Box Handling and Storage of Cat® PVT 110 and PVT 110 ARC Photo Voltaic Module {1471} Caterpillar

Photovoltaic

PVT110 (S/N: TF21-UP)

PVT115 (S/N: TF51-UP)

PVT117 (S/N: TF71-UP)

PVT120 (S/N: GH81-UP; TF81-UP)

Introduction

Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information. This document provides information about the recommended handling of the standard box used to store and ship Cat FS-Series Modules.

Safety Section

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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

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Failure to follow all safety guidelines prescribed in this document and by governing authorities and regulatory agencies may result in severe injury or death of personnel or machine damage.

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When removing a major component or attachment, ensure that it is properly blocked or secured before removing mounting hardware. An assembly that is disconnected without proper blocking may shift or fall, resulting in serious injury or death of personnel or machine damage.

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Personal injury or death can result from improper maintenance procedures. To avoid injury or death, follow the procedures exactly as stated below.

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Personal injury can result from improper handling of chemicals. Make sure you use all the necessary protective equipment required to do the job. Make sure that you read and understand all directions and hazards described on the labels and material safety data sheet of any chemical that is used. Observe all safety precautions recommended by the chemical manufacturer for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

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Climbing equipment may be required to access this service point. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Mounting and Dismounting" topic for safety information.

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Before servicing/performing maintenance on the machine, electrical power must be physically disconnected; battery plugs must be disconnected from the batteries, or the trailing cable must be unplugged, and warning tags and padlocks shall be applied by a certified electrician. Certified electricians shall perform or direct any electrical work, including any energized testing, repair work in controllers, motors, or other approved compartments, and shall insure that all compartments are properly closed and inspected prior to re-energization. All applicable lock out and tag out procedures must be followed.

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Do not operate the machine if any guards or covers are missing or inadequately secured. Personnel could be seriously injured or machine damage may occur.

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Observe the safe working load limits of all lifting and blocking devices and keep a safe distance from suspended/blocked loads. Personnel may be seriously injured or killed by falling loads.

Box Handling and Storage

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50 - Module Box Dimensions

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Pallet Dimensions

Each CAT packing box is filled with 50 modules, along with internal support material. For planning purposes, a fully loaded box weighs up to a maximum of 665 kg (1466 lb). Packaging and wrapping variation may result in slightly lower actual weights. The box includes an integral pallet for easy forklift transport. To maintain intended strength, all boxes should remain dry and packed full with modules and support material. The modules and internal support material are integral to the strength of the packaging. When full, intact, and dry, the boxes can be vertically stacked indoors, up to 4 boxes high for extended periods of time. If any of the modules or support materials are removed or the box is damaged or becomes wet, the boxes should not be stacked in any fashion.

When handling boxes using forklifts or other mechanical aids, ensure that the box is supported uniformly, and that the forks are fully extended under the pallet. Do not scrape, pierce, or bend the walls or cover of the boxes, the support capacity of the boxes will be weakened and the modules could be damaged. Do not stack any boxes that have been physically damaged in any way.

Indoor box storage is recommended. If the boxes are stored outdoors, the boxes should be covered and protected from moisture. Stacking of boxes outdoors is not permitted. Once a box has become wet, drying will not restore the box to the original strength. Never stack boxes that have been wet at any time, even if the boxes can be dried out. Do not use wet boxes to transport the modules.

Note: Failure to follow these recommended handling guidelines may result in damage to modules that will not be covered under the Cat PVT 110 and PVT 110 ARC module warranty.

Partially Full Boxes

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There may be instances, for example at a project site, when boxes have to be repacked and there may not be enough modules to fill a 50-pack box. Under these circumstances, the following guidelines should be followed:

• Do not use boxes that have been wet for transporting modules.

• Modules should be packed starting in the center of the 50-pack box and moving outward symmetrically towards the front and back to ensure that weight balance is maintained. Refer to Illustration 3.

• Use two persons to load modules when one person cannot walk into the box for safe lifting.

• No boxes should be stacked on top of partially filled boxes.

• Modules should be packed face to face in pairs within each slot, along with reused paper separator to minimize breakage risk due to transport/vibration. The clip shown in Illustration 4 is only used to keep the paper separator in place until another module can be placed in the slot.