Sharp SRS Mounting System Installation Manual page 4

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FO R SA F E I N S TA LL AT IO N WO Rk
This system shall be installed only by individuals who have completed the SRS training course established by
Sharp Electronics Corporation. Please visit our website http://solar.sharpusa.com to learn about Sharp training. Call us
at 1-800-solar06 to find a certified installer in your area.
SAFETy ICONS
Various safety icons appear in this installation manual and on the products it describes. These icons are categorized in the
following manner, according to the consequences of ignoring the icons and handling the products inappropriately.
Make sure that you understand these icons and always read the accompanying text.
WARNING
CAUTION
• Do not cut or modify SRS Mounting System. Doing so is dangerous. Safety cannot be guaranteed.
• Stop work during stormy weather. Strong winds can cause you to fall or drop the solar modules.
• Never step or sit on the glass surface of a solar module. The glass may break, resulting in shock or bodily injury. The
module may also stop generating power.
• Always use the supplied parts to attach the solar modules and mounts.
Use of weaker parts, such as screws that are too short, is dangerous and may cause the solar modules or mounts
to fall.
• Always use the specified tools.
The solar modules or mounts may fall if the installation is not strong enough, for example when parts are not
tightened sufficiently.
• Regardless of whether you are working on a new or existing roof, never allow the sheathing to become wet. Protect
the sheathing from rain during the installation. Failure to do so may cause leaks.
• Always use the specified materials.
Use of other materials is dangerous. Materials other than specified can reduce performance and can cause leaks,
shock, and so on.
• Do not modify or cut parts.
• Do not install the system in a location within 0.3 miles from the ocean or any salt water.
• Do not install in corrosive locations classified C5 by ISO.
• The SRS mounting system and modules are UL listed to standard 1703. The UL 1703 test is performed at 1.5 times the
design load of 30 lbs per square foot, or 45 PSF. The SRS mounting system has been load tested by Sharp to 50 PSF. Do
not use in locations subject to higher loads. Building departments often require a design safety factor of 1.5 or greater
for structures. The maximum structural loading listed in this guide does not include an added safety factor.
• Protective earth grounding of the individual photovoltaic modules is achieved by securing the modules to the SRS mounting
system. The Single Point Grounding instructions in section 6.8 should be closely followed, in order to ensure a reliable
The Rail to Rail Grounding instructions in section
ground connection.
• The SRS mounting system has only been evaluated by UL for use with the photovoltaic modules listed in this manual.
This indicates danger of death or serious bodily injury.
This indicates danger of bodily injury or damage to property.
This icon indicates something you must never do.
WARNING
CAUTION
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