4. INSTALLATION
WARNING: ALTHOUGH OUR PVG UNITS ARE SHIPPED IN THE "OFF" STATE, IT IS BEST PRACTICE TO APPROACH ALL UNITS
AS IF THEY WERE IN THE "ON" STATE AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION. BEFORE WIRING, IT IS CRUCIAL TO TEST AND
CONFIRM THAT THE UNITS ARE IN THE "OFF" STATE. IF A PVG IS LEFT IN THE "ON" STATE, IT MAY RESULT IN HIGH
VOLTAGE ON THE PV STRINGS. THIS POSES A SERIOUS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
THEREFORE, ALWAYS EXERCISE CAUTION AND FOLLOW RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
EFFICIENT INSTALLATION OF OUR PVG RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICES.
4.1 Mount PVG
● PVG can be mounted on PV panel frame or on a rail
1. Follow module manufacturer’s instructions if mounted on frame [Ref: MOUNTING GUIDE PVG]
● A minimum 0.5 inch MUST be kept between any portion of PVG to the backside of a PV panel
1. Violation may result in overheat on both PVG and PV panels
● PV cable between PV panels and PVG including extension cable should not be more than 2.0 meters