GroundLock Installation Manual
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1. ETTLOCK GroundLock Installation Manual Version 1 updated August 2011 Australian Made www sunlock com au INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the GroundLock solar photovoltaic PV module ground mounted framing system part of the SunLock family of solar framing products Offering a high level of adjustability for terrain and the desired inclination GroundLock is suitable for a wide variety of commercial and remote installations GroundLock and SunLock are backed by a 10 year warranty and are compliant with the Australian New Zealand Standard on Wind Actions AS NZS1170 2 2011 Each GroundLock frame can support up to twelve PV modules with dimensions 1665 x 991 mm such as the REC 235 providing a peak power of 2 8 kW Multiple GroundLock frames can be installed on one site to provide increased power WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can result in death or serious injury or moderate Injury CAUTION A N Indicates a hazardous condition which if not avoided can result in minor CAUTION or moderate Injury Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 Wind loads The GroundLock frame has been assessed and rated to be in compliance with AS NZS1170 2 2011 on Wind Actions for the following regions e Wind region A most of Australia e Terrain Category 2 3 4 sites with few obstructions or built up areas e Topographic factor MT 1 0 on level or near2. tool used develop sharp corners be used to trim the posts to length Gloves hearing for driving has a hand tight clutch setting and a fine soft protection a face protection mask and a suitably rated impact drive to prevent damage to the fragile glass panels breathing protection mask must be used by all people in and threads on the SunLock framing proximity of cutting Drill and driver for driving fixings Drill bit for drilling bolt holes Ring spanner for tightening fixing bolts Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 4 TYPICAL INSTALLATION GroundLock can compensate for up to 300 mm slope at the installation site by adjusting the length of the posts Extensive bracing and triangulation produces a robust and stiff structure The images shown in this installation manual are for a frame with an inclination angle of 25 degrees The assembly process is the same for models with other angles of inclination The maximum angle of inclination is 40 degrees Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 5 INSTALLATION The GroundLock frame consists of a lower steel frame and an upper aluminium frame The steel frame is held in concrete footings The aluminium frame includes the SunLock rails The PV modules are attached to the SunLock rails using standard SunLock mid clamps and end clamps Steel frame The steel frame is constructed from cold formed galvanized c sections Lysaght 152 x 64
3. x 19 5 x 2 4 mm lipped CFS 1 Mark out the location of the footings e The posts are spaced at 1950 mm centres East West e The back row is placed at 2070 mm back from the front row North South 2 Dig or bore the holes to the required depth as defined e P1 300 mm diameter amp 900 mm deep e P2 300 mm diameter amp 1200 mm deep Note that each post is supplied with an extra 300 mm either the posts should be shortened to suit the terrain or the footings should be made deeper 3 Measure and cut each post to length accounting for sloping terrain the horizontal beams are 600 mm minimum above ground level 4 Drill and insert the anchor bolt into the base of each post This bolt ensures that the post is anchored adequately in the concrete footing 5 Concrete the posts in place with concrete of minimum strength 25 MPa ensuring that the base of the post is a minimum of 100 mm from the bottom of the hole 6 Drill and bolt the horizontal beams to the posts e Splice the sections to form two 6 m length beams using the supplied splicing joining kit Use the pre punched holes in the splicing kit as a template to drill the required holes in the beams e Bolt the horizontal beams to the posts using three M8 stainless bolts and nyloc nuts at every joint Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 Ewy SOUTH Aluminium frame The aluminium frame is mounted on top of the steel frame and includes the Sun
4. Lock rails The aluminium frame is constructed from e SunLock rails e 50 x 50 x 6 mm aluminium angle brackets e 40 x 40 x 6 mm aluminium angle e 40 x 40 x3 mm aluminium angle and e 40 x3 mm aluminium flat P F F F Ta Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 Aluminium frame 1 Place mounting feet at prescribed locations on the 2 At the front north side of the frame connect the 3 The vertical legs are made from 40 x 40 x 6 mm C section beams drill holes and connect together triangular mounting plates and associated fasteners to aluminium angle The base of each leg is attached to using the supplied stainless steel hardware the mounting feet the mounting feet using an M8 stainless steel bolt The top of each leg is attached to the SunLock rail using a triangular mounting plate Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 8 Aluminium frame Brace the centre of each SunLock rail to the base of the leg using 40 x 40 x 3 mm aluminium angle The top of each brace is attached to the SunLock rail using a triangular mounting plate The base of each brace is attached to the leg using an M8 stainless steel bolt One brace must be installed per SunLock rail Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 5 Brace the rear south side of the frame using 40 x 3 mm aluminium flat and M8 stainless steel bolts with nyloc nuts Ensure the rear legs are m
5. g System GroundLock Installation Manual Version 1 August 2011 We Partridge Partners Pty Limited being professional Structural Engineers within the meaning of the Building Code of Australia hereby certify that we have reviewed the structural design of the GroundLock Solar Panel Mounting System and associated footings as detailed in the GroundLock Installation Manual Version 1 dated August 2011 and that this work is in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Standard Building Codes and in accordance with accepted engineering practice and principles This certification is subject to the limitations imposed on the system as detailed in the Manual This document does not constitute certification of the adequacy of the ground or soil in which the footings are placed This certificate shall not be construed as relieving any other party of their responsibilities liabilities or contractual obligations Ud Rob O Reilly BE Hons MIEAust CPEng NPER Structural RPEQ For and on Behalf of Partridge Partners Pty Ltd Gerra J201 1 0063 005 a af v Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 13
6. its sole discretion Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 This warranty does not cover and under no circumstances will Energy Matters be liable for any costs associated with the removal shipping handling or re installation of the Frame or the costs of sending personnel to any site to repair or replace the Frame This warranty is only provided to the original purchaser of the Frame from Energy Matters Purchaser or where the Purchaser is an installer or builder who on supplies the Frame to another party to that other party End User This warranty is not transferable Where an End User wants make a claim under this warranty the End User must in the first instance contact the installer or builder from whom the Frame was purchased All warranty claims must be made in writing and addressed to the Customer Service Officer Energy Matters PO Box 5265 South Melbourne Victoria 3205 and accompanied by proof of purchase of the Frame in a form acceptable to Energy Matters This warranty will not apply to any claims received by Energy Matters after the expiration of the Warranty Period Energy Matters makes no warranties express or implied other than the warranties made herein and specifically disclaims all other warranties representations and conditions to the extent permitted by law To the extent permitted by law in no circumstances will Energy Matters be liable for direct indirect special or consequential da
7. ld be placed between the SunLock rail and the frame of the panel X san SSA SS 5 Continue Installing Mid Clamps PA ELLI pam 6 Install End Clamps Finish the array row by securing the remaining two end clamps You should have a minimum of 50 mm clearance between the edge of the last panel and the end of the rail Tighten all bolts to secure the panels Continue to clamp the neighbouring panels in the array to the rails 10 Earthing Cabling and DC isolator If a transformerless inverter is used the frames of the Securely fix all cables to the SunLock rails using the PV modules must be earthed to the SunLock rails using supplied UV resistant cable ties or UV resistant cable clips EarthLock washers Furthermore each SunLock rail must Cable runs along the C section beams should be within UV be connected to earth using EarthLock bonding terminals resistant conduit Mount the DC isolator to one post Earthlock Bonding Terminal Fasten the EarthLock bonding terminal directly to a SunLock rail by placing the insert key in the rail and tightening the cap screw Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 LOCK MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 6106 T6 aluminium is largely maintenance free Only in highly polluted or marine conditions is rinsing with clean water required during scheduled panel cleaning WARRANTY CONDITIONS Energy Matters Pty Ltd trading as Energy Matters and Apollo Ene
8. level ground Note AS NZS1170 2 2011 provides guidance on determining the wind pressures applicable to your GroundLock install site taking into account local terrain and topography Sufficient guidance is given in this document but you may wish to procure a copy of these standards if your company installs Australia wide Any attempt by an unqualified person to install this product could result in death or serious injury Footings The footings for GroundLock have been designed by a registered structural engineer and are appropriate for natural ground not topsoil fill or disturbed ground Check that the soil at the install location is appropriate for this footing design If it is not appropriate you will need to get the footing checked by a registered structural engineer Handling The materials used in the GroundLock frame can have sharp corners or edges Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses hearing protection and gloves during cutting and handling Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 20 25 27 30 Region A Region B a Region C E Region D Wind regions based on AS1170 2 2011 Terrain Category 2 TC2 ETTLOCK WY d T bar Allen Key or 6 mm hexagonal driver bit If using a Gloves for handling framing aluminium and steel can lf required an angle grinder with a metal cutting blade can 6 mm driver bit make sure the cordless power
9. mages arising from a defective Frame or for any damage or injury to persons or property Energy Matters aggregate liability if any in damages or otherwise will not exceed the invoice value of the Frame at the time of purchase from Energy Matters LOCK Any provision contained in this warranty which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction will be deemed to be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability and will not invalidate the remaining provisions nor affect the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction This warranty will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Victoria Australia and the parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria 12 REFERENCES CERTIFICATE AS NZS1170 2 2011 structural design actions AS NZS1170 2 2011 certificate of structural adequacy Part 2 Wind actions from registered structural engineer Partridge Partners CONTACT DETAILS For further information contact Apollo Energy on 1300 855 484 local call from anywhere in Australia or at info sunlock com au Engineering Consultants August 24 2011 Partridge Partners Vision into reality Structural Engineers Energy Matters Pty Ltd Level 2 101 105 Clarke Street South Melbourne VIC 3205 Attention Mr Jeremy Lawrence CERTIFICATE OF STRUCTURAL ADEQUACY Project Description GroundLock Ground Mounted Solar Panel Mountin
10. ounted vertically prior to bracing the unit correctly To brace the legs use the pre drilled holes in the 40 x 3mm aluminium flat straps as a template for the required holes in the rear legs Attach with supplied M8 stainless steel bolts and nyloc nuts PV Modules Images provided are suited for roof mounted applications Installation references can also be used for ground mounted solutions 1 Installing End Clamps Insert the keylock of the end clamp into the rail channel Using a 6 mm hex driver Allen key secure the first solar panel to the rail Position the frame of the solar panel 50mm from the end of the rail l n Oe WSS Zu f 4 Check Alignment of the Array After fixing the first 2 panels check that the array is straight If there appears to be a deviation from square e g if the ridge cap shows the row to be falling or rising slightly readjust the panels until they appear square with the roof Alternatively measure the distance from the rail to the edge of the panel Installation manual Version 1 updated August 2011 2 Install Mid Clamps 3 Installing Mid Clamps Slide second panel firmly into place against the mid clamps and fasten bolts Insert the keylock of the mid clamp into the rail channe and position the clamp against the first panel frame Hand tighten the screw 2 3 turns to loosely hold the clamp in position If Earthlock washers are used they shou
11. rgy Energy Matters warrants that its GroundLock and SunLock Solar Panel Mounting System Frame is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 years from the date on which the Frame is purchased from Energy Matters Warranty Period on the terms set out in this warranty In the event that the Frame does not conform to this warranty during the Warranty Period Energy Matters will at its option either repair or replace the Frame or pay the cost of having the Frame repaired or replaced To the extent permitted by law Energy Matters s total liability under this warranty will in no circumstances exceed the repair or replacement of the Frame or payment of the cost of having the Frame repaired or replaced In the event of replacement of the Frame any remaining part of the Warranty Period will be transferred to the replacement Frame This warranty will not apply to any defect or damage to the Frame arising directly or indirectly from 1 shipment or storage of the Frame 2 improper installation maintenance repair or use of the Frame 3 normal wear and tear 4 misuse neglect abuse accidental damage or modification to the Frame 5 failure to observe the instructions set out in the System Manual or 6 power failure power surges lightning fire explosion flood extreme weather conditions environmental disasters or other causes outside Energy Matters control as determined by Energy Matters in
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