User manual CONTAX KD130GX-LP INSTALLATION

[. . . ] KDxxxGX-LPU series modules are ideal for remote home, water pumping, utility-tied, telecommunications and many other applications either with or without using storage batteries. GROUNDING Refer to "Grounding" section. BATTERY When PV modules are used to charge batteries, the battery must be installed in a manner, which will ensure the performance of the system and the safety of its users. Follow the battery manufacturer's safety guidelines ' concerning installation, operation and maintenance recommendations. In general, the battery (or battery bank) should be kept away from people and animals. Select a battery site that is protected from sunlight, rain, snow, debris, and is well ventilated. [. . . ] For grid tie installations where the PV modules are attached to a permanent structure, PV modules should be tilted at an angle equal to the site's latitude. This will typically result in the highest annual energy output. 6. INSTALLING KDxxxGX-LPU SERIES MODULES To install the module, use bolt and nut on installation holes which are opened in the module frame and install the module by following the instruction below. The minimum spacing of . 6" (15 mm) is required between PV module and the mounting surface around the perimeter of PV module. KDxxxGX-LPU series modules may be installed in various applications utilizing a variety of support structure options and attachment methods. For optimal performance in all applications, clearance between the module frame and the mounting surface is required to allow cooler ambient air to circulate around the back of the module and to avoid the module and / or wiring damage. A minimum of . 13" (3. 2 mm) spacing must also be maintained between module frames to allow for thermal expansion. KDxxxGX-LPU series modules may be attached to a support structure by the following methods. When installing modules in snowy area, an appropriate countermeasure has to be taken to prevent possible damages to the lower side frame by slipping snow (e. g. attach supporting parts to the lowest modules. ). Any damage caused by snow or such countermeasure is not covered under warranty. Tighten the screws with adequate torque (usually 132 in-lb). Avoid direct contact of copper ground conductor to aluminum frame. (2)to a ground lug (manufacturer:ILSCO, model:GBL-4DBT). Tighten the screws with adequate torque (usually 62 in-lb). Use #10-32 stainless steel hardware to attach the lug to the module frame by the torque of 40 in-lb. A stainless steel star washer, positioned between the lug and the anodized surface of the frame, must be employed to break through the anodized layer of the frame 7. MODULE WIRING KDxxxGX-LPU series modules come pre-wired with terminals ready for most building attachments or free standing installations. Each module has two #12 AWG type USE-2/RHH/RHW-2 stranded sunlight resistant output cables each terminated with Multi-Contact locking connectors. The positive (+) terminal has a male connector while the negative (-) terminal has a female connector. The module wiring is solely for series connections only, i. e. male (+) to female (-) interconnections. [. . . ] Taipei Branch 10 Fl. , No. 66, Nanking West Road, Taipei, Taiwan Phone: 886-2-2555-3609 Fax: 886-2-2559-4131 KYOCERA (Tianjin) Sales Trading Corporation Room 2107, Ruoy Chai Building, No. 8 Yong An Dong Li, Jian Guo Men Wai Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing, 100022, China Phone: 86-10-8528-8838 Fax: 86-10-8528-8839 http://www. kyocera. com. cn/ KYOCERA Korea Co. , Ltd. Diplomatic Center Room #406, 1376-1, Seocho-2Dong, Seocho-Ku, Seoul, 137-072, Korea Phone: 82-2-3463-3538 Fax: 82-2-3463-3539 http://www. kyocera. co. kr/ 9. BLOCKING DIODES In systems utilizing a battery, blocking diodes are typically placed between the battery and PV module output to prevent battery from discharging at night. KDxxxGX-LPU series modules are made of polycrystalline cells with high electrical "back flow" resistance to nighttime battery discharging. [. . . ]