Panasonic VBHN330SA16 And 16B VBHN325SA16 And 16B Installation Manual

 
 
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General Installation Manual 
Photovoltaic Module HIT® 
 
VBHNxxxSA16 series 
 
 
 
Thank you for choosing Panasonic HIT®. Please 
read  this  manual  completely  before  installation 
or use of Panasonic PV(photovoltaic) modules. 
With  proper  operation  and  maintenance, 
Panasonic HIT® will  provide  you  with  clean, 
renewable  solar  electricity  for  many  years.  This 
manual  contains  important  installation, 
maintenance  and  safety  information.  The  word 
“module” as used in this...

 
 
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Edition Revision Date Revised Item Revised Content 
New Edition 2016.2.10   
2nd Edition 2016.3.17 Name change ・Change from connection box to connection devices 
3rd Edition 2016.4.20 Changing installation condition ・Change from ambient to operating 
・Clearance between the roof surface and the module 
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
     

 
 
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Safety Precautions 
General Information  
The  installation  of  solar  modules  requires  a 
great  degree  of  skill  and  should  only  be 
performed  by  qualified  licensed  professionals, 
including,  without  limitation,  licensed  contractors 
and electricians.  
 
  WARNING 
 All  instructions  should be  read  and 
understood before attempting to install, wire, 
operate, and maintain a photovoltaic module.  
 Contact  with  electrically  active  parts  of  the 
module  such  as...

 
 
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 Clearance  between  the  roof  surface  and 
module  frame  is  required  to  allow  cooling 
air  to  circulate  around  the  back  of  the 
module.  This  also  allows  any  condensation 
or  moisture  to  dissipate. The  required 
clearance  between  the  roof  surface  and  the 
module is more than 4 inch. 
 Panasonic recommends  the  installation 
method  and  mounting  profile  shown  in 
Figure 1  
 A  module  should  be  attached  on  a  mount 
or  support structure  rail  by...

 
 
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 Panasonic does  not  provide  a  warranty  for 
clamps.  The  module  warranty Panasonic 
provides  shall  be  voided  if  clamps  selected 
by  the  customer  are  of  an  improper 
material or size 
 
Operating Conditions 
Panasonic requires  that  modules  are  operated 
within the following Operating Conditions: 
1) Terrestrial  applications  only-no  outer  space 
or Special Conditions (see below). 
2) The operating  temperature  must  be  within  
–40°C (-40 °F) to 85°C (185 °F). 
3) The...

 
 
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Figure 3.1 
Module Ground Position 
Junction Box Label 
Backside 
The ground holes are on the backside of  the module frame. 
Ground Location  
(larger holes for bolt and nut) 
only at the locations marked in this manual 
(see grounding methods below). 
 The  array  frame  shall  be  grounded  in 
accordance  with  NEC  Article  250  (USA) 
or the CEC in Canada. 
 Bonding  shall  be  by  a  positive  means, 
such  as  clamping,  riveting,  bolted  or 
screwed connectors, or welding, soldering...

 
 
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using  bolts  and  nuts  with  larger  grounding 
holes.  
 Use  a  grounding  tin  plated  solid  copper 
lay-in  lug  rated  for  direct  burial  and 
outdoor  use.  Lug  must  be  used  ILSCO 
GBL-4DBT, BurndyCL501TN. 
 Attach grounding lug to module frame using 
a  stainless  steel  bolt  and  lock-nut  as 
shown in Figure 3.3. 
 Tighten  stainless  steel  set  screw  at  the 
torque  specified  by  lug  manufacturer  to 
secure copper wire. 
 The specified torque is following 
 Ilsco...

 
 
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Disclaimer of Liability 
 Panasonic does  not  assume  responsibility 
and  expressly  disclaims  liability for  loss, 
damage,  or  expense  arising  out  of,  or  in 
any  way  connected  with  installation, 
operation,  use,  or  maintenance  by  using 
this manual.   
 Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any 
infringement  of  patents  or  other  rights  of 
third  parties,  which  may  result  from  use  of 
modules.  
 No  license  is  granted  by  implication  or 
under  any...

 
 
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Figure 3.3 
Grounding method  
Using bolt and nut 
Note:  Use  the lground  holes  illustrated 
in Figure 3.1. 
 
 Select a grounding the following lug. 
 ILSCO GBL-4DBT,  
 Burndy CL501TN 
 
Glass 
Backsheet 
Frame (Longer side) 
Grounding hole 
(0.205” diameter (5.2mm)) 
Flat washer (Stainless steel) 
Thickness:  
not  less  than  0.037”  (0.94 
mm) 
DiameterW 
   not  less  than  0.75” 
(19.05 mm) 
Grounding Lug 
Bolt (Stainless steel) 
 #8, #10, MR 
Nut (Stainless steel) 
Copper wire...

 
 
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Figure 3.4 
Grounding method  
Using Grounding Clip with bolt and nut  
 
Note: Use the ground holes illustrated in 
Figure 3.1. 
Grounding  Clip  Assemblies:  Tyco 
Electronics 1954381-2 
Glass 
Backsheet 
Frame (Longer side) 
Grounding hole 
(0.205” diameter (5.2mm)) 
Grounding Clip 
8-32 Screw (Stainless steel) 
Nut (Stainless steel) 
Copper wire 
Length  
(not less than 0.63’‘(16 mm)  
 not more than 0.78’‘(20 mm))