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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY MANUAL SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile...
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All the specifications and descriptions in this document are correct at the time of publication. However, and because continuous improvement is one of Tejas Borja’s objectives, we reserve the right to make changes to these data at any time. To notify us of any possible inaccuracies or omissions in this document, please send an email to the following address: solar@tejasborja.com.
Always consult the latest version on the Tejas Borja website at tejasborja.com. If in any doubt, please send a message to Tejas Borja Technical Support by emailing solar@tejasborja.com The real images included in this document represent to ask for more information.
The importance of self-consumption: save while protecting the environment. Photovoltaic energy is a clean and environmentally- A technology which is widely used around the world, friendly form of energy, ideal for self-consumption photovoltaic panels convert solar energy into electricity. and to reduce monthly electricity bills, both for Photovoltaic electrical energy systems are the only ones homes and company premises.
3.1.1 Identification of the product Each SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile carries a unique serial number. Do not remove any labels. The information on them is important for the traceability of the product. 3.1.2 Characteristics and specifications...
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Key: 1 - FLAT-5XL ceramic support 5 - MC4 connector (+) positive terminal 2 - Photovoltaic panel 6 - MC4 connector (-) negative terminal 3 - Junction box ceramic housing 7 - Holes for fixing to the batten* 4 - Connection cables * Requires 2 screws for fixing to the batten (per solar tile unit): diameter from 3,5 to 4,2 / thread length 45 - 55 mm, depending on the batten type.
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Note: The SOLAR FLAT-5XL roof tile has an entirely black (FULL-BLACK), anti-reflective finish, with none of the typically visible connections. It is entirely compatible with the FLAT-5XL ceramic tile (see available finishes on the Tejas Borja website). * SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile must always be installed on ventilated roofs using a double batten system or equivalent.
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Note: The SOLAR FLAT-5XL roof tile has an entirely black (FULL-BLACK), anti-reflective finish, with none of the typically visible connections. It is entirely compatible with the FLAT-5XL ceramic tile (see available finishes on the Tejas Borja website). * SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile must always be installed on ventilated roofs using a double batten system or equivalent.
3.1.3 Voltage curve (I-V and P-V curves different irradiance levels) I-V and P-V curves - SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile MONOCRYSTALLINE I-V and P-V curves - SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile CIGS In each case the graph shows two curves. The first The other is the P-V curve, represented by a is the I-V curve, represented by a dotted line.
3.1.4 Packaging • Units / pallet: 36 SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles • Pallet weight: 320 kg • Dimensions: 75 x 112 x 70 (mm) • Stackable: up to 3 tiers 4 RECEIPT AND STORAGE Upon receipt, check that the product delivered When they are at the installation site and before matches that ordered.
5 SAFETY 5.1 General safety Do not pick up a SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof Specialized skills and knowledge are required to install tile by the junction box or the electric cables. solar photovoltaic systems. Installation must only be carried out by qualified, trained personnel. Do not sit, step or walk on a SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile.
The maximum voltage of the system should not be Never unplug connectors or open the electrical circuit exceeded under any circumstances. If the voltage at any point while the circuit is charging or receiving of the SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile were electric current.
30% (*) to maximise energy production. As a general Upon request, Tejas Borja can provide a preliminary rule, a tilt angle equal to the latitude facing the equator project study, together with an installation proposal may be used.
For detailed information about the best slope 6.3 Climatic conditions gradient, please get in touch with us via email: SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles solar@tejasborja.com. guaranteed to function with a linear output of up Although SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles are to 80% for 25 years in the following environmental guaranteed to give high performance and produce conditions:...
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FLAT-5XL ® The largest ceramic tile ever made High performance in installation (5 units/sq. m.) Wide range of finishes (BorjaJET exclusive) ® TRADE MODEL > Klinker Maximum Mountain Longitudinal Overlap Flexural Surface Flatness climate 45 mm Strength Dimensions 457 mm x 510 mm Minimum pitch recommended 30% - 17º...
It must be installed between the inverter and 4 sq. mm. the property’s electrical system. Tejas Borja supplies SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic Residual current device (RCD) - Protection roof tiles with connectors used for electrical against contact with live parts of the installation or connections in the system.
The accumulation of dust on the surface of the solar tiles damaged by sand carried by the wind. may reduce their output. Tejas Borja recommends SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles are to be that SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles are...
6.6 Pre-installation preparation and precautions Install the components described in the manual and follow its instructions. Tejas Borja will not be liable for any damages caused due to an installation which does not comply with the instructions in this manual.
However, The primary battens are installed in the direction Tejas Borja recommends using the BORJATHERM of the slope. The recommended spacing between insulation system to further improve the property or primary battens is from 400 to 600 mm. For other project.
Air is allowed to flow in through the lowest part of The combination of FLAT-5XL ceramic tiles and the roof at the eaves by keeping the space between SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles means the roof support and the tiles open. Eaves grates that the perimeter of the roof must always be and/or combs cover the space under the eaves, completed using FLAT-5XL ceramic tiles and their...
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Installing SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles Appropriate screws, depending on the type of batten, We advise that the installation of each SOLAR FLAT- must be used to attach SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic 5XL ceramic roof tile is done in such a way as to roof tiles.
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STEP 2 Position the second SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile so it overlaps the previous solar tile which has just been installed. Fix the second tile in place using 2 screws, making sure the connection cables and connectors are always kept in view and beneath the secondary batten.
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STEP 3 Complete the first string by installing SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles from right to left, following the instructions in step 2. STEP 4 Check that all the connections in the string are correctly connected and that the string voltage is also correct.
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STEP 5 The negative terminal of the last solar tile is On the left side of the roof, under the secondary connected to the corresponding MC4 splitter batten, position MC4 splitter cables to make cable for the parallel connection. the parallel connections between all the strings in the solar array.
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STEP 8 Begin and complete the second row of FLAT- 5XL SOLAR tiles, completing the fixings and connections in accordance with steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. In this example, a string is made up of two rows of SOLAR FLAT-5XL tiles. In this case, the negative terminal of the first solar tile in the second row is connected to the positive terminal of the first tile in the string,...
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STEP 10 Complete the array with all its component strings, installing a FLAT-5XL half tile in alternate rows. Follow the same installation steps complete fixings connections following steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, finishing on the left side of the roof with a FLAT-5XL tile and edge piece (step 6), installing a FLAT-5XL half tile in alternate rows (step 9).
6.8 Electrical installation In the case of applications which require a high You must use components which are compatible with operating voltage, various SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic the mounting structure to prevent galvanic corrosion. tiles may be connected in series; the total voltage will Do not mix other modules or different solar tiles (earth be the sum of the voltages across each tile.
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Depending on the amount of moisture it is exposed to, Tejas Borja 6.9 Connection to the inverter All the cabling between the solar tiles and the inverter For safety reasons, please follow the following must be secured using clamps or cable clips.
6.11 Commissioning If the installation design includes string fuses, check Inspect all the cabling and check the mechanical these are installed and working. fixings of the cabling and the rest of the elements. Follow the instructions for installing the inverter Check that the segmentation of DC and AC in contained in the relevant manual.
In the event it is necessary to replace any piece of work or maintenance on sloping roofs made using the installation, the installer must make sure that Tejas Borja products be carried out by trained the new pieces are specified by the manufacturer personnel always following the instructions in and their characteristics are the same as those of the relevant manual and current regulations.
11 GLOSSARY Electric tension (Voltage): Difference in electric Accumulator: An installation component capable potential which must exist between connection of storing electrical energy by converting it into terminals or between two live points in a system chemical energy. It is made up of several batteries for current to flow through said system.
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Load: Any electrical component that consumes Series connection (String): Connection method in which the positive terminal of a module is connected electric power. This will depend on each system and varies during the day in accordance with to the negative terminal of the next module and so the way in which the system works.
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TEJAS BORJA, S.A.U. Ctra. Llíria a Pedralba, Km. 3 46160 Llíria, Valencia, SPAIN T.+34 96 279 80 16 F. +34 96 278 25 63 info@tejasborja.com tejasborja.com Since 1899 Since 1899...
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