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1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Short description of the system The FS Duo is a material optimised steel-system for the mounting of photovoltaic modules in open areas. The support structure is made of zinc-magnesium coated or continuously hot-dip coated steel, the fastening elements and screws consist of zinc-flake coated steel or stainless steel and the rafters (module-bearing profiles) are made of aluminium.
Schletter Solar GmbH has made significant efforts to ensure that these assembly instructions are free of errors and omissions. Should nevertheless doubts arise as to the correctness and/or completeness of the instructions, the installer is obliged to consult the manufacturer. No liability...
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Persons whose responsiveness is affected, e.g. by narcotics, alcohol or medication, are NOT permitted. Any person involved in the installation of the FS Duo must have read and understood these mounting instructions, especially the chapter "1.5. safety instructions", as well as all relevant chapters relating to the respective activity.
Always wear your personal protective equipment (safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, protective gloves and safety vest) while loading or transporting FS Duo components on the construction site. (See section 1.5. Safety Instructions). Furthermore, wear the personal protective equipment specified in your factory regulations for ...
There is no general right of return. Excerpt from the general sales and delivery conditions of Schletter Solar GmbH - available for download on https://schletter-group.com/downloads/?lang=en FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011...
Thereby you prevent damage before installation. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
Frameless modules upon request FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
3.2 Mounting Tolerances The FS Duo is always explicitly designed for the wind and snow loads of the specific location. In Seitliche Auskragung favour of economic efficiency, the subcomponents are typically utilised to their maximum load- bearing capacity. Thus the mounting racks must be installed with high precisionIn case of significant deviations from the assembly plans, static overstressing and can occur.
6. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The FS Duo is planned individually for the specific location. The following information is required already in the planning stage: Property lines Rights of way, the property must be accessible at any time Obstacles in the building ground (pipelines, underground cables, etc.) ...
The Schletter mounting systems do not follow the terrain topgraphy within one rack. Height differences of the ground within one rack can be compensated by the foundation posts. Therefore, align the foundation posts with a cord regarding their height already at the pile-driving operations.
Any measures for the pile-driving of the foundations that deviate from the specifications have to be coordinated with Schletter Solar GmbH. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S ...
4. Then pile the foundation immediately. 7.4 Tools In the following, the tools that are normally required for the assembly of the FS Duo are listed. Additional tools, which are required for specific cases (e.g. concrete-embedding of the posts etc.), are not included.
At the inspection of the screw joint, it may not loosen with a torque of 50% of the scheduled tightening torque. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S ...
(e.g. Art. No. 964000-176 colour zinc dust silver grey satin- gloss or equivalent). FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S ...
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Schletter. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
Specification. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
12. MODULE INSTALLATION (¼ POINT LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION) Solar modules are third party components that are not included in the scope of delivery for the FS Duo substructure. Therefore, Schletter Solar GmbH refers to the safety and installation instructions of the module manufacturer. These need to be observed for the mounting of the PV modules in addition to the instructions in this installation manual.
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15 Nm. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
13. MODULE INSTALLATION (PORTRAIT MOUNTING) Solar modules are third party components that are not included in the scope of delivery for the FS Duo substructure. Therefore, Schletter Solar GmbH refers to the safety and installation instructions of the module manufacturer. These need to be observed for the mounting of the PV modules in addition to the instructions in this installation manual.
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14. Methode template (all measures are examples): FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
Schletter Solar GmbH. FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
Have the proper decommissioning confirmed by a qualified electrician before you start disassembling the FS Duo. The cabling between the different PV modules must also have been removed or disconnected by a qualified electrician before the mechanical disassembly of the system can be started.
16.1 Disclaimer Warranty, guarantee and liability claims in case of personal and material damages against the manufacturer - Schletter Solar GmbH and its subsidiaries - are excluded if they are due to one or more of the following causes: Non-observance of the installation manual and/or the maintenance instructions in ...
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More information on our systems can be found at our website: www.schlettergroup.com FS DUO | 400224EN | V4 | INSTALLATION MANUAL | 202011 S C H L E T T E R S O L A R G M B H S U B J E C T T O M O D I F I C A T I O N S...
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