T Type (Pole) PV Mounting Structure Installation Manual
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1. Solar module frame S N N SULLA M8 Nut 1 oo ainless stee i Stainl teel f NS module clamp N J Sub array tube _ M8 washer ERR M8 Spring washer 107 M8 x 30 Hex set screw UTD E Figure 6 4 Upper tube assembly detail 000 502 issue 1 Page 7 of 10 14 04 2011 SKT Type Installation and users Manual Low level Structures Insert 2 part joint into the ends of both poles as far as possible then tighten grub screw to Grub screw 5 secure into place 2 Part pole joiner a Sub array pole Figure 6 5 Pole joint details 5 module to 7 module kits only Earthing The module frames are earthed to one another through the stainless steel module clamps and the structure tubes When the structure assembly is completed the array structure should be earthed to ground using a suitable earth Use earth rods as required Assembly of the support legs to the sub array Ensure that the Tee clamps on the back of the array are in the correct position as shown in the detailed drawing at the back of this manual Their separation must correspond to the separation of the foundation points for the structure The position of the clamps is easily adjusted by loosening the grub screw using the Allen2. ejg z z 2 2 voe _ 2 je poco y Daea Lg 2 lt 2 2 z je rj Ao Ao Ao uonduoseq uei Eu pecie pep SAINGOW Odd LSITSLYVd LYS 020 LOO NOISH3A ON 08 92 0 091648 X ed 145 1 punog adh ed MS d ee o O sud Woda jutd ON 0120 ysiuty ZSE76Z vv8l yt enum 084062 781 euoudajo Agg esnoH pun punoJc Sag jo juesuoo 1019 peso osip aSIMJay O 10 pesn pod 40 peidoo jou ysnw sag jo Ayadoid y jubuKdoo s siu E 3WOS 10N OQ peiddns sejod punouc peunbeJjjoN uonepuno4 puooes Jed pulM 19215 py PON 1945 sso ule S pv sJeue seJ L9vLOSI PeSIUEA EC 19915 UOGIED 9 peavey ejeq Ground Anchor poles If you structure is supplied with ground anchor poles in pace of the feet and concrete foundation you w
3. key supplied moving the clamp and then re tightening the grub screw Figure 6 6 depicts the positions of components after assembly ivel Base ear Leg Ly Jy 4 Tee Slide f m Jimensior VY i ui tear Stru Tee Clamp 7 Front Leg e Lower Sub Array Tube Upper Sub dule Array Tul Face down Figure 6 6 T structure final assembly 000 502 issue 1 Page 8 of 10 14 04 2011 Installation and user manual SKT Type Low level Structures Front legs Fit the front legs into each of the right angle clamps on the lower sub array tube Tighten the grub screws using the Allen key to secure the tubes Rear legs Fit the rear legs into the right angle clamps on the lower sub array tube Again the grub screws should be tightened with the Allen key to secure Slide Clamps Now add the slide clamps to the rear legs and set to approximate tilt angle required the tilt angle must be checked when in position Rear Struts Insert each rear strut between the slide clamp and the corresponding tee clamp on the upper sub array tube Tighten the grub screws using the Allen key Feet Secure the four swivel bases feet to the ends of the front and rear legs Placing the array Turn the array over and place it on its feet as depicted on page 3 Installation of the Array onto a Bolted Foundation The array must be secured to foundations Parabolts expanding are fitted as illustr
4. ne tuc aam eheu be e hae 9 SLIDE CEAMDS hinein imam ibunt M ei 9 REARSIRUEIS E DM E C oM 9 H 9 PLACING THE ARRAY eco tek e eee eee eis ea ee ea ce e eee ee eee 9 INSTALLATION OF THE ARRAY ONTO A BOLTED FOUNDATION sse sess se esses esses stesse 9 COMMISSIONING MON d 10 SUPPORT STRUCTURE eec trc deans tees teret ete ee er eie 10 MAINTENANCE os 10 SOLAR MODULES 10 ARRAY STRUCTURE 10 M cR 10 000 502 issue 1 Page 2 of 10 14 04 2011 Installation and user manual SKT Type Low level Structures INTRODUCTION This manual provides a basic guide to the assembly of the low level support structure it is recommended that you read through the manual before attempting to assemble the structure taking note of the health amp safety issues detailed below Typical three module solar array on a T3 type structure HEALTH amp SAFETY Structure Assembly Construction must not be attempted in high winds Care must be taken in lifting structural members and in working at high levels Protective headgear should be worn Electrical Interconnection Potentially lethal voltages can be developed from arrays Take the following precautions Electrically isolate the array from the rest of the
5. system The modules should be shaded from the sun by opaque sheeting before any electrical connections are made to the sub array junction boxes or at the control unit 000 502 issue 1 Page 3 of 10 14 04 2011 SKT Type Installation and users Manual Low level Structures INSTALLATION SEQUENCE Part Identification Refer to the drawings and photographs within this manual to familiarize yourself with the components of this structure prior to attempting assembly What s Involved Concrete foundations are required for this structure see the foundation details at the back of this manual Preparation of tools Table 6 1 and checking that all components are present Assembly of sub array if not supplied pre assembled and assembly of supports to the sub array Allen key 4 or 6 25mm SUPPLIED For touching up transit damage Module to structure assembly For cleaning the modules To shade the modules as required To ensure the correct tilt angle is set Table 6 1 Recommended tools for structure assembly Swivel base clamp Slide clamp Module clamp 000 502 issue 1 Page 4 of 10 14 04 2011 Installation and user manual SKT Type Low level Structures ASSEMBLY OF SUB ARRAYS Assembly of the Sub Array If the modules have been supplied pre arrayed then this section may be omitted move on to Section 6 Assembly of Support Legs to the Sub Array The modules must first be mechanically assembled to the support
6. SKT Type Low Level Support Structure Installation amp Users Manual Structures to support 2 to 5 solar modules 000 502 issue 1 14 04 2011 SKT Type Installation and users Manual Low level Structures INTRODUCTION rr M 3 HEALTH amp SAFETY S 3 STR GTURE ASSEMBEY wenden iuc nO 3 ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION eee eee ene Ce e e Ede 3 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE 4 PART IDENTIFICATION RENDERE UR ERN EN PUR SURE PER AN 4 WHAT SUNVOLVED I e Eu cae eens Di Dac Pre 4 ASSEMBLY OF SUB ARRAYS 5 MODULE 5 45 7 4 TN 0 enne nne n enin ene e ese nene nene rene rne 5 SUB ARRAY TUBE PREPARATION ccssssssesesesessseseseseseceseseseseveseceseseseseseseseseceseseseseceseseceeeseseseeeseseseceseseceseseseseeeeeeees 5 SUB ARRAY ASSEMBLY idees teeth ecce ee 6 FEAR THING EMT CL 8 ASSEMBLY OF SUPPORT LEGS THE SUB ARRAY eere eene eene oett tn nane s ette tetas asses tese ense ses ee eo oa 8 ERONTBJEEGS 4 2 st eie et et e e intecis eie een netus 9 REARWLEEGS3A n Arne a reno
7. ated in Figure 6 7 following steps 1 to 4 It is best to drill and fit only one parabolt in each foot preferably the one that will be difficult to get at when the assembly is finally positioned Drill the holes 80mm deep with a 10mm masonry bit Place the sub array in position and mark out the other holes Remove the sub array drill the remaining holes and fit the parabolts Replace the sub array over the parabolts and fix down 1 Using masonary b drill hole using t foot as template t Figure 6 7 Fixing of parabolts 000 502 issue 1 Page 9 of 10 14 04 2011 SKT Type Installation and users Manual Low level Structures COMMISSIONING TESTS In order to ensure that the system has been properly installed and will function correctly the following tests should be performed immediately after installation Support Structure Check module fasteners are tight Check all structure fasteners are tight Check tilt angle is correct to within 2 Ensure array is within 5 of the azimuth specified Inspect for any damage to the galvanised steel work touch up with Galvafroid or similar zinc paint as required MAINTENANCE The following maintenance schedule should be followed at 12 monthly intervals However in some areas prone to excessive dust or bird deposits module cleaning could be necessary more frequently and can only be determined taking local conditio
8. ill need to follow these instructions for the final placement of the structure 1 Swivel Comination clamp Your kit will consist of additional swivel combination clamps in place of the feet these are to be fitted onto the ends of each leg so that the clamps swivel front to back Turn the complete structure the correct way up and position as required Making sure the grub screws in the swivel combination clamps allow the tubes to pass through the clamps position a pole through each clamp in turn Depending upon ground conditions etc the tubes can either be driven into the ground through the swivel base clamps or my marking the location of each tube you can then remove the complete structure and drive the tubes into the ground making sure that you leave around 150mm above ground level If the ground level is un even longer tubes may be required to allow for difference in ground levels Fit a plastic end cap onto the top of each ground tube and re position the array if required Now raise the structure so that the swivel base clamps are not resting on the ground level Tighten the grub screws Plastic End Cap J Ground Level 750
9. ns into account Solar Modules Check that modules are clean wash down glass and frames with water Do not use detergents or solvents Inspect modules for damage ensure glass is undamaged and that there are no tears in plastic on back of modules Inspect module junction boxes check seal is in place Array Structure Inspect for rusting brush off any rust Paint affected area with zinc paint Ensure all nuts and bolts are tight Site Ensure that arrays are not shadowed by growing vegetation trim vegetation as necessary 000 502 issue 1 Page 10 of 10 14 04 2011 Ao Ao x OLN OZ 2 8 PAN OHA OWE vc ve 9 oF ____ O WHOS J9uSeM 8 195 OE X 9 ssejureis dwejo 9 Lv o 0 Sceopueonel s uellv Lu poe qp 2 je e 1 9eruugit Log 5m e _ o o v 6 _ jos amp w 3 Z J eldpuoo _ joez 917 Lv ooo joost
10. ote Only tighten the clamps sufficiently to stop them sliding on the tube they will need to be adjusted when the support legs are fitted later 000 502 issue 1 Page 5 of 10 14 04 2011 SKT Type Installation and users Manual Low level Structures Plastic end cap Short Tee clamp Top Sub array Tube Assembly Stainless steel module lod Pole Joiner clamp Bottom Sub array Tube Assembly Figure 6 2 Fitting components onto the upper and lower sub array tubes Sub Array Assembly Lay the tube assemblies on to the back of the solar modules with the Tee clamps at the module junction box end and the right angle clamps at the bottom Position the module clamps so as to line up with the module mounting holes Using the fastener kits bolt the module clamps onto the modules Figure 6 4 Mount the junction box if supplied as required Figure 6 3 Place tubes across modules back and clip the module clamps over the tubes in the positions shown 000 502 issue 1 Page 6 of 10 14 04 2011 Installation and user manual Low level Structures SKT Type
11. tubes and then electrically connected as for the required voltage The illustrations depict assembly of a three module array however exactly the same principles apply to larger sub arrays Module Preparation Lay the solar modules face down on a smooth flat surface that will not damage the glass as shown in Figure 6 1 Ensure all the module junction boxes are grouped together on one side Note it is important to protect the back of the modules during assembly use sheets of cardboard so that any components dropped on the back of the module do not damage the tedlar backing material Figure 6 1 Lay modules face down on a smooth surface Sub Array Tube Preparation Locate the sub array tubes They can be identified by measuring their length and comparing it with the values in the Table 6 1 Figure 6 2 depicts typical tube preparation Upper Sub array Tube Slide the Tee clamps and module clamps onto one length of tube The upper tube is fitted to the junction box end of the modules Push on two plastic end caps into the end of the tube Position the clamps as shown in the Figure 6 3 see also the foundation drawing for distance between clamps and pinch up using a 4 Allen key in the grub screw Lower Sub Array Tube Slide the right angle clamps and module clamps onto the other tube in same positions as for the Tee clamps on the upper sub array tube pinch up and fit two plastic end caps N
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