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3. INSTALLATION
3.1 General remarks
AEG PV modules should be installed in a location
where they can receive the maximum amount
of sunlight throughout the year. In the Northern
Hemisphere modules should face south, while in the
Southern Hemisphere they should face north. The
modules should not be shaded at any time by trees,
antennas, cables, houses etc. If a module is shaded
or even partially shaded, it will fail to perform at ideal
conditions and this will result in lower power outputs.
AEG PV modules connected in series should be
installed at the same orientation and tilt angle. Different
orientations or angles may cause a loss of power
output due to the change in sunlight exposure. Dust
building up on the surface of the modules can impair
module performance. Solar Solutions recommends
installing the modules with a tilt angle of at least 10
degrees, making it easier for dust to be washed off by
rain. When designing the final layout of the modules in
a photovoltaic system, keep suitable access space to
allow easy maintenance and inspection works. Provide
adequate ventilation under the modules for cooling.
Always use structures and materials specifically
developed and certified for photovoltaic module
installation.
AEG PV modules must be installed and stored in the
following conditions:
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Do not carry out the installation in high winds
and prevent the falling of objects from the roof.
!
Secure the work area so that nobody on or
beneath the roof can be injured.
When installing a module on a roof or building, please
ensure that it is securely fastened and cannot fall as a
result of wind or snow loads.
The modules should not be immersed in liquid.
Corrosion risk incurs if the module is exposed to salt
(i.e. marine environments) or sulfur sources. The
AEG GLASS-GLASS MODULE INSTALLATION MANUAL
From -40°C
To +85°C
From -40°C
To +85°C
Below 85% R.H.
installation distance of the modules to sea water
or lakes should therefore be at least 500 mt unless
otherwise specified. The module should not be exposed
to unusual chemical loads. For fire safety indications,
please see 2.4 "Fire safety".
Protect the solar modules from overvoltage, e.g.
voltage peaks of battery charges, generators, etc. If the
module has to be connected to a storage battery, all
precautions as prescribed by the battery manufacturer
should be taken into account
3.2 Mechanical installation
AEG PV modules can be installed in either landscape
or portrait orientation. In choosing the orientation,
please keep in mind the internal PV module bypass
diode configuration to ensure the optimum electrical
behavior from any potential shading over the module.
Ensure modules are not subjected to wind or snow
loads exceeding the maximum permissible loads, and
are not subject to excessive forces due to the thermal
expansion of the support structures. Ensure that
the drainage holes of the PV module do not incur in
blockage. Do not dismount, drill or modify the frame or
any other part of the PV module, as this will void the
warranty. Please contact our Technical Service should
you need any clarification concerning the installation
instructions.
If the modules are unpacked but not installed
immediately, please wrap the connectors to prevent
damage caused by wind or rain. Do not use any
lubricant on connectors and do not remove the
waterproof rubber rings from the junction box or
connectors.
The module mounting structure must be made of
durable, corrosion-resistant and UV-resistant material.
A tested and certified mounting structure approved for
the considered system design should be used. Ensure
the installation method and mounting structure are
able to withstand the load conditions. Always observe
the instructions and safety precautions of the mounting
structure. In regions with heavy snowfall in winter,
select the height of the mounting structure so that the
lowest edge of the module is not covered by snow at
all times. In addition, ensure that the lowest portion of
the module is high enough not to be shaded by plants,
trees or dirtied by soil.
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