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AVANCIS POWERMAX ® PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
SAFETY, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
General Information
• Before starting to handle, install and
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oper ate PowerMax modules, all safety,
instal lation and operation instructions
should be understood. Follow all appli-
cable local, regional, national and inter-
national regulations, code requirements
and standards.
• Keep unauthorised people away from
the PV system and the PV components
when unpacking and installing.
• PowerMax ® modules produce voltage
when exposed to light, even when
oper ated in open-circuit mode.
• PowerMax ® modules produce approxi -
mately full voltage as specified on the
mod ule label, even under low-light
conditions. With light intensity, both
current and power will increase.
• Under operating conditions, a Power-
Max ® module is likely to produce more
current and/or voltage than reported at
Standard Test Conditions (1,000 W/m²
irradiance in the plane of module, mod-
ule temperature 25 °C and a spectral
distribution of irradi ance according to
air mass [AM] 1.5). Accordingly, the val-
ues of short-circuit current (I
open-circuit voltage (V ) given on the
oc
module label should be multiplied by a
factor of 1.25 when determining com-
ponent voltage ratings, conductor cur-
rent rating, fuse sizes and the size of
controls connected to the PV output.
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• Ensure that PowerMax modules are
only subjected to ambient temperatures
in the range of -40 °C to +80 °C.
• Artificially concentrated light must not
be directed on PowerMax ® modules.
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• PowerMax modules must not be used
on any kind of moving vehicles.
• Installations where PowerMax
ules come into contact with salt, salt
water or salt water spray exceeding IEC
61701:1995 (salt mist corrosion test)
values, are excluded from application.
• PowerMax ® modules must not become
partially or wholly submerged in water
or be exposed to water spray (e.g. foun-
tains).
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• PowerMax modules should not be lo-
cated near aggressive substances, such
as salt (see above) or any other types of
corrosive agent, which could harm the
module.
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• In case the PowerMax modules are
used in building-integrated PV systems,
follow all applicable regulations, includ-
ing local building codes.
• Do not disassemble, modify or adapt
PowerMax ® modules and their serial
numbers or remove labels.
• AVANCIS recommends keeping a
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record of the PowerMax module serial
numbers associated with the exact lo-
cation in the PV system.
• Customer and installer should save
this document.
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Handling Safety
• Please follow the instructions on the
AVANCIS module box.
• The module boxes are not weather-resis-
tant. Removing the PowerMax
from the box is easier starting at the box
side with the module which is placed
higher.
• The EPS parts used for packaging are marked
with the EPS-Recycling symbol. For recycling
of EPS parts in your region, please visit
www.epsrecycling.org/pages/home.html.
• Do not stand or step on the module
boxes or on the PowerMax
and prevent objects from falling on the
modules.
• Do not drop PowerMax
avoid setting the module down hard on
any surface, particularly when placing it
on a module corner.
• Do not damage or scratch the Power-
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Max module surfaces.
• Do not use the junction boxes, electrical
cables or connectors as a grip to handle
the PowerMax ® modules.
• Never leave a PowerMax
supported or unsecured, and prevent
) and modules from sliding down any sur-
sc
faces. On a sloped roof for example this
could be done by fixing two M6 or si -
milar size stainless steel bolts, with nuts
and lock washers in the pre-drilled
mounting holes on the backside of the
coated steel back rails. Make sure that
the additional steel parts will never hit the
support structure once the PowerMax
module is installed.
• Do not apply paint, glue or adhesive to
the surface of the PowerMax
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• A PowerMax module with broken glass
or a damaged back rail or other parts
® mod- cannot be repaired and must not be used.
This module could have sharp edges
and cause injury. Broken or damaged
PowerMax ® modules must be handled
carefully and disposed of properly.
Installation Safety
• Do not install when there are adverse
conditions, like strong or gusty winds or
frost ed roof surfaces. Also do not work
® modules under wet conditions, and use dry tools
only.
• Use only insulated tools that are ap-
proved for working on electrical instal-
lations.
• AVANCIS recommends to use protective
clothing, such as appropiate gloves for
protection against electrical shock and
sharp parts.
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modules • Follow appropriate safety requirements
when installing PowerMax
heights to avoid possible falling or any
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modules, and other safety hazards.
• Make sure that the cables and connec-
tors are positioned between the glass
and back rails (if possible). In this way
damage to the cable by the back rail
edge can be avoided.
• Securely fasten the electrical cables after
connection, for example by using the
extra pre-drilled hole in the back rails,
® module un- but avoid any excessive mechanical stress
on them.
• Electrical cables should be mounted in
such a way that they do not cause peo-
ple to trip or stumble.
• PowerMax
switched off by removing them from
light or by fully covering their front sur-
face with an opaque material. When
working with PowerMax
® light, follow all applicable regulations
regarding working with live electrical
equipment.
® module. • Do not touch electrical terminals or bro-
ken electrical cables or ends of wire
while the PowerMax
posed to light or while installing the
module. Contact with electrically active
parts or any surface of broken Power-
Max ® modules can result in burns,
sparks and lethal shock.
• Ensure that connectors are clean and
dry before connecting them and that
they are not submerged in water, snow
or ice during operation.
• Never disconnect electrical connections
or unplug connectors under load, in
order to prevent direct current to arc
across gaps or any other dangers.
• Do not wear metallic jewellery while
performing installation.
• Cable conduits should be used in loca-
tions where wiring is accessible to chil-
dren or cable damaging animals, such
as marten, etc.
• Make sure that the installation of the PV
system does not cause corrosion of the
system itself or parts near the system.
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