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4 Installation guidelines
Important Notice!
Definitely align the solar module so as to avoid a sha-
dowing effect (even to a temporary or partial extent:
e. g. due to roof dormers, trees), since this can lead to
damage in the solar modules (e. g. formation of „hot
spots"), failure of the PV generator and loss of output.
The additional loads which arise by way of the weight
and the structural attachment of the PV system are to
be included in the structural analysis of the overall
construction.
Verifications of stability, deflection and load parame-
ters are to be initiated by the constructor or the opera-
tor of the system.
Install the modules on a sufficiently-dimensioned,
load-bearing and permanently corrosion-resistant
substructure.
Observe the specifications for mounting areas accor-
ding to Illustrations 1 and 2.
Attachment with clamps on the narrow sides of the
solar module may not be performed.
The attachment of the solar module can be performed
with clamps (or as an alternative, directly on the instal-
lation holes). When clamping systems are used, the
clamp surface per attachment point on the module
must amount to at least 400 mm².
Position of the installation drill holes in accordance
with Illustrations 3 – 6
Per module, four non-corrosive screws and nuts (and
grommets with min. 12 and max. 14 mm exterior dia-
meters) are to be used in accordance with Table 1.
Bosch Solar Module c-Si M 48 I Bosch Solar Module c-Si M60 I Bosch Solar Module c-Si M60 S I Bosch Solar Module c-Si P60
The modules must be attached flush to the substruc-
ture (without tension and deformation) at no less than
four points.
The substructure and the solar module must have the
same heat-expansion coefficient (aluminum).
Contact corrosion between the solar module and the
substructure is to be avoided when different materials
are used.
Attach the solar modules so that they with-stand all
foreseeable loads and weather-induced influences.
Only use non-corrosive screws for the installation.
The solar module must be installed without mechani-
cal tension and (to compensate material expansion
due to temperature fluctuations) with a minimum gap
of 5 mm to the next module.
Particularly in exposed locations, sufficient lightning
protection is recommended.
Integration into existing lightning protection systems
must occur in observance of the valid regulations.
Only install solar modules edgewise (or crosswise),
with the connector socket facing upward.
In the course of elevation, it must be ensured that no
rainwater or condensation water can run in the direc-
tion of the cable screw connections on the connector
sockets.
The solar module may not stand in tail water or con-
densation water.
Module manufacturer code
11, 13
14, 17
Table 1: Permissible fastening screws for direct instal-
lation
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Screw diameter
M6
M8
Robert Bosch GmbH