21INSTALLATIoN AND oPErATIoN MANUAL SoLAr MoDULES GENErATIoN 4 (G4) – HANwHA Q CELLS GMBH – NA20 INSTALLATIoN AND oPErATIoN MANUAL SoLAr MoDULES GENErATIoN 4 (G4) – HANwHA Q CELLS GMBH – NA6 FAULTS AND DEFECTSDANGER!Risk of fatal injury due to electric shock!Ä Do not attempt to fix any problems yourself (e.g., glasscracks, damaged cables).Ä Please contact an installer or Q CELLS Technical CustomerService Department.Ä Do not disconnect modules yourself.Ä Please commission a trade specialist.Ä Dispose of modules in accordance with the local disposalregulations.7 DISPoSALQ 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 conductiveparts.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 without force (e.g. with a verysoft broom)Ä Do not scratch off dirt.Ä Rinse dirt off with lukewarm water (dust, leaves, etc.)Ä Use a soft cellulose cloth (kitchen roll) or sponge tocarefully wipe off stubborn dirt. Do not use micro fleecewool or cotton cloths.Ä Use an alcohol based glass cleaner. Do not use abrasivedetergents or tensides.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 and debris(leaves, bird nests, etc.).Ä Remove dirt with lukewarm water, a broom, or asoft cloth.Ä Do not use tensides, scrapers, or any high-pressurewater cleaning equipment.NOTE! Module damage may occur!Ä Do not clean modules with water if there is a riskof frost.0°8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING