Sunshine SOLAR ETFE Solar SOLAR Flexible ETFE Range Kit Instructions
- May 15, 2024
- Sunshine SOLAR
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Sunshine SOLAR ETFE Solar SOLAR Flexible ETFE Range Kit
Product Information
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Sunshine Solar Limited
- Model: ETFE Solar Module
- Operating Temperature: -30 to +50 degrees
- Material: ETFE top surface, powder-coated aluminum sheet
- Flexibility: Up to 3 degrees or 3cm per 1m panel length
Product Usage Instructions
Panel Flexibility and Durability:
The Flexible panels are designed to withstand temperatures ranging from -30 to +50 degrees. The top surface made from ETFE is highly resistant to damage, scratching, and delamination. It possesses a special self-healing property for light scratches. However, avoid flexing or bending the panel beyond 3 degrees or 3cm per 1m panel length to prevent micro-cracks in the cell circuit.
Installation Guidelines:
Ensure that the panel fits flush to the surface without exceeding the
specified curvature limits. This will prevent premature failure due to micro-
cracks in the cell circuit. Mount the panel on a suitable surface with proper
heat dissipation capabilities to avoid magnetic interference.
Safety Precautions:
It is important to note that Sunshine Solar Ltd will not be liable for any
consequential loss, personal injury, or installation errors. Handle the panel
with care during installation to prevent any damage or misalignment.
FAQ:
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Q: Can the solar panel be bent or flexed during installation?
A: The panel should not be flexed or bent beyond 3 degrees or 3cm per 1m panel length to avoid micro-cracks in the cell circuit and premature failure. -
Q: What is the top surface of the panel made of?
A: The top surface is made from ETFE, which is highly resistant to damage, scratching, and delamination, with a special self-healing property for light scratches.
INFORMATION
These Flexible panels are designed to withstand the harshest environments from
-30 to +50 degrees. The top surface is made from ETFE, which is particularly
resistant to damage, scratching and delamination. The surface has a special
self-healing property if light scratching occurs. The cell circuit is fully
encapsulated in a watertight envelope and mounted on a powder-coated aluminium
sheet providing strength and heat dissipation without magnetic interference.
This Flexible Solar Panel is NOT highly flexible. They are designed to fit
flush to a surface with a curve of no greater than 3 degrees or 3cm per 1m
panel length.
Flexing and bending greater than this WILL cause micro-cracks in the cell
circuit resulting in premature failure. In these circumstances, the warranty
provided with this product will be void.
INSTALLATION SAFETY
Before installing, wiring, operating, or Maintaining PV modules, you should read the manual and understand all safety precautions. Direct current (DC) is generated when the surface of the module is exposed to direct sunlight or other lights sources, and direct contact with the live parts of the module, such as terminals, may result in an electric shock whether connected to the module or not. We recommend that PV module installation is conducted by personnel with experience in PV system installation.
- Do not install a solar panel with a damaged surface or damaged back sheet.
- Do not fit to a ribbed surface unless mounting on a board first.
- Always handle the solar panel with care, and preferably with two people.
- Do not artificially focus light on the solar panel.
- Wear soft-soled shoes if walking on the solar panel, but avoid it wherever possible.
- Do not drop the solar panel or allow objects to fall on the solar panel.
- Do not damage or scratch the front or backside surfaces of the solar panel.
- Do not scratch the cabling or bend with force.
- Do not install or handle solar panels when they are wet or during periods of high wind. When installing, take care to keep modules and in particular their electrical contacts, clean and dry before installation.
- Do not touch the terminal box or the ends of the output cables (connectors) with bare hands when in sunlight, regardless of whether the PV module is connected to or disconnected from the system .
- Do not attempt to increase solar panel output by concentrating light on its surface with mirrors.
- Do not expose the solar panel to corrosive liquid or gas.
- When mounting solar panels at a height adhere to all relevant safety regulations.
- Be sure to use components (cables, fuses, etc) with ratings greater than 25% of solar panel/s maximum current ratings.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Installation should be performed by experienced installers.
- Before connecting the solar panel, Please keep the contacts clean and dry.
- Before mounting the solar panel test the output of the with a multimeter. (if the test fails contact Sunshine Solar)
- Ensure the polarity of the solar panel is correctly wired to the solar charge controller (if this is not adhered to the warranty will be void).
- PV modules can be wired in series or parallel. The number of Modules in series and in parallel shall be designed according to the system configuration.
- Every positive cable to the battery(ies) should have an adequate fuse.
- This fuse should be placed between the battery and the solar charge controller.
MAINTENANCE
A well-set-up PV array requires minimal maintenance, however, performance and
reliability can improve by adopting these simple tips.
The amount of electricity generated by a solar panel is proportional to the
amount of light falling on it.
A solar panel with shaded cells will produce less energy and therefore it is
important to keep modules clean.
- Do not clean the solar panel in conditions of wind, heavy rain or heavy snow.
- Use a soft cloth together with clean warm water when cleaning the solar panel.
- When cleaning the solar panel, do NOT step on the solar panel and do NOT spay on the backside of the module or the cables.
- Take care to avoid severe thermal shocks which might damage the solar panel. Clean the solar panel with water which has a similar temperature to the solar panel being cleaned.
- When cleaning the modules, use a soft cloth together with a mild detergent and clean water.
- Do not clean the solar panel using high-pressurized water.
DISCLAIMER
Sunshine Solar Ltd will not be responsible for any consequential loss,
personal injury, or installation error.
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Limited
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