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Upper Frame 

Rail Joiners 

 

The Upper Frame assembly is made up of 4 long rails comprised of 2x 1700mm lengths joined 
together as outlined below. 

   

 

Mark a centre line on the small joiners 

 

Slide one end into one length of rail 

 

Fix Tek screws through the rail and into the joiner (make sure to avoid the screws protruding 
into any mounting channels) 

 

Slide the second rail onto the joiner and repeat as above 

 

Repeat Tek screws on the reverse side 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MAXI ARRAY

Page 1: ...Array Frame Installation MAXI ARRAY...

Page 2: ...TALLATION 7 Footings 7 Set Footing 7 Fastened Footing 8 ARRAY BUILD 9 Tube Cap 9 Beam 10 Angle Adjusters 10 Rails 12 Sub Frame 12 Upper Frame 13 SOLAR PANELS 15 Placing the solar panels on the array 1...

Page 3: ...frame for your solar modules with an assembly method that is fast simple and secure Utilising a strong galvanised steel base with a lightweight aluminium support frame we can offer strength and flexib...

Page 4: ...LIST PRODUCT NAME PICTURE COMMENTS 6x Aluminium Rail 1650mm Lengths 8x Aluminium Rail 2100mm Lengths 8x End Clamp Includes M8 Hexagon screw and fixing nut 12x Mid Clamp Includes M8 Hexagon screw and...

Page 5: ...5 24x Joiner clamps Includes M8 Hexagon screw and fixing nut 1x Tube Cap 2x Angle adjustment arm 1x Beam 1x Post top 1x Post Base...

Page 6: ...l Thread Includes 6x M16 Hexagon nuts 6x M8x12 Key bolts 12x M8x30 Hex bolt Includes M8 Hexagon nuts And washers 56x 25mm Tech Screw PLEASE NOTE STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS WILL BIND UP OCCASIONALLY APPLY G...

Page 7: ...double the width measurements for soft sandy ground and pre pour a thick layer of concrete into the bottom of the hole and place the post base onto this Ensure post is straight and level before conti...

Page 8: ...on to be bolted to pre set bolts in a concrete floor or block if desired Position post over bolts and tighten down Attach post top to post base with 4 bolts nuts washers provided Continue to Array Bui...

Page 9: ...e Cap on the Pole and position with the two adjuster mounting holes facing south Tighten the six M8 key bolts to maintain the correct position so panels will face towards true North Tube Cap North Fac...

Page 10: ...le Adjusters Place the 2 x angle adjustment tubes between the beam and the tube cap on the outside of each Fasten with the M16 All Thread and nuts once you select the angle desired see next page It is...

Page 11: ...11 Adjust the angle of elevation by attaching the Adjustment Tubes to the hole positions required corresponding to the required angle Please refer to the illustration below...

Page 12: ...ce the 3x sub frame rails 2600mm across the flanges on the Beam ensure the mid point of the rail is centre to the beam Lightly fasten the brackets with M8 bolts leaving loose at first then tightening...

Page 13: ...ogether as outlined below Mark a centre line on the small joiners Slide one end into one length of rail Fix Tek screws through the rail and into the joiner make sure to avoid the screws protruding int...

Page 14: ...d no closer than 10mm from any edge Align the centre of the join with the mid point of the middle Sub Frame rail and clamp BOTH SIDES with the joiner clamps Ensure ALL edges are square and evenly plac...

Page 15: ...the array Use end and mid clamps to attach solar panels to the rails Clamps are inserted from above see below With the array at an angle of 0 flat place the first two panels centre and then place the...

Page 16: ...inue with subsequent rows Fix end clamps on outside of final modules Once fitted with the required number of solar modules be sure to double check tightness of all mechanical fixings Adjust array for...

Page 17: ...ules The clips are made from high quality stainless steel and offer a long lasting solution to untidy cables They clip directly to the module frame underside edge and are simple to install and remove...

Page 18: ...tandards GB50009 2001 GB50011 2001 GB T 13912 92 GBT 14846 2008 GB T 6892 2006 GB50429 2007 GB50017 2003 AS NZS 1170 ASCE SEI 7 05 ASCE SEI 7 010 2007 California Administrative Code IBC 2006 Euro Code...

Page 19: ...cluding lost profits resulting from any cause whatsoever arising out of or relating to the installation or commissioning of any product sold This warranty does not cover products altered modified or u...

Page 20: ...ctural and loading ratings and are only to be used and installed as per instruction manuals provided ANY alteration on design or installation voids all warranty Any overloading of array structure and...

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