Clenergy PV-ezRack ezShade Series Planning And Installation

PV-ezRack® ezShade™

Code-Compliant Planning and Installation V2.0
Complying with AS/NZS1170.2:2011 AMDT 2-2012

Introduction

1. Introduction

Clenergy PV-ezRack®ezShade™ is a pre­assembled ground mount system suitable
for large scale commercial and utility scale
installations. PV-ezRack®ezShade™ has
been developed to fit any PV module. The
innovative and patented T-Rails simplify and
improve the accuracy of the installation. Using
high quality engineered components PV­ezRack
installers, time and money when delivering
large scale projects.

Please review this manual thoroughly before
installing your PV-ezRack®ezShade™system.
This manual provides

1) Simple introduction of the installation relating
to PV-ezRack®ezShade™ Mounting systems.

2) Planning and installation instructions for PV­ezRack®ezShade™.

PV-ezRack®ezShade™parts, when installed in
accordance with this guide, will be structurally
sound and meet the AS/ NZS 1170.2:2011
(R2016) standards. During installation and
especially when working on the roof, please
comply with the appropriate safety regulations,
and please also comply with the relevant
regulations of your local region.

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ezShade™ saves developers and

Please check that you are using the current
version of the Installation Manual by contacting
Clenergy Australia by email on tech@ clenergy.
com.au, or your local representative.

The installer is solely responsible for:

• Complying with all applicable local or national
building codes, including any that may
supersede this manual;

• Ensuring that PV-ezRack and other products
are appropriate for the particular installation
and the installation environment;

• Using only PV-ezRack parts and installer
supplied parts as specified by PV-ezRack
(substitution of parts may void the warranty
and invalidate the letter of certification on
page 2);

• Recycling: Recycle according to the local
relative statute.

• Removal: Reverse installation process.

• Ensure that there are no less than two
professionals working on panel installation.

• Ensure the installation of all electrical
equipment is performed by licensed
electricians.

List of Contents

Introduction
Planning
Tools &Components
System Overview
Installation Instruction

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• Ensuring safe installation of all electrical
aspects of the PV array. This includes providing
adequate earth bonding of the PV array and
PV-ezRack
required in AS/NZS 5033-2014 AMDT 2 2-20 .

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ezShade™ components as

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Planning

2. Planning

- Side View

Below are the side view drawings of support for 60 cell panels (up to 1700 x 1050 mm) and 72 cell panels (up
to 2108 x 1050 mm) at 5° tilt angle.

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Location Plan of Anchors

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Planning

- Front View

Below are the front view drawings of support for 60 cell panels (up to 1700 x 1050 mm) and 72 cell panels (up
to 2108 x 1050 mm)

Front view drawings of single bay for 60 cell panels

Front view drawings of double bay for 60 cell panels

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(up to 1700x1050 mm)

(up to 1700x1050 mm)

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Planning

Front view drawings of single bay for 72 cell panels

(up to 2108x1050 mm)

Front view drawings of double bay for 72 cell panels

(up to 2108x1050 mm)

NOTE: 20 mm gaps between panels are for dry bars. If not using dry bars, it is not necessary to leave 20
mm gaps. .

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Tools & Components

3. Tools and Components

3.1 Installation Tools

(M8
Hexagon
Socket
Screw)

String

Rubber hammer

Mark Pen

Scissor

Electric Drill

(ST4.8x16
self-tapping
screw & M8
Hexagon
Socket
Screw)

Wrench

Caulking Gun

Socket Wrench
M8/M12

Torque WrenchTapeAllen Key 6mm

Total Station or
Equivalent Instrument

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Tools & Components

3.2 Components

ER-R-T150

T-Rail 150

RT-100/90

Rectangular Tube

ER-CAP-B/L

Top Cover for
Landscape Dry Bar

ER-SP-T150

Splice for T-150
Rail

U-AP/TR

Trapezoidal U-anchor
Plate 300/380

ER-CC-B/L

Cross Connection for
Dry Bar-Landscape

ER-B-150

Main Support
Beam

ER-MC-40

Module Clamp
40 mm

ER-B-P

Dry Bar-Portrait

ER-SP-B150

Splice for Main
Support Beam

ER-B-L/A

Dry Bar-Landscape

ER-B-T6/L

T bolt kit M6*L

ER-RC-T/G

Rail Clamp for T Rail
with Grounding

ER-B-L

Dry Bar-Landscape
(with Bushing)

ER-CAP-B/P

End Cap for Portrait
Dry Bar

ER-CAP-B/L

End Cap for
landscape Dry Bar

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ER-CAP-T150/PA

Cap for T-150 Rail

ER-CAP-B150/PA

Cap for Composite
Beam

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System Overview

4. System Overview

4.1 Overview of PV-ezRack ezShade

Main Support Beam,150*L

①

Splice for Main Support Beam

②

T-Rail 150*L

③

Splice for T-150 Rail

④

Rail Clamp for T Rail

⑤

Rectangular Tube 100*90*L

⑥

Corrugated U-anchor Plate 300

⑦

Corrugated U-anchor Plate 380

⑧

Top Cover for Landscape Dry Bar

⑨

Dry Bar-Landscape(with Bushing)

⑩

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