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Installation Guide / ComT 2.0: 5°, 10° and 15°

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Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V1.0 - Complying with AS/NZS1170.2-2011 AMDT 2-2016

System Overview

Tin Interface with Eco Rail

MT-Rail Support with T50/T110 Rail

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. Front Leg Assembly      

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. Rear Leg Assembly      

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. ECO Rail      

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. Tin Interface 

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. Front Leg Assembly      

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. Rear Leg Assembly      

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. T50 Rail/T110 Rail      

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. Rail Clamp for T-Rail      

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. MT-Rail Support 

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Overview of PV-ezRack® ComT (North Facing)

- System Overview -

Summary of Contents for ComT 2.0

Page 1: ...Ver 1 0 Last Updated Oct 2021 ComT 2 0 5 10 and 15 Code Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V1 0 Complying with AS NZS1170 2 2011 AMDT 2 2016 ...

Page 2: ...n AS NZS 5033 2014 Verifying atmospheric corrosivity zone of installation site by referring to AS 4312 2008 or consulting local construction business to determine appropriate products and installation Complying with all applicable local or national building codes including any updates that may supersede this manual Ensuring that PV ezRack and other products are appropriate for the installation and...

Page 3: ...his applies in your area Region C areas 69 m s are generally referred to as Cyclonic and are generally limited to northern coastal areas Most Region C zones end 100km inland Region D 88 m s is Australia s most extreme Cyclonic Region located between the town of Carnarvon and Pardoo Station in Western Australia Wind regions are pre defined for the whole of Australia by the Australian Standard 1170 ...

Page 4: ...l be at least the equivalent of 10 house size obstructions per hectare e g suburban housing light industrial estates or dense forests Terrain Category 4 TC4 Terrain with numerous larger high 10m to 30m tall and closely spaced constructions buildings such as large city centers and well developed industrial complexes If your installation site is not at TC 2 2 5 or 3 please contact Clenergy to obtain...

Page 5: ...rface spacing will be applied For different grade of timber purlin the different spacing will apply as well Please refer to the generic notes for details Determine the Maximum Rail Support Spacing There are other additional factors such as PV module dimensions number of rails per PV module row spacing between PV modules related to maximum rail support spacing Please refer to the notes of Certifica...

Page 6: ...e Components FL COMT Z G 5 Front Leg Assembly 5 with Z Module and Grounding Pins RL E COMT G 15 Rear Leg Extender 15 with Grounding Pins RL COMT Z G 5 Rear Leg Assembly 5 with Z Module and Grounding Pins ER R ECO ECO Rail FL COMT Z G 10V2 Front Leg Assembly 10 with Z Module and Grounding Pins version 2 ER R T50 T50 Rail RL COMT Z G 10V2 Rear Leg Assembly 10 with Z Module and Grounding Pins version...

Page 7: ...Interface ER I 05 CM Tin Interface with Click Module ER I 05A EZC ECO Tin Interface A with ezClick connection ER I 25 Tin Interface with Curved Base for Corrugated Roof ER RC T DM Rail Clamp for T Rail with Diamond Module CO MT 855 Cover for MT rail Cable Tray EZ GC ST Grounding Clip EZ GL ST UC Grounding Lug with U Shape Copper Channel EZ Z STBW Z module with Bolt and Washer Tools and Components ...

Page 8: ...ystem Overview Tin Interface with Eco Rail MT Rail Support with T50 T110 Rail A Front Leg Assembly B Rear Leg Assembly C ECO Rail D Tin Interface A Front Leg Assembly B Rear Leg Assembly C T50 Rail T110 Rail D Rail Clamp for T Rail E MT Rail Support A A D D A A B B B B C C C C D D E E Overview of PV ezRack ComT North Facing System Overview ...

Page 9: ...2 mm wide 35 mm high panel Note 5 tilt angle is designed based on 1002 mm wide panel System Overview 10 ComT legs 1002 mm wide 35 mm high panel Note 10 tilt angle is designed based on 1002 mm wide panel 5 ComT legs 1200 mm wide 35 mm high panel Note 1200 mm wide panel is max panel width considering earthing pins on top of legs plates can provide effective panels earthing ...

Page 10: ...ote 15 tilt angle is designed based on 1002 mm wide panel 10 ComT legs 1200 mm wide 35 mm high panel Note 1200 mm wide panel is max panel width considering earthing pins on top of legs plates can provide effective panels earthing 15 ComT legs 1200 mm wide 35 mm high panel Note 1200 mm wide panel is max panel width considering earthing pins on top of legs plates can provide effective panels earthin...

Page 11: ...5 tilt legs and for other panel width Precautions during Stainless Steel Fastener Installation Improper operation may lead to deadlock of Nuts and Bolts The steps below should be applied to stainless steel nut and bolt assembly to reduce this risk General Installation Instructions 1 Apply force to fasteners in the direction of the thread 2 Apply force uniformly to maintain the required torque 3 Pr...

Page 12: ...by the panel manufacturer is different it should be used instead In case power tools are required Clenergy recommends the use of low speed only High speed and impact drivers increase the risk of bolt galling deadlock If deadlock occurs and you need to cut fasteners ensure that there is no load on the fastener before cutting it Avoid damaging the anodized or galvanized surfaces System Overview 5 Fr...

Page 13: ...Splice provides an electrical connection between the 2 rails through the pressure bolts This eliminates the need of using 2 earthing lugs Note It is important to run visual inspection to make sure installations above were properly done It is important to check and correct fasteners torques with torque wrench or similar tool if using tools without torque setting during installations 1 Tin Interface...

Page 14: ...il Two sets of Self tapping screws in each side of T Rail Insert the other half of the Splice into T Rail Two sets of Self tapping screws in each side of T Rail Installation Instructions Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 9 Figure 8 5 2 2 Confirm the position of the purlin for the MT Rail Support installation then fix the MT Rail Support by screwing through two ribs on the purlin as shown in Figure...

Page 15: ...gures 10 11 and 13 5 3 3 Please follow steps below for 15 front and rear legs installations Follow 5 3 1 to install a 15 front leg on top of the ECO rail There are two ways to install a 15 Rear Leg 5 3 1 Fix a 5 Front Leg into the top channel of ECO Rail then fasten the Front Leg after the position is adjusted properly as shown in Figures 10 and 11 Recommended torques of M8 Bolt 16 20N m Option 1 ...

Page 16: ...ure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Option 2 Assemble a 15 rear leg extender on a 10 rear leg before installing it on ECO rail as shown in Figure 16 The teeth lock washer must be placed for earthing continuity purpose Then fix the assembled 15 rear leg on ECO rail as shown in Figure 17 Note It is important to run visual inspection to make sure the installations above were properly done It is impo...

Page 17: ...ons of Cable Tray on top of ECO rail 5 4 2 Insert the Z module with bolt EZ Z STBW into the slot hole of Cable Tray for each fixing point as shown in Figure 20 5 4 3 Position the Cable Tray on the top of the ECO Rail by installing a z module into the top channel as shown in Figure 21 Leave z module untightened 5 4 4 Insert the Grounding Clip EZ GC ST between Cable Tray and ECO Rail for each fixing...

Page 18: ...continuity from PV modules to both legs Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 5 4 5 Fasten all M8 bolts with the recommended torque of 15 17N m Note Check the electrical resistance between the ECO rail and the cable tray to ensure the bonding is made 5 4 6 Align and click MT rail cable tray cover as showed in Figure 24 5 5 2 Fix the clamp on the Rear Leg as shown in...

Page 19: ...etween the rail and earthing cable conductor to ensure the bonding is made Option 1 Fix the Grounding Lug into the top channel of the Rail as shown in Figure 32 Option 2 Fix the Grounding Lug at the side channel of Rail as shown in Figure 33 6 Grounding Lug Installation 5 5 3 Repeat the above steps to install other Front and Rear Legs and PV modules 5 5 4 The installers must ensure panel clamps ar...

Page 20: ...stomized Product Product Warranty Corrosivity Category 1 2 and 3 Corrosivity Category 4 Corrosivity Category 5 1 Aluminium Components 6005CL T5 mill finish Standard 10 years 10 years 6005 T5 anodized to 10 microns 6005 T5 anodized to 15 microns Customized 10 years 10 years 6005 T5 anodized to 20 microns 10 years 2 Galvanized Steel Components Galvanized Steel at 85 microns in average Standard Not w...

Page 21: ...rranty period are the responsibility of the customer Where Clenergy attends a site and finds that the Product is not faulty the costs for the visit will be payable by the customer Defective Products shall be uninstalled and or reinstalled at the customer s expense and risk Under certain conditions the Warranty can be extended to more than 10 years at an extra cost available upon request Warranty E...

Page 22: ...t if the Product is stored prior to installing that it is not contaminated by contact with rusty items or other impurities such as dirt and chemicals Should this occur you must clean the Product and make any repairs using approved methods such as galvanized paint and antirust treatments immediately before installation Steel components should be inspected before and after installation and any damag...

Page 23: ... Wind Loads to AS 1170 2 2011 AMDT 4 2016 o Wind Terrain Category 2 2 5 and 3 o Wind average recurrence of 500 years o Wind Region A B C D Solar panel length up to 2 4 m Attached are the tables showing the spacings according to Wind Region roof pitch and building height The values shown on these tables will be valid unless an amendment is issued on any of the following codes AS NZS 1170 0 2002 AMD...

Page 24: ...ntained in this document are the property of MW Engineering Melbourne Use or copying of this document in whole or in part without the written permission of MW Engineering Melbourne constitutes an infringement in copyright Limitation This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of Clenergy Australia and is subject to and issued in connection with the provisions of the agreement between MW En...

Page 25: ...AS NZS 1170 0 2002 R2016 General Principles AS NZS 1170 1 2002 R2016 Imposed loadings AS NZS 1170 2 2011 R2016 Wind Loadings AS NZS 1664 1 1997 Amdt 1 1999 Aluminium Wind Terrain Category 2 2 5 3 Wind average recurrence interval 500 years Designed AE Date AUG 21 Disclaimer From the date of publication onwards any amendment made to any of the above mentioned Standards will make this report outdated...

Page 26: ...ion Guide V1 0 Complying with AS NZS1170 2 2011 AMDT 2 2016 August 2021 Table of Contents PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables ECO Rail 4 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables T50 Rail 6 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables T110 Rail 11 General Notes 19 Certification ...

Page 27: ...8 0 80 0 54 0 40 0 27 0 52 0 35 0 26 0 17 0 51 0 34 0 26 0 17 D 0 75 0 50 0 38 0 25 0 70 0 46 0 35 0 23 0 45 0 30 0 22 0 15 0 44 0 29 0 22 0 15 0 43 0 29 0 21 0 14 5 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 5 and 10 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R ECO ECO Rail and all other ECO rails Type of Interface ER I 05 Tin Interface Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm...

Page 28: ...8 0 53 0 35 0 26 0 18 0 23 0 15 0 11 0 08 0 21 0 14 0 11 0 07 D 0 49 0 33 0 25 0 16 0 46 0 31 0 23 0 15 0 20 0 13 0 10 0 07 0 20 0 13 0 10 0 07 0 18 0 12 0 09 0 06 7 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 15 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R ECO ECO Rail and all other ECO rails Type of Interface ER I 05 Tin Interface Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm Panel...

Page 29: ...0 21 0 16 0 11 0 28 0 19 0 14 0 09 0 12 0 08 0 06 0 04 0 11 0 07 0 05 0 04 D 0 25 0 17 0 12 0 08 0 21 0 14 0 11 0 07 0 09 0 06 0 05 0 03 0 08 0 05 0 04 0 03 0 08 0 05 0 04 0 03 9 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 5 and 10 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R T50 Type of Interface S MT 240 MT Rail support Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm Panel tilt angle...

Page 30: ... 0 20 0 57 0 38 0 29 0 19 0 37 0 25 0 19 0 12 0 36 0 24 0 18 0 12 D 0 52 0 34 0 26 0 17 0 47 0 31 0 23 0 16 0 30 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 29 0 19 0 14 0 10 0 28 0 19 0 14 0 09 11 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 15 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R T50 Type of Interface S MT 240 MT Rail support Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm Panel tilt angle against horiz...

Page 31: ...6 0 44 0 30 0 22 0 15 0 19 0 12 0 09 0 06 0 18 0 12 0 09 0 06 D 0 39 0 26 0 19 0 13 0 32 0 21 0 16 0 11 0 14 0 09 0 07 0 05 0 12 0 08 0 06 0 04 0 12 0 08 0 06 0 04 13 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 15 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R T50 Type of Interface S MT 240 MT Rail support Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm Panel tilt angle against horizonta...

Page 32: ...4 1 85 1 23 0 92 0 62 1 21 0 81 0 60 0 40 1 17 0 78 0 59 0 39 D 1 72 1 14 0 86 0 57 1 60 1 07 0 80 0 53 1 03 0 69 0 52 0 34 1 01 0 67 0 50 0 34 0 98 0 66 0 49 0 33 15 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 5 and 10 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R T110 Type of Interface S MT 240 MT Rail support Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm Panel tilt angle against ho...

Page 33: ...1 0 87 0 58 0 44 0 29 0 41 0 27 0 20 0 14 0 38 0 25 0 19 0 13 D 0 72 0 48 0 36 0 24 0 60 0 40 0 30 0 20 0 27 0 18 0 14 0 09 0 26 0 17 0 13 0 09 0 24 0 16 0 12 0 08 17 PV ez Rack Commercial Tilt Spacing Tables Only for the use of 15 degrees COMT Type of Rail ER R T110 Type of Interface S MT 240 MT Rail support Solar Panel Dimension 2 m x 1 m Purlin Thickness 1 9 mm Panel tilt angle against horizont...

Page 34: ...H 5 5 H 10 10 H 15 15 H 20 20 H 30 Internal Intermediate Edge Corner Internal Intermediate Edge Corner Internal Intermediate Edge Corner Internal Intermediate Edge Corner Internal Intermediate Edge Corner A 1 55 1 03 0 77 0 52 1 38 0 92 0 69 0 46 1 22 0 81 0 61 0 41 1 16 0 77 0 58 0 39 1 05 0 70 0 53 0 35 B 0 94 0 63 0 47 0 31 0 83 0 55 0 42 0 28 0 78 0 52 0 39 0 26 0 72 0 48 0 36 0 24 0 67 0 44 0...

Page 35: ...1 100 100 years 2 Residential shed or garage small isolated warehouses isolated farm sheds residential carports medium ground mount installations up to 100 kw and one or double storey dwelling 1 200 200 years 3 Buildings and facilities where a large group of people can congregate in one area commercial buildings schools aged cares large office buildings large commercial warehouses large ground mou...

Page 36: ...m to 1 89 mm From 1 9 to 2 4 mm Reduction of 60 Reduction of 30 Spacings remain the same Tophats from 0 42 mm to 0 75 mm are not included in this certificate Contact Clenergy if your project has the aforementioned parameters Note 6 Fixing spacing to be reduced to timber purlins as per below Batten type 25 mm 30 mm 35 mm Timber F7 Reduction of 55 Reduction of 45 Reduction of 40 Timber F17 Spacings ...

Page 37: ...ice for T110 rail MT Rail Section S MT XXXX MT support Rail Clamp ER RC T DM Rail clamp for T rail with diamond module Rail Clamp ER RC T G Rail clamp for T rail with Z module Diamond Module ER DM MT8 Diamond module Front Leg FL COMT Z G 5 Front leg commercial tilt 5 degree Back Leg RL COMT Z G 5 Back leg commercial tilt 5 degree Front Leg FL COMTZ G 10V2 Front leg commercial tilt 10 degrees versi...

Page 38: ...d Roof EZ AD C43 Adapted for Corrugated Iron Roof for Tin interface ER I 05 Corrugated Adapter EZ AD C110 PV ezRack Adapter for Corrugated Iron Roof Connector Clamp CRC R ECO Cross Connector Clamp for ECO Rail Splice ECO Rail Black ER SP ECO BA Splice ECO Rail Black MT rail section S MT XXXX BA MT rail support black anodized Rail Clamp ER RC T DM BA Rail clamp for T rail with diamond module black ...

Page 39: ...g should be 50 mm This applies to standard and East West installations Refer to figure 2 and 3 for more information Note 16 Excess rail shall be cut accordingly Refer to installation manual for more information Note 17 Fixing spacings are based on a row spacing of 400 mm Figure 2 and 3 Reduction and increase factors to be applied for other row spacings as per the below table Row spacing Spacing No...

Page 40: ...size up compared to the screws that were previously installed This is to ensure that the pullout capacity remains the same or higher Note 24 Minimum of two 2 screws per fixing point when using ER R MT rail and one 1 for ER R ECO Note 25 If the installation is located in ISO corrosivity category C4 reduce the interface spacing by 5 If the installation is located in ISO corrosivity category C5 reduc...

Page 41: ...cument can be used for East West systems Figure 4 East West configuration reference only Note 29 Base rail between panel rows should run continuous from the first panel row to the last Note 30 Contact Clenergy if you are planning to install on a different roof type such as curved multi span pitched and saw tooth mansard circular bin silo tank pitched free troughed free hypar free canopy awning and...

Page 42: ...pecifications Note 33 The most conservative spacing has to be used if one panel or panel row fall between two roof zones Note 34 Roof Zone definition for tilted systems where roof angle is between 1 to 30 Step 1 Determine building height h width b and length d Step 2 Choose the lowest value between h b x 0 2 and d x 0 2 Step 3 The lowest value on Step 2 equates to a Roof Pitch 10 Roof Pitch 10 Fla...

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