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE MODULES.
PLEASE PASS ALONG THIS MANUAL TO YOUR CUSTOMER.
A) GENERAL MANUAL
A-1. INTRODUCTION < GENERAL SAFETY >
Thank you for choosing SHARP photovoltaic (PV) module. This 1. Wiring and grounding method of the frame of arrays s
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 13. Do not work alone (always work as a team of 2 or more people). < HANDLING SAFETY > 14. Wear a safety harness when working above the ground. 1. Do not expose the PV module to excessive loads on the surface of the 15. Do not wear metallic jewelry which may conduct electricity and enable PV module or twist the frame. The glass may break. electric shock during installation. 2. Do not stand or step on the PV module. The glass may be slippery, 16. Do not damage the back
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 For grounding, each PV module has a hole in the frame for either a bolt, SERIES WIRING (VOLTAGE ADDITIVE) nut and washer, a ground lug fastened by bolt or screw, or an appropriate screw (hardware not provided). Installation for wiring and grounding method shall be in accordance with national, regional and local codes, laws, standard, and the relevant instructions below. In a connection of this type, the hardware (such as a star washer) must score the frame surface to
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 B) MODULE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS Mounting Using Clamps on Long Edge of Module: Long Edge MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Perpendicular to Array Rails (Figures 5 & 9) There are several approved ways to mount these Sharp PV modules to The modules may also be mounted using clamps on the long sides of a support structure. They may be mounted either using the bolt holes the module when the array rails are perpendicular to the long sides, as provided or using frame clamps (not prov
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 Table I. Minimum required dimensions Clamp Thickness Minimum (mm) Clamp Width Minimum (mm) Catch Width Minimum (mm) Support Width Minimum (mm) Option A 3.3 mm 38 mm 5 mm 10 mm Option B 3.0 mm 43.6 mm 5 mm 10 mm Figure 6 Figure 7 5.9” (150 mm) s 16.1” (410 mm) 5.9” (150 mm) e 16.1” (410 mm) Figure 8 Figure 9 - 5 - Installation Manual for PV Modules 1640.0 mm 820.0 mm 558.8 mm (minimum)
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 Mounting using Clamps on Long Edge of Module (Figure 7) – 2 Clamp Method The modules may be mounted using clamps designed for solar modules as shown in Figure 7. Note the clamp position is important. The 22” length clamp should be positioned so that it supports the center of each long frame of the solar module. The clamp should be affixed to the modules and mounting structure with 4 bolts on each long frame. For the 2 clamp mount method, the minimum clamp length dimensio
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 USER MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions for the PV module that must be followed during the maintenance of PV modules. 1) To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless you are qualified to do so. 2) The installation should only be performed by qualified licensed, professionals, including licensed electricians and lisensed contractors. To ensure system integrity and safety 3) Do not pull th
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Ver. 6.0U _ Sep 6, 2012 Additional Item(s) Excluded from Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage does not apply when: a) The product is installed or repaired or serviced in a manner that is contrary to Sharp’s Installation Manual; b) The product is installed in a mobile or marine environment, c) The product is subjected to improper voltage or power surges or abnormal environmental conditions (such as acid rain or other pollution); d) The components in the construction base on which the module
