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ZS SPAN INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR RAIL-BASED APPLICATIONS - U.S.
4.2 Engineering Rules
The engineering rules and Span Tables are important factors to consider when customizing array
designs. Installers must be fully aware of these rules when making field adjustments.
4.2.1 Spacing Rules
Cantilever allowances are dependent on the maximum allowable spacing and the drop-in direc-
tion. There are two cantilever numbers for ZS Span: module cantilever (Cam Foot to module edge)
and Spanner Bar cantilever (Tile Hook to Spanner Bar end).
Maximum Allowable Spacing.
The maximum allowable spacing between roof attachment points
is determined by various site-specific and building inputs, which are captured in the Zepulator and/
or the Span Tables. There are two spacing numbers for ZS Span:
•
Spanner Bar spacing
, which is the distance between Spanner Bars. Typically this is the
East-West spacing shown in the Span Tables.
•
Tile Hook spacing
, which is the distance between Tile Hooks running along the same
Spanner Bar. Typically this is the Tile Reveal shown in the Span Tables.
Achievable Spacing Increments.
The maximum allowable spacing is not necessarily achievable
on a project, because the actual spacing is limited by two increments:
•
Rafter spacing
, which is a horizontal dimension. Typically this will be the Spanner Bar
spacing, assumings the Spanner Bars are running North-South down a rafter.
•
Tile Reveal
, which is a vertical dimension. Typically, this will be the Tile Hook spacing.
Inverse Relationship Between Maximum Spans.
The larger the spacing in one direction, the
smaller the spacing in the other. For example, the Zepulator online design tool allows the user to
select the desired number of tiles based on the specified vertical Tile Reveal. Choosing a smaller
number of tiles can allow for a creater span in the East-West direction, while choosing a larger
number of tiles will result in a smaller horizontal span.
4.2.2 Cantilever Rules
Spanner Bar Cantilever.
For ZS Span, the maximum Spanner Bar cantilever distance is depen-
dent on the direction in which the Spanner Bars are running.
•
North-South drop-in.
For Spanner Bars running North-South, the maximum Spanner Bar
cantilever is 1/2 of the maximum allowable North-South Tile Hook spacing, not to exceed
24 inches.
•
East-West drop-in.
For Spanner Bars running East-West, the maximum Spanner Bar can-
tilever is 1/2 of the maximum allowable East-West Tile Hook spacing, not to exceed 24
inches.
Module Cantilever.
For ZS Span, the maximum module cantilever distance is also dependent on
the direction in which the Spanner Bars are running.
•
North-South drop-in.
For Spanner Bars running North-South, the maximum module can-
tilever is 1/3 of the maximum allowable East-West Spanner Bar spacing.
•
East-West drop-in.
For Spanner Bars running East-West, the maximum module cantile-
ver is 1/3 of the maximum allowable North-South Spanner Bar spacing.