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Mounting instructions - MSP-FR-EW
technical changes reserved
27.03.2015/BRX
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Solar Energy Systems
Mounting instructions – MSP-FR-EW flat roof PV mounting system
Standards and technical guidelines
The Schweizer MSP-FR-EW installation system meets the following standards amongst others:
DIN EN 1990:2010-12
Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design
DIN EN 1991-1-1:2002-10
Eurocode 1: Actions on structures – Part 1-1: General actions on structures
– Densities, selfweight and imposed loads for buildings
DIN EN 1991-1-3:2010-12
Eurocode 1: Actions on structures – Part 1-3: Snow load including national
annexes
DIN EN 1991-1-1:2002-10
Eurocode 1 Part 1-4: Wind actions including national annexes. The specific
pressure coefficients have been determined experimentally in wind tunnel
tests.
DIN EN 1999-1-1:2010-05
Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures
DIN EN 18195-1:2008-11
Water-proofing of buildings – Part 2 - Materials
It has been tested in accordance to the following guidelines:
VDE 100
Aerodynamic study according the guidelines of WTG.
Intended correct use
The Schweizer MSP-FR-EW installation system is designed exclusively for fastening of framed photovoltaic
panels on building with a flat roof with a gradient not greater than three degrees. Any other use shall be con
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sidered a violation of the intended use.
Observance of the information provided in these installation instructions is included in the definition of the in
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tended use.
Schweizer cannot be held liable for damage or loss resulting from the failure to observe these installation ins-
tructions, especially the safety instructions, or through misuse of the product.
Responsibilities of the customer and installer
The customer and installer are responsible for observing the following relevant points:
− Ensuring compliance with all relevant accident prevention regulations and industrial safety provisions (or
equivalent applicable regional standards).
− BGV A1 – principles of accident prevention
− BGV A3 – electrical installations and equipment
− BGV C22 – construction work
− Ensuring installation is only performed by persons with the appropriate technical skills and basic know
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ledge of mechanics.
− Ensuring that those commissioned to perform the work can evaluate their assigned tasks and recognize
possible risks.
− Ensuring that those commissioned to perform the work are familiar with the system components and logic
of installation.
− Ensuring that the installation manual (instructions for use) is available during installation. The installation
manual is an integral part of the product.
− Ensuring that the proMSP software report (for the specific project being installed) is available during instal
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lation. The software report is an integral part of the product.
− Ensuring that the installation manual and software report, and in particular the safety instructions, are read
and fully understood by those commissioned to perform the work.
− Ensuring that the permissible installing conditions are observed. Schweizer cannot be held liable for da
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mage or loss resulting from exceeding these conditions.
− Ensuring correct installation in accordance with the installation instructions/ installation manual and soft
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ware report) and providing the necessary tools when required.
