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- Page 1 On-roof system Alpha Installation manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Fixing the inner modules of each row Operating conditions Installing further rows of modules Preparation Tools Variation for landscape installation of 18 the modules Installation of roof connections Installing base rails vertically Installing the standard roof hook 170 Installing cross rails Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 3: Introduction
Intended use ical skills. The mounting system Alpha is to be used for the roof Signposts mounting of photovoltaic modules only. Mounting Sys- tems is not liable for damages resulting from failing to... -
Page 4: Safety
The following basic safety instructions and the warning The warning notes used in this manual identify safety Modifications to Mounting Systems equipment may be notes are an essential part of this manual and are of fun- related information.They consist of: performed only by authorized personnel. -
Page 5: Technical Description
Type of roof, Type of module, Number of modules, Site specifics. (1) Base rail (2) Joiner piece (3) Inter-module clamp (4) Roof hook (5) Module end clamp (6) Telescoping end piece (optional) Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 6: Scope Of Delivery
(14)Module-end clamp (for frame heights 24.5 mm to 51 mm) (15)Module-end clamp (for frame heights 35, 43, 46, 50 mm) (16)Inter-laminate clamp (for laminates 6 to 8 mm thick) (17)Laminate-end clamp (for laminates 6 to 8 mm thick) (17) (16) Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 7: Designing The Module Field
That the distance between roof laths defines the pre- cise actual vertical distance between roof connec- tions. The configuration must be in accordance with the local conditions and with DIN 1055 parts 4 and 5 / Eurocode 9 DIN V ENV Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 8: Important Installation Instructions
5 Important installation instructions Important installation instructions Operating conditions The various components of the on-roof system Alpha can withstand different maximum charges. Therefore, the exact components for a project need to be checked as to their compliance with the local standards and regu- lations for each project. -
Page 9: Installation Of Roof Connections
Depending on the type of roof covering, different roof connections must be used. The type of roof connection included in your delivery depends on your order. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 10: Variation When Using Roof Hooks For Heavy Snow
| Cut a recess into the tiles around the position of the roof hook. | Cut titanium zinc metal sheets to fit and install them under the roof hooks. | Fix the roof hooks to the rafter using two 6 x 80 mm wood screws. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 11: Installing Hanger Bolts
> 6mm. If necessary, use an angle grinder or hammer to cut a recess in the tile that covers the roof hook so that the tile lies flat on the surface. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 12: Install The System
During the installation of Alpha, Quickstones are used. The Quickstone is a special nut used to connect several parts of the Alpha. The only tool needed for installation is a 6 mm Allen key. The Quickstone can be used on both channels of the base rail. -
Page 13: Installing The Base Rails
The parts of base rail are inter-connected with joi- ner pieces. Telescoping end-piece The Telescoping end-piece enables you to adjust the overall length of the base rails to the millimeter without the need for on-site cutting. Joiner piece (1) Base rail (2) Telescoping end-piece (3) Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 14: Fixing The Base Rails
Fix the second Allen bolt to the base rail (tightening tion). torque 8 Nm). Completely tighten the Quickstones only when you have put the rails in their final position. The connected rails should not be longer than 12 meters. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 15: Installing Telescoping End-Pieces (Optional)
In that way, the exact necessary length of rail can be realized. After adjusting the telescoping end-piece to the last module of a row, fix it completely by tightening the Allen bolt on the rail-side of the telescoping end- piece (tightening torque 8 Nm). Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 16: Installing The Modules
An end-clamp will hold one module, an inter-modu- le clamp 2 consecutive ones. When installing laminates, laminate clamps need to be used instead of module clamps. The installation process is identical. The laminates are set between the rubber lips of the laminate clamps. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 17: Installing Anti-Slip Protection
When installing laminates, laminate clamps are set between the rubber lips of the laminate need to be used instead of module clamps. The clamps. installation process is identical. The laminates are set between the rubber lips of the laminate clamps. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 18: Installing Further Rows Of Modules
In this way, the horizontal and vertical gaps between modules will be identical. Fix the modules to the base rails using inter-module clamps and module end-clamps, as described above for the first row of modules. Alpha Installation manual... -
Page 19: Variation For Landscape Installation Of
Make sure the upper rail lays flat on the lower one. Fix both Quickstones to the base rails (tightening torque 8 Nm. Alpha Installation manual... - Page 20 For technical questions you can reach us by telephone at: www.mounting-systems.de Subject to technical modifications without notice 2008 © Mounting Systems GmbH...
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