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Sunman eArche Installation Manual

Mounting-rail pv system (penetrative fixing)

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Mounting-Rail system
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Summary of Contents for Sunman eArche

  • Page 1 PV System Installation Manual Mounting-Rail system (Penetrative fixing)
  • Page 2 Contents Purpose of this guide Notices General safety Handling safety Installation safety Fire safety Production Identification Mechanical Installation Mounting-Rail Installation Electrical installation Disclaimer of liability...
  • Page 3 • Sunman’s eArche™ are tested and certified for installations worldwide. Different regions may have different regulations for solar PV installations. © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 –...
  • Page 4 For additional technical support documentation, please visit the Support page of the SUNMAN web site at www.sunman-energy.com © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1...
  • Page 5 General safety • eArche™ that fall under this application class may be used in system operation at more than 50V DC or 240W, where general contact access is anticipated. eArche™ are qualified for safety under IEC 61730-2 and within this application class are considered to meet the requirements for Safety Class II.
  • Page 6 “on a soft flat surface” to prevent water from collecting inside the panel and causing damage to exposed connectors. © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 –...
  • Page 7 • Contact with electrically charged parts of the panels, such as terminals, can result in burns, sparks and lethal shock whether or not the panel is connected. • Do not touch eArche™ unnecessarily during installation. The front surface may be hot; there is a risk of burns and electric shock.
  • Page 8 • Do not use panels near equipment or in places where flammable gases may be generated. • eArche™ have been rated Fire Class C, and are suitable for mounting on to a Class A application. © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 9 XXXx160417XXXXXXxx means the module was made in the 17th week of 2016. Each module has only one bar code. It is permanently attached to the interior of eArche™ and is visible from the top front of eArche™. This bar code is inserted prior to lamination.
  • Page 10 • eArche™ should not be shaded at any time. If an eArche™ is shaded or even partially shaded, it will fail to perform at ideal conditions and result in lower power output.
  • Page 11 The Mounting-Rail method uses 4 primary materials; 1. Rails 2. Teks screws 3. Roofing screws © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1 page 9 / 21...
  • Page 12 1. Rails – Anodized Aluminium 6063-T5 with EPDM rubber © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1 page 10 / 21...
  • Page 13 2. The Teks point screws used is Buildex™ Smooth Top self-drilling screws or equivalent, © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1...
  • Page 14 3. The roofing fasteners used are standard ( roofing screws; 14 - 10 Thread TPI Tek screw or equivalent) © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1...
  • Page 15 1979mm <250mm from the edge of the panel © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1 page 13 / 21...
  • Page 16 Energus operations team. Typical penetrative roofs Trimdeck Profile Corrugated Profile © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1 page 14 / 21...
  • Page 17 Screw the rails onto the purlins using the roofing screws; © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 –...
  • Page 18 Screw the teks screws at each of the contact between the panel frame and the rail; © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 –...
  • Page 19 Klip-Lok type Clamp Details of some common roofs are as below. Klip-Lok 700 © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1...
  • Page 20 Speed deck Ultra KingKlip 700 Klip-Lok 406 © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 – Mounting Rail v1 page 18 / 21...
  • Page 21 An earth lug has to be screwed on the mounting rail and then each lug has to be screwed with a common route earth cable. © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 –...
  • Page 22 • There is no limitation on the number of eArche™ that can be connected in parallel (fuse for each string should be considered), the number of eArche™ is determined by system design parameters such as current or power output.
  • Page 23 • The information in this manual is based on SUNMAN’s best knowledge and experience. © 2016 Sunman (Hong Kong) Limited. All rights reserved. Specifications included in this manual are subject to change without notice. www.sunman-energy.com Version 2017 –...