General Installation Conditions - ESDEC FlatFix Fusion Manual

3. General installation conditions

General
The non-compliance with the requirements mentioned in this document may cause that all guarantee and product liability
claims lapse.
The information, comments and advices in this document are binding and must be checked for completeness and
timeliness. Esdec BV reserves the right to amend this document without further notice.
Stability and condition of the roof
The roof must be in good condition and strong enough to bear the weight of the solar panels, including the additional
materials, ballast, wind and snow loads. Check the stability of the roof and adjust the roof/structure where necessary;
engage a constructor when in doubt. Take care that the load reserve of the roof is not exceeded, locally or as a whole.
Insulation/roofing
The continuous pressure load (point load) of the insulation and the roofing must be checked and approved before the
assembly. The suitability of the base plates combined with the roofing should be checked and found to be in order; engage
a roofing contractor when in doubt.
Safety warnings
The assembly of the FlatFix Fusion mounting system should be standard implemented by qualified technical personnel
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(at least two qualified people).
Adding or removing parts may have an adverse effect on the functioning and is strictly not advised!
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The roof must be clean, dry, flat and free from algae, etc. for the placement of the solar panels.
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Avoid mounting during high winds and a slippery wet roof area.
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The assembly of the FlatFix Fusion mounting system may only take place at temperatures between 5 º and 40 º C,
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because of assembly joints of the synthetic material parts.
Always work on the roof with fall protection and, if necessary, with safety nets and edge protection.
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Wear shoes with reinforced toes and sturdy non-slip soles.
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Always wear the appropriate protective clothing when performing the work.
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Always use a lifting aid/hoist installation when moving equipment (solar panels, etc.)
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Always place the ladder on a firm, stable surface.
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Always place the ladder at an angle of approximately 75 ° and allow it to protrude approximately 1 meter above the
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eaves.
If possible, secure the ladder at the top with a rope or tie.
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Work preferably according to the manual "work safely on roofs".
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Application range FlatFix Fusion
Wind zone (1 to 3, with the exception of the coastal area)
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Roof height (3 - 12m). If you roof is higher, you should contact your supplier.
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Type of roofing: Concrete, bitumen / EPDM / PVC / TPO
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Roof slope: Maximally 3°. Between 3° and 7° (for PVC between 2° and 7°) the base plates should be glued. Please
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contact your supplier if the roof slope is more than 7°.
Arrangement: Landscape installation
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Maximum solar panel dimensions: length 1200-1306mm, 1465-1610mm, 1611-1680mm, 1900-1972mm,
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width 980-1008mm, thickness 25-50mm.
Edge zone
The distance from the solar panels to the edge of the roof should be approximately 1/5 of the height of the building, with a
minimum distance of 30cm; this is because of strong turbulent wind flows in this zone. No solar panels may be placed in
whole or in part in this zone. The edge zone that should be adhered to comes from the FlatFix Fusion calculator.
Measurement
All sizes and dimensions are in cm, unless otherwise mentioned.
Ballast
If your roof is more than 12 meters, we advise you to get in touch with your supplier; they can then determine the correct
weight depending on your situation.
Use stones or gravel as ballast. The required ballast can be calculated by using the FlatFix Fusion calculator.
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