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support should be done in a way to avoid the connector from scratching or
impacting the back sheet of the module.
Do not touch the junction box and the end of the interconnect cables
(connectors) with bare hands during installation or under sunlight, regardless of
whether the PV module is connected to or disconnect from the system.
Do not expose the PV module to excessive loads on the surface of the PV
module or twist the frame.
Do not hit or put excessive load on the glass or back sheet, this may break the
cells or cause micro crack.
During the operation, don’t use sharp tools to wipe the back sheet and glass. It
would leave scratch on the module.
Do not drill holes on the frame. It may cause corrosion of the frame.
For roof mounting structure, when install the modules, please try to follow the
“from top to bottom” and/or “from left to right” principle, and don’t step on the
module that will damage the module and would be dangerous for personal safety.
2.2 Installation Condition
2.2.1 Climate condition
Please install the modules in the following conditions:
a) Operating temperature: within –40°C(-4℉) to 85°C (185℉)
b) Humidity: < 85RH%
﹡Note: The mechanical load bearing (include wind and snow loads) of the
module is based on the mounting methods. The professional system installer
must be responsible for mechanical load calculation according to the system
design.
2.2.2 Site selection
In most applications, TPL solar PV modules should be installed in a location
where they will receive maximum sunlight throughout the year. In the Northern
Hemisphere, the module should typically face south, and in the Southern
Hemisphere, the modules should typically face north. Modules facing 30 degrees
away from true South (or North) will lose approximately 10 to 15 percent of their
power output. If the module faces 60 degrees away from true South (or North), the
power loss will be 20 to 30 percent.
When choosing a site, avoid trees, buildings or obstructions, which could cast
shadows on the solar photovoltaic modules especially during the winter months
when the arc of the sun is lowest over the horizon. Shading causes loss of output,
even though the factory fitted bypass diodes of the PV module will minimize any
such loss. Do not install the PV module near naked flame or flammable materials.
When solar modules are used to charge batteries, the battery must be installed in
a manner, which will protect the performance of the system and the safety of its
users. Follow the battery manufacturer’s guidelines concerning installation,
