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6.3.2 Landscape installation

Mounting the lower module end clamps for landscape 
installation 
• 

Fix two module end clamps per module to the lower 

  base rail.

• 

Insert the Quickstone of the end clamp into the side 

  channel of the rail and fasten loosely.

• 

The distance between the clamps should be based on 

  the optimal clamping points of the respective module  
  specified by the manufacturer (usually marked by the  
  drill holes in the module frame, approx. ¼ of the  
  module length from the right and the left).

Module positioning 
• 

Place the module in landscape position onto the 

  loosely mounted lower module end clamps.

• 

Align the modules. It is not necessary to leave any 

  space between the individual modules.

• 

Adjust the height of the lower module end clamp by 

  means of the slotted hole so that the clamp lies  
  directly on the module. Finally tighten the clamps in  
  this position (tightening torque 8 Nm).

Mounting the upper module end clamps  
• 

Make sure that the upper edge of the upper rail row 

  is flush with the modules and that the side rail  
  channels and the X-stones point upwards (see  
  illustration page 12, point 3). If necessary, correct  
  the positioning of the base rail.

• 

Mount two end clamps per module to the upper base 

  rail, parallel to the positioning of the lower end clamps  
  and tighten finally (tightening torque 8 Nm).

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Material damage due to improper 
mounting 

• 

Improperly mounted module end 

  clamps may slip or rip out.

• 

All Quickstone connections must be 

  mounted according to instructions.

• 

After installation, ensure that the 

  bolted connections are tight.

CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for SOLAR CANOPY

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL SOLAR CANOPY PV MOUNTING SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ... 3 1 System overview 6 3 2 Scope of delivery 7 3 3 Technical specifications 8 3 4 Operating conditions 8 4 Planning of the module field 8 4 1 Dimensions 8 5 Important mounting information 10 5 1 Mounting aids and required tools 10 5 2 Additionally required materials 10 6 Installation 10 6 1 Preparation work 10 6 2 Installing the system 11 6 3 Installing the modules 14 6 3 1 Portrait installation 1...

Page 3: ...the improper use of the product 1 3 Standards and technical directives When planned correctly SolarFrame fulfills the following standards and technical directives Eurocode 9 DIN V ENV 1999 1 1 Design of aluminium structures DIN 1055 Actions on structures Basis of design safety concept and design rules 1 4 About this manual Subject This manual details the installation and assembly of the SolarFrame...

Page 4: ...accident prevention regulations work on roofs should be carried out using safety harnesses for individuals or safety scaffolding Observe the relevant local safety regulations Before stepping on to the roof check the load bearing capability of all parts which are under stress Use fall protection Use protective equipment to guard against falling even when carrying out short jobs Do not carry materia...

Page 5: ...ons and in particular the warnings have been read and understood by the authorized installation personnel prior to assembly Ensure that the permissible conditions of use see chapter 3 4 page 8 have been upheld for damage which results from a violation of these conditions Ensure that the roof construction has the required load bearing capacity in particular in the vicinity of the force transmission...

Page 6: ...nditions on site Components a Triangle shown here with foot brackets b Triangle shown here with ground rail c X Stone d Base rail 13 58 e Splice 13 58 not visible f Telescoping end piece 13 58 g Diagonal strut h SolRec base plate optional accessory i Module end clamp for landscape installation j Module clamp k Module end clamp for portrait installation a c d g j f k e Portrait installation b i h L...

Page 7: ...g Diagonal strut h SolRec base plate optional accessory i Module end clamp for landscape installation module frames between 32 and 56 mm j Module clamp k Module end clamp for portrait installation for frame heights of 35 43 46 and 50 mm l Module end clamp for portrait installations for frame heights of 24 5 51mm mLaminate clamp n Laminate end clamp o Back plate optional accessory p Concrete anchor...

Page 8: ...tch 0 5 greater pitch subject to prior verification PV module Framed unframed Roof construction The suitability of the entire roof construction in particular at the load transfer points of the mounting system must be examined for static insulation leak tightness and fire protection requirements prior to installation of the PV system Permissible roof load Must be specifically checked for each proje...

Page 9: ...odule manufacturer usually marked by the drill holes in the module frame approx the module length j Distance between the base rails for landscape installation Distance of the outer edges of the rails module width a c k I B A 20 20 20 218 20 545 1 110 1 457 327 327 436 327 20 20 327 545 545 ø 6 1 mm ø 6 1 mm b i d Landscape installation Pitch Landscape installation Portrait installation 20 995 mm m...

Page 10: ...ructure according to plans and prepare for installing the triangles Mounting the anti slip protection only for portrait installation Attach one bolt with M6 nut in each of the lower drill holes of the module frame as an anti slip protection and tighten them by hand Preparing the triangles Unfold the triangles and pre mount both of the support elements with 2 bolts each self locking nut M8 2 washer...

Page 11: ...e in the desired position and line it up transversely to the support rail Tighten the bolt just enough so that the X stone does not slide down Do not tighten completely Material damage due to improper mounting Improperly fastened X stones may slip or rip out All Quickstone connections must be mounted according to instructions After mounting check that the bolted connections are tight CAUTION Portr...

Page 12: ...e of the profile rail Slide the next profile rail into the splice Tighten both bolts of the splice tightening torque 8 Nm Mounting the telescoping end piece inclusion is dependent on design If intended slide a telescoping end piece into the base rail at the end of each rail section but wait to tighten If applicable mount the flexible element of the telescoping end piece onto the X stone of the las...

Page 13: ...ct position of that triangle s upper most bore hole on the diagonal Drill a hole with diameter of 9 mm at the marked location Fix the second end of the diagonal Tighten both diagonal connections finally tightening torque 8 Nm If necessary shorten any protruding ends of the diagonals purely for appearance purposes Attaching the back plate alternative to the diagonal struts Hold the back plates agai...

Page 14: ...ay not protrude on the under side of the Quickstone and fasten them loosely Before tightening push the modules under the module clamps and align them Tighten the module end clamps tightening torque 8 Nm Attaching the inner modules Insert the Quickstone of the module clamp into the top rail channel of the base rail slide them on to the previously mounted module and fasten loosely Slide the second m...

Page 15: ...dividual modules Adjust the height of the lower module end clamp by means of the slotted hole so that the clamp lies directly on the module Finally tighten the clamps in this position tightening torque 8 Nm Mounting the upper module end clamps Make sure that the upper edge of the upper rail row is flush with the modules and that the side rail channels and the X stones point upwards see illustratio...

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