1General Installation ManualPhotovoltaic Module HIT®HIT Power 240S seriesHIT Power 235S seriesHIT Power 230S seriesThank you for choosing Panasonic HIT®.Please read this manual completelybefore installation or use of PanasonicPV(photovoltaic) modules. With properoperation and maintenance, PanasonicHIT® will provide you with clean,renewable solar electricity for manyyears. This manual contains importantinstallation, maintenance and safetyinformation. The word “module” asused in this manual refers to one ormore PV modules. Retain this manualfor future reference. The module isconsidered to be in compliance with UL1703 only when the module is mountedin the manner specified by themounting instructions below.SANYO is part of the Panasonic Groupand is in charge of the manufacturingprocess for Panasonic HIT®.Model No.HIT Power 240S VBHN240SA11 and 11BHIT Power 235S VBHN235SA11 and 11BHIT Power 230S VBHN230SA11 and 11BContentsPlease read before installationSafety Precautions General Information :3 Warning :3 Cautions :3 General Safety :3 UL Listing Information :3Installation General :4 Notes on Installation :4 Operating Conditions :5Specifications Note on Specifications :5 Mechanical Loading :5Wiring General :5 Module Wiring :5 Array Wiring :5 Earth Ground Wiring :5 Grounding Locations :6 Grounding Methods :6 Module Terminations :8 Junction Box and Terminals :8 Conduit :8Bypass Diodes :8Maintenance :8Disclaimer of Liability :8Customer Services :8“HIT” is a registered trademark ofPanasonic Group.Other product and service names listedin this manual are trademarks orregistered trademarks of theirrespective companies.VBHNxxxSA series