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Installing the module

Make sure that the installation is carried out safely:
Protect yourself and other persons from falling, do
not carry out the installation in heavy winds and
eliminate the risk of falling objects as much as pos-
sible. Secure the work area in order to avoid the
endangerment or injury of persons.
Observe the allowable maximum mechanical
loading:
Do not exceed the maximum mechanical loading
and make sure to consider location-specific loads
such as wind or snow. Remember that the modu-
le might sag when loaded under certain circums-
ta ces. In order to avoid damaging the module by
pointed or uneven structures, do not place fastners
or cable ties between the rear of the module and
the cross section.
Ensure that the modules are grounded
properly:
Under the terms of CS Wismar GmbH, grounding
of the module frame (if present) and the mounting
rack is not required for fault-free operation. To r
duce the risk of electric shock (e.g. due to static
charge) as far as possible, CS Wismar GmbH re-
commends to ask an experienced installer to carry
out a proper grounding. If an external lightning pr
tection system has been already installed, the PV
system has to be integrated in the existing lightning
protection concept by a specialist. Country-specific
standards and regulations must be observed.
The grounding connections between the modules
must be checked and accepted by a qualified elec-
trician. Furthermore, the main grounding may only
be connected by a qualified electrician.
In the USA and Canada, a grounding method ap-
proved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is obli-
gatory.
To provide proper grounding, an optimal electrical
conductivity is required. For this purpose, grou ding
holes are provided at the rear of the module frame
(if present).These grounding holes are marked by
a stamped ground symbol.
For grounding we recommend the Solklip ground-
ing terminal with integrated thread-cutting screw,
(UL 467 approved, UL number E69905), manufa
ctured by Tyco Electronics.
Grounding symbol:
Connect the grounding terminal only to the provided
and marked grounding holes at the rear of the module
frame.
Observe the additional instructions at www.tyco-
electronics.com. These grounding terminals ac-
commodate 4 mm² (AWG 12) and 6 mm² (AWG 10)
stripped solid copper wires. The wires must not be
cut, notched or scratched. No further preparation
is required. We also recommend to use the Tyco
Electronics Solar AWG wire (UL 854). This wire is
tested for outdoor use.
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