Clenergy PV-ezRack SolarTripod Installation Manual

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PV-ezRack SolarTripod

Single/Adjustable and Double

Code-Compliant Planning and Installation guide

Based on AS/NZS 1170.2-2011 Amdt 3 2013

CONTENTS

1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2

2. Planning…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

3. Component List……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

4. Array planning……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8

5. Step by step installation………………………………………………………………………………… 10

6. Service……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

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1 Introduction

Clenergy PV-ezRack SolarTripod is suitable for home, commercial, flat roof and even
for large scale solar installations. SolarTripod divides 2 solutions, single row and
double rows in portrait of modules. The advantage of SolarTripod is the pre­assembly fixed angle brackets; it reduces the time and labour in installation.

Please read the installation instructions carefully before beginning installation.
First familiarize yourself with the system components. During installation and
especially when working on the roof be sure to observe the appropriate safety
regulations and please pay attention to the relevant regulations of your local
region. Please check the current version of the installation manual under
www.clenergy.com.au.

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;

• Ensuring that the roof, its rafters, connections, and other structural
support members can support the array under building live load
conditions (this total assembly is hereafter referred to as the roof rafter
assembly);

• Use only PV-ezRack parts as specified in this document (substitution of
any PV-ezRack part may void the warranty and invalidate the letter of
certification);

• Ensuring that lag screws have adequate pullout strength and shear
capacities as installed;

• Maintaining the waterproof integrity of the roof, including selection of
appropriate flashing;

• Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV array.

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2 Planning

This document is designed to support installations using SolarTripod, manufactured
by Clenergy (Xiamen) Technology Co., Ltd. Follow the six steps below and the
installation instructions section to install Clenergy PV-ezRack SolarTripod in
compliance with the AS/NZS1170.2-2011 Amdt 3 2013.

Before proceeding, note the following:

 This document addresses only wind loads on the assumption that wind

produces the maximum load factor affecting an installation. Verify that
other local factors, such as snow loads and earth quake effects, do not
exceed the wind loads. Give precedence to any factor that does. Wind
loads are considered to act on the entire projected area, or may be
perpendicular to any surface.

 The roof on which the SolarTripod will be installed must have the capacity

to resist the combined Design Dead Load and Live Load per footing.

Installation Tools

 6mm Allen Key;
 14mm Open end wrench;
 Power Tool(s);
 5m Tapeline;
 Spring Thread.

2.1 Determine the wind region of your installation site

Region Definition:

Wind regions are pre defined for all of Australia by Australian Standard 1170.
The Wind Region has nothing to do with surrounding topography or buildings.

• Most of Australia is designated Region A which indicates a Regional
Ultimate Basic Wind Velocity of 45msec.

• Some areas are designated Region B (57m/sec). Local authorities will
advise if this applies in your area.

• Region C areas (66m/sec) are generally referred to as cyclonic and are
generally limited to northern coastal areas. Most Region C zones end
100km inland.

• Region D (80m/sec) Australia's worst Cyclonic Region between
Carnarvon and Pardoo in Western Australia.

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2.2 Determine the height of the installation site

This document provides sufficient information for the SolarTripod system
installation height up to 10 meters. If your installation site is more than 10
meters in height, please contact Clenergy to obtain engineering data to support
your installation.

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2.3 Determine the Maximum Rail Support Spacing

Please use the following table to determine the base rail support spacing for
sheet metal roof installations. The spacing below is suitable for a tilt angle of
maximum 30° or less.

10m high roof

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20m high roof

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2.4 Determine the number of fixing points

The following fixing requirements are based on the use of M6 12G self drilling
roof screws – Buildex Roofzips or similar. Use screws with minimum 11

thread per inch for wooden and also for metal/steel purlins.

2.5 Verify acceptable rail end overhang

Rail End Overhang must equal 50 percent or less of foot spacing. Thus, if foot
spacing is 1200mm, the Rail End Over hang can be up to 600mm. In this case,
two feet can support a rail of as much as 2400mm (1200mm between the feet
and 600mm of overhang at each end).

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3 Component List

Overview Of The Components

Inter Clamp

End Clamp

T Rail 50

Spice for T Rail 50

Tripod Support

(single or double or

adjustable)

T Rail Clamp

1) Inter Clamp

2) End Clamp

3) T Rail 50

4) Splice for T Rail 50

5) Tripod Support

6) T-rail Clamp

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4 Array Planning

As the drawing above, mounting details are as follow:

1) Module orientation: portrait.

2) Length of rail in the same row:

L1= Number of modules per row x (module width + 18mm) + 32mm.

3) Distance between the two rows: L2 must be determine based on the location to

avoid shading

4) Distance between the two support Tripod: L3 (see 2.3 above)

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4.1 System dimensions Single/Adjustable Tripod

4.2 System dimensions Double Tripod

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5 Step by step installation

5.1 Installation of the Tripod support (based on Double tripod)

5.1.1 Unfold the tripod
support. Check the purlin
distance and pre drill the
holes on the base of the
Tripod support. In case the
predrilled holes on the
support base are
covered/not accessible by
the back or front tubes fix
the base of the support to
the roof first, otherwise
proceed with 5.1.2

5.1.2 Fix the back tubes to
the upper support by using
hex head bolts M10*65,
Spring Washer, Flat
Washer and Hex nuts M10.

5.1.3 Fix the tubes with U

Bracket to the base

support by using hex head
bolts M10*65, Spring
Washer, Flat Washer and
Hex nuts M10.

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5.1.2 Unfold the middle
tubes in the upper support
(if you use double Tripod),
fix them to the base
support by using hex head
bolts M10*65 and Spring
Washer, Flat Washer and
Hex nuts M10.

5.1.3 Repeat the step
above for each support
that you need to install.
Fix the support Tripod to
the purlin following the
planning guide.

5.2 If installing Adjustable Tripod

5.2.1Fix two freeness al­tubes together by using
hex head bolts M10*65,
Spring Washer, Flat
Washer and Hex nuts M10

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5.1.2 Tighten the screws

through the leg strug to go

along with the positioning

groove on the leg tube, in

order to achieve accurate

positioning purposes.

(Every 2 degrees set a positioning groove)

5.3 Installing T rails

5.3.1 Use T-rail clamp to
fix the T-rail 50 on to the
upper support, two per
rails and per support.

5.3.2 If the rail is not long
enough, please connect
the rails by using the
splice for T rail 50 using 2
tek screws on each side.

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5.3.3 Fix all the rails on to
the upper support as the
step above.

5.4 Install the PV modules

5.4.1 Use Clenergy
patented Inter- and End­clamps to fix the panels on
to the rails.

5.4.2 Finish installing all
the panels.

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Service

10 year limited Product Warranty, 5 year limited Finish Warranty

Clenergy co. Ltd warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) of product(s) that
it manufactures (“Product”) at the original installation site that the Product shall be

free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years, except
for the anodized finish, which finish shall be free from visible peeling, or cracking or
chalking under normal atmospheric conditions for a period of five (5) years, from the
earlier of 1) the date the installation of the Product is completed, or 2) 30 days after
the purchase of the Product by the original Purchaser (“Finish Warranty”).
The Finish Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish. All
installations in corrosive atmospheric conditions are excluded. The Finish Warranty is
VOID if the practices specified by AAMA 609 & 610-02 – “Cleaning and Maintenance

for Architecturally Finished Aluminum” (www.aamanet.org) are not followed by

Purchaser. This Warranty does not cover damage to the Product that occurs during
its shipment, storage, or installation.
This Warranty shall be VOID if installation of the Product is not performed in

accordance with Clenergy’s written installation instructions, or if the Product has

been modified, repaired, or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by
Clenergy IN WRITING, or if the Product is installed in an environment for which it
was not designed. Clenergy shall not be liable for consequential, contingent or
incidental damages arising out of the use of the Product by Purchaser under any
circumstances.
If within the specified Warranty periods the Product shall be reasonably proven to be
defective, then Clenergy shall repair or replace the defective Product, or any part

thereof, in Clenergy’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement shall completely
satisfy and discharge all of Clenergy’s liability with respect to this limited Warranty.

Under no circumstances shall Clenergy be liable for special, indirect or consequential
damages arising out of or related to use by Purchaser of the Product.
Manufacturers of related items, such as PV modules and flashings, may provide

written warranties of their own. Clenergy’s limited Warranty covers only its Product,

and not any related items.