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Conergy SunTop Trapeze
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Summary of Contents for Conergy SunTop Trapeze

  • Page 1 Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze www.conergy.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Short description Intended use Standards and guidelines About these instructions Safety Basic safety information Conergy SunTop Trapeze - innovative solution for metal roofs Information regarding working on roofs Warnings Operator‘s responsibilities Technical description System overview Scope of delivery Technical specifications...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.1 Short description The purpose of this manual is to provide instructions for the The SunTop Trapeze flat roof system is a sturdy frame sys- installation of the on-roof system SunTop Trapeze. tem for mounting PV modules on trapezoidal sheet metal The illustrations in this manual show the installation for roofs.
  • Page 4: Safety

    CAUTION components prior to walking on the roof. • Use fall protection equipment. • Use protective equipment, even for simple and quick tasks. • Always use appropriate lifting equipment. Never carry material up the ladder. Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 5: Operator's Responsibilities

    • Ensure that appropriate lifting equipment must be used for the mounting work. • Ensure that Mounting Systems components are to be used, both for the initial installation and for eventual maintenance or repair later on, otherwise all guarantees will be void. Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 6: Technical Description

    Inter-module clamp landscape orientation. Module end clamp In addition, the system overview shows the possibility of EPDM fastening the base rails on the side and on the top on the high beads of the corrugation. Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 7: Scope Of Delivery

    3 Technical description 3.2 Scope of delivery Following the descriptions of all SunTop Trapeze components that may be included in delivery are listed. The exact delivery contents and the quantities of the individual system components are based on your order.
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Depending on the location, building, selected fixing devices and the module type, other values may vary. With the SunTop Trapeze design tool, you can calculate the permissible maximum values for any system quickly and easily.
  • Page 9: Planning The Module Area

    = 1/2 x module height 4. Spacing of the trapezoidal fixations in the portrait orientation: according to the plan, depending on the trapezoidal sheet metal and the structural analysis* 5. Spacing between the modules = 17 – 19 mm Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 10: Important Installation Information

    • the roof configuration (e.g. high corrugation bead spacing The suitability of the material must be checked for each and bead height) system, with the help of the SunTop Trapeze design tool. • the thickness as well as the material of the trapezoidal sheet metal •...
  • Page 11: Install The System

    Low-resistance connection between the modules and base rails: Unless otherwise specified by the module manufacturer, the modules for SunTop Trapeze can be connected con- ductively to the rails in the following way: • Slide a grounding clip (weeb clip) onto the still uninstalled module clamp (only inter-module clamps).
  • Page 12: Using The Epdms

    Base rails that are 40 cm long are used for landscape mounting (see section 8). Installation: • Place the base rails on the applied EPDM. • Using a level, align the profiled rails to each other. Aligning and placing the profiled rails Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 13: Positioning Of The Trapezoidal Side Fixations

    • To do this, pull the sealing off the trapezoidal fixation and stick it on the opposite side. A piece of EPDM can also be used. Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 14: Positioning Of The Trapezoidal Top Fixation

    • Do not over-tighten the screws. • The torque setting of the cordless screwdriver is depend- ent on the thickness and the material of the trapezoidal sheet metal. Positioning of the 6x25 mm drilling screw with a gasket Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 15 • Comply with the different configurations for the spacing of the trapezoidal fixations that are to be placed at the edge and in the field area. Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 16: Securing The Base Rails Against Excessive Slipping

    Allen wrench. The connected series of rails should not exceed 12 m in length. From that point on, an expansion joint (approx. 5 cm) must be used. Do not install any modules over an expansion joint. Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 17: Mounting The Modules

    • Tighten to 8 Nm with the Allen wrench. Material damage due to incorrect assembly of the Quickstones Incorrectly installed Quickstones may rip out of the profile. CAUTION • Install all Quickstone connections in accordance with the instructions. Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 18: Anti-Slip Protection For Portrait Orientation

    When positioning, the Allen bolt must not protrude past the underside of the Quickstone. • Insert and align the module. • Clamp the module under the module end clamp and tighten the Allen bolt (torque=8 Nm). Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 19: Fixing The Inner Modules Of Each Row

    You will obtain identical spacing horizontally and verti- cally using this technique. • Fasten the modules with the module end clamps and inter- module clamps identical to the first row (see section 7.3 and 7.4) Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 20: Distinctive Features When Installing The Modules In Landscape Orientation

    Mounting Systems recommend using a spacing template to maintain the correct spacing. Precise rail align- ment must be maintained. Take into account that the rail row near to the roof ridge is mounted always turned by 180°. Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 21: Correct Alignment Of The Base Rails

    Position the top row of base rails as shown in figure 1. The wider flat surface of the base rail can be used as an orientation aid. It must face the direction of the roof ridge. The other rows of rails are mounted with the wide flat surface facing down. Conergy SunTop Trapeze Installation manual...
  • Page 22: Installation Of The Base Rails And Modules

    • Installation of the modules. For landscape mounting, the Quick- stone must be place in the channel at the side of the profile. It is not pos- sible to insert the Quickstone into the channel from the top. Installation manual Conergy SunTop Trapeze...
  • Page 24 For further information: www.conergy.com Subject to technical modifi cations without notice. 2011 © Conergy...

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