20 21INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES GENERATION 4 (G4) – HANWHA Q CELLS GMBH – EN INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL SOLAR MODULES GENERATION 4 (G4) – HANWHA Q CELLS GMBH – EN20Q CELLS solar modules are known for a long operatinglife and minimal maintenance effort and expense. Dirtand grime are usually washed away by rain. If the moduleis fully or partially shaded by dirt or debris (e.g., plants,bird droppings), it needs to be cleaned to prevent a lossof performance.MaintenanceÄ The system should be inspected by an installer annuallyto check the following:• all system components sit securely and are corrosionfree.• the connection is secure and all electrical componentsare clean and undamaged.CleaningWARNING!Risk of injury due to hot andlive modules!Ä Only clean modules that have cooled down.Ä Do not carry or wear any electrically conductive parts.WARNING!Risk of falling due to unsecuredaccess!Ä Never access the installation area alone or withouttaking adequate security precautions.Ä Please commission a trade specialist.Clean the modules as follows:NOTE!Module surface damage may occur!Ä Remove snow and ice carefully without force (e.g. witha very soft broom).Ä Do not scratch off dirt.Ä Rinse dirt (dust, leaves, etc.) off with lukewarm water oruse an alcohol based glass cleaner. Do not use abrasivedetergents or tensides.Ä Use a soft cellulose cloth (kitchen roll) or sponge tocarefully wipe off stubborn dirt. Do not use micro fleecewool or cotton cloths.Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) can be used selectively to removestubborn dirt and stains within one hour after emergence.Ä Please follow the safety guidelines provided by the IPAmanufacturer.Ä Do not let IPA run down between the module and theframe or into the module edges.Ä Free the substructure from any dirt anddebris (leaves, bird nests, etc.).Ä Remove dirt with lukewarm water oralcohol based glass cleaner, a broom, ora soft cloth.Ä Do not use tensides, scrapers, or anyhigh-pressure water cleaning equipment.NOTE! Module damage may occur!Ä Do not clean modules with water if thereis a risk of frost.0°8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING