INSTALLATIONMANUAL
FOR THE
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICPOWER MODULES
Please read thismanual carefullybefore installingthe modules.
6C-203650-3
1.INTRODUCTION
As theworldleaderin developmentand application of high
technology ceramic/silica materials, Kyocera offers awide
range of highly efficient and reliable crystalline siliconsolar
photovoltaic (PV)power modules. Kyocera beganto
extensively researchPV technology in1975 and
commenced manufacturing operations in1978. Sincethen,
Kyocera has supplied millions ofcells andmodules
throughout the world.With years of experienceand
state-of-the-arttechnology, Kyoceraprovidesthehighest
quality PVpowermodulesin arange of sizesdesigned to
meet therequirements of the most demanding energy and
power users worldwide.
2.APPLICATIONS
KC seriesmodules areareliable,virtually
maintenance-free direct current (DC)powersource,
designedtooperate most efficientlyinsunlight. KC series
modulesare idealfor powering remote homes, water
pumps, utility grid-tie, telecommunication systemsand
many other applications either with or without theuse of
storagebatteries.
3.WARNINGS SAFETY
Solar modules generate electricitywhen exposed to light.
Arrays of many modules cancause lethal shockandburn
hazards. Onlyauthorizedandtrained personnel should
have access to these modules.Toreduce theriskof
electrical shockor burns, modules may be coveredwith an
opaquematerial duringinstallationto avoid shocksorburns.
Do not touch live terminals with bare hands.Use insulated
tools for electrical connections.
PERMIT
Before installingyoursolar system, contactlocal
authoritiestodetermine thenecessary permit,
installation and inspection requirements.
INSTALLATIONANDOPERATION
Systems should be installed by qualifiedpersonnel
only. Thesystem involves electricity,and can be
dangerous if the personnel arenot familiar withthe
appropriate safety procedures.
Do not step on the module.
AlthoughKCseriesmodulesarequite rugged, the
glass can be broken(and the module will no longer
workproperly) if it is dropped or hit by tools or other
objects.
Sunlight shall not be concentratedon the module.
Themodule frame is madeof anodized aluminum,and
thereforecorrosion canoccurif the module is subject
to asalt-waterenvironment with contact to arack of
another type ofmetal. (Electrolysis Corrosion) If
required, PVC orstainlesssteel washers canbe
placed between thesolar module frameand support
structureto preventthis type of corrosion.
KC series module(s) framemust beattached toa
support structure by oneof the methods describedin
Section 6, Installing KCseriesmodule(s).
Modulesupport structures thatareto beused to
support KC seriesmodule(s) should be windrated and
approvedfor use bytheappropriate local and civil
codes prior to installation.
FIRERATING
KCseries modules arecomprised of aglassfront
surface, polyvinyl fluoride(PVF)backskin andpossess
a Class C fire rating.
GROUNDING
Refer to “Grounding” section.
INSPECTION
Follow therequirements of applicablelocaland
national electrical codes.
BATTERY
Whensolarmodulesare used to charge batteries, the
battery must be installedinamanner, which will
protect theperformance of the system andthe safety
of itsusers. Follow the battery manufacturers
guidelines concerninginstallation, operationand
maintenance recommendations.In general, the
battery (orbattery bank) should be awayfromthe main
flow of people andanimal traffic. Select abattery site
thatis protectedfrom sunlight, rain, snow, debris, and
is well ventilated. Most batteriesgeneratehydrogen
gaswhen charging,which can beexplosive.Donot
lightmatches or createsparks near thebattery bank.
When abatteryis installedoutdoors, it shouldbe
placed in an insulatedand ventilatedbatterycase
specifically designed for the purpose.
4.SITE SELECTION
In mostapplications, KC series modules should beinstalled
in alocation wherethey will receive maximumsunlight
throughoutthe year. Inthe Northern Hemisphere, the
modules should typicallyface south,and in theSouthern
Hemisphere, themodules shouldtypically facenorth.
Modules facing30 degrees away fromtrue South (or North)
will loseapproximately 10 to 15 percent of their power
output. If the module faces 60degreesawayfromtrue
South (orNorth),the powerlosswill be 20to30percent.
When choosingasite, avoid trees, buildingsorobstructions,
which could cast shadows on thesolarmodules especially
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