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Installation Manual: M,EMC Silvantis 60 cell PV Modules 30f15 <br />1.0 INTRODUCTION <br />The purpose Of this guide is to providegeneral in formation regarding the proper installation and handling of MEMC photovoltaic <br />modules that serve residential, commercial, and industrial segments. System design, construction, and commissioning should be <br />performed by qualified persohnel only. <br />To ensure system integrity, designers. installers and operators must meet. all mechanical and electrical requirements for the systemand <br />its components. It is the responsibility of the system desigherand installer to ensure thatall codes and requirements are followed as <br />well. <br />Please review all the sections that pertain to proper installation of modules listed in this Guide.The instructions detailed in this guide <br />mult be followed throughout the module's lifetime deployment. I f you need additional information about the safe, proper use and <br />handling of MEMC photovoltaic module products, please contact MEMC. <br />2.0 PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES PRODUCT CODE <br />Thisguide is to be used for MEMC Silvantis 60 cell photovoltaic (PV) module installation. Please refer to the following module numbers <br />before using the guide: <br />Modules with tempered glass: MEMC-M235AMA, MEMC-M240A:MA, MEMGM245AMA, MEMC-M250AMA, MEMC-M255AMA <br />Modules with anti-reflective coating (AR coating or ARC): MEMC-M240AMC, MEMOM245AMC MEMC-M250AMC, <br />MEMC-M255AMC, MEMGM260AMC <br />Modules with corner cap and tempered glass: MEMC-M240LMA, MEMC-M250LMA, MEMC-M260LMA <br />Modules with corner cap and anti-reflective coating: MEMOM240LMC, MEMC-M250LMC, MEMC-M260LMC <br />3.0 MODULE OVERVIEW <br />MEMC Silvantis Photovoltaic modules consist ofa series of electricallv interconnected crfstalline silicon solarcells thatare sealed within <br />a laminated sheet o f tempered glass superstrate+ and EVA/back-sheet substrate. These laminatesare secured inside an aluminum <br />frame to provide rigidity and a means for attachment to mounting sub-structures.The fiames should not be modified or removed. <br />*Tempered glass may have AR coating. <br />Photovoltaic modulesare designed and constructed for outdoor use. Do not submerge modules in wateratany time. <br />The frontand back of each module is.labeled with a product bar code. Do notcover, removeordeface these labels. This may <br />be required for product identification. <br />· Damageto theglass surface or the anti-reflective coating can impact the poweroutput and overall efficiencyof the system. <br />Scratches, handling mari<s, orany damage to the glass surface must be avoided. <br />For best performance and to avoid potential issues, keep the front side ofthe module clean and free of obstructions including <br />covers, tape, adhesives, paintand debris. <br />3.1 STORAGETUNPACKING, AND HANDLING <br />• Packaged modules must be stored in a dry and ventilated area. <br />e Packaged modules must not be exposed to rainunow, hail or otherenvironmental conditions that may compromise the <br />packagihg material and the modules. <br />• Packaged modules must be on appropriate provided pallets and must not be stacked more than two pallet high for storage. <br />• Once the modules are opened, store modules in a dry and ventilated room. <br />• Modules should never be stored in a wet environment. <br />• Upon unpacking, do not carry a module by its wires er junction box. Only carry a module by its frame with two or more <br />people. <br />• Precai.itian sho,-ild be taken to.avoid damage: to the-glass-sur-face-witl:t-GAwit-hout-@UU=Fefled.ve,coating due to improper <br />handling during storageorunpack;ing. <br />© Copyright 2012 MEMC Electronic Material <br />4 <br />li