Meyer Burger WHITE User manual

Valid for the following Meyer Burger photovoltaic modules:
MEYER BURGER BLACK
MEYER BURGER WHITE
MEYER BURGER GLASS
Installation and
operating manual

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1. Introduction 2
1.1 General information 2
1.2 Intended use 2
2. Electrical planning, design and wiring 3
2.1 Scope 3
 2.2 CerticationandtechnicaldataofPVmodules 4
2.3 Electrical design and planning 4
2.4 Series connection 4
 2.5 Parallelconnection 4
2.6 Combined connection 4
2.7 Safety during electrical installation 5
2.8 Electrical installation 5
 2.9 Equipotentialbonding,groundingandlightningprotection 5
3. Technical planning and installation of PV modules 6
3.1 Handling and transport 6
3.2 Installation location 6
3.3 Module positioning 7
 3.4 Freedomfromshade 7
3.5 Substructure 7
3.6 Clamping system 8
3.7 Installation types 9
3.8 Fire protection 15
4. Maintenance and cleaning 15
4.1 Maintenance 15
4.2 Cleaning 15
5. Troubleshooting 16
6. Dismantling and recycling 16
Contents

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1. Introduction
Congratulationsonthepurchaseofyourhigh-eciency
photovoltaicmodule(hereinaerreferredtoasPVmodule)
fromMeyerBurgerIndustries(hereinaerreferredtoasMBI).
MeyerBurgerPVmodulesoerparticularlysustainableand
climate-friendlyenergyproduction,asnogreenhousegases
areproducedinthesolarcellsduringpowergeneration.
MBIstrivesforsustainableproductionofPVmodules.
ThisiswhyMBIfocusesfromtheverystartonhigh-quality
materials,resource-conservingproductionprocesses,
maximumrecyclabilityinthesenseofthecirculareconomy,
reliableandtransparentsupplychainsandoptimisedtransport
routes.MBIPVmodulesenableenvironmentallyfriendly
conversionofsolarenergydirectlyintoelectricalenergy
indenitelyandforseveraldecades.
Alldataandspecicationsinthisinstallationmanualare
preliminaryandsubjecttochangeatanytime.
Thelatestversionisalwaysavailableat
www.meyerburger.com.
1.1 General information
 •Beforeinstallingthephotovoltaicsystem(PVsystem),
requestinformationfromtherelevantlocalauthorities
andenergysuppliersabouttheapplicableguidelinesand
approvalrequirements.Takingtheserequirementsinto
accountistheonlywaytoensureeconomicsuccess.
 •Keeptheinstallationmanualfortheentireservicelifeof
thePVmodules.
 •Makesurethatthisinstallationmanualisaccessibletothe
operator at all times.
 •Handovertheinstallationmanualtoanysubsequentowner
oruserofthePVmodules.
 •Pleaseobservetheotherapplicabledocuments.
 •Removetheadhesivetapeontherearforsecuringthe
cables and connectors before installation.
1.2 Intended use
ThisinstallationmanualisvalidinAfrica,Asia,Europe,
LatinAmericaandSouthAmerica.Theinstructionsprovide
informationonhowtohandleMBI’shigh-performance
crystallinePVmodulessafely,aswellasoninstallation,
assembly, cabling, maintenance and recycling.
NOTE
Deviations from the installation manual and modications
to the module will invalidate the warranty and guarantee.
Please refer to the warranty conditions for further details.
Toensurethatyoucanusethefullpower
oftheMBIPVmodules,pleaseread
andobservethefollowinginstructions
carefully. Failuretoobservethe
instructions can lead to personal injury
and material damage.Thisinstallation
manualdescribesthesafeinstallationof
theMBIPVmodules.
Observeallrequiredlocal,regional
and national (safety)regulationsand
ordinances,aswellasalltechnical,
electrical and structural standardswhen
designingandinstallingthePVsystem.
Occupational safety regulations must be
observedandoccupationalhealthand
safety must be guaranteed at all times.
Aphotovoltaicmoduleisanelectrical
product.Thereisariskofelectricshock
intheeventofincorrecthandlingand
installation.Allworkmayonlybecarried
outbyqualiedspecialistpersonnel.

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2. Electrical planning, design and wiring
2.1 Scope of application
ThePVmodulesaresuitableforthefollowingapplications:
 •Operatingambienttemperature-40°Cto+45°C
 •Moduleoperatingtemperature-40°Cto+85°C
 •Pressureloadsofmax.6,000Paandtensileloadsofmax.
4,000Pa(includingsafetyfactor1.5)*
TheassemblytakesplaceonasubstructureforPVmodules.
*dependingonassemblyvariants(see3.7Installationtypes)
Le side: MEYER BURGER GLASS–Dimensions
Right side: MEYERBURGERBLACK/WHITE–Dimensions
Observeallrequiredlocal,regional
and national (safety)regulations and
ordinances,aswellasalltechnical,
electrical and structural standardswhen
designingandinstallingthePVsystem.
1200
Cable length
8x3.5 (8x)
Drain holes
Ø4.5 (8x)
Grounding
holes
1041
17
115
115
Dimensions
in mm
1722
11
22
35
1041
26
(Distance between mounting
and grounding holes)
989
115
1200
Cable length
Dimensions
(mm)
8x3.5 (8x)
Drain holes
Ø4.5 (8x)
Grounding
holes
Ø9 (4x)
Mounting
holes
115
(distance between mounting holes) 320
1127
1767
12
35
35

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2.2 Certication and technical data of PV modules
ThePVmodulesaretestedandapprovedaccordingto
IEC61215-2016andIEC61730-2016.Pleaserefertothe
correspondingdatasheetsforthefurtherlistofcurrent
availablecerticates,aswellasalltechnicalandelectricaldata.
Thesecanbefoundonourwebsite
www.meyerburger.com.
2.3 Electrical design and planning
 •MeyerBurgerPVmoduleshavethreepre-installedbypass
diodes(non-replaceable)thatensureprotectionand
improvedperformanceintheshade.
 •ItisadvisabletoonlyconnectPVmodulesofthesame
module line and performance class.
 •Whendesigningthephotovoltaicsystem(PVsystem)and
itscomponents,asafetyfactorof1.25fortheelectrical
variables(VOC, ISC)mustbeobserved,asamodulecan
supplyahighercurrentand/orhighervoltagethanunder
standardised test conditions due to special ambient
conditions.FortheMEYERBURGERGLASSmodule,use
highersafetyfactorsdependingontheapplicationdueto
thebifaciality.
 •ItisrecommendedtouseUVresistantPVcables.These
musthaveaminimumcross-sectionof4mm2(12AWG)
andbeheat-resistantuptoatleast90°C(194°F).
 •Identicalconnectionplugs(samemanufacturer,
sameplugtypes)mustbeusedfortheextensionand
connectioncables.MBIusesdierentplugtypes.
Theseareindicatedbynumberingonthemodulelabel.
Pleaserefertotheexplanationonthedatasheetforthe
corresponding plug type.
 •Shadingmustbeavoidedinordertoachieveoptimalsolar
radiation and maximise yield.
 •Theindividualsystemcomponents(PVmodules,fuses,
inverters,etc.)mustbecoordinatedaccordingtotheir
datasheets.
2.4 Series connection
 •ThePVmodulescanbeconnectedinseriestoachieve
thedesiredtotalvoltage.
 •Thecurrent(IMPP)ofthePVmodulesconnectedinseries
shouldbeidentical,asthemaximumcurrentisdetermined
bythemodulewiththelowestcurrent.
 •Themaximumsystemvoltagemustbeobservedandcan
befoundinthecorrespondingmoduledatasheet.
2.5 Parallel connection
 •ThePVmodulescanbeconnectedinparalleltoachieve
thedesiredtotalcurrent.
 •Thevoltage(VMPP)ofthePVmodulesconnectedin
parallelshouldbeidentical.
 •Thecablecross-sectionoftheextensioncablemustbe
adaptedtothemaximumcurrentcapacityofthewiring.
 •Topreventreversecurrent,anovercurrentprotection
deviceisalsorequired(e.g.blockingdiodesorstringfuse).
 • Withoutstringfuse,amaximumoftwostringsmaybe
connectedinparallel.Pleaseobservethevaluespeciedin
therelevantdatasheetfortheovercurrentprotectionrating.
2.6 Combined connection
 •Allcomponentsmustbecoordinatedwitheachother.
Theindividualconnectioninstructions,seriesandparallel
connection,mustbeobserved.
 •ThesamenumberofPVmodulesmustbeconnectedin
series(identicalstringvoltage).
• Additional safety precautions must be implemented to
protectthecablesandPVmodulesfromreversecurrent.
Observeallrequiredlocal,regional
and national (safety)regulations and
ordinancesaswellasalltechnicaland
electrical standardswhendesigningthe
PVsystem.

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2.8 Electrical installation
• Thecablesandplugsmustberoutedsothattheyare
protected against moisture.
 • Thecablesandplugsmustnotlieonthesubstrate,
theroofsurfaceortheground.
 • Thecablesandplugsmustberoutedsothattheyare
protectedagainstUVradiation.
 • Thecablesandplugsmustbeprotectedagainst
animal bites.
 • Connectionsthatarenotpluggedinmustbeprotected
from dirt and moisture during transport, storage and
duringtheinstallationperiod,asonlyplugged-in
connectionsmeettheirrespectiveprotectionclass.
 • Observethepolarityofthecablesandplugsduring
connection.
 • PVmodules,junctionboxes,cablesandplugs
mustbecheckedfordamageandcontamination.
Only undamaged components may be installed.
 • Theminimumbendingradiusofthecableandstrainrelief
mustbetakenintoaccount.
 • Thecablesmustnotberoutedoversharpedgesand
cornerswithoutprotection.
 • Alwaysconnectthecableswithasuitableidenticalplug,
donottrapthemandprotectthemfrommechanicalstress.
 • Ensurethatthecablesareroutedsothatthereare
noloops(minimisetheriskofinductionduring
thunderstorms).
 • ItisrecommendedtoplacePVmoduleswiththesame
orientationandinclinationinastringtoachieve
maximum yields.
 • Connectthemodulestringtoaninvertersuitable
forthelayout.
2.9 Equipotential bonding, grounding and lightning
protection
 •Therearegroundingholesonthemoduleframesfor
connectingthePVmodulegroundingandtheseare
markedassuch.Pleaserefertothecorrespondingmodule
datasheetforthepositionofthegroundingholes.
Properequipotentialbondingofthe
system components must be ensured
inaccordancewiththelocallyapplicable
guidelines, regulations and standards.
ThePVmodulegrounding must be
implementedinaccordancewithnational,
regional and local guidelines, regulations
and standards.
2.7 Safety during electrical installation
Thefollowingsafetyinstructionsmustbeobserved
atalltimes:
 • Workmayonlybecarriedoutbyqualiedpersonnel.
 • Theapplicablesafetyinstructionsandregulations
mustbeobserved.
 • Evenwithlowlighting,theopencircuitvoltage(VOC)
is applied.
 • DonottouchthePVmoduleswithbarehands.
 • Donotwearmetallicjewellerywhenworkingwiththe
PVmodules.
 • Usedryandinsulatedtoolsandinsulatinggloves.
 • ThePVmodulesmustbedry,cleanandfreeof
damage during installation.
 • DonotmodifythePVmodules.
 • NeverconnectordisconnectPVmodulesunderload.
Thereisariskofelectricarc.
Theexistinglightningprotectionconcept
ofthebuildingmustbeobserved.
ThepotentialintegrationofthePVsystem
intothelightningprotectionconcept must
beagreedwiththecorrespondinglightning
protection expert. National, regional and
local guidelines, regulations and standards
mustbecompliedwithatalltimes.
Recommended mounting type for grounding connection
M4 screw
Washer
Serrated washer
Grounding cable lug
Washer
Washer
M4 nut

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3. Technical planning and installation of PV modules
3.1 Handling and transport
 •Modulepalletsshouldonlybeloadedandmovedusing
suitableforklis.
 •Theforklitruckmusthaveaminimumforklengthof
1.20m,aforklengthof1.75misrecommended.Theforks
mustbeselectedandplacedsothattheydonotcomeinto
contactwiththePVmodulesunderanycircumstances.
 •Rideoverunevensurfacesslowly.
 •Itisrecommendedtomovethepalletsoneatatimeand
notinadoubledeck.
 •Palletsmaybestoredonadoubledeck(maximum2pallets
ontopofeachother).OnlytheoriginalMeyerBurger
palletsarepermittedforstacking.Itisessentialtoensure
thatthepalletsarepositionedexactlyontopofeachother.
 •Nothird-partyproductsmaybeplacedorstackedonthe
palletsandPVmodules.
 •Furthertransportrecommendationscanberequested
from Meyer Burger.
 •ThePVmodulesmayonlybetouchedonthemodule
framewithcleangloves.
 •WhenunpackingthePVmodules,thefrontsidemustbe
protectedagainstscratches,etc.
 •ThecablesofthePVmodulesmustnotbeshort-circuited
(connected)underanycircumstances.
 •Itisprohibitedtohandleandcarrythemodulebythe
cables and junction boxes.
 •ClimbingonthePVmodulesandotherpointloads
(e.g.carryingthePVmodulesbytheirheadorback)
isprohibited,asthiscanleadtoirreversibledamage
tothePVmodules.
 •Donotplacetoolsorotherobjectsontopofordropthem
ontothePVmodules.
 •ThePVmodulesmustbestoreddryandprotectedfromthe
weatheruntilinstallation.Thetransportpalletsdonotprovide
sucientprotectionforoutdoorstorageofthePVmodules.
 •WhenunpackingthePVmodulesfromthepallet,the
stabilityofthePVmodulesandpalletmustbeensured.
ThepalletandPVmodulesmustbesecuredagainst
fallingover.
 •Thepackagingmustbedisposedofproperly.
3.2 Installation location
Thefollowinginformationontheinstallationlocationmustbe
observed:
ThePVmodulesmustnotbeinstalled:
• In enclosed spaces
 • Over2,000mabovesealevel*
 • Onwatersurfaces*
 • Inplaceswherewatercanaccumulate(e.g.ooding)
 • Nearhighlyammablegasesorvapours
(e.g.gastanksorllingstations)
 • Inplaceswherecontactofchemicalsubstances
(e.g.oilorsolvents)withpartsofthePVmoduleispossible
 • Nearopenamesorammable/explosivematerials
 • Intheimmediatevicinityofairconditioning
andventilationsystems
 • ThePVmodulesmustnotbeusedasareplacement
forroofcoveringsorfacades.
 • Forinstallationscloserthan500mtothesea,special
precautionsmustbetakenwithregardtogrounding,
maintenance and cleaning.
 • ThePVmodulesmustnotbeindirectcontactwithsaltwater.
 • Thereisanincreasedriskofcorrosionwheninstalling
PVmodulesinsaltyorammonia/sulphurousenvironments.
 • UseofPVmodulesonmobileunitssuchasvehiclesand
shipswillvoidanyliabilityandwarrantyclaims.
 • TheuseofPVmodulesforBIPVapplications(building-
integratedphotovoltaics)isnotpermitted*.
 • TheuseofPVmodulesinconcentratedlightapplications
isprohibited.
*Installationabove2,000mabovesealevel,onwatersurfacesorinBIPVapplications
requiresconsultationwithandexplicitapprovalfromthemanufacturer.

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3.3 Module positioning
 •ThePVmodulescanbeinstalledinlandscapeorportrait
format.
 •Ensurethatthereisnowaterbuild-up.Rainandmeltwater
must be able to drain freely.
 •Thedrainageopeningsinthemoduleframemustnotbe
coveredorsealed.
 •ThePVmodulesmustbeinstalledwithaminimum
inclinationangleof5°.
 •Themaximumpermittedinclinationanglemustbe
determinedinaccordancewiththelocallyapplicable
regulations.
 •Aninclinationanglegreaterthan20°hasapositiveeect
ontheself-cleaningofthePVmodules.
 •Theremustbenoobjects(airoutlets,antennas,etc.)
onthebackofthemodulethatcouldleadtopointloads
whenthePVmodulesbend.
3.4 Freedom from shade
Optimalsolarradiationresultsinmaximumenergyyield:
 •InstallthefrontofthePVmodulesfacingthesolar
radiation.Theelectricalconnectionboxislocatedonthe
rearofthePVmodule.
 •Shadingandpartialshading(e.g.trees,chimneys,buildings,
dirt,snow,overheadlinesetc.)shouldbeavoided.
 •InthecaseofbifacialPVmodules,itmustbeensuredthat
shadingcausedbythesubstructureontherearofthe
moduleisavoidedorminimised.
 •Inthecaseofstrongorinhomogeneousshading,theuse
ofoptimizersinthesystemmaybeadvantageous.
3.5 Substructure
 •ThestructureorsubsurfaceonwhichthePVsystemis
installedmustbeabletoabsorbtheresultingstaticloads.
 •Thesubstructuremustbeabletoabsorbtheforcesacting
onthemodule.
 •Thestaticsofthesubstructuremustbedesigned
accordingtothelocalsnowandwindloads.
 •Inadditiontothewindandsnowloads,noforces
mayactonthemoduleviathesubstructure.
 • Thesubstructuremustbeproperlyxedtotheroof
ortheoor.
 • Unevensnowloads(e.g.snowoverhangs,snowdris)
thatleadtolocalincreasesinloadsmustbeeliminatedor
preventedbytechnicalmeasures.
 • Thesubstructuremustensureadequatecoolingthrough
rearventilationofthePVmodules.
 • Thexingmustbestress-freetoallowfortemperature-
relatedchangesinlength.
 • Aminimumdistanceof5mmbetweenthePVmodulesis
recommended.
 • ThePVmodulescanbefastenedusingclampsorinsert
rails.TheMEYERBURGERWHITEandMEYERBURGER
BLACKPVmodulescanalsobefastenedusingascrew
connection(pointconnection)(seetableinSection3.7).
 • Theremustbenocomponentsbetweentheprolesofthe
substructureandthePVmodules.
 • Sharpedgesandpointloadsofthesubstructureunderthe
PVmodulesmustbeavoided.
 • Additionalstressesandtorquesatthemountingpositions
arenotpermitted.Itmustbeensuredthattheclampsor
insertionrailsdonottouchtheglass,evenunderload.
 • Adistanceofatleast50mmfromthesubstructureand
otherhardstructuresunderthejunctionbox(exceptfor
mountingvariantCP2)mustbeensured.
 • Makesurethatthecablescannotbepinchedbetween
laminateandcarrierrailunderhighcompressionload.
Routingthecablealongthemoduleframeisrecommended.
 • Contactbetweendierentmetallicmaterialsmustbe
avoided(contactcorrosion,observeelectrochemical
series),e.g.itmustbeensuredthatthefasteningscrews
andwashershavethesamematerialproperties.
 • Corrosion-resistantscrewsandwashersmustbeusedfor
installation.
Local,country-specicbuilding
regulationsmustbeobserved.

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3.6 Clamping system
Clampsthatmeetthefollowingrequirementsmustbeused:
 • Minimumclampingwidth40mm
 • Clampingheightfor35mmframeheight
 • Clampingdepth7–11mm
 • Staticrequirementsoftherespectivesite
 • Long-termstableclamps
 • Theclampsmustnottouchthefrontglass.
 • Theclampsmustnotcastshadeonanycells.
 • Theclampsmustnotdamageordeformtheframe
ofthemodule.
 • Clampsmustbeattachedtothesubstructureasspecied
bythesubstructuremanufacturer,includingspecic
hardwareandtorquerequirements.Amaximumtorque
of20Nmmustnotbeexceeded.
 • Themoduleframemustnotberemovedormodied.
Drillingadditionalholesonthemoduleframeisnot
permitted.Changesofanykindwillvoidthewarranty.
Clamp depth
Clamp width
Clamp height
Middle clamp
End clamp
Example of end and middle clamp

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3.7 Installation types
Theoverviewtableshowsallpermissibleinstallationtypes
includingtheassociatedtestloadsaccordingtoIEC61215.
Thefollowingtablesshowindetailthedierentassembly
variants(sketches),thepermissibleassociatedxingareas
andthecorrespondingmaximumpressureandsuctionloads.
Suitablefasteningvariantscanbedevelopedinconsultation
withMBIforassemblywithunspeciedinstallationtypesor
withincreasedloads.
Legend:
CP: Clamppoint
CL: Clampline 
MP: Mountingpointonframe
IP: Installationprole/Insertionprole
…1: Installationonlongmoduleside
…2: Installationonshortmoduleside
Module Installation type Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
WHITE BLACK GLASS Name L [mm] W [mm] Pressure [Pa] Suction [Pa] Pressure [Pa] Suction [Pa]
x x x CP1
320 4000 2666 6000 4000
200-450 3600 1600 5400 2400
0-550 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x x CP1a
200-450 3200 1600 4800 2400
0-550 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x x CP2 160-210 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x x CP2a 0-300 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x x CL1
320 3600 2666 5400 4000
200-450 3600 1600 5400 2400
0-550 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x x CL2 0-300 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x x IP1 3600 2666 5400 4000
x x x IP2 1600 1600 2400 2400
x x MP1 320 4000 2666 6000 4000
x x MP1a 320 3600 1600 5400 2400

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INSTALLATION TYPE CP1
Fasteningwith4moduleclampsonthelongmoduleside,
pointmountingwithcontinuoussubstructurerails
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
CP1 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module L [mm] Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
320 4000 2666 6000 4000
200-450 3600 1600 5400 2400
0-550 1600 1600 2400 2400
INSTALLATION TYPE CP1a
Fasteningwith4moduleclampsonthelongmoduleside,
pointmountingwithoutcontinuoussubstructurerails
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
CP1a Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module L [mm] Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
200-450 3200 1600 4800 2400
0-550 1600 1600 2400 2400
= Clamp point
LL
= Clamp point

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INSTALLATION TYPE CP2
Fasteningwith4moduleclampsontheshortmoduleside,
pointmountingwithcontinuoussubstructurerails
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
CP2 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module W
[mm]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
160-210 1600 1600 2400 2400
INSTALLATION TYPE CP2a
Fasteningwith4moduleclampsontheshortmoduleside,
pointmountingwithoutcontinuoussubstructurerails
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
CP2a Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module W
[mm]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
0-300 1600 1600 2400 2400
W W
= Clamp point
= Clamp point

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INSTALLATION TYPE CL1
Fasteningwith4moduleclampsonthelongmoduleside,
linemountingalongthelongmoduleside
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
CL1 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module L
[mm]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
320 3600 2666 5400 4000
200-450 3600 1600 5400 2400
0-550 1600 1600 2400 2400
INSTALLATION TYPE CL2
Fasteningwith4moduleclampsontheshortmoduleside,
linemountingalongtheshortmoduleside
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
CL2 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module W
[mm]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
0-300 1600 1600 2400 2400
L
W
= Clamp point
= Clamp point

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INSTALLATION TYPE IP1
Fasteningvialinemountingwithinsertprolerails
onthelongmoduleside
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
IP1 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
3600 2666 5400 4000
INSTALLATION TYPE IP2
Fasteningvialinemountingwithinsertprolerails
ontheshortmoduleside
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
IP2 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK,
GLASS
1600 1600 2400 2400

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INSTALLATION TYPE MP1
Fasteningtothemountingpointsonthelongmoduleside,
pointmountingwithcontinuoussubstructurerails
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
MP1 Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module L
[mm]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK 320 4000 2666 6000 4000
INSTALLATION TYPE MP1a
Fasteningatthemountingpointsonthelongmoduleside,
linemountingalongthelongmoduleside
PERMISSIBLE LOADS (PRESSURE, SUCTION)
MP1a Design load Test load (1.5x safety)
Module L
[mm]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
Pressure
[Pa]
Suction
[Pa]
WHITE,
BLACK 320 3600 1600 5400 2400
RecommendedmountingmethodatthemountingpointsoftheMP1andMP1ainstallationvariants
M8 nut
M8 bolt
Retaining ring
Washer
Washer
Mounting rail
L
L
= Mounting point
= Mounting point

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3.8 Fire protection
 • Wheninstallingontheroof,thePVmodulesmayonly
beinstalledoverare-resistantroofcover("hardroof").
Thisexcludesthein-roofinstallationofthePVmodules.
4. Maintenance & cleaning
4.1 Maintenance
 •Itisrecommendedtohavethesystemcheckedregularly
(annually)byaninstaller.Theinspectionintervalmayvary
depending on local circumstances/conditions/regulations.
 •Checkglasssurface,frameandconnectionsfordamage.
 •Checktheelectricalcomponentsforcorrosionandgood
connection contact.
 •Ifamoduleneedstobereplaced,observetheinstructions
fordisassemblyandassembly(seeSections3and6).
Thereplacementmoduleshouldhavethesameelectrical
properties.
 •Aeranunusualweatherevent(storm,hail,alotofsnow,
etc.),themodulesmustbecheckedfordamage.
 •ThevegetationunderthePVmodulesmustbecutback
regularlytoavoidshadingonthePVmodules.
4.2 Cleaning
 •Usesucientwaterandasoclothtocleanthe
PVmodules.
 •ThePVmodulesmustonlybecleanedmanually.
 •Donotusehigh-pressurecleanersforcleaning.
 •AllowthePVmodulestocooldownbeforecleaning.
 •Nevertouchglasswithbarehandsasthismayleave
ngerprints.
 •Theuseofaggressivecleaners,ethanolandisopropanol,
dilutedalcohol,acetoneandanychemicalcleaning
agentsisnotpermitted,asthismaydamagetheanti-
reectivecoating(ARC)ofthemodule.
 •Theuseofacids,alkalis,bleachpowdersandstrongbases
is not permitted.
 •Theingredientsofcleaningproductsshouldbechecked
before use.
 •Donotusedeionizedwaterforcleaning.
 •Theuseofabrasivecleaningagentssuchassanding
powder,steelwool,scrapersandsteelcleaning
equipment is not permitted.
 •Careshouldbetakenwhencleaningifsandorheavy
soilingispresenttoavoidscratches.
 •Toremoveheavysoiling,usegenerousamountsofwater
beforewipingtheglasssurface.Stubborndirtshouldbe
soakedifnecessary.
 •Carefullyremoveleaves,snow,iceorotherloosedirtwith
asobroom.
 •Damagetotheanti-reectivecoating(ARC)dueto
impropercleaningwillvoidtheperformancewarranty.
Improper installation can lead to res/
rehazards.Observeallnecessarylocal,
regional and national buildingandre
protectionregulations,ordinancesaswell
asalltechnical,electricalandstructural
standardswhendesigningandinstalling
thePVsystem.

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5. Troubleshooting
Contact details can be found at www.meyerburger.com
6. Dismantling and recycling
 •Whendisassemblingthesystem,the(dis)assembly/
installationmanualfortheotherinstalledsystem
componentsmustbeobserved.
 •Thevesafetyrulesofelectricalengineeringmust
beobserved.
 •Theinvertermustbeswitchedoanditsswitch-otime
intervalobserved.
 •ThePVmodulesmustbedisconnectedfromtheinverter.
Itisessentialtoensureandcheckthattheinverteris
de-energised.
 •Theplugsmustonlybedisconnectedwithsuitable
specialist tools.
 •Checkthecomponentsfordamage.
 •PVmodulesandsubstructuremustbedisassembled
withsuitablespecialisttools.
 •PVmodulesandothercomponentsmustbepackaged
forsafetransport.
 •Themodulesmustbedisposedofinaccordance
withlocalregulations.
 •ThefollowingappliesinGermany:PVmodulesare
collected at recycling centres and recycled by our partner
taken-e-away.www.take-e-away.de
Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH
Carl-Schiner-Strasse17
09599Freiberg
Germany
www.meyerburger.com WEEEreg.no.DE18170271
Asof:December2022Revisionnumber:2.1
Theworkmayonlybecarriedout
byqualiedpersonnel.
Theinstallerorthetechnicalcustomer
serviceofMBImustbecontactedinthe
eventofamalfunctionofthePVsystem.
Nevertrytoremedythefaultyourself,
especiallyintheeventofglassbreakage.
Thereisariskofelectricshock.