First Solar FS-380 User manual
User Guide:
FS Series 3 PV Module
North America
REV 2.1
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Introducon...................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Before You Begin..............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Key Product Features .......................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................2
2 Regulatory Compliance..................................................................................................................................................3
3 ElectricalSpecicaons .................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 SystemDerangFactors...................................................................................................................................4
4 Installaon .....................................................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Mounng..........................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Locaon,AngleandTilt....................................................................................................................................6
4.3 ElectricalInterconnecon ................................................................................................................................6
5 MechanicalSpecicaons&Drawings...........................................................................................................................9
6 ProperOperangCondions .......................................................................................................................................10
7 Service .........................................................................................................................................................................11
8 WarrantyTerms&Condions......................................................................................................................................11
9 Noce ..........................................................................................................................................................................12
10 Appendix......................................................................................................................................................................13
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1 Introducon
FirstSolarSeries3PVModulesaremanufacturedinstate-of-the-artfaciliesusingahighlyinnovaveprocessthatrapidly
depositsthinlmsofsemiconductoronglass.Themoduleshavebeendesignedtohavealongoperanglifeandhighenergy
yield—ifinstalled,operated,andservicedinaccordancewiththeinstruconsinthisUserGuideaswellasintheSystem
DesignandApplicaonDocument(PD-2-303).
1.1 Before You Begin
ThisdocumentprovidesguidelinesandinformaononFirstSolarFSSeries3PVModulesforsystemdesigners,installers,
andmaintenancepersonnel.ReadthisUserGuidethoroughlybeforebeginninganyworkrelatedtotheinstallaon,
operaon,ormaintenanceoftheFirstSolarSeries3PVModule.Onlyqualiedpersonnelshouldinstall,operate,or
maintain a PV module or system.
Failuretofollowinstallaonandhandlinginstruconsmayresultininjury.
Failuretomaintainproperoperangcondionrequirementsforthemoduleswillvoidthewarranty(refertoFirstSolarFS
SeriesModuleWarrantyTerms&CondionsPD-5-102).
ThisguidepertainstomodulesinstalledwithinNorthAmericaonly.IfamoduleisbeinginstalledoutsideofNorthAmerica,
contactFirstSolarorvisitwww.rstsolar.comfortheUserGuideappropriateforothergeographicareas.
Keep this User Guide for future reference.
Guidelinesrelatedtosystemconstruconarebeyondthescopeofthisdocumentandarenotcoveredinthisdocument.
1.2 Key Product Features
• Highenergyyieldsinreal-worldcondions.
• Sizeandweightthatenablesecienthandlingandinstallaon.
• Easy,quick-connectwiringforfastinterconnecon.
• Internaonallyrecognizedproductcercaons.
• Ten-yearlimitedmaterial/workmanshipandtwenty-veyearlimitedpoweroutputwarranesasoutlinedin“First
SolarFSSeriesModuleWarrantyTerms&Condions”(PD-5-102).
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1.3 Safety
The FS Series 3 PV Modules may produce voltage in excess of 70 Volts DC (VDC) and current in excess of 2.2
Amps when exposed to sunlight. A single module could create a lethal shock hazard during hours of daylight,
including periods of low light levels. The danger increases as modules are connected together in series and/or
parallel.
To avoid re and/or injury due to ground fault and associated electrical hazards:
• Do not unplug PV module connecons while under load. Do not disconnect the module connectors during
daylight hours unless the module is in an open circuit condion or all modules in series and parallel are
covered with an opaque material, such as a tarp or blanket.
• Repair or replace damaged wires immediately. Keep all array wiring out of reach of non-qualied
personnel.
• Do not concentrate light on the module in an aempt to increase power output.
• Never allow the PV array open-circuit voltage to exceed 1000VDC under any condion.
• Replace broken modules immediately.
• Repair any ground faults immediately.
• Do not work on modules or systems when the modules or wiring are wet.
Reverse currents higher than the rated values for a First Solar module (reverse current overload), may result in
module failure, including module breakage. Extreme and connuous reverse current overload condions may
cause a re or create electrical shock hazards. To avoid reverse current overload:
• Maintain equivalent voltage in parallel strings by installing an equal number of modules per string within
the same source circuit. Failure to install modules with balanced voltage in parallel strings can result in
voltage imbalance.
• Comply with all previously noted pracces to prevent and repair ground faults.
Wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1-2003) and cut-resistant gloves when working on non-interconnected modules or
systems.
Wear electrically rated PPE when working on interconnected modules or system components.
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2 Regulatory Compliance
Itistheresponsibilityoftheinstallerand/orsystemintegratortoensurecompliancewithalllocalelectricalcodeswhichmay
beapplicabletotheinstallaonanduseofFirstSolarSeries3PVModules.
• BeforebeginningthePVsystemdesignandinstallaon,contactappropriatelocalauthoriestodeterminelocal
code,permit,andinspeconrequirements.
• IntheUnitedStates,refertoArcle690oftheNaonalElectricalCode(NEC)whichappliesto“Photovoltaic
Systems.”
• ForsystemsinstalledinCanada,installaonshallbeinaccordancewithCSAC22.1,SafetyStandardforElectrical
Installaons,CanadianElectricalCode,Part1.
FirstSolarFSSeries3PVModulesareListedbyaNaonallyRecognizedTestLaboratorytoUL1703,thestandardforFlat-
Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels.
Tomaintainthemodules’applicaonasaULListedproduct:
• UseonlycomponentsthathavebeenRecognizedorListedbyUnderwritersLaboratories(UL)fortheirintended
purpose.
• Ensure the PV array open-circuit voltage does not exceed 1000VDC.
• InstallmoduleswithmounngsystemsthathavebeenevaluatedforULListedapplicaonasspeciedinFirstSolar
ApplicaonNotePD-5-320NA.
• ProtectmodulesfromreversecurrentsinexcessoftheMaximumSeriesFuserangof3.5AasspeciedinFristSolar
ApplicaonNotePD-5-308.
FSSeries3PVModulesmeettherequirementsofSafetyClassIIandaretestedandceredperIEC61730ApplicaonClass
Aforamaximumsystemvoltageof1000Vwithmaximumovercurrentproteconrangof3.5A.
FSSeries3PVModulesaretestedandceredperIEC61646foramaximumsystemvoltageof1000V.
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3 Electrical Specicaons
MODEL NUMBERS AND RATINGS AT STC*
Nominal Values FS-380 FS-382 FS-385 FS-387 FS-390 FS-392
NominalPower(±5%) PMPP(W) 80.0 82.5 85.0 87.5 90.0 92.5
Voltage at PMAX VMPP(V) 48.5 48.3 46.4 47.0 47.4 47.7
Current at PMAX IMPP(A) 1.65 1.71 1.83 1.86 1.90 1.94
Open Circuit Voltage VOC(V) 60.8 60.8 60.5 60.5 60.5 60.5
Short Circuit Current ISC(A) 1.88 1.94 1.94 1.99 2.06 2.11
Maximum System Voltage VSYS(V) 1000
Maximum Series Fuse ICF(A) 3.5
*AsreceivedandstabilizedrangsatStandardTestCondion(1000W/m2,AM1.525°CCellTemperature)+/-10%
Electricalspecicaonsaresubjecttochange.Seethemodulelabelforaddionalelectricalrangs.
3.1 SystemDerangFactors
Undernormalcondions,aphotovoltaicmodulemayexperiencecondionsthatproducemorecurrentand/ormorevoltage
thanreportedatStandardTestCondions.Accordingly,whendeterminingcomponentrangs,thevalueslistedforopen
circuitvoltageshouldbemulpliedbyacalculatedfactorbasedonthelowtemperatureopencircuitvoltagetemperature
coecient.RefertoFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-435foraddionalinformaononthecalculaonofthisvoltage
mulplicaonfactor.Valueslistedforcurrentshouldbemulpliedby1.25.RefertoSecon690-8oftheNaonalElectrical
Codeforanaddionalmulplyingfactorof125percent(80percentderang)whichmaybeapplicableincomputaonof
maximumcircuitcurrentforproperconductorsizing.Adjustmentsofthosefactorsmightbeneededtorespectsitespecic
climatecondions.
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4 Installaon
4.1 Mounng
Physically damaged modules may cause ground faults and associated electrical hazards. To avoid these
condions:
• Handle modules with care during installaon, as heavy impact on the front, back, or edges could result in damage
to the module.
• Do not stack or carry mulple modules on top of one another aer removal from factory packaging to minimize
the risk of breakage.
• Do not li or pull on modules using lead wires or strain relief wire loops to minimize the risk of wire damage.
Do not install the modules in high wind or wet condions to reduce the likelihood of injury.
Wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1-2003) and cut-resistant gloves when working on non-interconnected modules or
systems.
Wear electrically rated PPE when working on interconnected modules or system components.
MounngoftheFSSeries3PVModuletoasuitablestructurecanbedonebyaachingthemoduledirectlytothestructure
usingretainingclips(seeFigure5.1).
ThemoduleisconsideredtobeincompliancewithUL1703onlywhenthemoduleismountedinthemannerspeciedby
themounnginstruconsspeciedinFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-320NA.
Anymodulewithoutaframe(laminate)shallnotbeconsideredtocomplywiththerequirementsofUL1703unlessthe
moduleismountedwithhardwarethathasbeentestedandevaluatedwiththemoduleunderthisstandardorbyaeld
InspeconcerfyingthattheinstalledmodulecomplieswiththerequirementsofUL1703.TheFSSeries3PVmoduleisa
framelesslaminateandisconsideredtobeincompliancewithUL1703onlywhenthemoduleismountedusingapproved
hardwareinthemannerspeciedbythemounnginstruconsinFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-320NA.
Addionalmounngsystemsmaybeapprovedforuse.Retainingclipdesignsmustmeetthetechnicalrequirements
speciedinFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-320,andmustbeapprovedforusebyFirstSolarpriortoinstallaon.The
mounngsystemdesignmustprovideadequatesupportfortheglasslaminatemoduletopreventdamagefromoccurring
whenthemoduleissubjectedtowindloadsof130km/h(80.8mph),withasafetyfactorof3forgustycondions.The
locaonoftheclipsshallbealongthe1200mm(47.25in)lengthofthemoduleandthecenterpointoftheclipshallbe
locatedbetween250mm(9.84in)and300mm(11.81in)fromthemoduleedge.SeeFigure5.1forallowedlocaon.Rubber
gasketmaterial,orequivalent,mustbeusedbetweenthemoduleandboththeclipandmounngstructuretoprovide
adequateproteconoftheglasslaminatemodule.Nodirectcontactofrigidstructuresispermiedagainstthesurfaceor
edges of the glass laminate.
Allmounngstructuresmustprovideaatplaneforthemodulestobemountedon,andmustnotcauseanytwistorstress
tobeplacedonthemodule.
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Modulesshouldnotbeinstalledinawaythatrestrictsaircirculaontothebacksideofthemodule.Modulesgenerateheat
andrequireadequateairowforcooling.
Installaonlocaonsandmodulesupportstructuresshouldbeselectedtoensuremodulesandconnectors(openormated)
areneversubmersedinstandingwater.FirstSolarmodulesaretestedandceredforapplicaonsinvolvingpressuresfrom
snow/ice/windupto2400Pa(50.13lb/2)whenmountedproperly.Snowdriscouldresultinanonuniformloadingofthe
moduleswhichexceedsthetestedpressure.Ifitisexpectedthatloadswillexceed2400Pa(50.13lb/2),itisrecommended
toclearsnowfrommodules,andensurethatice/thaw/freezecyclesundersnowdrisdonotresultinexcessivestresseson
the module.
Heavyconstruconandtrenchingshouldbecompletedpriortomoduleinstallaontominimizedebrisanddust.
Ensureanysoilbindingagentsorsaltsusedforon-sitedustcontroldonotspray,splash,ordriontothesurfaceofthe
modules.
TheULapproveddesignloadofFSSeries3PVModulesis30lb/2(1436Pa).
Maximumallowablepressureonmodulesmaynotexceed2400Pa(50.13lb/2)withoutaddionalmodulesupportthat
mustbetestedandapprovedbyFirstSolar.
Forrooopmounng,modulesmustbemountedoverareresistantroofcoveringratedfortheapplicaon.The
recommendedminimumstandoheightis3.25in(82.55mm).ModulesusedinULListedrooopapplicaonsmustbe
installedwithapprovedmounngsystemsasspeciedinFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-320NA.Ifalternatemounng
meansareemployed,thismayaecttheLisngreclassrangs.Thererangofthismoduleisvalidonlywhenmounted
inthemannerspeciedinthemechanicalmounnginstrucons.
4.2 Locaon,AngleandTilt
Tomaximizeperformance,modulesshouldbelocatedinanareathatreceivesdirectsunlightfrommid-morningto
midaernoon(typically9:00a.m.to3:00p.m.).Installaonmustavoidlocangthemoduleswhereshadowsmaybecaused
bybuildings,trees,etc.
PVperformancemodelingsowareshouldbeusedtodeterminetheopmumorientaonandltangleforeachlocaon.
Forltedfree-eldapplicaonswherethereisrowtorowshading,itisrequiredtoinstallthemodulesinlandscape
orientaon.PleaserefertoFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-425-03foraddionalinformaon.
4.3 ElectricalInterconnecon
FirstSolarFSSeries3PVModulesarepre-conguredwithindustrystandardconnectorsthatare“touchproof”withall
livepartsprotectedagainstaccidentalcontactandprotectedagainstpolarityreversal.TheconnectorsareUVandweather
resistantfrom–40°Cto+90°C,andratedfor1000VDCand30A(beforederangforambienttemperature).
Damaged wires, connectors, or juncon boxes may cause ground faults, and associated electrical hazards,
including electrical shock. To avoid these condions:
• Protect unmated connectors from dust and moisture by using sealing caps (not provided, available from connector
manufacturer).
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• Limit module connectors to 10 or fewer plug cycles.
• Do not pull lead wires ght at any me. Aer installaon, the connected wire must not be under stress or tension.
• Do not use juncon box assembly or lead wire strain relief loops to secure excess wire or to bear weight in excess
of a module’s own wire and mated connector pair.
• Connector bodies and cables should not be ghtly secured at both ends to any mounng structure to allow for
thermal expansion and contracon.
• Secure wire or connected components so that no loose wires or components are hanging within 1.5 feet (0.46m)
of the ground in free eld applicaons, and so that wire/components are hanging clear of roof coverings or pooled
water in rooop applicaons.
• Ensure connectors are fully mated.
• Ensure wire securement methods, such as use of cable es, do not damage wire insulaon. The minimum module
lead wire bend radius is 5 mes wire diameter. Observe minimum bend radius specicaons on all other PV
system wiring.
• Ensure wires are not in contact with sharp edges of the mounng structure to avoid abrading the wire sheath.
• Inspect and maintain wire management requirements over the life of the plant.
Modules with dierent FS Series numbers (i.e. FS 2 vs. FS 3) have signicantly dierent electrical operang
characteriscs and should not be interconnected within the same inverter to prevent power output loss and
voltage imbalance condions that may create the risk of reverse current overload.
Componentsusedtointerconnectthemodulesmustbecompablewiththeconnectors,andprovidepropersystem
operaonandfaultproteconasrequiredbyanyapplicablecodes.Fieldwiringmustberatedfor90°C,andbeofatype
approvedforuseinaccordancewiththeNEC.
WhenconnecngFirstSolarFSSeries3PVModulesinaseriesstring,ensurethatthesystemdesignvoltagelimitisnot
exceeded.For1000VDCapplicaons,thisistypicallyensuredbylimingseriesstringsto15modulesorless.
FSSeries3PVModulesaredesignedforinterconneconwithgrid-ePVinverters.Foro-gridapplicaons,modulesmust
becoupledwithmaximumpowerpointtracking(MPPT)chargecontrollersorotherwisemaintainedattheirmaximum
powerpoint.AllinvertersmustmeetthetechnicalrequirementsspeciedinFirstSolarApplicaonNotePD-5-310andmust
beapprovedformodulecompabilitybyFirstSolarpriortoinstallaon.Whenconnecngmodulesormodulestringsin
seriesensureinverterrangsareappropriate.
Opencircuitexposuremayacceleratemoduleeciencylossandshouldthereforebeminimized.FirstSolarrequiresthat
modulesnotbeoperatedinopencircuitcondionsformorethanninety(90)cumulavedaystoavoidapotenalreducon
in energy output over the life of the modules.
Modulesmustnotbeoperatedundershortcircuitcondionsforextendedduraons.Shortcircuitoperaonisnotan
approvedmigaontechniqueforopencircuitexposure.
4.3.1 Grounding Method
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PertherequirementsofUL1703,amodulewithexposedconducvepartsisconsideredtobeincompliancewithUL1703
onlywhenitiselectricallygroundedinaccordancewiththeinstruconspresentedandtherequirementsoftheNaonal
Electrical Code.
FirstSolarFSSeries3PVModuleshavenoexposedconducvesurfacesanddonotrequireequipmentgroundingaslongas
acliplengthof100mmforastandard4clipmounngisnotexceeded.IntheU.S.,themounngstructuremustbegrounded
pertherequirementsoftheNEC,secons250and690.
FirstSolarrecommendsnegavepoleDCelectricalsystemgroundingforlargeulityscalesystems.
4.3.2 Overcurrent Protecon
FSSeries3moduleshaveamaximumseriesfuserangof3.5AasdenedbyUL1703testmethods.
FSSeries3moduleshaveamaximumovercurrentproteconrangof3.5AasdenedbyIEC61730testmethods.
PVsystemsshouldbedesignedtocomplywithandprovidemoduleovercurrentproteconconsistentwithlocalcodesas
appropriatefortheintendedapplicaonclassofthesystem.
PleaserefertoFSApplicaonNotePD-5-308foraddionalinformaononmoduleovercurrentprotecon.
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5 Mechanical Specicaons & Drawings
Table 5.1: Mechanical Specicaons
Specicaons FS Series 3 PV Module
Length 1200 mm 47.25 in
Width 600 mm 23.63 in
Thickness 6.8 mm 0.27 in
Area(totalaperture) 0.72 m27.752
Weight 12kg 26.5lbs
FireRang ClassB(ClassASpreadofFlame)
OperangTemperature -40°Cto+85°C
Figure 5.1 Mechanical Drawing for FS Series 3 PV Modules
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6 Proper Operang Condions
Theproperoperangcondionrequirementslistedbelowmustbemaintained.
Important: Failure to maintain proper operang condion requirements for the modules will void the warranty
(refer to First Solar FS Series Module Warranty Terms & Condions PD-5-102).
Requirements:
• FirstSolarrequiresinstallerstousecommerciallyreasonableeortstogrid-connectthemodulesassoonas
praccabletopreventopencircuitexposureortousemigaontechniques(resisveloadbanks)tomaintain
condionsequivalenttonormalloadedmaximumpowerpoint(MPP)operaon.FirstSolarmustbenoedin
wringpriortoexceeding90daysofcumulavemoduleoperaoninopencircuitcondions.Uponconclusionof
opencircuitexposure,thisnocaonmustbesupplementedtoreporttotalmeinopencircuitonaperinverter
basis.Failuretocompletethisnocaoninamelymannermayvoidmodulewarrantycoverageattheeleconof
FirstSolar.FirstSolarreservestherighttomodifymodulepoweroutputwarrantycoverageintheevent90dayopen
circuit exposure is exceeded.
• Shortcircuitoperaonispermiedonlyduringshortduraonsystemsafetytesngorinfailsafesystemstates.
• Allelectroniccomponentsthatareinterconnectedtomodulesmusthaveanoperangvoltagewindowthatmatches
themaximumpowerpointofthearray,andbecapableofoperangthearrayatthemaximumpowerpointatall
mes.
• Allelectroniccomponentsthatareinterconnectedtomodulesmustberatedforthemaximumoperangvoltageof
the array.
• Modulesmusthaveadequatevenlaonandairowtopreventexcessiveoperangtemperaturesabove85degrees
C.
• Modulesmustnotbeparallyshadedbyobstruconsatmesofhighirradiance(typicallybetween9:00amand
3:00pm).Modulerow-to-rowshadinginlandscapeorientaonisacceptable;Modulerow-to-rowshadinginportrait
orientaonisprohibited.
• Modulesmustnotbeusedinposive-groundedorbi-polarsystems.
• Strainreliefcableesmustnotberemoved.
• Ifmodulecleaningisundertaken,modulesmustbecleanedonlywheninopencircuit–eitherdisconnectedfrom
load,orduringmeswheninverteristurnedoandotherwiseinaccordancewithPD-5-804“FSSeriesPVModule
CleaningGuidelines”.
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7 Service
• Periodically,annuallyataminimum,inspectmodulesforanysignsofdamageorbrokenglass.
• Brokenmodulesshouldbereplacedimmediately.Ifbrokenmodulesarefound,placematerialintoaclosedcontainer
forreturntoFirstSolarmodulecolleconandrecyclingprogram.
• Checkthatallelectricalconneconsareghtandcorrosionfree.
• Largeamountsofdustanddirtonthesurfaceofthemodulecanreducethepowerproduced.Naturalrainfallwill
typicallyremovemostdust.Shouldauxiliarycleaningberequired,pleasereferto“FSSeriesPVModuleCleaning
Guidelines”(PD-5-804)foraddionalinformaon.
ThemostcommoncausesoflowerthanexpectedPVsystempoweroutputare:
• Inverter failure
• Improperorfaultyeldwiringorconnecons
• Blownfusesortrippedcircuitbreakers
• Excessive amounts of dirt and dust on the modules
• Shadingofmodulesbytrees,poles,orbuildings
• Improperlycalibratedormalfunconingmonitoringequipment
8 Warranty Terms & Condions
Pleasereferto,“FirstSolarFSSeriesModuleWarrantyTerms&Condions”(PD-5-102)forwarrantyterms,limitaons,and
product return policies.
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9 Noce
ChangestocertaincomponentsofthemodulearecommonasFirstSolarconnuouslystrivesforproductimprovements.
Changesmaybearesultofcomponentimprovementsorchangesbyasupplier,orbyminordesignmodicaonsiniated
byFirstSolar.Allproductswithinthesamemodelclassicaonremainfunconallyequivalentandfullycompablewith
oneanother,eventhoughtheremaybeslightdierences.Modicaonsthatdonotimpactthefunconalityoftheproduct
willtypicallybemadewithoutcustomernocaon.Internaltesng,andrevieworretesngbyacerfyingagency,willbe
completedbeforecomponentordesignchangesareintroducedintothemanufacturingprocess.
FirstSolarreservestherighttomakechangesinsolarmoduledesignand/orspecicaonsatanymewithoutnoce.
Accordingly,thereaderiscauonedtoverifythatdatasheetsarecurrentbeforeplacingordersornalizingsystem
permingand/ordesign.InformaonfurnishedbyFirstSolarisbelievedtobeaccurateandreliable.However,no
responsibilityisassumedbyFirstSolaroritssubsidiariesforitsuse;norforanyinfringementsofpatentsorotherrightsof
thirdpareswhichmayresultfromitsuse.Nolicenseisgrantedbyimplicaonorotherwiseunderanypatentorpatent
rightsofFirstSolaroritssubsidiaries.
IntheeventofaconictbetweenthismoduleUserGuideandtheinstruconsofoneofthesystemcomponent
manufacturers,thesystemcomponentinstruconsshouldprevail.
ForinformaonregardingFirstSolaranditsproducts,pleasevisitwww.rstsolar.com.Fortechnicalsupport,pleasecontact
technicalsupport@rstsolar.com.
Global
FirstSolar,Inc.
P.O. Box 730
Toledo,OHUSA43697-0730
Tel: +1(602)414-9300
Fax: +1(602)414-9400
Web: www.rstsolar.com
Email: info@rstsolar.com
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10 Appendix
Electrical and Mechanical installaon applicaons notes:
PD-5-320NARev.1.4,October19,2012–FSSeriesPVModuleMounngforULApplicaons
PD-5-308Rev.1.0,June28,2010–FSSeriesPVModules–ReverseCurrentOverload
PD-5-435NARev.4.0,March19,2012–FSSeriesPVModuleSystemOperangVoltage
PD-5-320Rev.5.1,January17,2012–FSSeriesPVModuleMounng
PD-5-310Rev.3.0,October26,2010-FSSeriesPVModules:InverterswithDemonstratedCompability
PD-5-425-03Rev.1.0,April5,2010-ResponseofFirstSolarFSseries3PVModulestoParalShading
PD-5-804Rev.1.3,January17,2012–FS-SeriesPVModuleCleaningGuidelines
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