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Risk of death from falling photovoltaic modules
> Perform all work steps as described in this manual.
> Ensure that everything is sufficiently secured in place.
Risk of death due to lack of safety devices
> Install the necessary safety devices in the installation.
Risk of burns from hot surfaces
> Take suitable protective measures.
Risk of injury due to breaking glass
The glass in the photovoltaic modules may break unexpect-
edly.
> Wear suitable protective gloves and suitable protective
goggles.
Risk of material damage due to lightning
> Connect the photovoltaic installation to a lightning pro-
tection device in accordance with the applicable regula-
tions.
Risk of injury from snow falling from roofs
> Install snow guards.
Risk of material damage caused by using an
unsuitable tool
> Use the correct tool.
Accident prevention regulations
> Observe all regulations that ensure safe work when
mounting photovoltaic modules at the appropriate
heights.
1.5
Regulations (directives, laws, standards)
> Observe the national regulations, standards, directives
and laws.
For the end user and the competent person
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Notes on the documentation
2.1
Observing other applicable documents
> Observe all of the instructions that are intended for you
and are enclosed with the components of the installation.
2.2
Storing documents
> As the end user, keep this manual and all other applica-
ble documents safe for future use.
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Product description
For the product design, overview of the photovoltaic instal-
lation, and overview of the photovoltaic modules, see the
title page.
3.1
Information on the data plate
Information on
Meaning
the data plate
VPV P .../2 ...
Type designationg
P
Nominal output in W with classification toler-
MPP
ance in W and measurement accuracy toler-
ance in %
V
Nominal voltage in V
MPP
I
Nominal current in A
MPP
V
No-load voltage in V
OC
I
Short-circuit current in A
SC
max U
Maximum system voltage in V
syst
STC
Standard test conditions
I
Reverse current capacity
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Operating instructions
Information on
Meaning
the data plate
IP 67
IP rating
Protection class II
class C
Fire protection class
Control.No.: ...
For identification
Ser.No.: ...
For identification
VDE test symbol
3.2
Serial number
The serial number is located on a plate on the side of the
product and on a plate beside the data plate (1, image 1).
3.3
CE marking
The CE marking shows that the products
comply with the basic requirements of the
applicable directives as stated on the data
plate.
The declaration of conformity can be viewed at the manu-
facturer's site.
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Troubleshooting
> Contact a competent person.
5
Care and maintenance
5.1
Carrying out a visual inspection
> In regular intervals, especially in bad weather, carry out a
visual inspection of the photovoltaic installation.
> If there is visible damage, temporarily decommission the
photovoltaic installation (see page 3).
> If there is visible damage, contact a competent person
and have the photovoltaic installation properly checked
and, if required, repaired.
5.2
Caring for the product
> Only clean the modules with a soft sponge and rainwa-
ter.
> For stubborn dirt, use a 1:1 mixture of rainwater and iso-
propanol.
5.3
Maintenance
Annual inspection and maintenance of the product by a
competent person is required to ensure that the product is
permanently ready and safe for operation, reliable, and has
a long service life.
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Decommissioning
6.1
Temporarily decommissioning
> Temporarily decommission the photovoltaic installation in
accordance with the operating instructions for the
inverter.
Danger!
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Risk of death due to disconnecting live
direct current cables.
> Call a competent person who can carry
out the necessary work on the cabling.
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