Sunport SPP M60S Series User manual

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Sunport Power Solar PV Flexible Modules
Installation and User Manual
This manual applies to Solar Photovoltaic Flexible Modules (hereafter referred to as “Modules”) manufactured by Jiangsu Sunport
Power Corp., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as “Sunport”). Professional skills and knowledge are required for the installation. Only
qualified installers after proper training can assume this job. Installers should follow all safety precautions described in this
manual as well as local codes when performing installation and maintenance.
1.INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Sunport as your PV module provider.
You must read carefully and be familiar with this manual
before handling, installing, and/or maintaining. This manual
contains important information such as safety, installation,
maintenance of modules, and other relevant information.
This manual is not in a form of any types of warranty
document, expressed or implied. It does not stipulate
compensation scheme of any loss, damage or other expenses
caused by or generated during module installation, operation
or maintenance. Sunport assumes no responsibility for any
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which
may result from using Sunport modules. Sunport reserves the
right to make changes to its products or this manual without
prior notice.
Sunport is not responsible for any damages caused by
inappropriate installation, use, or maintenance of Sunport
modules, including without limitation damages, losses, and
expenses caused by non-observance of the instructions of this
manual or caused by or in connection with products of other
manufacturers.
Failure to comply with the requirements listed in this manual
will invalidate the Limited Warranty for modules as provided
by Sunport at the same time of sales to the direct customers.
Additional recommendations are provided to enhance safety
practices and performance results. Please provide a copy of
this manual to the PV system owner for their reference, and
inform them all relevant aspects of safety, operation and
maintenance.
This Installation and User Manual is available in different
languages. In cases of discrepancy between versions, the
Chinese language version shall prevail.
2.CODES AND REGULATIONS
The mechanical and
electrical installation of
PV systems should be
performed in accordance
with all applicable codes,
including electrical codes,
building codes, and
electric utility interconnect requirements. Such requirements
may vary for mounting location. Requirements may also vary
with system voltage, and for DC or AC application. Contact
local authorities for detailed governing regulations, acquire
confirmation and relevant permission.
3、MODULE INFORMATION
3.1 Encapsulation structure drawing

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3.2 Module drawing
3.3 Nameplate
The nameplate describes the product type, peak power, the
maximum power current, the maximum power voltage, open
circuit voltage, short circuit current, the maximum system
voltage and certification marks and etc. All of above are
measured under standard test conditions.
4. SAFETY
Sunport’s Flexible modules are designed to meet with the
requirements of IEC 61215 and IEC 61730. The application
class is A, meaning the modules can be used in system of
50Vdc or 235W or higher, to which the general public may
have access. Sunport’s modules also meet the requirement of
IEC61730-1 and ICE 61730-2 and qualified for Safety Class
II.
4.1 Transportation & storage safety
Do not open the original package during transportation and
storage until they are ready to be installed. Protect it against
damage during transportation. Secure the pallets from falling
over. Do not exceed the maximum stack height limit when
stacking as indicated by the symbols outside the package. The
package shall be stored in a cool and dry location until the
modules are ready to be unpackaged. The modules shall be
handled at the frame. Never use the junction box or cables as a
grip. Do not exert mechanical stress on the cables. Never step
on modules or drop or place heavy objects on them. Be
cautious when setting the modules down onto a surface,
especially on the corner of the modules.
4.2 Operating safety
When unpacking the modules from the original package, first
remove the pallet lid (after removing securing straps, if
provided). Remove one module at a time. You may need to
secure the remaining modules in the original packaging and
prevent them from falling over.
Check modules for damage due to transportation before they
are installed. Do not install damaged modules. Contact with us
if you need to make claim of the defective products.
Do not attempt to remove any part from the modules; do not
apply paint to or stick labels on the module surface; do not
scratch on module back sheet to avoid any damage. Do not
drill holes on the frame. This may compromise the frame
strength and cause corrosion of the frame; do not attempt to
disassemble or modify the modules for your safety. This may
have negative effect on the module quality and safety, even
irreversible damage. Additionally, all the warranty will be not
available.
4.3 Electrical safety
In case that no load or external
circuit being connected,
photovoltaic modules can
produce DC electricity when
exposed to light and therefore
can produce an electrical
shock or burn. DC voltage of
30 Volts or higher is potentially lethal. Please use insulated
tools and rubber gloves when working with modules in
sunlight.
Modules have no on/off switch. Modules can be rendered
inoperative only by removing them from sunlight area, or by
fully covering their front surface with cloth, cardboard, or

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other completely opaque material, or flipping Modules, and
placing the front side of Modules onto a smooth, flat surface.
In order to avoid arcs and electrical shock, please do not
disconnect electrical connections under load. Faulty
connections can also result in arcs and electrical shock. So
please keep connectors dry and clean, and ensure that they are
in proper working condition. Never insert any other metal
objects into the connector, or modify them in any way in order
to secure an electrical connection.
Do not touch or handle modules with broken glass, separated
frames or damaged back sheet unless the modules are
disconnected in advance and you are wearing proper PPE.
Avoid handling modules when they are wet unless cleaning
the modules as directed in this manual. Never touch electrical
connections that are wet, without PPE or insulated gloves.
Reflection from snow or water can increase sunlight and
therefore increase current and power. In addition, low
environmental temperature can also substantially increase
voltage and power.
4.4 Fire safety
Consult your local authority
for laws and codes; follow
requirements for building or
structural fire safety. Sunport’s
modules have been listed as
Class C according to IEC
61730-2 standard. Use
appropriate components such as fuses, circuit breakers,
grounding connectors, and so on as regulated by local
authority.
Roof constructions and installations may affect the fire safety
of building, it has to be covered by fire-proof material with
appropriate class, and make sure there is adequate ventilation
between back sheet and installation side. In order to maintain
the fire class rating, the distance between the modules frame
surface and the roof surface shall be at least 100mm; modules
are electrical generating devices that may affect the fire safety
of a building.
Electric arc may happen when module working due to the
wrong installation method or defective module part. Please
keep the combustible liquid, gas and dangerous cargo away
from the module. You must stop using the module if there is
exposed combustible gas nearby.
In the event of a fire, modules may continue to produce a
dangerous DC voltage, even if they have been disconnected
from the inverter, have been partly or entirely destroyed, or
the system wiring has been compromised or destroyed. In the
event of fire, inform the fire crew about the particular hazards
from the PV system, and stay away from the PV system
during and after a fire until the necessary steps have been
taken to make the PV system safe.
5.INSTALLATION
5.1 Installation condition
Sunport’s modules must be mounted on buildings or other
structures suitable for modules installation (e.g. ground.
rooftop). Modules must not be mounted on moving vehicles
of any kind; Modules can be installed in seaside with a
distance of 50m to 500m from sea. Corrosion may happen to
joints between frame and supporter, or and grounding; Must
use stainless steel or aluminum metal to directly contact
modules in seaside and do antiseptic treatment on joints to
prevent corrosion; Modules must not be installed, nor
operated in area with strong corrosive matter, such as salt, salt
mist, salt-water, active chemical vapors, acid rain, any other
type of corrosive matter. In addition, Modules must not be sit
in locations where hail, snow, sand, smoke, air pollution, soot,
etc. are excessive, this could affect the safety and/or
performance of the modules.
The recommended ambient temperature should be within –
40°C to 40°C . Do not apply mirrored, magnifiers or other
concentrate light onto the modules.
Sunport recommends installing the modules with a tilt angle
of at least 10 degrees, making it easier for dust to be washed
off by rain and reduce the time of cleaning; In addition, this
will help to drain the water out directly from the surface,
avoid watermarks from trapping water on the glass surface
and affect the appearance and performance of modules.
Partial or complete shading of a module or modules can
significantly reduce system performance. Sunport
recommends installing modules in the place without shade
throughout the year to increase the amount of energy
produced by the modules; Lightning protection is
recommended for PV systems that are to be installed in
locations with high probability of lightning strikes.

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In the northern hemisphere, modules should typically face
south, and in the southern hemisphere, modules should
typically face north; For detailed information on the best
installation angle, please refer to standard solar photovoltaic
installation guides or consult a reputable solar installer or
systems integrator.
5.2 Mechanical installation
Ensure that the installation method and supporting system of
modules is strong enough to make the modules to be able to
withstand all the pre-established load conditions. The installer
must provide the guarantee. The installation supporting
system must be tested by the third-party organization with the
analysis ability of Static Mechanical, according to the local
national or international standards such as DIN1055 or
equivalent standards.
The modules mounting structure must be made of durable,
corrosion-resistant and UV-resistant material; Modules must
be securely attached to the mounting structure; In regions with
heavy snowfall in winter, select higher mounting system. So
that the lowest edge of the modules will not be covered by
snow for long time. In addition, ensure that the lowest portion
of the modules is placed high enough so that it will not be
shaded by plants or trees, or damaged by flying sand; Because
of thermal and expansion of the module frames, must ensure
that the minimum distance between neighboring frames is
10mm.
5.2.1 Installation onto the curtain wall surface
Cleaning the surface carefully and spreading the structural
adhesive on it along the longitudinal direction of the modules.
Adhesive column should roughly follow the area of 1650mm
long, 6~10mm wide, 3~5mm thick, and have the gap of
240mm between each other. Sticking the Lohmann
double-sided tape of 1600mm long and 17mm wide onto each
long edge of the modules to prevent falling off before the
structural adhesive solidified. In order to achieve the best
bonding performance, it is required to install the modules
within 5 minutes once the adhesive is applied on the wall.
Then pressing the modules gently against the surface (screws
could also be applied as auxiliary method as per customer’s
requirements). The gap between each module shall be kept
around 1cm.
5.2.2 Installation on the steel tile
Spreading the structural adhesive onto the raised part of tile
Structural adhesive(8~10mm width)

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with dimention of 1650mm long and 8~10mm wide, 4
columns adhesive should be applied for each module. Laying
the modules on the treated surface (see the above picture) and
pressing gently against the tile. In order to achieve the best
bonding performance, it is required to install the modules
within 5 minutes once the adhesive is applied on the tile.
5.2.3 screw mounting
Drilling 5 mounting holes on the module as shown above (the
holes’position could be customized as per customer required).
Fixing the modules to the mounting bracket by screws and
bolts, as shown above. Screwing up the module at all 5
positions.
5.3 Electrical installation
The deviations always exist between the nominal value and
test value in standard test condition of Rated electrical
characteristics of module such as Isc, Voc and Pmax, Standard
Test Conditions: 1000 W/m2Irradiance, 25°C Cell
Temperature and 1.5 Air Mass, normally, the value of current
and voltage generated from Modules will be probably higher
than values under standard test condition. When determining
module voltage ratings, conductor current ratings, fuse sizes,
and size of controls connected to the PV output, on the basis
of highest local temperature, combine with temperature
coefficient of current in manual, ISC can be calculated by
multiplying by the coefficient of 1.25; On the basis of lowest
local temperature, combine with temperature coefficient of
voltage in manual, Voc. can be calculated. When modules are
in series, voltage to be added up; when modules are in parallel,
current to be added up. PV modules with different electrical
properties can’t be connected in series, different electrical
components of modules may cause mismatch of electrical
connection, make sure to install them in accordance with
manual provided by manufacturer.
5.3.1 Connection type
The maximum number of modules that can be connected in a
series string must be calculated in according with applicable
regulations in such a way that the specified maximum system
voltage (According to IEC61730 tests and appraisal, the
maximum system voltage is 1000Vdc or 1500Vdc depending
on the series and model.) of the modules and all other
electrical DC components will not be exceeded in open circuit
operation at the lowest temperature expected at the PV system
location. Correction factor for the open-circuit voltage can be
calculated based on the following formula:
Voc=1-βVoc×(25-T). T is the lowest expected ambient
temperature at the system location. β(%/℃) is the temperature
coefficient of the selected module Voc (Refer to
corresponding datasheet).
An appropriately rated over-current protection device must be
used when the reverse current could exceed the value of the
maximum fuse rating of the modules. An over-current
protection device is required for each series string if more
than two series strings are connected in parallel.

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These junction boxes have been designed to be easily
interconnected in series for their good connected cable and the
connector with IP67 protection grade. Each modules has two
single conductor wires, one positive and one negative, which
are pre-wired inside the junction box. The connectors at the
opposite end of these wires allow easy series connection of
Sunport’s modules by firmly inserting the positive connector
of a module into the negative connector of a Sunport module
until the connector is fully seated.
5.3.2 Cables
Use field wiring with suitable cross-sectional areas that are
approved for use at the maximum short-circuit current of the
module. Sunport recommends installers use only sunlight
resistant cables qualified for direct current (DC) wiring in PV
systems.（Satisfy the code TÜV 2 PfG 1169、4mm²、
Temperature range:-40℃to ﹢90℃）; Cables should be fixed
to the mounting structure in such a way that mechanical
damage of the cable and/or the modules is avoided; Do not
apply stress to the cables; For fixing, use appropriate means,
such as sunlight resistant cable ties and/or wire management
clips specifically designed to attach to the modules frame.
While the cables are sunlight resistant and waterproof, where
possible, avoid direct sunlight exposure and water immersion
of the cables.
5.3.3 Connectors
Keep connectors dry and clean, and ensure that connector
caps are hand tight before connecting the modules. Do not
attempt to make an electrical connection with wet, soiled, or
otherwise faulty connectors. Avoid sunlight exposure and
water immersion of the connectors. Avoid allowing connectors
to rest on the ground; Faulty connections can result in arcs and
electrical shock. Check that all electrical connections are
securely fastened. Make sure that all locking connectors are
fully engaged and locked.
5.3.4 Bypass diodes
The junction boxes used with Sunport’s modules contain
bypass diodes wired in parallel with the PV cell strings. In the
case of partial hot spot, the diodes bypass the current
generated by the cells with hot spot, thereby limiting modules
heating and performance losses. Bypass diodes are not
over-current protection devices. In the event of a known or
suspected diode failure, installers or maintenance providers
should contact Sunport. Never attempt to open the junction
box by yourself.
6.MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Sunport recommends that PV systems shall be periodically
inspected by the installer or qualified person.
6.1 Maintenance
Whether the glass is broken; Whether there is burning vestige
on the backsheet; All cables and connector attachments are
undamaged and properly secured; Mounting and grounding
components are tightly secured with no corrosion.
6.2 Repair
In order to reduce the potential for electrical and thermal
shock, Sunport recommends cleaning modules during early
morning or late afternoon hours when solar radiation is low
and the modules are cool, especially in regions with high
temperatures.
When modules are working, there should not be
environmental influence factors to cast shadows and cover
part or even all of the modules, such as other modules, system
support, bird drops and a lot of dust, clay or plant and so on,
these may distinctly reduce the power output. Sunport advises
that there should be no obstructed object over the modules
surface at any time.
The cleaning frequency depends on the accumulated
frequency of the fouling. In many instances the front surfaces
of the modules will be cleaned with the rain, and we can
decrease the cleaning frequency; Sunport’s modules may
contain a hydrophobic anti-reflective coating on the glass
surface to enhance power output and reduce dirt and dust
buildup; In order to avoid module damage, do not clean PV
modules with a power washer or pressure washer，it is
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soft cloth. Please do not clean the glass with a cleaning agent
which contains acid or alkali; However, if removing snow is
desired to enhance production, use a brush to gently remove
snow; Do not try to remove frozen snow or ice from THE
modules.
7.MODEL RANGE
The installation manual applicable module types are as
follows. The module types are subject to changes without
prior notice due to continuous product innovation, research
and development. “XXX” shows the peak power of the
module Label in increment of 5.
Module type
Power
Dimension（LⅹWⅹH）
W
mm
SPPXXXM60S
290～320
1660ⅹ990ⅹ1.4
8.CONTACT
Jiangsu Sunport Power Corp., Ltd.
Addr.: #20 Xishi Road, Xinwu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
Post code: 214028
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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