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PHOTO
OVOLT
TAIC MODULE
ES SER
RIES EL
E 60 A
AND EL
L 72
Manu
ual forr the Sa
afety, In
nstalla
ation, Use,
U
Ma
aintena
ance,
W
Warranty
y and Dispos
D
sal
ELECTRIC
C EQUIPMENT – CONSULT A PROFESSION
NAL PHOTOVO
OLTAIC SYSTE
EM INSTALLER
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ELIFRA
ANCE. EL series phhotovoltaic modules have been designed to generate eleectricity in DC from solar energy
This manual contains
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important information for the safety,
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installation, use, maintenance, warranty and dispposal of the modulees
It is strictly recommennded to keep and read
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it carefully befoore the installation,, use and all other aactivities
The installer andd the user of the moddules are the only respponsible for the respecct of all local authorizaations and legal regullations connected withh the
installation of the moddules. No responsibillity can be attributed to
t the module manufaacturer for the non-obsservance of the appliccable regulations and the
instrucctions contained in thiis manual
INSTALLATIO
ON SAFETY RE
EGULATIONS
FORMATION
GENERAL INF

Before performing any module instaallation, wiring, operation and maintennance, it is
necessary to acquuire all the instructioons required for thee installation and saafety of the
whole photovoltaic (PV) system.
During the installation, it is compulsory to adhere too all regulatory requirements
established by locaal, regional and natioonal directives, laws and instructions.
Installation and maaintenance must be performed
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only by authorized company.
Broken or damaged modules must be carefully handled annd disposed in accorrdance with
current regulationss. Broken glass can be sharp- edged and cause wounds if not
n handled
with appropriate prrotective equipment.
Photovoltaic modules produce voltage even when not connnected to an electriccal circuit or
load.
Photovoltaic modules generate a voltaage value close to thhe open circuit even when they
are exposed to soolar radiation and evven for just 5% of thheir surface; furtherrmore, both
electrical current annd power increase with
w the intensity of the incident light.
Standard rated speecifications of the seector are established in conditions of irrradiation of
1000W/m2 and 255 °C (A.M. 1,5) tempperature. Lower temperatures can greattly increase
both voltage and power.
Make sure that thee modules are subjeect to ambient tempperature between- 40°C
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and +
80°C. Thermal exxcursions larger thhan these specifiedd may severely deegrade the
efficiency and compromise module useeful life.
Snow, water or othher surfaces reflectioon can intensify solaar light thus increasinng both the
current and the poower generated by the
t module. It is strrictly important to coonsider this
when sizing the sysstem.
NEVER convey artificially sunlight on the module with mirrors, lenses, screens or other
means.
a manufactured exclusively
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for outdooor use in a
The EL series moddules are designed and
system designed, assembled and installed
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by professsional installers, qualified
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in
accordance with laaw, for permanent use at a predefined location
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and for the production
of energy from solaar light for public, commercial, industrial and residential applications.
Photovoltaic modules are not designedd for indoor use or application
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on movinng vehicles
mitation, there are innstallations
of any kind. Amonng the excluded appplications, without lim
where modules coome into contact witth salty water or whhere they can be sw
wamped in
whole or in part by salty or fresh water,, such as on boats, jetty and buoys.
Use only equipmeents, connectors, wiring and support fraames specifically deesigned for
photovoltaic system
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In normal conditionns, photovoltaic moddule may produce more
m current and / orr voltage as
indicated in standaard conditions. Therrefore the ISC and VOC
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values shown on module
label should be muultiplied by a factor of
o 1.25 to determinee the maximum tolerable value
of the components of the installationn, related to voltage, current, conducttor section,
fuses, and size of controls
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connected to
t the output of the photovoltaic
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generatoor.
MODULES HA
ANDLING SAFE
ETY REGULAT
TIONS
Do not use junctionn box and cables to grab or transport thee module.
Do not step on thhe module, do not drop
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the module annd not to drop objeects on the
module.
Do not damage or scratch the rear surfface of the module.
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the modulee on any surface, particularly when plaacing it in a
Always put down carefully
corner.
Do not disassemble, modify or adapt the
t module and do not
n remove any part or labeling
installed by the maanufacturer. This will void the warranty.
Do not punch hole in the frame, in the glass surfaces or in the front or rear surffaces.
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as well as on the back
Do not apply paint or adhesive on thhe surface of the module
surface, this will vooid the warranty.
Never leave modulle without any suppoort or unsecured.
A module with broken glass or with daamaged back surfacce can neither be reepaired nor
used. Contact withh any part of the innner parts of the moddule or the frame caan produce
electrical shock.
Work only under dry
d conditions usingg only dry tools. Nevver handle moduless when are
wet.

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Do not perform moodules installation in presence of strong wind.
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It is necessary thee use of appropriatte safety procedures and protective eqquipment
provided by the system
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designer too avoid falling or other
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safety hazardds when
installation is perfoormed at high points..
Photovoltaic moduules do not have the on / off switch. To
T disable the modules it is
necessary to movee them away from ligght or completely coover the front surfacee with an
opaque material, or
o by working with moodules face down onn a smooth, flat surfaace.
When working on the
t modules exposeed to sunlight, it is necessary
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to complyy with the
current regulationss regarding the handling of electrical equuipment.
Do not touch the electrical terminals or cable ends durring the installation or when
module is exposedd to sunlight.
Never open electriccal connections (junnction box) or unplugg connectors while thhe circuit
is live or the modulles are under sunlighht.
Do not insert anythhing in the current coonductor connectors
Contact with moduule electrically activve parts such as terminals can result in
i burns,
sparks and lethal shock
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whether the m
module is connected or disconnected.
Always use insulaated tools and rubbber gloves approveed for working on electrical
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installations.
Y REGULATIONS
FIRE PREVENTION SAFETY
Check with local authorities for guidelines and requiremennts for fire safety of buildings
or structures.
The installation of the modules on a rroof, could affect thee conditions of fire safety
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or
structural stability. Before the installaation it is important to verify with the loocal Fire
Authority the necessity to prepare a coovering of the roof, certified and resistaant to fire
according with the local regulations.
Do not use moduules close to equipm
ment or locations where
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can be geneerated or
collected flammable or explosive atmospheres.
ELECTRICAL
L INSTALLATIO
ON GUIDE
The maximum opeen circuit voltage m
must not exceed thee maximum system
m voltage
specified for the moodule.
All modules are equipped with faast connectors andd cables installed by the
manufacturer. The modules are designned to be easily connnected in series.
Only use cable typpe, section and connnections approved foor photovoltaic use and
a sized
for the maximum short-circuit currennt of the module when
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the system haas to be
connected. It shouuld be used at least cables with 4 mm2 copper wire, insulaated for a
minimum of 90°C and
a sunlight resistannce with insulation designated as PV Wire.
When making connnections, match thee polarities of cablees and terminals, otherwise
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irreparable damagee to the module can occurred
Module is equippeed with bypass diodees installed by the manufacturer and set
s inside
the junction box. The junction box is noot designed or certiffied to ensure accessibility or
s and can under no circumstancess be opened. Opening the
maintenance on site
junction box may void
v the warranty.
Inverters not equippped with transformer do not arrange galvanic
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separation between
AC-DC side; it is suggested to keep in mind this for groundding in order to be compliant
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with the IEC standaards
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Warning:
Thhe connection of the modules with reverse polarity too a source of high-power
current, like a batteryy, will destroy the bbypass diodes andd makes module unnusable.
Byypass diodes cannoot be replaced by thhe user.
ed.14.0 - june 2015 © ELIFRANCE sas.
PHOTO
OVOLT
TAIC MODULE
ES SER
RIES EL
E 60 A
AND EL
L 72
Manu
ual forr the Sa
afety, In
nstalla
ation, Use,
U
Ma
aintena
ance,
W
Warranty
y and Dispos
D
sal
ROUNDING SY
YSTEM GUIDE
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(Va
alid for connection
n to the power sup
pply in the EU cou
untries)

Photovoltaic modules are electrical prooducts "Class 2" (Doouble Insulation)
Although photovolltaic modules do not
n require a framee grounding system
m, the local or
national regulationns of the place off installation may require this devicee for electrical
protection purposees, for example caussed, but not necesssarily, by lightning. For
F this reason
the module is dessigned for groundinng through small metal
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screws (not supplied)
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to be
coupled into a holee in the mounting frame.
The suitability and efficiency of the grrounding system muust be first verified by the installer
before the connecttion of the modules. Direct grounding syystem means the dirrect connection
between ground and the metal parts of the module (mouunting frame) withouut the use of a
resistor.
Follow the specific directions regardding the direct grouunding pole DC prrovided by the
supplier of the inveerter used. These inddications depend onn the brand and the specific type of
inverter to be used in the plant.
The grounding sysstem must be able too carry at least 125%
% of the short-circuit current of the
group (Isc).
The protection class 2 is granted on the condition that all
a components andd seat used for
grounding are provvided with certificatioon of Class 2.
According to the international standdard IEC 60364, section 712.312.2, active wiring
grounding on the DC side of a groupp is granted on thee condition that elecctrical isolation
between the AC and
a the DC side of the
t inverter are founnded. The inverters equipped with
transformer have galvanic isolation between the AC and DC sides thuus making the
performance of thhese devices in grroups with photovooltaic electrical grouunding system
compatible with thee IEC standards.
nnecting the modules
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in serie
es
Limit of con
Must be conneccted in series only identical PV modulees that is to say moodules of same
typee and same power class.
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When conneccted in series, be caareful not to exceedd the maximum
allow
wable voltage of the system. It is compuulsory to pay attentioon to the temperaturre dependence
of thhe voltage of the moodule, especially beecause the module voltage
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increases inn case of lower
tempperatures. Consequeently, modules may be connected in seeries up to the achieevement of this
voltaage.
The connecting cables must
m be appropriatelly sized for the voltage values achieved.
The maximum voltage of
o the system allowedd by the inverter must not be exceeded for
f any reason.
Therrefore, due to the negative temperaturee coefficient of the PV
P modules, it must be calculated
the open
o
circuit voltage of the entire system
m at the lowest posssible temperature (ssee data sheet
and plate of the module))

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MAINTEN
NANCE
USE AND

onnecting the modules in parallel
Limit of co
It can be connected in parallel all the modules comppatible with the inverrter, or with the
equippment on which theyy should be interlinkeed.
It will be necessary to usse cables having a suitable
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cross sectioon for the driving of the sum of the
curreents generated by the single module.
The conductor
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to be usedd shall not, howeverr, have a lower sectioon than 8 mm2.

The installation of photovoltaic modulees must maximize thhe direct exposure to
t sunlight and
eliminate or minimiize the presence of shadows.
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Even the presencee of some areas of shade
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on the surfacee of the module can greatly reduce
the production of energy both for the module
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and the systeem.
Modules must be securely fastened using support framees or specific kits of
o supports for
photovoltaic applications.
The mounting methhod does not block the
t module drainagee holes.
The module framee must be connecteed without wringing the substructure prrofiles (support
profiles) in conform
mity with the approprriate fixing holes on the long side. In genneral, the fixing
on the short side off the frame is not allowed.
The modules can be
b installed at any anngle with an orientattion from portrait to laandscape.
The accumulation of dirt on the surfaace of the module can
c cause shadow on
o photovoltaic
cells and cut the electrical efficiency.
For over the roof innstallation, it is impoortant to provide an adequate ventilationn of the bottom
of the modules in order
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to cool temperaature down (minimum
m space 100 mm).
It is necessary to leave a space of at least 10 mm betweeen adjacent modulees to allow the
thermal expansion of the frames.
Modules must not be covered by watter. Should be avoidded the accumulatioon of rainwater
and thaw.
Keep the back surrface of the modulee free from any foreeign objects or strucctural elements
which could come into contact with thhe module, in particcular when it is undder mechanical
load
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It is not required routine mainteenance. However, it is advisable to carry
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out
periodic inspections to verify poossible damages too glass, back-sheett, frame,
junction box annd external electricall connections.
Verify the abseence of electrical connections lack or coorrosion.
The photovoltaaic modules grant eefficient performancces even in the abssence of
washes; howevver, the presence oof dirt on the front gllass can significantlyy cut the
production of energy.
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EL photovoltaicc modules series usse front glass equippped with a resistant, durable
and anti-reflecttion surface designeed to improve electriccal performance.
It is possible too wash or rinse with water the coated froont glass to remove dust, dirt
or other depossits. Do not, under any circumstances, use chemicals or harsh or
abrasive cleanners on the front glaass. Do not use alkkaline substances, including
solutions contaaining ammonia and acids.
During maintennance on the modulees exposed to sunligght, it is necessary too comply
with the curreent regulations andd safety cares regaarding the handlingg of live
electrical equippment. Do not touch the electrical terminnals or cable ends and never
open electrical connections (junctioon box) or unplug coonnectors.
Photovoltaic module do not have thhe on / off switch and generally it is connnected in
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modules. Befoore any maintenancce operation on the module
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it
the plant with other
is necessary too move them away ffrom light or compleetely cover the front surfaces
with an opaquee material and checkk the absence of danngerous voltage.
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