Installation Guide / SolarRoof
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Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V 1.0 (New Zealand) - Complying with AS/NZS 1170.2-2021 -
Introduction
Using only PV-ezRack parts and installer-supplied
parts as specified by PV-ezRack project plan
(substitution of parts may void the warranty and
invalidate the letter of certification);
Recycling: Recycle according to the local relative
statute;
Removal: Reverse installation process;
Ensuring that there are no less than two professionals
working on panel installation;
Ensuring the installation of related electrical
equipment is performed by licenced electricians;
Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of
the PV array, This includes adequate earth bonding of
the PV array and PV-ezRack® SolarRoof components
as required in AS/NZS 5033: 2021.
Ensuring that the roof, its rafters/purlins, connections,
and other structural support members can support
the array under building live load conditions;
Ensuring that screws to fix interfaces have adequate
pullout strength and shear capacities as installed;
Maintaining the waterproof integrity of the roof,
including selection of appropriate flashing;
Verifying the compatibility of the installation
considering preventing electrochemical corrosion
between dissimilar metals. This may occur between
structures and the building and also between
structures, fasteners and PV modules, as detailed in
AS/NZS 5033: 2021.
Verifying atmospheric corrosivity zone of installation
site by referring to SNZ TS 3404:2018 or consulting
local construction business to determine appropriate
products and installations.
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The Clenergy PV-ezRack® SolarRoof has been
developed as a universal PV-mounting system for
roof-mounting on pitched and flat roofs. The use of
patented aluminium base rails, Z-Module technology
and telescopic mounting technology eliminates custom
cutting and enables fast installation.
Please review this manual thoroughly before installing
PV-ezRack® SolarRoof. This manual provides:
1) Supporting documentation for building permit
applications relating to PV-ezRack® SolarRoof Universal
PV Module Mounting System,
2) Planning and installation instructions.
The PV-ezRack® SolarRoof parts, when installed in
accordance with this guide, will be structurally sound
and will meet the AS/NZS 1170.2 - 2021 standard. During
installation, and especially when working on the roof,
please comply with the appropriate Occupational
Health and Safety regulations. Please also pay attention
to any other relevant State or Federal regulations.
Please check that you are using the latest version of the
Installation Manual, which you can do by contacting
Clenergy Australia via email on [email protected],
or contacting your local distributor in New Zealand.
- Introduction -
Complying with all applicable local or national
building codes, including any updates that may
supersede this manual;
Ensuring that PV-ezRack and other products are
appropriate for the particular installation and the
installation environment;
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The installer is solely responsible for:
Product Warranty:
Please refer
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