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YGE PV modules are designed to meet the requirements for the standards IEC 61215 Ed.2 and EN IEC 61730-1,
application class A. Description of application class A: modules rated for use in this application class may be used in
systems operating at greater than 50 V DC or 240 W, where general contact access is anticipated. Modules qualified for
safety through this part of IEC 61730-1 and IEC 61730-2 and within this application class are considered to meet the
requirements for safety class II.
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Please note that the bypass diodes in the junction boxes do not help to avoid any overcurrent that might damage the
modules. Therefore, please use appropriately sized overcurrent protection devices for the series connection.
2.2 ELECTRICaL aNd MECHaNICaL sPECIFICaTIoNs, sYsTEM
INTEGRaTIoN aNd aMBIENT CoNdITIoNs
Please refer to the SUPPLEMENT provided with this MANUAL.
3.
saFETY INsTRuCTIoNs
3.1
TRaNsPoRTaTIoN aNd HaNdLING
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WARNING! PACKS OF BOXES COULD FALL!
Do not exceed the maximum height of boxes stacked on top of each other.
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Do not damage or scratch the PV module surfaces.
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Do not apply paint or adhesive to the surfaces.
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Do not use the junction boxes and the cables as a grip.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM ELECTRICALLY LIVE PARTS!
PV modules are vulnerable to breakage. Handle them with appropriate care. PV modules with broken glass cannot be
repaired and must not be used. Broken glass could cause injury. Contact with any part of broken PV modules can result in
lethal electrical shock. Broken or damaged PV modules must be handled carefully and disposed of properly.
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Do not walk on the modules.
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HAZARD!
Secure modules in a safe position.
3.2 INsTaLLaTIoN saFETY
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM ELECTRICALLY LIVE PARTS!
When exposed to light of any intensity, PV modules produce almost their full voltage.
Current and power increase with light intensity.
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FIRE HAZARD!
Under operating conditions, a PV module is likely to produce more current and/or voltage than reported at Standard Test
Conditions (1000 W/m2, AM 1.5 and 25 ºC cell temperature). Accordingly, the values of short-circuit current (Isc) and
open-circuit voltage (Voc) given on the module label should be multiplied by a factor of 1.25 when determining
component voltage ratings, conductor current rating, fuse sizes, and size of controls connected to the PV output.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM ELECTRICALLY LIVE PARTS!
FIRE HAZARD FROM FAULTY INSTALLATION!
PV modules can only be switched off by removing them entirely from light or covering with an opaque material.
When working with modules without cover regard the safety regulations for live electrical equipment.
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POTENTIAL FALLING FROM ROOFS!
When installing PV modules on roofs, work according to the applicable safety standards.
Do not install under adverse conditions like strong or gusty winds and wet or frosted roof surfaces.