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Array Frame Installation 

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MIDI ARRAY - 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MIDI ARRAY

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

Page 2: ...NSTALLATION 7 Footings 7 Set Footing 7 Fastened Footing 8 ARRAY BUILD 9 Tube Cap 9 Beam 10 Angle Adjusters 10 Rails 12 Extending Rails 12 Attaching rails top and bottom 12 SOLAR PANELS 13 Placing the solar panels on the array 13 APPENDIX 16 WARRANTY STATEMENT 18 ...

Page 3: ...pport 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 flexibility under even the most extreme conditions Tools required Concrete for footings Cement sand aggregate shovels mixer form work etc Spirit level General spanner set 6mm Allen key ...

Page 4: ...ordered for a 2x panel system Not included with a 2x panel system PRODUCT NAME PICTURE COMMENTS 9x Aluminium Rail 6x End Clamp Includes M8 Hexagon screw and fixing nut 9x Mid Clamp Includes M8 Hexagon screw and fixing nut 1x Tube Cap ...

Page 5: ...5 2x Angle adjustment arm 1x Beam 1x Post top 1x Post Base 6x Aluminium Rail extender Includes M8 Hexagon screws 3x M16 All Thread Includes 6x M16 Hexagon nuts 6x M8x12 Key bolts ...

Page 6: ... M8 Hexagon nuts And washers 4x M10x40 hex bolts Includes M10 Hexagon nuts And washers 3x 900mmx50 mmx50mm PLEASE NOTE STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS WILL BIND UP OCCASIONALLY APPLY GREASE ONTO BOLT BEFORE TIGHTENING TO STOP THIS OCCURING ...

Page 7: ...m 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 continuing the concrete To avoid water sitting around the post base finish with a tapered water shed D Allow concrete to set Once the concrete is set attach post top to post base with 4 bolts nuts washers...

Page 8: ...ion 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 Build 200mm pre set anchor bolts or sleeve anchor bolts or minimum ...

Page 9: ...be 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 Facing side South Facing side ...

Page 10: ...gle 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 recommended positioning the beam flat for assembly and adjusting for angle once complete ...

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: ... onto the joiner and tighten Note rail joiner may be longer than the one shown Attaching rails top and bottom Insert M8 bolts heads into the bottom channel of the rail and slide to the centre Adjust the bolts to line up with the 4 holes in the bracket at the end of the beam then insert bolts and fasten with nuts and washers ensure the mid point of the rail is centre to the beam ...

Page 13: ...t place the first panel s on the rails with even overlap at both ends and then place the mid clamps in position but do not fully tighten Always place the panels so that the junction box with the cables protruding on the underside of the panels are at the TOP of the array this will ensure no rain or dew will run down to sit on the cables and connections Junction box to the top of the array ...

Page 14: ...nsert and tighten End Clamps once everything is square Once fitted with the required number of solar modules be sure to double check tightness of all mechanical fixings Adjust array for optimal angle when complete see pg 11 WATERBOY solar array installation is now complete ...

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Page 17: ...standards 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 8 DIN1055 EN 1991 1 3 Snow Load EN 1991 1 4 Wind Actions ...

Page 18: ...ncluding 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 used in ANY WAY not authorized in writing by BW Solar 2 Warranty Performance This limited warranty is applicable only to Customers who have purchased the above products directly from BW Solar or from ...

Page 19: ...uctural 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 or components are NOT covered under this warranty 3 Costs All costs incurred in obtaining warranty are the responsibility of the customer or Agent including but not limited to shipping and handling t...

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