C21e Slate M50 Install Guide 2012 v1
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1. Part number 15195 01 25 Diagram 18 Roof Installation Guide e Install the slates on the left side of the C21e unit as you would at a verge i e using a whole slate or a slate and a half This will ensure weather tightness A WARNING Ensure the slates sit flush with the raised centre line on the soak tray to provide a 10mm gap between the C21e and slate 18a e Fix3 small hooks to the C21 frame as 5 3 e Complete the column following this method of placing a C216 fitting the left slates and soak tray then fixing the small hooks Diagram 19 Part number 13 26 Eons 5 C21e Installation continued e Carry out a string check as 5 5 e Add an extra soak tray at the top of the final column if required Diagram 20 Part number 15195 01 27 Roof Installation Guide 5 C21e Installation continued 5 8 Completing the cabling When all the C21e units are fixed in place the cables at the top of each column must be connected together to complete the string or strings The following example explains how to connect a single string 18 C21e unit System For two string systems please2. 150mm 150mm 430mm Torx T20 drive Flexible C21e Soak Tray quantity specified at time of order Return Cables 10m Field Cables length is layout dependent x1 cable per column x2 per string The quantities of components vary by system size and layout see Appendix 5 for details Part number 15195 01 Eons 3 Pre Installation Checks Before you go on to the roof check that e Your roof slates are compatible with the C21e units 300 mm 21 Slate is compatible with natural slates across a wide range of standard sizes ranging from 600mm x 300mm to 250mm x 150mm 21 Slate is also compatible with standard fibre cement slates including Marley Eternit Rivendale Garsdale Birkdale and Thrutone WLU 009 Maximum slate thickness 10mm See the C21e datasheet available at www solarcentury com for the up to date 150 mm list of compatible slates 086 e Your accessories box contains the correct number of parts needed for your System size see Appendix 5 e The C21e units particularly the glass surfaces are undamaged e You have all the required tools including the string checker e All relevant site requirements have been checked and adhered to including planning permission building control or site rules e The C21e units will be situated on a roof pitch facing south between south east and sou
3. For middle columns do NOT leave the 10mm gap between each column of C21e units e Take a C21e and push both cables under the batten above Connect the black cable to a return cable and pass to the top of the column e the C21e round the correct way and clip it into the starter hooks e Fita soak tray to the left of the C21e unit on the C21e batten e Follow steps from 5 3 to 5 5 gt SIXX NI Diagram 17 Part number 15195 01 24 Eons 5 7 Laying the final C21e column To install the final column of C21e units next to the slate follow the order below S NOTE In this column fix the small hooks after laying the slates and soak tray Position and fix the starter hooks on the starter hook batten as 5 2 Take a C21e and pass both cables under the batten above Connect the black cable to a return cable and pass to the top of the column Clip the C21e into the starter hooks Position the soak tray behind the slate so that the Solarcentury logo is on the top right and under the C21e unit 18a Keep the soak tray behind the C21e The bottom of the soak tray should be in line with the tail of the C21e and the centre line should sit flush with the C21e edge Diagram 18 The exposed half of the soak tray will be covered by the slate 18a L
4. Components 3 5 4 Fixing the top C21e in 2 1 Equipment required 3 amp Col mn terae 22 2 2 The C21e Slate carton 3 5 5 Checking the C21e 2 3 The roof accessories box 4 cable connections 23 5 6 Laying a middle C21e 3 Pre Installation Checks 5 COMM scio cena 24 5 7 Laying the final C21e 4 Roof Preparation 6 COUM 45222552424 85205555 81022153 25 4 1 General recommendations 6 5 8 Completing the cabling 28 4 2 Marking the area for the C21e system 7 6 Completing the C21 30 4 3 Laying the bottom slate courses 9 T Disclaimer of Liability 31 4 4 Positioning the C21e battens 10 4 5 Removing conflicting battens 11 8 Warranty eese 32 4 6 Positioning the starter hook batten eeseeHHH 12 2252 35 4 7 Positioning the field cables 12 Appendix 1 C21e Slate schematic typical layout amp fixing detail sedens 35 Appendix 2 Soak tray installation tips 37 Appendix 3 String layouts 39 Appendix 4 String checker user guide 40 Appendix 5 Component list and roof dimensions 41 Part number 15195 01 Part number 15195 01 C21 1 Health and Safety 1 1 General
5. cable connections available to order from Solarcentury 2 2 The C21e Slate carton Each C21e carton contains six C21e units The 21 Slate has the following features 1210mm 445mm T Junction box C21e cables ixi i Screw hole Hook fixing point for top C21 row only TIT TT PV cells e 1 A LIA 150mm to Hook guide lines junction box Please note for visual simplicity photovoltaic cells have been removed on subsequent diagrams in this guide Part number 15195 01 2 Components continued 2 3 The Roof Accessories Box When a complete system is ordered it will include a Roof Accessories Box containing the following components required for installing the C21e array Starter amp Finish Pack Small Hook Pack 195mm 62mm 4 8mm x Y 32mm 4 8mmx silver 25mm E black x3 starter hooks per C21e column x3 small hooks per C21e unit Stainless steel screw with washer Torx T20 drive Stainless steel screw with washer Torx T20 drive Used with the starter hooks and to fix the top C21e Used for all other C21e units unit in each column
6. finish on a rafter for adequate support WARNING Make sure there are no upstanding nails that could break the glass on the C21e or damage the cables Part number 15195 01 11 Roof Installation Guide 4 Roof Preparation continued 4 6 Positioning the starter hook batten The first row of C21e units are held in place by larger starter hooks These hooks require an extra batten e hook has three pairs of screw holes one of these pairs must be in the centre of the batten To determine the fixing point for this batten temporarily place a starter hook on the chalked line Diagram 6b and use it as a guide This batten must span the width of the C21 area hatched below WARNING Ensure you use the larger starter hooks Diagram 6b ISERIES Diagram 6 4 7 Positioning the field cables Before fixing the C21e units you must consider how the cables are connected and where they enter the roof space e Refer to the string diagram for an overview of cable positions and connections Appendix 3 e At the top of the C21e area locate a suitable position where the field cables can enter the roof later in the installation a lap in the membrane Part number 15195 01 12 Eons EERIE 55 5 SIO PEEL TT Raised ridge C21e Installation 5 1 Laying the right hand section
7. guidance Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 CDM and general construction site training must be followed Safe working at heights training should be adhered to Anyone handling photovoltaic PV modules should be trained in the correct manual handling practice All appropriate Health and Safety regulations should be followed correctly Avoid installing the system in poor weather conditions including strong wind rain ice or snow The slate courses should be layed according to British Standard 5534 2003 Code of practice for slating and tiling including shingles unless instructed otherwise Install all components as specified within this guide to ensure a weather tight finish and a valid warranty 1 2 Electrical hazards You must be aware of the following WARNING PV modules produce a DC voltage whenever exposed to light This voltage cannot be switched off WARNING Care must be taken not to cut or damage cable insulation or expose bare wire PV modules are pre wired with touch proof connectors to prevent an electrical shock during general handling All work must be carried out with the C21e system disconnected from the mains electrical supply PV modules do not present a risk as long as appropriate safety practices are followed at all times during installation latest at time of print Roof Installation Guide 1 Health and Safety continued 1 3 Preparation for 21 installatio
8. needed Number of Return ean edi Soak C21e C21e Hooks Pairs of Field 1 2 3 4 6 2 m co 2 A N zB Hee mi alo o A Ds M Tu o E P AB Co o e o i 28 ala 22 ES EEE 0 N A 2 4 6 1 12 18 6 1 05 4x10m 130 BES eee Additional layouts may be possible for some system sizes but require additional Soak Trays and Return Cables to those provided in the Standard Systems 1 2 The components provided in each system will support the layouts as shown a small quantity of spare screws and hooks are included Notes 8 The standard quantity of Soak Trays provided will support conventional slate set out at a gauge down to 200mm For narrower gauges additional Soak Trays will be required 6 The dimensions stated are for guidance and are based on the C21e Design Rules for the range of approved slate sizes as stated on the product datasheet 4 One Return Cable is provided per C21e Column The cable length is dependent on the number of C21e rows in the layout as shown Please refer to the 216 Slate datasheet for full specification details Dimensions of C21 Arra
9. the conventional slates in the next course from kicking up At the top of each column you should be left with the end of the Return Cable and the end of the red cable from the last 216 unit Return Cable Red C21e Cable p Part number 15195 01 Diagram 15 2 C24 solar tiles amp Slates 5 C21e Installation continued 5 5 Checking the C21e cable connections e At the top of each column ensure that the C21e cables are left in an accessible position They will be connected later in the installation Solarcentury recommends that a string check is carried out for each column to check the cable connections Diagram 16 e To carry out a string check follow the instructions in Appendix using the string checker Part number 15195 01 23 Diagram 16 WARNING Always use safety leads with the string checker To avoid risk of electrocution never use standard meter probes Roof Installation Guide 5 C21e Installation continued 5 6 Laying a middle C21e column To install a middle column of C21e units return to the bottom and work upwards Follow the method described in sections 5 2 to 5 5 e Position and fix the starter hooks on the starter hook batten as 5 2 WARNING
10. to meet the standard guaranteed and the conditions below are met then Solarcentury will in its sole discretion a repair or replace the defective Product with an equivalent product or b refund the purchase price of the Product or c provide the owner with additional PV modules required to make up the power lost or provide to the owner compensation for power lost up to a maximum value of the purchase price of the Product such loss in power having been proved to have been suffered by the owner of the Product and determined by Solarcentury in its sole and absolute discretion to be due to defects in materials or workmanship Notwithstanding the above if the Product is used in any non land based applications any Power Output warranty claims must be made within 10 years 1 In this context the power rating of the Product will be that measured by or on behalf of Solarcentury under Standard Test Conditions irradiance of 1000W m2 light spectrum AM 1 59 and a cell temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and may not equate to that produced by the Product under other conditions The relevant Peak Power is defined in Solarcentury s Datasheet at the time of shipment Part number 15195 01 32 Part number 15195 01 33 i C21 8 Warranty continued Solarcentury shall have no liability for any other costs or losses howsoever arising and for the avoidance of doubt this guarantee does not include the costs of labour or transport or any othe
11. 03 LISHSVLVG 31115 910 10183431 35270 9 91715 WWOOE X 009 YOOH 912 HUM 310013 SILON uoo anjuea2Je os INVYSWAW 31115910 13 9 31115910 05 10 6618 10 96191 yed eo WWOSZ LY WIOOE X 009 53215 31715 DLWWSHDS TIVISNI 3015 3109 Y 00 681 189 INYNONIMYYG ONONIMWHO 08030 ETT p m Ainquaaiejos 39V YOOH 311591 AVL YALYVIS 212 N3LIVEDIOOH 9319115 03140440 53215 30715 30 Nillvd 1O TINS 3HL803 LSHSWLVC 31115910 JHL O1 43434 5 c 9 nd d 9 tc SALTS WINOOE X 009 HIM 100A 13103 SALON 05 KunjuooJe os TIVAS YOOH 12 Part number 15195 01 C2122 Appendix 2 Soak Tray Installation Tips WARNING C21e Soak Trays should NEVER extend onto the glass surface of the C21e unit or the cells will be shaded voiding the warranty TIP Edge soak trays on the far right and left of the array between C21e unit and slates can sit under or over the C21e frame Having some soak trays below and some above the C21e frame will manage the flow of any water The soak trays should always remain aligned with the bottom of the slates and positioned so that the Solarcentury logo is always under the 216 unit TIP It is advised th
12. 21 frame 10a that indicate the starter hook positions Mark these points on the slates X on Diagram 10 e Remove the C21 and fix 3 starter hooks to the batten at the marked points 10b 150mm 77 LA Diagram 10 TIP The screw holes must be in the centre of the batten Diagram 10b Part number 15195 0 16 Eons 5 C21e Installation continued part of the system designed to provide a weather tight seal and are correctly sized for the C21e units Using any others will invalidate the warranty Use the correct quantity every time WARNING Only use the hooks screws and washers supplied These form e Rest the first C21e face down as shown in Diagram 11 and pass both C21e cables under the batten e Firmly connect the black C21e cable to the end of a return cable Diagram 118 e Pass the length of the return cable under the battens to the top of the column TIP The longer field cables that enter the roof space look similar to 22 the return cables To help distinguish between them the return cables have a red tag and the field cables are marked with one of the following symbols SE e ams e WARNING Make sure there is no gap between any connectors as this will cause the system to fail To ensure a firm connection push the connectors together until they click Part number 15195 01 17 Roof Installati
13. Eons C21e Slate For new builds and re roofing with C21e Slate type M50 S39 On completion please return this guide to the Commissioning Electrician Part number 15195 01 solarcentury Revision 01 Solarcentury 2012 Eons Installation Details Please complete the information below Once the installation has been completed this guide should be passed to the Electrician who will be responsible for commissioning the system Installation address String voltage checks taken at Date Time Checks taken by Company Name Last Name First Name Contact Number Notes e Within this guide the illustrations show an 18 unit C21e system using 600mm x 300mm slates Layouts for other slate sizes are provided in the appendices The C21e solar electric roof slate will be referred to as a C21e or a C21e unit throughout Part number 15195 01 Roof Installation Guide Contents EEEE Page 1 Health and Safety 1 5 C21e Installation 13 1 1 General guidance 1 5 1 Laying the right hand 1 2 Electrical hazards 1 SOCUON inerenti 13 1 8 Preparation for C21e 5 2 Fitting the first C21e Slate 16 2 5 3 Completing the first C216 20 2
14. Make sure there is at least one whole slate between the edge of the 21 area and the verge of the roof or equivalent obstruction WARNING Edge soak trays between slate and C21e rest on the slate A battens Middle soak trays between C21 and C21 rest on the C21e battens Familiarise yourself with the soak tray tips in Appendix 2 Part number 15195 01 14 Eons 5 C21e Installation continued e Continue laying the slates and soak trays in this column until you have soak tray on each slate batten in the C21e area e Depending on the slate size and batten spacing you may need to add one extra soak tray on the next batten to provide adequate headlap This should be repeated on the final soak tray column Diagram 9 Part number 15195 01 15 Roof Installation Guide 5 C21e Installation continued 5 2 Fitting the first C21e Slate It is advised that the C21e units are laid column by column This allows the C21e cables to be connected and tested as you go The first column of C21e units should begin on the lowest 216 batten and sit flush with the slates on the right Three large starter hooks are used to secure the front of each C21e unit on the bottom row To position the hooks correctly e Temporarily place a C21 in position on the first C21 batten Leave a 10mm gap between the C21 position and slate to allow the soak tray to bend 10a e There are three guide lines on the front of the C
15. Slates need to be fitted up the right hand side of the C21e area On each slate batten a flexible C21e soak tray needs to be installed between the C21e unit and the slate as described below The soak trays will ensure that joins between C21e units and slates are weather tight e Install slates to the side of the C21e area as you would at a verge i e using a whole slate or a slate and a half e Push a soak tray behind the slate resting on the slate batten It should be positioned so that the raised centre ridge is on the right hand side and the Solarcentury logo is on the bottom left inset Diagram 7a e bottom of the soak tray should be in line with the tail of the slate and the raised centre line should sit flush with the slate edge The exposed half of the soak tray with the logo will be covered by the C21e unit shown in step 5 2 Diagram 7a NIENTE 000002 Part number 15195 01 18 Diagram 7 Roof Installation Guide 5 C21e Installation continued e Continue on the next slate course install the slates as you would at a verge i e using a whole slate or a slate and a half e Then install a soak tray beneath the slate ensure that the lower edge of the soak tray is in line with the lower slate edge and is not visible XOU TT SX 2 FAITA REKER ZZE XO XX XX X ISIDORO Diagram 8 WARNING
16. ady to connect to the next C21e in the column e Turn the C21e round the correct way e Check the position of the soak trays refer to the tips in Appendix 2 A WARNING Ensure that there is no risk of the cables being trapped or pierced when the 21 unit is fixed WARNING Make sure that when the Return Cables and C21e cables AN are pushed up the roof they lie close to each other This is important throughout the installation to prevent electrical interference Part number 15195 01 20 5 C21e Installation continued e Clip the front edge of the C21e unit into the small C21e hooks Make sure that the hooks align with the guide lines on the front and sit in the grooves on the back Diagram 14a e Place another soak tray half way under the left side of this C21e It should sit over the frame of the C21e on the course below 140 e Screw in three small C21e hooks ready for the next C21e Diagram 140 Part number 15195 01 Diagram 14 21 Roof Installation Guide 5 C21e Installation continued e Complete the column by repeating this process Remember to use the small C21e hooks connect the cables insert a left soak tray and check the right Soak trays as you go 5 4 Fixing the top C21e in a column e Use 4 of the smaller 4 8 x 25mm screws provided in the Starter amp Finish Pack to fix the C21 unit at the top of the column Use the screw holes 15a to prevent
17. at you position the soak tray over the frame of the C21 if this can be done without obscuring the laminate a If the soak tray covers the C21e laminate as shown in Diagram b you should trim the soak tray Diagram c Diagram b 37 Roof Installation Guide TIP If the soak tray partially covers the C21e frame d and there is not enough headlap you should bring the soak tray down to cover the C21e frame fully Then trim the soak tray corner so it remains in line with the conventional slate e lt Diagr im d NOTE Middle soak trays between two C21e units should always sit on the C21e battens and be aligned with the bottom of the C21e frame The raised centre line of the middle soak trays should sit beneath the C21 on the right with the Solarcentury logo on the left The soak tray should be over the frame of the C21e on the course below This will manage the flow of any water Over left soak tray Over C21e frame below 38 Part number 15195 01 Eons Appendix 3 String Layouts For all standard layouts individual columns are connected in exactly the same way using the return cables The length of the return cable will correspond to the layout selected at the time of ordering Final connection of the columns to form the string or strings should follow the guidance in Appendix 4 Single String Systems 12 to 36 48 and 54 C21e units For these standard sys
18. buse alteration or improper application The Product has not been exposed to conditions including where applicable excessive levels of pollution or wind speeds at the property where it was installed which are more adverse than those which the Product is designed to withstand as stated in the Product Guide 0 The Product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Product Guide h The labels serial numbers or barcodes on the Product or any of its components have not been altered removed or made illegible i Any alleged defect in materials is not merely cosmetic or due to normal and reasonable wear and tear of the Product Solarcentury has been paid in full for the Product X Acclaim is notified i in accordance with the procedure set out below and as Set out in the Product Guide ii within the applicable warranty period set out above and iii within two months of the first date on which problems with the Product were detected or ought to have been detected Roof Installation Guide 8 Warranty continued If any of the above conditions are not met then Solarcentury shall have no obligations under this guarantee and no rights shall accrue as a result of this warranty Procedure for making a claim Before making a claim you should review the Product Guide to make sure that you have followed all the guidance If after reviewing the Product Guide you are still concerned that the Product is not p
19. ectrical installation e secured take the ends of the field cables and fit the supplied plug covers to protect them from any dust or moisture within the roof space Push the cable ends through a lap in the membrane at the top of the final column and into the loft space as identified in step 4 7 INTO ROOF Red C21e Red 21 Diagram 22 WARNING Ensure that the field cables and return cables at the top of the installation lie close to each other Part number 15195 01 29 Roof Installation Guide 6 Completing the C21 Array When all the C21e units have been fitted a string check for the system is complete and the Field Cables passed into the loft space the remaining slates can be laid e Lay an eaves course of slates on the batten above the C21e units e OContinue laying the slates for the remainder of the roof using standard practice Diagram 23 A WARNING Take care not to drop tools or materials on the 216 units NOTE Please remember to dispose all unused materials safely and recycle where possible Part number 15195 01 30 Eons 7 Disclaimer of Liability Instructions given in this guide are general guidelines only for the design installation and use of the C21e units together with any associated components Due to the wide variet
20. erforming as it should please contact your installer or maintainer in the first instance If your installer or maintainer considers the Product is not performing according to the warranty please together with the assistance of your installer or maintainer provide Solarcentury with the details below so that we can consider your claim marking your correspondence for the attention of the Solarcentury Customer Services Please include e Confirmation that you have reviewed the Product Guide but the results indicate that the Product may be failing to perform to the guaranteed standard e Confirmation that conditions a to k above are met e detailed description of the Product failure including supporting images e Adequate documentation of proof of purchase including details of purchase receipts e Products serial number and e Details of when and by whom the Product was purchased and installed and the address of the property at which it was installed Solar Century Holdings Limited 91 94 Lower Marsh London SE1 7AB 020 7803 0180 customerservices Solarcentury com Part number 15195 01 34 Appendix 1 C21e Slate Schematic Typical Layout amp Fixing Detail Eoas 00 58191 ONONIMWHO JONYD WWOSZ LY WNOOE X 009 52715 31715 JLIVW3H2S TIVLSNI 31115 31 VO 3WVN 31115 WNOLLIQVEL N3LIV800H 9319115 981 MOOH 8318015910 SN3LIV8 910 031908405 52215 31715 40 JONVY 1104 3HLU
21. he C21e units End users should remember that the C21e units require professional installation using special tools and expert know how No part of this guide may be reproduced in any form by any means without Solarcentury s express written consent Part number 15195 01 31 Roof Installation Guide 8 Warranty Product Warranty for C21e solar electric roof slates in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Model number C21e Slate 50 539 This warranty applies to the Solarcentury Modules with the model numbers listed above which were purchased from Solarcentury or an authorised distributor installer or reseller an Authorised Distributor and purchased and installed in the territory indicated above In this warranty Product means each of the listed Modules individually In addition to your statutory rights which are unaffected Solarcentury guarantees that from the date of original purchase from Solarcentury or its Authorised Distributor or in the absence of proof of purchase from the date of manufacture A Materials and Workmanship 10 years The Product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship in manufacture for a period of 10 years B Power Output 25 years 1 The power rating of the Product will remain at 9096 or more of its Peak Power rating for 10 years and 2 The power rating of the Product will remain at 8096 or more of its Peak Power rating for 25 years If a Product fails
22. issioning the system String Checker Voltage Measurement Table Voltage per string Voltage per string System Size total Number of Number of 21 on Sunny Day on Overcast Day number of C21e Strings Slates in each units in the system 9 String SUN XX CLOUD 12 1 12 137 109 18 1 18 205 164 24 1 24 274 219 30 1 30 342 274 36 1 36 205 164 42 2 21 239 192 48 1 48 274 219 54 1 54 308 246 60 2 30 342 274 66 2 33 376 301 72 2 36 410 328 78 2 39 445 356 80 2 40 456 365 Your recorded measurements Weather conditions please tick SUN xx CLOUD String 1 String 2 Part number 15195 01 solarcentury 91 94 Lower Marsh Waterloo Lond on SE1 7AB 0 20 7803 0100 0 20 7803 0101 www solarcentury com For technical product support please contact Solarcentury on 0 20 7803 0115 techsupport solarcentury com For customer service support please contact Solarcentury on 0 20 7803 0180 customerservices solarcentury com
23. n Follow the guidance below to ensure the C21e units are installed and handled correctly e Use this installation guide alongside your system design guide and roof schematic see Appendix 1 to determine the location and layout of the C21e system on the roof e Use this installation guide alongside the string diagram see Appendix 3 to understand the cabling and their connections on the roof e Ensure all cable connectors are dry and free of dirt before making connections e Ensure no cable ends are left exposed to the weather during work breaks or after completion of works Keep the C21e units in a weatherproof environment before installation e Carry the C21e units with both hands by the frame and avoid scratching the glass e Only load as many C21e units onto the roof as you expect to install during the session e Secure or remove any uninstalled units before leaving the roof to avoid possible wind damage e Do NOT walk on the glass surface of the C21e units While robust extreme point pressure may cause the toughened glass laminate to shatter e Do not leave tools or unsecured materials above the C21e installation area to avoid potential damage to the units Part number 15195 01 Eons 2 Components 2 1 Equipment required e Standard roofing tool kit e C21e specific tools Screwdriver with Torx T20 drive supplied with this guide String checker including specialist touch proof test leads to check
24. ng design rules These rules exist to ensure a weathertight installation e Lay the C21e units straight bond e Allow a minimum of 2 5 slate widths between the edge C21e units and the verges or equivalent obstruction one conventional slate plus one slate and a half e Allow at least three courses of conventional slates below the C21e area and at least three courses of conventional slates above the C21e area e Locate the system central on the roof and not close to any vents See Appendix 5 for further details of required space for each C21e system size Consult the Site Manager or System Designer if the drawings do not conform to the above design rules The example C21e system in this guide uses 6 rows and 3 columns Roof Installation Guide 4 Roof Preparation continued e When the layout and location of the C21e system has been identified mark this area on the roof from each verge M At least 2 5 3 slate widths Minimum start distance from ridge eaves slate courses No Diagram 2 Part number 15195 01 Eons 4 3 Laying the bottom slate courses e Laythe bottom courses of conventional slates using standard practice Start from the eaves and continue up to the area marked for the C21e system e Place a slate on the next course shaded below and chalk from the tail of the slate across the width of the C21e area This line is where the b
25. on The Function Range is now set to 600Vac 3 3 Connect the opposite ends of the test leads to the output strings of the C21e tile or slate Note the connectors will only connect one way 4 The display will now read the DC voltage produced by the C216 Units 3 600Vdc 5 The voltage will vary on the amount of daylight falling on the C216 Units Please refer to the table as an approximate guide to the measurement 6 If the value displayed on the String Checker Screen is below the figure for an overcast day then there is an error with the installation and string connection 7 In this situation retrace the string connection through from the start ensuring the connectors are pushed firmly together with no gaps and that TAS the C21e Units follow the Stringing Diagram for T the given layout 8 Once the reading is correct switch the String Checker to the OFF position 9 You can now disconnect the test leads and 2 1 continue with the C21e installation following the input V O input C21e On Roof Installation Guide connector connector Please refer to the user manual for full operating instructions String checkers with touch proof test leads are available to order from Solarcentury 40 Part number 15195 01 Eoas Appendix 5 Component List and Roof Dimensions Standard Roof Components Provided C21e Layout For slate gauges below 200mm additional soak trays will be
26. on Guide 5 C21e Installation continued Take to top of column SP ST SS COSTS STRICT X C21e cables passe under batten Diagram 11 WARNING Ensure that there are no upstanding nails that could damage the glass surface of the C21e Part number 15195 01 18 Part number 15195 01 19 5 C21e Installation continued e Turn the C21e round the correct way with the nib resting on the batten and clip the grooves at the front into the 3 large starter hooks 12a and b The C21e should cover the exposed half of the right soak tray Diagram 12 There should be a 10mm gap between the C21e and right slate previous inset 10a e Fita soak tray half way under the left side of the C21e unit resting on the C21e batten The raised centre line of middle soak trays should sit beneath the C21e on the right and the Solarcentury logo is on the left 12c s Diagram 1 ja Roof Installation Guide 5 C21e Installation continued 5 3 Completing the first C21e column e Fix 3 small C21e hooks into the hook fixing points on the top of the C21 frame ready to hold the next C21e 18a e Rest the next C21e face down on the batten above Firmly connect its black cable to the red cable from the C21e on the course below Diagram 13 e As before pass the red cable from this C21e under the batten above re
27. ottom edge of the C21e units will sit N 4 Diagram 3 Part number 15195 01 Roof Installation Guide 4 4 Positioning the C21 battens The C21e units require different batten spacing to the slates Refer to the roof schematic for an overview see Appendix 1 Extra battens need to be added that span the width of the C21e area These will support the C21e units e Start at the line marked in step 4 3 and measure 380mm up the roof Fix a batten here to support the 1st C21e course e Measure from this batten at 300mm intervals up the roof in the C21e area Add enough battens for your system to support the remaining C21e units C216 battens are shaded in Diagram 4 Slate batten Shared C21e and slate batten 216 batten l 380mm to top of the batten art number 15195 01 a Diagram 4 10 Eons 4 Roof Preparation continued 4 5 Removing conflicting battens e The junction box on the back of the C21e may interfere with some of the slate battens To avoid this the slate battens should be cut out in the C21e area to ensure the C21e units lay flat Diagram 5 Diagram 5 WARNING Make sure that all battens start and
28. r associated costs including without limitation costs involved in removing or returning the Product to Solarcentury or its re installation Any Product or parts replaced shall become the property of Solarcentury and the replacement Product shall only have the warranty cover for the remainder of the original warranty period The conditions a The Product is properly installed in a suitable location in accordance with Solarcentury s Datasheets and instructions for design installation operation and maintenance of the Product together the Product Guide and in accordance with all applicable laws and standards as updated and applicable at the date of installation whether or not those standards are identified in the Product Guide 0 The Product has not been removed from the location in which it was first installed nor connected to or used with any unapproved device c The Product has not in Solarcentury s absolute judgment been damaged during transportation delivery storage handling or installation d The Product has not in Solarcentury s absolute judgment suffered damage caused by extraneous causes such as structural movement of the roof accident an impact of significant force fire lightning flood severe weather interference by animals insect and pest infestation or other Acts of God or other events howsoever caused reasonably beyond Solarcentury s control 6 The Product has not been subject to misuse neglect a
29. refer to Appendix 3 Consult Appendix 5 to confirm the number of strings for the system size you are installing e Start at the right hand C21e column At the top connect the return cable to a field cable marked with one of the symbols 6 A e At the top of each other column in this string connect the return cable to the spare red C21e cable from the previous column Field Cable ff a EB c _ Field Cable s a Ni Return eturn Cable 21 Cable column 3 Red Ji fl SV column 3 C21e Cable Return Cable im column 2 column 2 oni e Cable Return Cable column 1 column 1 Diagram 21 WARNING Each string in an array should always have the same number of C21e units Uneven strings will cause the system to fail and invalidate the warranty Part number 15195 01 28 Eons e At the final left C21e column connect the remaining red C21e cable to a field cable with the same symbol as the field cable in column 1 see Diagram 22 e Bring the field cables together above this column and carry out a string 2 check for the completed string by following the instructions provided in E Appendix 3 Record the results on the reverse of this guide e Use a cable tie or equivalent to fasten the cables to the battens Securing the cables will avoid potential stress if they are pulled from within the loft space during the el
30. tem sizes all of the C21e units are connected together to form a single string as shown in the example in this guide Two String Systems 42 and 60 to 80 C21e units For these standard system sizes two strings are needed irrespective of the physical roof layout For all two string systems you should consider the C21e units as two separate arrays with an equal number of C21e units in each array For example a system of 36 C21e units should be split evenly into two strings each with 18 C21e units See below for details INTO ROOF INTO ROOF Field Cable Field Cable Field Cable Field Cable Red 21 cable Red 21 cable e Red 41 216 18 17 16 15 14 18 12 11 10 Calple etun Calle Return Return Calble eee ee ee ee ee eee oe X 2nd String 1st String 36 C21e unit example NOTE The number of strings is dependent on the System Design for the size of the C21e array This should not be changed See Appendix 5 for more details Part number 15195 01 39 Appendix 4 String Checker User Guide 1 Connect the red test lead to the V O input connector 1 and the black test lead to the COM input connector 2 2 From the off position turn the centre dial one place in an anti clockwise directi
31. th west e The C21e units will be positioned in an unshaded location e You understand the roof schematic see Appendix 1 e You understand the string layout see Appendix 3 e You have read this guide in full Part number 15195 01 Roof Installation Guide 4 Roof Preparation 4 1 General recommendations e We recommend you use a breathable roofing membrane or similar e Use 50 x 25mm tanalised battens nailed to rafters for the slates Space them as standard across the whole roof in accordance with BS 5534 2003 WARNING For warm roofs eaves to ridge ventilation or equivalent should be provided to ensure adequate air flow behind the C21e units Space according to slate specification Roof battens Diagram 1 WARNING Make sure there are no upstanding nails that could break the glass on the C21e or damage the cables Part number 15195 01 Part number 15195 01 gt C24 solar tiles amp slates 4 Roof Preparation continued 4 2 Marking the area for the C21e system To make sure the C21e system is installed in the correct position on the roof you must mark the area out before you begin e Refer to the Appendices and your Architect s drawings to understand which layout to use and where the system will be located on the roof Design Rules The area that the C21e system will cover on the roof Diagram 2 has been calculated using the followi
32. y Total Roof Dimensions Required including the slate border for example slate sizes C21e System Size excluding slate border 500 x 250mm at 200mm gauge 600 x 300mm at 250mm gauge umber or Length m Width m Length m Width m Length m Width m 3 60 1 21 2 80 2 46 11 81 5 10 271 13 82 1 80 2 42 3 00 3 67 11 01 3 30 3 92 12 94 1 21 6 60 2 46 6 24 6 90 2 71 18 70 2 42 3 90 3 67 4 31 4 20 3 92 16 46 3 63 3 00 4 88 4 64 3 30 5 13 16 93 7 26 2 10 8 51 7 87 2 40 8 76 21 02 10 89 1 80 12 14 21 85 2 10 12 39 26 02 21 78 1 50 23 03 34 55 1 80 23 28 41 90 2 10 726 3 30 851 28 08 3 60 Exc 31 54 0 90 16 94 2 10 18 19 38 20 2 40 8 44 44 26 eae ee 5A 270 2 70 7 26 3 90 8 51 33 19 4 20 8 76 36 79 0 90 21 78 2 10 23 03 48 36 2 40 23 28 55 87 i o z 450 sso 400 876 4265 78 380 7 26 51 85 4840 540 are 4780 4 00 6 00 4 84 7 20 6 09 43 85 7 50 6 34 47 55 i 3 00 9 68 4 20 10 93 45 91 4 50 11 18 50 31 42 Eons Notes Part number 15195 01 43 Roof Installation Guide Notes 44 Part number 15195 01 C21 solar tiles amp Slates String Check Results Use the tables below to record the string voltages Once completed this installation guide should be passed to the Electrician who will be responsible for comm
33. y of materials equipment and sites which an installation may involve this guide cannot consider the individual technical requirements relevant to every individual project and or site If you have detailed questions about any specific project and or site please contact Solarcentury Before installing the C21e units contact the appropriate authorities to determine the permissions consents approvals licenses installation and inspection requirements which apply to the site and the installation Solarcentury accepts no responsibility or liability in this respect This guide is based on Solarcentury s knowledge and experience and is believed to be reliable but the guide does not constitute a warranty express or implied Solarcentury does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for any loss damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with incorrect handling installation operation use or maintenance of the C21e units No responsibility is assumed by Solarcentury for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from use of the 21 units No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights Solarcentury reserves the right to make changes to the Product the specifications or this guide without prior notice Incorrect and or faulty installation operation use or maintenance may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty which may apply to t
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