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- Page 1 SolarWorld® Version: Tilt in crosswise direction Planning and Implementation. Translation of the original instruction manual for installers 03/2010 www.solarworld.com...
- Page 2 Proven quality – simply clever Congratulations and thank you for choosing this high-quality from SolarWorld AG. Only the high- est quality components are used in order to ensure trouble-free operation of your photovoltaic (PV) system as well as stability and usability of your carport.
- Page 3 Table of Contents Page Safety information Types of safety notices Safety Comments regarding system planning Installation System description Technical Overview - Mounting System System arrangement Location conditions Installation Foundations Installing side panels Installing battens/cross braces Aligning and building foundation Module attachment Module wiring Installing trapezoid sheets Installation of cover plate...
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Page 4: Safety Information
Do not stand or walk on modules. f Ensure that the SunCarport® is used only as intended. Observe local standards, building codes and accident prevention regulations during installation. Safety information for other system components must also be fol- lowed. -
Page 5: A2 Safety
Solar modules generate electricity as f Risk of falling when working on the roof soon as they are exposed to light. Direct of the SunCarport and when climbing up current voltage of each individual module and down. Observe accident prevention is less than 50 V. - Page 6 System planning f Building a secure and statically flawless foundation f Protect cables installed out of doors from weather, in the ground must be ensured for the subsequent UV light and mechanical damage using suitable construction of the support structure (Please see precautions (such as use of UV-resistant plastic or item C1, Foundation).
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Page 7: B1 Technical Overview - Mounting System
Solar modules convert light into electricity as a result disregarded. of the photovoltaic effect. Solar modules are primarily f User information for SolarWorld® solar modules designed to be connected to an inverter for the pur- was disregarded. pose of generating electricity to be fed into the public f The system was power grid. - Page 8 System arrangement Fig. B 2-1...
- Page 9 No. Designation Pieces Ver- Ver- sion: sion: Foundation ─ ─ Support frame short Support frame long Schnorr washer D=8mm Zylinder head bolt M8x16 A4 Gusset plate Reinforcement bracket 100° Reinforcement bracket 80° Fig. B 2-2 Support connection Fig. B 2-4 Module clamp Supporting profile left Supporting profile right Head bolt M8X25...
- Page 10 Location conditions SunCarport can be used in areas with the following wind and snow loads according to Eurocode [KN/m²] Version N Version SL Permissible 1.21 2.58 Snow Load sk Permissible 0.65 0.65 Wind Load w Building the foundations The subsoil must have sufficient load bearing capacity to absorb effective loads safely.
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Page 11: C1 Foundations
PV modules are installed onto the roofing or screw-in ground anchors. battening; the trapezoid sheet for roof drainage is The arrangement of the SunCarport® is described screwed to battening from below. below. It is secured with standard foundation adapt- All necessary materials and mounting components ers affixed to the cured foundations. - Page 12 Connection of supports: f Foundation adapters to be bolted to cured founda- Conduit tion (e.g. with connection anchors, see Fig. C 1-3) Roof structure Cable The PV system cables are routed into the ground through one of the two long supports. To accom- plish this, conduit ø...
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Page 13: C2 Installing Side Panels
Installing side panels The first step is to install the side panels. Fig. C 2-1 Side view mounted side panel Installing foundation adapters f Push foundation adapters into the support frames and bolt together using cylinder head bolts M8x16. Torque M = 20 Nm Fig. - Page 14 Installation of 100° reinforcement brackets and gus- set plates (short supports). f Insert head bolts M8x25 (4 pcs./support) into the support frames (see Fig. C2-4 and C2-5). Fig. C 2-5 Fig. C 2-4 f Place pre-drilled gusset plates and reinforcement brackets onto head bolts and tighten with nuts.
- Page 15 Installation of 80° reinforcement brackets and gusset plates and (optional) inverter plate. NOTE: If desired, inverter plate must be installed at this point! Subsequent installation requires increased time and expenditure! Variant 1: Inverter installation right (view of eaves) f Insert head bolts (4 pcs./angle plate) into long sup- port frames.
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Page 16: Support
Variant 2: Inverter installation left (view of eaves) f Insert head bolts (4 pcs./angle plate) into long sup- port frames. If installing inverter plate, 2 additional head bolts must be inserted into the outer groove (see Fig. C2-11). Install and bolt together gusset plates and reinforcement brackets the same as with short supports. -
Page 17: Support
Variant 3: Installation without inverter plate f If you do not intend to install the inverter plate to the carport, installation of the inverter plate is not necessary. Supports and supporting profiles as well as frame brackets and gusset plates are installed as in variants 1 and 2. -
Page 18: Support
Installing battens/cross braces At this point, the support grid for the roof is installed. Installing cross braces f Place side panels of carport in upright position. Attach two cross braces to the four existing gusset plates and bolt together using head bolts M8x17 (per conn. -
Page 19: Support
WARNING! CAUTION! Risk of falling Beware of falling objects f Risk of falling when working on roofs f During installation, there is a risk of tools, mount- f Use appropriate fall protection equipment ing materials or modules falling from the roof and f Observe accident prevention regulations. -
Page 20: Support
Support grid variant N (4x battening) Position modules Battening Corner bracket PE tape taped to underside (for draining rain water) Bottom Fig. C 3-7 View of support grid from below Version N Support grid variant SL (6x battening) Battening PE tape taped to underside (for draining... -
Page 21: Support
Aligning and building the foundation f Align carport with foundation adapters on the cured foundations. Attach each foundation adapt- er to foundation using 4 anchors (e.g. chemical anchors, not included in the kit). Recommendation for anchors: Hilti HIT HY 150 + HIT-V-F(5.8), M10 or equivalent x Important Notice: x To ensure correct installation, it is essential that the carport is aligned precisely! -
Page 22: Support
Module attachment After arrangement of the support structure, the modules are installed. CAUTION! f Risk of breakage! Do not support yourself on modules! f Do not stand or walk on modules! Insertion of head bolts. f Push head bolts into intended position. Fig. -
Page 23: C6 Module Wiring
Module wiring DANGER! Lethal voltage Testing 1. Check that the multi-string solar generator is f Connecting modules in series can cause lethal volt- ages! correctly connected by measuring the open circuit f Never connect the inverter for testing. voltage of the individual strings. f The solar system may be connected to the public grid and isolated only by a certified electrician. -
Page 24: Support
Installing trapezoid sheets To achieve correct overlapping of the trapezoid sheets, they must be mounted in the sequence String a line for support indicated (see Fig. C7-1a to C7-1e). f Insert and adjust lower trapezoid sheet on the outside. Attach to lower aluminum frames using self-tapping screws on every other high point. - Page 25 f Install the first trapezoid sheet of the 2nd row the same way, making sure to insert the trapezoid sheet above those already installed. f Ensure correct overlapping of trapezoid sheets! Fig. C7-1d f Insert, adjust, and attach the remaining trapezoid sheets of the 2nd row in the same way.
- Page 26 The trapezoid sheets must be installed as indicated in sequence 1-10. Drill screws, every other high point Battening additional battening with version SL Fig. C 7-4 View of trapezoid sheets from below High point Joint High point Joint Fig. C 7-5 Arrangement of high points trapezoid sheet Fig.
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Page 27: C9 Installing Rain Gutter
Installing cover plate (high side) f Bolt the cover plate to the supporting profiles using 2x4 self-tapping 6x20mm screws. Using a drill support for centering, fasten to outer batten- ing with 2 self-tapping screws with Schnorr washer and 1 drill screw. f Observe correct positioning of the cover plate (see chap. - Page 28 Installing inverter Installation to SunCarport® (optional) f Use 3 screws M8 to fasten and wire inverter on the inside of the plate. Fig. C 10-1 Fig. C 10-2 Grounding Professional grounding is the responsibility of the installation company. f No external lightning protection available Func-...
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Page 29: Maintenance And Cleaning
The preceding limitations of liability notwithstand- ance with the instruction sheet and the conditions ing, liability on the part of SolarWorld® for patent and methods of the installation, operation, use and law violations or violations of the rights of third maintenance of the SunCarport®... - Page 30 Notes...
- Page 31 Notes...
- Page 32 Deutsche Cell/Freiberg, Germany SolarWorld Ibérica/Madrid, Spain Solar Factory/Freiberg, Germany SolarWorld France/Grenoble, France Sunicon/Freiberg, Germany SolarWorld Africa/Cape Town, South Africa SolarWorld Innovations/Freiberg, Germany SolarWorld Asia Pacific/Singapore, Singapore SolarWorld Industries America/Camarillo, CA, USA SolarWorld Americas/Camarillo, CA, USA SolarWorld Industries America/Vancouver, WA, USA SolarWorld Industries America/Hillsboro, OR, USA SolarWorld Korea Ltd., Korea...
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