Short Description; Intended Use; Basic Safety Instructions - Conergy PowerPlus Montageanleitung

1 Introduction
1.1

Short description

Conergy PowerPlus modules are solar modules for instal-
lation in photovoltaic systems.
1.2 About this manual
1.2.1 Subject of this manual
The subject of this manual is the installation and electri-
cal connection of the Conergy PowerPlus module in a
grid-connected photovoltaic system. Other solar mod-
ules are installed in the same way.
1.2.2 User group
The manual is intended to be used by the installer, the
operator and by a group of people possessing technical
skills and basic electrical, electronic and mechanical
knowledge who have been trained by the operator.
1.2.3 Symbols
Start of a step-by-step procedure with descrip-
tion of the goal of the procedure. Individually
numbered steps follow, which may be inter-
rupted by background information, illustrations,
or warnings.
Background and additional information or the
status of a procedure. Appears between the
steps of a procedure, within the sequence/
course of a procedure.
1.3 Standards and technical directives
Conergy PowerPlus modules comply with the following
standards:
| IEC 61215 ed. 2
| IEC 61730
1.4

Intended use

Conergy PowerPlus modules are designed for use in
photovoltaic systems. Any other use is deemed not to be
as intended.
Intended use also includes compliance with the specifi-
cations stated in this installation manual. Conergy shall
not be held liable for damages arising from a failure to
observe and follow the installation manual, particularly
the safety instructions, or from any improper use of the
product.
Conergy PowerPlus Installation manual
2 Safety
2.1 Responsibilities of the owner/operator
The system operator has safety-related responsibilities.
He must ensure that:
| the locally applicable standards and directives are
complied with;
| the installation is only carried out by individuals with
specialist technical knowledge and basic knowledge of
mechanical engineering;
| the electrical connection is only established by an
electrical engineer;
| those commissioned to perform the work can evaluate
their assigned tasks and recognise possible risks;
| those commissioned to perform the work are familiar
with the system components;
| the installation manual is available during the installa-
tion. The installation manual is an integral part of the
product;
| the installation manual, and in particular the safety in-
structions, have been read and understood by the rel-
evant personnel before installation;
| suitable lifting gear and tools are used for the installa-
tion;
| if replacements are required, only Conergy compo-
nents are used and repairs are only carried out by tech-
nicians authorised by Conergy, otherwise the warranty
will expire;
| only components (cable, plugs, mounting parts, etc.)
that are suitable for use in photovoltaic systems are
used;
| the module is not installed near to highly flammable
gases or vapours because sparks could be generated;
| sunlight is not artificially concentrated on the solar
module;
| no paint, coatings or stickers are applied to the mod-
ule;
| the module is not dismantled and none of the parts
provided on delivery are removed.
2.2

Basic safety instructions

The following safety instructions and warnings form an
essential part of this manual and are of fundamental
importance when handling this product.
| Make allowance for the loads that the Conergy Power-
Plus modules generate in the statics for the entire
structure.
| In order to prevent damage (e.g. breakage of glass),
never leave Conergy PowerPlus modules unsecured.
| Check Conergy PowerPlus modules for mechanical in-
tegrity before installation. Only use undamaged mod-
ules.
1 Introduction
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