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14. Permit
Before installing your system, contact local authorities to determine the necessary permitting, installation
and inspection requirements.
15. Installation and Operation
• Systems should be installed by qualified professionals only. The process involves electricity and can
be dangerous if the installing personnel are not familiar with the appropriate safety procedures.
• Do not step on the module.
• Artificially Sunlight shall not be concentrated on the module.
• Although the modules are quite rugged, the glass can be broken (and the module will no longer work
properly) if it is dropped or hit by tools or other objects.
• Solar modules have a protective front glass. Broken solar module glass is an electrical safety hazard
(electric shock and fire). These modules cannot be repaired and should be replaced immediately.
d) Do not damage the back sheet of a MODULE, to avoid the hazard of electric shocks and fire.
Children and unauthorized persons should not be allowed close to the installation of the PV
MODULES.
e) Do not remove any part installed by Risen Energy or disassemble the MODULES.
f) Protect plug against soiling, do not make any plug connections using soiled plug contacts.
g) MODULES must be carried more than two persons by the frame and wear non-slip gloves.
h) Do not use MODULES of different configurations in the same systems.
i) Do not drill additional mounting holes in the MODULES frames, as it will void the warranty.
j) All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install, wire, operate and
maintain the MODULE.
16. Battery
When solar modules are used to charge batteries, follow the battery manufacture’s recommendations if
batteries are used with MODULES. The battery must be installed in a manner which will protect the
performance of the system and the safety of its users. The battery should be away from the main flow of
people and animal traffic. Select a battery site that is protected from sunlight, rain, snow, debris, and is
well ventilated. Most batteries generate hydrogen gas when charging, which is explosive. Do not light
matches or create sparks near the battery bank. When a battery is installed outdoors, it should be placed
in an insulated and ventilated battery case specifically designed for the purpose.
17. Inspection
• Follow the requirements of applicable National and local electrical safety Codes.
18. Maintenance
Solar modules require very little maintenance. It is not un-common for a remote site to be checked but
once per year. Under most conditions, normal rainfall is sufficient to keep MODULE glass clean. If dirt
build-up becomes excessive, clean the glass with a soft cloth using mild detergent and water. Do not
clean the MODULES with cold water during the warmer hours of the day in order to avoid creating any
thermal shock that maybe damage the MODULE. Modules that are mounted flat should be cleaned more
often, as they will not "self clean" as effective as modules mounted at 15 degree or greater angle. Once a
