REC Installation Manual - N-Peak - IEC 61215 /61730
Rev C - 07.19
Ref: NE-06-22
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MouNtiNg MEtHods: slidE iN sYstEMs
REC N-Peak panels may also be installed using ‘slide-in systems’. Such mounting systems must meet the same specifications including grip lengths,
depths and spacing as specified for clamping and the mounting system must be able to withstand the correct load pressures.
When installing solar panels using a slide-in system, the drainage holes found in the underside of the panel frame (see fig. 9) must not be covered.
For any questions regarding installation on such systems, please contact REC directly.
MouNtiNg MEtHods: MouNtiNg HolEs
REC N-Peak panels can be mounted utilizing the four elongated holes (11 x 6.6 mm) on the underside of the panel at a distance of 382.5 mm from the
corner (fig. 6) in conjunction with a device, e.g., screws, lockbolts or structural blind fasteners, with specifications suitable for the installation (fig. 7).
Mounting in this way has been found to comply with IEC 61215 & IEC 61730 requirements for test loads of up to 5400 Pa (3600 Pa design load*)
downwards pressure and 2400 Pa (1600 Pa design load*) upwards pressure (*stated design loads (DL) apply a safety factor of 1.5 to the test load,
e.g., 5400 Pa / 1.5 = 3600 Pa).
Part Name
Material
Rail
6105 - T5 aluminum extrusion
Bolt
M6 x 25 drop in T-stud kit
Nut
M6 flanged hex locking nut
Fig. 6: Mounting holes: REC N-Peak
Fig. 7: Mounting hole specifications: REC N-Peak
Fig. 8: Mounting hole installation example: REC N-Peak
1000 [39]
1200 [47]
Scale: 1:1.57
11 mm
±0.2
[0.43 in
±0.8
]
6.6 mm
±0.2
[0.26 in
±0.08
]
20.5 mm
±0.5
[0.78 in
±0.08
]
22.5 mm [0.9 in]
GR
GR
GR
382.5 mm [15.05 in]
GR
When installing using the mounting holes, the frame and panel edge of each panel must be supported by two rails (figs. 2a & 4a)
of aluminium or
galvanized steel suitable for the application and appropriate for the local environment.
Observe the following procedures when using mounting holes:
•
The mounting construction must be of a corrosion resistant material, e.g., aluminum or galvanized steel, and appropriate for the local environment,
•
all four mounting holes in the frame must be used (fig. 8),
•
additional electrical bonding to Ground is required for the support structure,
•
Refer to the fixing device manufacturer’s installation instructions for preload or torque values.
The product warranty will be voided if additional holes are made in the frame. All fixing and fastening materials must be corrosion resistant.
