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  4  POSITONING THE DUAL START UNITS

 

         

  

1  POSITION THE 2nd DUAL START UNIT

 

  

  

2  POSITIONING OF THE OTHER DUAL START UNITS

Place the first dual start unit at the edge of the panel field, 

with a centre-to-centre distance (A). To do this, use the 

measuring bar at various places on the dual start unit.

A

A

A

B

Make sure that the dual start units are aligned with each 

other.

A

B

Tip:

 

Ballast the aligned units to prevent them from shifting. 

A

B

A

B

A

L

A

B

(panel)

See Annex B for an explanation of the use of the 

Measuring bar.

Summary of Contents for FLATFIX WAVE

Page 1: ...www esdec com REV01 MANUAL FLATFIX WAVE ...

Page 2: ...nel specification For roof heights above 12m please contact your supplier Roof material Concrete Bitumen EPDM PVC TPO For other roof coverings please contact your supplier Roof slope Up to 5º counts as a flat roof If your roof slope is 5 please contact your supplier Maximum field size 40 x 40m Due to continuous improvement efforts the product may differ in detail from what is described in this man...

Page 3: ... 4 3 2 6 4 FlatFix Wave Cable bracket 1009124 UNITS TOOLS EQUIPMENT 8 4 3 3A 5B 3A FlatFix Wave Stabilizer 3530 1009111 ACCESSORIES 8 FlatFix Wave Ballast bracket 1009123 5 FlatFix Wave Wind Deflector A and B Wind deflector kit 1019103 6 FlatFix Wave Connector pin 1009122 7 FlatFix Wave Roof support 1009120 WIND DEFLECTORS 6 7 5B 5A 7 FlatFix Wave Roof support 1009120 BALLAST 105 105 80 210 4 kg ...

Page 4: ...h chalk the place on the roof where the start units are to be placed NB Make sure your roof is in good condition If in doubt consult your roof specialist NB The distance from the solar panels to the edge of the roof should be approximately 1 5 of the height of the building See the installation drawing that is calcu lated with the Esdec calculator for the correct distance Tip Lift the dual start un...

Page 5: ...e edge of the panel field with a centre to centre distance A To do this use the measuring bar at various places on the dual start unit A A A B Make sure that the dual start units are aligned with each other A B Tip Ballast the aligned units to prevent them from shifting A B A B A L A B panel See Annex B for an explanation of the use of the Measuring bar ...

Page 6: ...upling is firmly engaged 3 Carefully turn the dual unit downwards until it is completely flat and clicks into place Click 3 OPEN THE TOP OF THE DUAL UNIT UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY FLAT AND CLICKS INTO PLACE NB Make sure that your hands fingers are not trapped in the area of the hinged parts Click Tip Lift the dual unit slightly at the coupling by its own weight the unit clicks firmly into place Click...

Page 7: ...ame time for easier assembly Click Click NB Follow the installation drawing for the positions of the stabilizers Place the stabilizer in the centre aligned with 4 high base elements whose ends protrude an equal distance Click on the cable brackets at the top of the stabilizer NB Align the first stabilizer well and then align the other stabilizers NB Make sure that the cable brackets face the back ...

Page 8: ...3 PLACE OPTIONAL BALLAST 5x4 kg Tilt the ballast bracket at an angle in the unit on the high base Tilt the ballast bracket back into the module Slide the bracket against the high base and then click the bracket into the long edge Place the ballast 3x4 kg in the ballast track and the other ballast 2x4 kg in the module 4 Click 4 PLACE THE BALLAST IN POSITION ON THE BALLAST BRACKET AT THE POSITION OF...

Page 9: ...l until the panel is firmly clamped in place Click 8 ASSEMBLY OF SOLAR PANELS AND CABLES 3 PLACING CABLES OR MC4 CONNECTOR 1 Place the cables or MC4 connector of the solar panel in the gutter of the stabilizers at the place of the high base elements 2 Insert the cables or the MC4 connector into the cable supports 3 Connect the cables or MC4 connector to the stabilizers using cable ties MC4 Connect...

Page 10: ...igh base 3 Squeeze the springs to shorten the connector pin 2 ASSEMBLE 2 CONNECTOR PINS TO WIND DEFLECTOR A 1 ASSEMBLE THE ROOF SUPPORTS UNDER WIND DEFLECTOR A 1 Slide the roof supports over the flange of wind deflector A 2 Click the wind deflector on the roof supports Click A B 1 Slide wind deflector A against the panel frame on the side of the field by inserting the connector pin 2 Bend the flan...

Page 11: ...Make sure wind deflector B fits well on the panel frame 4 ASSEMBLE THE OTHER WIND DEFLECTORS A AND B ON THE REST OF THE FIELD Assemble the other wind deflectors A and B on the rest of the field Repeat the steps in Sections 9 and 10 1 ASSEMBLE THE ROOF SUPPORT UNDER WIND DEFLECTOR B 1 Slide the roof support over the flange of wind deflector B 2 Click the wind deflector on the roof support 10 ASSEMB...

Page 12: ...SSEMBLE THE ADDITIONAL ROOF SUPPORT TO THE UNIT Place the roof support in the correct position underneath the unit Place the hook of the roof support through the hole in the unit Turn the roof support 90 degrees until it engages Click 11 ...

Page 13: ...t size L on the Measuring bar 1st handle to 3rd handle Turn the Measuring bar so that the handles face down 4 Set size A with a tape measure A recommended distance between the panels Place the units at the correct distance from each other Align the units Use multiple Measuring bars for this L L A 12 L A L ...

Page 14: ...without stabilizer End of row with stabilizer 1x cable bracket 2x cable bracket 3x cable bracket 0x cable bracket 1x In the middle 2x 10cm relative to the ends 1x 10cm relative to the end 2x 5cm relative to the high base 15 metres Cable ties Cable ties Cable ties 2x cable tie detail ...

Page 15: ...the lips on the side of the units 2 Bring the top bar of the wire gutter over these lips 3 Fold the lips further around the rod to enclose it Make sure that the wire tray does not rise above the units 3 CONNECTORS AND CABLES TO BE FIXED IN THE STABILIZER AND ON THE CABLE SUPPORTS 1 Connect the MC4 connectors 2 Place the MC4 connector with the cables in the channel section of the stabilizers and in...

Page 16: ...he required LPL in cooperation with the lightning specialist Get advice to create a safe area for PV by means of Air termination rods in cooperation with lightning specialist Overvoltage protection in accordance with NPR8110 Proceed with the installation in accordance with NEN1010 NPR5310 part 712 6 3 NEN EN IEC 62305 yes no yes no yes no Delivery Oplevering en controlerapport PV installaties Tech...

Page 17: ...ly tightening the panel lock ensures correct contact of the panel frame with the high base Integrated bonding The grounding conductor Ø 4mm2 runs parallel to the plus and min conductors and is connected to a separate grounding point of the inverter Connect at least one rail in a field to a ground rail Each individual PV field will have its own bonding conductor The grounding cable can be fitted wi...

Page 18: ...ast 16mm2 connections Check necessity additional overvoltage protection type 1 and or type 2 Make sure that the cable support systems are also grounded and connected to LPS NB Metal cable support systems also belong to the PV system Make sure that the grounding cable is routed parallel to the DC cables IN BOTH CASES CONSULT YOUR LIGHTNING PROTECTION SPECIALIST IN ADVANCE TO ANALYSE YOUR PROJECT AN...

Page 19: ...lly turn the unlocking tool downwards so that the panel latch can be slid back 3 Slide the panel all the way back in the direction of the panel This unlocks the low side of the panel Click 4 Lift the panel a few cm and push the panel backwards out of the high base elements 5 Now you can lift the whole panel 4 5 18 ...

Page 20: ...it and FlatFix are inspired by the installer who regularly installs solar panels Easy quick reliable installation using innovative high quality durable assembly systems Esdec makes it possible MAKE THE CLICK WITH ESDEC QUICK RELIABLE INNOVATIVE 19 11 2020 Esdec Londenstraat 16 7418 EE Deventer Netherlands 31 850 702 000 info esdec com ...

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