User manual SHARP FT-5400

[. . . ] Sharp Solar guarantees the safety, quality and value of your product over many years ­ the only thing we ask you to do is to register your modules with the serial number, so that we can send you the guarantee certificate. You can be proud of this certificate ­ and make use of extensive guarantee services at any time. You receive proof of ownership for your photovoltaic system as soon as you have registered your modules in a quick and easy process at www. The certificate confirms that you are the owner of your original Sharp Solar modules and also supports your guarantee claims. [. . . ] It may be dangerous to handle the PV module while exposed to sunlight. place a defective PV module in a carton so PV cells are completely shaded. In case of series connection, the maximum open circuit voltage must not be greater than the specified maximum system voltage. In case of parallel connection, please be sure to take proper measure (e. Fuse for protection of module and cable from over current, and/or blocking diode for prevention of unbalanced strings voltage) to block the reverse current flow. Do not cause an excessive load on the surface of PV module or twist the frame. Never touch terminal box or the end of output cables with bare hands when the PV module is irradiated. Cover the surface of PV module with cloth or other suitable sufficiently opaque material to isolate the PV module from incident light and handle the wires with rubber-gloved hands to avoid electric shock. The insulation of output cable can break and may result in electricity leakage or shock. It may compromise the frame strength and cause corrosion of the frame. It may compromise the joint strength of PV module and cause corrosion. The PV module generates the maximum output power when it faces the sun directly. For the standalone systems with a battery where the PV modules are attached to a permanent structure, the tilt angle of the PV modules should be determined to optimize the performance when the sunlight is the scarcest. In general, if the electric power generation is adequate when the sunlight is the scarcest, then the angle chosen should be adequate during the rest of the year. For grid-connected installations where the PV modules are attached to a permanent structure, it is recommended to tilt the PV module at the angle equal to the latitude of the installation site so that the power generation from the PV module will be optimum throughout the year. To ensure proper system operation and to maintain your guaranty, observe the correct cable connection polarity (Figures 1 & 2) when connecting the modules to a battery or to other modules. Connect wires from the positive terminal of one module to the negative terminal of the next module. Connect wires from the positive terminal of one module to the positive terminal on the next module. Please review the descriptions and drawings carefully; not mounting the modules according to one of these methods may void your guaranty. These mounting methods are designed to allow module loading of 2, 400 Pa. Sharp PV modules are designed to secure their electric performance under the condition that they are mounted on rigid support structures. Deformation of support structure may damage PV module with its electric performance. [. . . ] These mounting methods are designed to allow module loading of 2, 400 Pa. Mounting Using frame Bolt Holes (figures 1 & 3) The modules may be fastened to a support using the bolt holes in the bottom of the frame at location "C", as shown in Figure 1 (back view of the module) and Figure 3 (mounting detail). Mounting Using Clips on long edge of module: long edge Parallel to array Rails (figure 4) The modules may be mounted using clips (clamps) designed for solar modules as shown in Figures 2 and 4. Note that the clip positions are important ­ the clip centerlines must be between 150 mm and 410 mm from the end of the module. [. . . ]