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MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES

MANUAL

© ESDEC BV 2018

Rev. 31.10.18

ClickFit Evo mounting system with trusshook for 

solar panels, for pitched roofs with roof tiles 

portrait layout

landscape layout

Summary of Contents for Clickfit Evo

Page 1: ...OUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES MANUAL ESDEC BV 2018 Rev 31 10 18 ClickFitEvomountingsystemwithtrusshookfor solarpanels forpitchedroofswithrooftiles portraitlayout landscapelayout ...

Page 2: ...e clip optimizer ready and optimizer 19 option 7 5 Mounting the 1st solar panel on the rails 20 7 6 Mounting other solar panels on then rails 21 7 7 Completing the mounting of the 1st row of solar panel above each other 22 7 8 Completing the mounting of several rows next to each other 23 8 Appendix 24 8 1 Specifications for installation 24 8 2Tightening moments 25 THIS MOUNTING MANUAL MUST BE CARE...

Page 3: ...ntal effect on the function and is advised against in the strongest terms The roof must be clean dry even and free of algae etc for placement of the solar panels Avoid mounting if there is a strong wind and a wet roof surface Always work on a pitched roof with a safety harness and safety nets and edge safety if necessary Slide roof tiles upwards so that gaps are created in which you can place your...

Page 4: ...ffolds Removal and disassembly Remove the product in accordance with the local laws and regulations Guarantee Guarantee in accordance with guarantee conditions and general terms and conditions of Esdec BV These can be viewed at the website www esdec com Liability The manufacturer does not accept any liability whatsoever for damage and or injury caused by failure to stringently comply with the safe...

Page 5: ...ened to the roof battens with a minimum of 2 teller head screws Every trusshook has 9 mounting holes which makes the position of the trusshook on the roof batten laterally adjustable Differences in height in the roof can easily be bridged with the aid of the adjustable trusshook Fastening the mounting rail The mounting rail is fastened to the trusshooks by means of a click connection No further ma...

Page 6: ... 4 3 Trusshook for portrait or landscape layout The trusshook has rotatable click bracket so that the mounting rail can be clicked onto the trusshook both vertically and horizontally This allows the trusshook to be applied for both portrait and landscape layouts Trusshook with click bracket in portrait layout Trusshook with click bracket in landscape layout ...

Page 7: ...05 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES 9 Self tapping sheet metal screw Article no 100 3010 for landscape 4 ClickFit Evo trusshook Article no 100 80 5 ClickFit Evo trusshook filling rubber Article no 100 8063 6 ClickFit Evo Mounting rail cable clip optimizer ready Article no 100 8062 7B ClickFit Evo Mounting rail end cap black Article no 100 8060 B 8B...

Page 8: ...tery powered drill Metal saw Safety gloves 06 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES 5 2 Cleaning the roof Clean the roof tiles on the pitched roof with a brush Remove algae moss etc to limit unevenness to a minimum during the installation Safety helmet Safety glasses Safety shoes Mouth mask Hearing protection Safety clothing ...

Page 9: ...idge and the gutter and 30 cm from the sides in connection with turbulent wind loads Mark the contours of the panel field on the tiles with a marker pen or chalk Marking mounting rails and trusshooks for portrait layout Mark the position of the mounting rails on of the top and bottom edges of the panel Now mark where the trusshooks must be placed The trusshook distance depends on several variables...

Page 10: ...re small clamps with teeth on the mounting rail connector that grip the inside of the rail Slide the connector into the ends of the mounting rail Slide the connector to the centre of the middle stud of the connector Connect the number of rails to each other until the total required rail length is reached Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 08 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING ...

Page 11: ...ok with an angle grinder or a file so that the tiles close correctly again 5 Follow the instructions given by the calculator with regard to the gaps between each trusshook They are an important guide The maximum lateral gap is 1 20 m Divide the number of trusshooks produced by the calculation over possible roof battens with a maximum span of 1 20m Ensure that the trusshooks are aligned with each o...

Page 12: ... that the mounting rails are directly above each other in connection with the alignment of the solar panels 5 The mounting rails can be aligned if necessary by means of the height adjustment on the trusshook Slightly unscrew the torx screw on the underside of the trusshooks Adjust the desired height and tighten the torx screws again Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is a mini...

Page 13: ... approximately 1m from each other 2 Click the cable clip onto the mounting rails 3 Lead the cabling through the click bracket of the trusshook and the cable clip Optional 4 Click the optional optimizer onto the cable clip 5 Lead the cables of the optimizer through the cable clip Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 11 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR ...

Page 14: ...ed Slide the first solar panel to the side of the mounting rail Leave 20 35 mm of rail protruding visibly beside the solar panel Now slide the mounting rail end cap with universal module end clamp onto the mounting rail Choose the correct recess so that the universal module end clip connects to the solar panel Now tighten the universal module end clamp Attention The tightening moment of the screw ...

Page 15: ...p and slide the solar panel to the first against the universal module clamp Now tighten the universal module clamp screw Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is 4 5 Nm Ensure that the solar panels are lying completely straight before you tighten the torx screw Repeat this with the remaining solar panels Attention See appendices for restrictions and other details 13 Rev 31 10 18 ...

Page 16: ... rail end cap with universal module end clip onto the mounting rail Attention Choose the correct recess so that the end clip connects to the solar panel 2 Now screw the end clip tight with the torx screw Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is 4 5 Nm 14 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES T30 ...

Page 17: ...slide the underlying solar panels against the row of solar panels above them 2 Repeat the steps of chapter 6 5 6 7 The field of panels is now finished Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 15 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES 1 2 4 12 mm 3 T30 ...

Page 18: ...nectors The mounting rail connector has small clamps with teeth that grip the inside of the rail Slide the connector into the ends of the mounting rail Slide the connector to the centre of the middle stud of the connector Connect the number of rails together until the total rail length required is reached Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 16 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING...

Page 19: ...rinder or file so that the tiles close correctly again 5 Follow the instructions of the calculator with regard to the gaps between each trusshook They are an important guide The maximum lateral gap is 1 20 m divide the number of trusshooks produced by the calculation over the possible roof battens with a maximum span of 1 20m Ensure that the trusshooks are aligned with each other Option For tiles ...

Page 20: ...s The mounting rails can be aligned by means of the height adjustment on the trusshook where necessary Unscrew the torx screw on the underside of the trusshooks slightly Set the desired height and retighten the torx screws Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is a minimum of 6 Nm 5 Secure the mounting rails with a self tapping sheet metal screw to the bottom trusshook to prevent...

Page 21: ...cable clips approximately 1 m apart 2 Click the cable clip onto the mounting rails 3 Lead the cabling through the click bracket of the trusshook and the cable clip Optional 4 Click the optional optimiser onto the cable clip 5 Lead the cables of the optimiser through the cable clip Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 19 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FO...

Page 22: ... the mounting rail Leave 20 35 mm of the rail protruding visibly under the solar panel Now slide the mounting rail end cap with universal module end clip onto the mounting rail Choose the correct recess so that the universal module clamp connects with the solar panel Now tighten the universal module end clip Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is 4 5 Nm Attention The minimum pa...

Page 23: ...nd slide the solar panel to the first against the universal module clamp Now screw the universal module clamp tight Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is 4 5 Nm Ensure that the solar panels are lying straight before you tighten the torx screw Repeat this with the remaining solar panels Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 21 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTIN...

Page 24: ...35 mm from the edge of the solar panel Slide the mounting rail end cap with universal module end clip onto the mounting rail Attention Choose the correct recess so that the end clip connects with the solar panel 2 Now screw the end clip firmly into position with the torx screw Attention The tightening moment of the screw connection is 4 5 Nm Attention See appendix for restrictions and other detail...

Page 25: ...ounting of several rows next to each other 1 To obtain an uninterrupted field of solar panels you slide the adjacent solar panels against the row of solar panels 2 Repeat the steps of chapter 7 5 7 7 The panel field is now finished Attention See appendix for restrictions and other details 12 mm 1 2 3 4 T30 ...

Page 26: ...he connector This ensures that the connector is divided equally over the 2 rail ends 8 1 01 8 1 02 8 1 03 8 1 04 The first trusshook must be fitted a minimum of 90 mm from the end of the mounting rail And a maximum of 250 mm The mounting rails must protrude 20 35 mm from the edge of the solar panel The mounting rails must protrude 20 35 mm from the edge of the solar panel Saw the mounting rails to...

Page 27: ...20 35 mm 25 Rev 31 10 18 MANUAL FOR MOUNTING SYSTEM WITH TRUSSHOOK FOR PITCHED ROOF WITH TILES 8 2 Tightening moments Screws for fastening trusshooks to battens minimum of 2 screws per trusshook Screws for fastening trusshooks screw on the top of the trusshook 4 5 Nm Screws for height adjustment of trusshooks screw on the underside of the trusshook minimum 6 0 Nm Screws for fastening module clamps...

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