What is included in a solar installation manual?

This installation manual contains important electrical and mechanical installation information as well as safety information that you must be familiar with, providing important safety instructions for the installation, use and maintenance of solar modules.

What is included in the JA Solar installation manual?

Thank you for choosing JA SOLAR modules! This Installation Manual contains essential information for electrical and mechanical installation that you must know before handling, installing JA Solar Modules. This Manual also contains safety information you need to be familiar with.

Do you need a professional to install a PV module?

The installation and handling of PV modules require professional skills and should only be performed by qualified professionals. The installers must inform end-users (consumers) the aforesaid information accordingly. The word "module" or "PV module" used in this manual refers to one or more CS-series solar modules.

What is UL Standard 1703 for photovoltaic modules & panels?

An addendum to UL Standard 1703 “Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels” recommends metal combinations not exceed an electrochemical potential difference of 0.6 Volts. The frame rails have pre-drilled holes marked with a grounding sign. These holes should be used for grounding purposes and must not be used for mounting the modules.

Which materials should be used to install photovoltaic modules?

JA Solar recommends that when installing modules at the seaside, stainless steel or aluminum materials should be used to contact the photovoltaic modules, and the installation parts should be well protected from corrosion. The tilt angle of the modules is measured between the surface of the modules and a horizontal ground surface.

Which direction should a photovoltaic module be installed?

When installing photovoltaic modules in the northern Hemisphere, the optimal installation direction of the module is to face south; When installing photovoltaic modules in the Southern Hemisphere, the optimal installation direction of the module is to face north. Serial connected PV modules should be installed in the same orientation and Angle.