Flush Mount Systems
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1. SOLO 05 SPLICE 1 Ez LOADS RACK DEAD LOAD 1 0 LBS PER LINEAR FOOT OF RAIL LENGTH MODULE DEAD LOAD 46 7 LBS PER MODULE SNOW LOAD 0 PSF WIND DESIGN BASIC WIND SPEED 115 MPH 3 SECOND GUST EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY Il NOTE OWNER MUST VERIFY WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER THAT ROOF STRUCTURE AND ITS B COMPONENTS CAN SUPPORT AND TRANSFER POINT LOADS AT EACH CONNECTION LOCATION RESULTING FROM ADDITION OF SOLAR PANELS AND RACKING LOADS ARE LRFD SEE TABLE BELOW Isi E V GENERAL SOLO 05 RAIL SOLO 05 RAIL 1 THE STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINISHED STRUCTURE THEY DO NOT INDICATE THE METHOD OR SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION THE SOLO 05 SPLICE DETAIL CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND PROVIDE ALL MEASURES NECESSARY TO A i A SCALE 1 2 PROTECT THE STRUCTURE DURING CONSTRUCTION SUCH MEASURES SHALL INCLUDE vow oY BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO BRACING SHORING FOR LOADS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ETC THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTRACTOR S MEANS METHODS TECHNIQUES SEQUENCES FOR PROCEDURE OF CONSTRUCTION OR THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND THE PROGRAMS INCIDENT THERE TO NOR SHALL OBSERVATION VISITS TO THE SITE INCLUDE INSPECTION OF THESE ITEMS THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DESIGN AND RACKS THAT EXCEED 35 IN LENGTH IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL SCAFFOLDING BRACING AND SHORING WIL2. The Flush Mount System is evaluated for electrical bonding only The Flush Mount System meets all IBC and ASCE requirements for structural loading it was not evaluated for loading under UL 2703 For low slope applications the clearance off of the roof deck has to be at least 8 for type 3 modules For steep slope applications there are no restrictions for both types 1 and 3 3Installer is responsible for verifying that system meets applicable NEC standards Individual parts and components will vary from system to system Please reference system specific drawings Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO 1 13 E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 CHLETTER Canada Inc Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Sample Drawings Specific drawings are provided for each project Key information included on these drawings is as follows Design Criteria 4 Connection Spacing and Type Notes Section 5 Connection Forces Module Dimensions pe i 6 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 DESIGN CRITERIA 2012 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS SPLICE CANNOT BE LOCATED ALONG A mE THE LENGTH OF THE CANTILEVER NOR I 100 39 in re WITHIN 25 OF THE SPAN LENGTH S B DISTANCE OF AN END SUPPORT AND 2 a MUST FALL BETWEEN SUPPORTS 1
3. e Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Flush Mount Systems Schletter Inc offers a wide array of solutions for flush mount photovoltaic PV applications suitable for nearly any environmental condition Every system is designed for strength and ease of installation using high quality products Features e Conforms to UL SUB 2703 e Certified to ULC ORD Std C1703 Fire class resistance rating Class A when used with Types 1 and 3 photovoltaic modules only e Flexible design e Modular components e Industry leading installation times e Electrically bonded unit e Included Rapid grounding module clamp e Portrait and landscape module orientation rd gt v Key Components ETL CLASSIFIED 1 Roof attachment standoff shown 2 Rail purlin 3 Internal splice US US C US LISTED LISTED 4 Rapid grounding module clamp Intertek Intertek Intertek Once the attachment mechanism is installed i e roof hook Fix2000 etc the process for installing the rails modules and clamps is essentially the same The following will review installation methods for commonly used roof attachment components for Schletter Flush Mount Systems 2 Standoff Page 4 2 Fix2000 Page 6 2 Standing Seam Clamp Page 4 2 SingleFix V Page 6 2 Roof Hook Page 5 gt Page 7 2 Asphalt Shingle Roof Attachments Page 5 2 GridNorm Page 7
4. by Schletter Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario N8X 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO 5 13 E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Fix2000 and SingleFix V Quality stainless steel roof attachments for trapezoidal sheet metal roofs 26 gauge or thicker Fix2000 1 Connect Fix2000 to Roof e Measure and mark distances between attachments before installing screws should not be uninstalled and reinstalled in same location e Depth stop is recommended when Use provided self drilling screws to fasten until there is slight pressure on tightening self drilling screws the gasket e to order e Please note while Schletter offers components that can help to seal penetrations responsibility for sealing penetrations lies with the installer 2 Fix2000 to Rail Connection Rails are connected using an M10 Rails are quickly connected via e Fix2000 with KlickTop comes hexagon head bolts and flange nuts KlickTop pre assembled SingleFix V 1 SingleFix V to Rail Connection side view e Connect SingleFix V to rails before attaching to the roof 2 Connect SingleFix V to Roof e Measure and mark distances between attachments before installing screws should not be uninstalled and reinstalled Slide hook into bottom channel of rail in same location e Please note while
5. roof profile set final torque once rail is positioned 2 Standing Seam Clamp to Rail Connection Options Use KlickTop for S 5 Mini clamps and KlickTop HB or Rapid Angle for the S 5 U gt See page 8 for rail installation 2 See page 12 for module installation Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual pilot holes directly through roof substrate roof substrate removed pilot holes in rafters Remove roofing material only if necessary standoffs may connect directly to some roof types with water seal applied to base Secure standoff with 5 16 lag screws self tapping screws or 8 mm hardware Connect KlickTop HB or Rapid Angle to threaded rod on standoff using M10 flange nut Schletter Flush Mount Systems are compatible with most 5 5 standing seam clamps Connect KlickTop to S 5 Mini clamps using M8 bolt Connect KlickTop HB or Rapid Angle to S 5 U using M10 bolt and washer Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Roof Hook Quality stainless steel connections designed for most tile roofs 1 Arrange and Connect Roof Hooks e Remove tile to allow access to roof deck locate rafters and mark locations for roof hook connection e Hole pattern in base plate allo
6. 1 Rail Installation e Allows for flexible placement of roof connections e Locate rafters and mark attachment points see design drawings and or span table Strapping running E W uneven spacing N S running rafters uneven spacing e Install roof attachment and base rail e Install module rail perpendicular to base rail 2 See page 12 for module installation KlickTop can be used to attach GridNorm top view module rail to base rail Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario N8X 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mailgschletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 CHLETTER Canada Inc Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Rail Installation 1 Most Commonly Used Rails for Flush Mount Application e Eco05 Solo05 Profi05 ProfiPlusO5 ProfiPlus XT Eco05 Top channel M8 Bottom channel M10 e DN rail series Top channel M10 Bottom channel M10 e FixZ series Top channel M8 Bottom channel M10 2 Install Rail e Installation method varies depending on the type of roof attachment to rail connector being used follow appropriate instructions shown to the right KlickTop and KlickTop HB press rail channel into hook secure by tightening bolt nut ni Slide M10 hexagon head screw into Rail to rail connection rail channel secure with M10 flange nut from u
7. 1200 1800 RPMS F SOLA 05 XI ANS ON IC NT LETAIL F MODULE SIZE 31 14 in oe f SKALE W 2 RACKING SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR MODULE SIZE 1675mm x 1001mm x 31mm 4 2 5 ZONE DEFINITIONS 1 EDGE ZONES ARE DEFINED AS 10 OF THE LEAST HORIZONTAL DIMENSION OF THE BUILDING OR 40 OF THE HEIGHT BUT NO LESS THAN 4 OF THE LEAST d HORIZONTAL DIMENSION OF THE BUILDING OR 3 c 2 2 CORNER ZONES ARE DEFINED BY THE AREA IN WHICH EDGE ZONES OVERLAP REN L 31 13 in VERTICAL MODULE GAP 23 mm HORIZONTAL MODULE GAP 5 mm 3 ALL OTHER ZONES ARE DEFINED AS CENTRAL ZONES VANS e VARIES E m S v RIS TABLE SEE NOTES SEE TABLE lt NOTES ROOF ZONE CONNECTION SPACING VERTICALUP VERTICALDOWN SHEAR VARIES CENTRAL 48 O C 293 LBS 216 LBS 10 1 LBS 4 EDGE 2891 5 108185 5 1185 RE WITH 3 16 SECTION A A MINIMUM THREAD EMBEDMENT DEPTH 4 SCALE 1 10 YABUN CAERS NOTO BEED SIKE Aj A COECTEN SACRE i DETAIL C RACK NOT DESIGNED FOR CORNER ZONES _ SCALE 1 5 1675 6512 in TYP CORNER EDGE ZONE CORNER 419 161 in 838 33 in 419 161 in l 5 PARTS LIST CEN
8. L REQUIRE AN EXPANSION OINT 2 WHERE REFERENCE IS MADE TO VARIOUS TEST STANDARDS FOR MATERIALS SUCH STANDARDS SHALL BE THE LATEST EDITION AND OR ADDENDA 1675 651 in TYP ALUMINUM D p10 ig in MIN 1 ALL ALUMINUM SHALL CONFORM WITH THE LATEST ALUMINUM DESIGN HANDBOOK EXPANSION J OINT g h 2 ALL ALUMINUM SECTIONS SHALL BE TNT SEMI HOLLOWS AND HOLLOWS SHALL BE 6105 T5 6005A T6 OR 6005 T5 MODULE END CLAMP 25 Lin lt p END CLAMP b SOLIDS SHALL BE 6063 16 EE um STEEL 1 ALL BOLTS AND WASHERS SHALL BE 304 STAINLESS STEEL CLASS 2 A2 70 2 ALL NUTS SHALL BE 316 STAINLESS STEEL CLASS 2 A4 70 TORQUE E 0 d TORX BOLT FOR RAPID 2 MODULE CLAMPS IS 14 N M 10 5 FT LBS E EH eS M6 AND 1 4 BOLT TORQUE IS 6 N M 4 5 FT LBS 8 AND 5 16 BOLT TORQUE IS 14 N M 10 5 FT LBS es PLAN VIEW 4 M10 AND 3 8 BOLT TORQUE IS 30 N M 23 FT LBS ke M12 AND 1 2 BOLT TORQUE IS 50 37 FT LBS SCALE 1 10 M16 AND 5 8 BOLT TORQUE IS 121 89 FT LBS SOLO 05 SPLICE SOLO 05 RAIL SCREWS ON SAME SIDE SOLO 05 kait M20 AND 3 4 BOLT TORQUE IS 244 N M 180 FT LBS NOTE RECOMMENDED SPEED FOR INSTALLATION OF SELF DRILLING 1 4 DIAMETER SCREWS IS
9. Schletter offers components that can help to seal penetrations responsibility for sealing penetrations lies with the installer gt See page 8 for rail installation Tighten self drilling screws until there is slight pressure on the gasket gt See page 12 for module installation Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 6 13 Emm Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual FixT Aluminum roof attachments for corrugated sheet metal roofs 26 gauge or thinner and where roof deck cannot support installation 1 Connect FixT to Roof p e Locate rafters and mark attachment points see design drawings and or _ span table i e Drill pilot holes on designated attachment points P e 5 16 lag screw or M10 and M8 hex head screw can be used to secure FixT If installing on corrugated roof insert spacer before securing FixT with on roof provided hardware e Depth stop is recommended when tightening self tapping screws e Spacers transfer load directly to roof structure gt See page 8 for rail installation Connect KlickTop to FixT M10 hexagon head bolts and 2 See page 12 for module installation using M8 bolt M10 flange nuts GridNorm System If roof structure does not meet the span requirements of the roof attachment a GridNorm is the ideal solution
10. TRAL ZONE ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION B B i 1 100015 001 Roof Hook Eco S 130 with KlickTop Assembly A 2 943000 9002 Screw Lag Hex Head 5 16x4 316 SS _ 3 120002 001 Rail Solo05 Custom CORNER EDGE ZONE CORNER t C 4 129060 001 Splice Solo05 P 05 Internal Kit m 5 1135002 002 Clamp Rapid2 Grounding 30 39mm Assembly ETL 8 _ 41 ni in TYP 6 131001 031 End Clamp Rapid2 31mm Assembly J SECTION B B SCALE 1 10 LINO DRAWN _ CHECKED REMEWED APPROVED REMSIONS Client FM Vertical 15 Project Site Drawing Number UNLESS THIS DRAWING IS SIGNED rs Scuerrer Eco 5 130 Roof Hook AND SEALED BY A LICENSED Racking Structure STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IT IS K NEM eratum ese Dimensions and Specifications Mire Ten K EMAIL MAIL SCHLETTER US ISSUED BY SCHLETTER INC JOB NUMBER SCALE WWW SCHLETTER US PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL SHEET 10F1 SEE DRAWING VIEWS I 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 9 IU IZ 15 16 17 Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 e Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Installation Tool List e measure e Chalk line e indelible marker e Inclinometer e Carpenters square e Pliers e Torx bit TX40 for Rapid modul
11. anual Bonding jumper Bonding jumper connects directly to the top channel of rail using M8 or M10 hardware or bottom channel using M10 hardware Loosen or remove top portion of grounding lug and insert grounding wire into appropriate groove Grounding lug Grounding wire must extend through Part 135003 003 grounding lug by at least 1 4 inch Proklip S 129012 008 gently ProKlip C 129005 000 connect press clip into top channel of clip to side of rail inserting hooks in front or rear rail use caution as top and bottom channels clip may break Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario N8X 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 11 13 Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Modules and Module Clamps 1 Position Modules e Position end clamps on rail approximately 20 mm from end of rail do not tighten Position first module and secure using pre positioned end clamps do not tighten e Attach middle clamps to rail on the exposed side of first module Portrait e Place second module next to first module and secure using middle clamp do not tighten e Repeat until end of row e Modules installed in landscape require Module Support Plate Part 139004 005 installed between m
12. d rail Ensure correct dimension of the side um alignment of module and rail e Maximum opening between fire barrier E gt and roof deck is one inch Bh 23 e Provides for a Class A fire rating when CT used with Type 1 modules e Only required on perimeter of array C P Use a flathead screw driver to break away tabs in order to install module clamp SA Attach trim if needed onto angle piece with self drilling screws Secure all connections Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 4L3 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 CHLETTER Canada Inc Optional Accessories 1 Bonding Jumper e Electrically bonds adjacent systems forming a continuous ground path e Available in 6 inch to 48 inch lengths e Required at expansion joints physical breaks 2 Overcurrent Protection Device grounding e Accommodates strandard or solid copper wire 2 gauge to 14 gauge e Must use bare copper wire to make connection Remove at least 2 inches of insulation to expose copper wire e Connects to bottom M10 rail channel 3 Cable Management e f cable management was ordered with the system install before modules are In place e Keep in mind ProKlips will be positioned in the space between rail and back of module which is created by module frame Standard Flush Mount Installation M
13. e clamps e head wrench for standard module clamps e 3 8 drive socket for self drilling screws Drill bit check hardware to determine drill bit size e Torque wrench e Wrench and or socket for all bolted connection e Rubber mallet for installation of end caps e Ratchet and or rechargeable power drill e Chop saw Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario N8X 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 E mail mailgschletter ca www schletter ca ISO MI 033 3 13 CHLETTER Canada Inc Standoff Aluminum standoffs can be used on any type of roof Connect Standoffs to Roof Locate rafters and mark locations for standoff attachment points see design drawings and or span table Depending on roof type remove only the amount of compressible roofing material needed for standoff installation Drill pilot holes as needed into rafters keeping in mind that standoffs are positioned to allow two penetration points Seal area around standoff with flashing or roofing material consult roofing contractor for best practices 2 Standoff to Rail Connection Options Do not fully tighten flange nut until rail is positioned Standing Seam Clamp Connect Standing Seam Clamp See S 5 website for proper installation www s 5 com Locate position of clamp on roof arrange the clamps according to the required rail positions attach clamps loosely to
14. ected to any exposed metallic portion of rack system provided that connection area is sufficiently sized dissimilar metals are not in direct contact connection does not interfere with other components connection is protected from damage For More Information 2 Sample Drawings 2 Roof Attachment Product Sheets 2 Roof Mount System Overview Brochure 2 Installation Video MI 033 112015 Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO 19 13 E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033
15. nderside of roof attachment Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 CHLETTER Canada Inc 3 Add Rail Splice e Insert half of internal splice into first rail secure with provided self drilling screw insert exposed end of splice into second rail secure with self drilling screw Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario N8X 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Solo05 Profi05 ProfiPlus DN2 5 DN1 Eco05 internal splice internal splice internal splice internal splice Connector Plate FixZ 7 front FixZ 7 Rear FixZ 7 Rear FixZ 7 Rear DN3 external internal splice internal splice internal splice internal splice Splice MI 033 CHLETTER Canada Inc Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual WA Use a short section of rail to attach the angle piece secure with end clamps 4 Listing Requirement Required in systems installed on roof slopes less than 9 5 degrees not for use on roofs with slopes greater than 9 5 degrees e Fire barrier should be installed after modules are properly installed e Start at one corner of the system and place the horizontal and vertical fire barrier pieces between the module frame an
16. nding each of the different mounting systems Since individual racks are fully bonded units it is only necessary to connect individual racks together from one single point to another single point Only use stainless steel hardware when connecting harnesses or jumpers to the mounting system Take care to prevent copper wires from directly contacting aluminum surfaces as this will cause corrosion For this purpose Schletter supplies a bonding jumper see Page 11 e The PV INSTALLER of Schletter s electrically bonded Flush Mount system must provide the components necessary for the final connections to the grounding electrode system Typically the installation will incorporate a grounding electrode ground rod appropriately sized copper wire rated wire connectors and grounding lugs which are rated for this purpose The PV INSTALLER must follow all manufacturers installation literature Installation must comply with all applicable NEC CSA sections including but not limited to NEC 250 Grounding and Bonding NEC 690 Solar Photovoltaic Systems CSA 22 1 Safety Standard for Electrical Installations and all other applicable state and local electrical code requirements e PV INSTALLER should be fully responsible for all connections between Schletter s bonded Flush Mount system and PV grounding electrode system e Equipment grounding conductors should be no less than 14 AWG copper 12 AWG aluminum e Equipment grounding conductors can be conn
17. odule and rail e Schletter s Rapid module clamps are ETL Listed 2 Secure Modules e Verify that the module clamp is fully engaged on the rail and that the module clamp is aligned with the module frame e Secure all clamps to specified torque values e When mounting modules please observe the clamping points specified by the module manufacturer Completed installation with module Roof Hook Completed installation with module Standoff Rapid clamp connected to purlin side view Completed installation with module Fix2000 Schletter Canada Inc 3181 Devon Drive Windsor Ontario 413 Tel 519 946 3800 Fax 519 946 3805 ISO E mail mail schletter ca www schletter ca MI 033 e Standard Flush Mount Installation Manual Torque Specifications and Tolerances Systems are specifically designed for each project Please reference your specific project drawing for allowable tolerances and recommended torque for each size of bolt used in the system In the event of deviation from approved drawings contact Schletter immediately Safety Precautions Follow proper installation and safety procedures at all times Edges of parts may be sharp Follow proper lifting procedures Equipment Grounding e Many PV installations contain more than one mounting system Such cases call for electrically bo
18. ws for flexibility in placement of hook e Drill pilot holes as needed into rafters Completely secure roof hooks using two lag screws before keeping in mind that roof hooks are positioned to allow two penetration points e Seal area around with flashing or roofing material consult roofing contractor for best practices e Re install tile some cutting grinding of tile may be needed for best fit 2 Roof Hook to Rail Connection Options Rapid KlickTop M10 hexagon head bolt and flange nut KlickTop and Rapid Terminal Clamp come pre assembled with roof hook Asphalt Shingle Roof Attachments Schletter carries attachments from Quick Mount PV EcoFasten and Ejot to offer robust solutions for asphalt shingle roofs which integrate with Schletter rails using our KlickTop HB or adjustable Rapid Angle Options fit standard 5 course 1 Connect Roof Attachment e See Quick Mount PV EcoFasten or Ejot installation specifications www quickmountpv com www ecofastensolar com www ejot usa com gt See page 8 for rail installation Connect Rapid Angle as Connect KlickTop HB as shown using 2 See page 12 for module installation shown using provided hardware provided hardware 9Quick Mount PV is owned exclusively by Quick Mount 9EcoFasten is a registered tradename of EcoFasten Solar EJOT is a registered tradename of EJOT S 5 is a registered tradename of S 5 Corporation neither tradename is owned
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