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Installation Guide / Grounding System

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Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V 1.1 - Complying with AS/NZS1170.2-2011 AMDT 2-2016

The Clenergy PV-ezRack® Grounding system provides 
important guide for installers to achieve earthing 
continuity from PV modules to earthing cable. It 
includes two important parts: grounding clips layout 
design and grounding lug installation.

Please review this manual thoroughly before installing 
PV-ezRack® Grounding system.

The PV-ezRack® Grounding system parts, when installed 
in accordance with this guide, will be structurally 
sound and will meet the AS/NZS1170.2:2011 Amdt 
2- 2016 standard. During installation, and especially 
when working on the roof, please comply with the 
appropriate Occupational Health and Safety regulations. 
Please also pay attention to any other relevant State or 
Federal regulations. Please check that you are using the 
latest version of the Installation Manual, which you can 
do by contacting Clenergy Australia via email on tech@
clenergy.com.au, or contacting your local distributor in 
Australia.

Product Warranty: 
Please refer 

PV-ezRack® Product Warranty

 on our 

website.

Introduction

Complying with all applicable local or national 
building codes, including any that may supersede this 
manual;
Ensuring that PV-ezRack and other products are 
appropriate for the particular installation and the 
installation environment;
Using only PV-ezRack parts and installer-supplied 
parts as specified by the PV-ezRack project plan. 
(substitution of parts may void the warranty and 
invalidate the letter of certification);
Recycling: Recycle: according to the local relative 
statute.
Removal: Reverse installation process.
Ensuring that there are no less than two professionals 
working on panel installation;
Ensuring the installation of related electrical 
equipment is performed by licenced electricians;
Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of 
the PV array, this includes adequate earth bonding of 
the PV array and PV-ezRack® SolarRoof components 
as required in AS/NZS 5033: 2021;
Verifying the compatibility of the installation 
considering preventing electrochemical corrosion 
between dissimilar metals. This may occur between 
structures, fasteners and PV modules, as detailed in 
AS/NZS 5033: 2021.


The installer is solely responsible for:

List of contents

Introduction                      
Tools & Component list
Installation Instructions

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Summary of Contents for PV-ezRack Grounding system

Page 1: ...Grounding System Code Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V 1 1 Complying with AS NZS1170 2 2011 AMDT 2 2016 Last Updated Apr 2022...

Page 2: ...ck Product Warranty on our website Introduction Complying with all applicable local or national building codes including any that may supersede this manual Ensuring that PV ezRack and other products a...

Page 3: ...Hex Head drive bit Torque Spanner Tape String Marker Pen Spanner Tools and Components Components ER EC ST Standard End Clamp ER IC ST Standard Inter Clamp C U 30 46 G Universal Clamp with Grounding cl...

Page 4: ...the grounding clips at the positions marked X in Figure 1 where the number of Grounding Clips number of PV Modules Figure shows 4 x PV Modules requiring 4 x grounding clips When there is an odd number...

Page 5: ...clips are the same as those for 2 rows of rails There are two types of clamps for PV Modules Installation Option 1 Standard Inter and End Clamps Place the first PV Module on the Rail according to you...

Page 6: ...mes of PV Modules are completely pressed against End and Inter Clamps and Grounding Clips Visually check that Grounding Clips are positioned properly Grounding Clips are intended for SINGLE USE ONLY O...

Page 7: ...l Clamp into the rail channel and slightly lift the framed PV Module to ensure the Grounding Clip is properly positioned as shown in Figure 14 Note The gap between two adjacent PV Modules generated by...

Page 8: ...mum size is 10 mm2 insert the conductor into the Copper Channel and tighten the bolt M6 14 with 5 6 N m to ensure the earthing cable is tight Note Please check the electrical resistance between rail a...

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