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CompactGROUND G15 | G20 Assembly Instructions Version: 03/2021 Language: English | Original language: German Original installation instructions Important! Read carefully before installation!
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The original language of these assembly instructions is German. Any assembly instructions in another lan- guage are a translation of the assembly instructions in German. The assembly instructions are protected by copyright. Without written permission from AEROCOMPACT® the assembly instructions may not be copied, reproduced, microfilmed, translated or converted for storage and processing in computer systems, either in part or in full.
Option 2: Ballasting directly on the feet or connectors Option 3: Short ballast tray Option 4: Long ballast tray Installing cable pipe assembly (optional) Mount cable pipe to ballast tray Fasten cable pipes with brackets Maintenance Complete System Fittings Disassembly Disassemble components www.aerocompact.com...
Symbols in Illustrations Activities Certain activities are required to carry out the assembly. These activities are shown in the illustrations with the following symbols. Check AEROTOOL planning documents Visual inspection Activity by hand Observe right angle Optional component, optional installation method www.aerocompact.com...
PV modules used with the CompactGROUND system should be approved by the module manufacturer. AEROCOMPACT accepts no liability for loss of performance or damage of any kind to the PV modules. Any other use of the CompactGROUND system is considered improper.
The warranty period for the system is 25 years. The warranty period for galvanized steel parts is 10 years. The guarantee is only valid if the installation is carried out professionally and all system components are pur- chased from Aerocompact. If the assembly instructions or the planning documents are disregarded, the war- ranty will be invalidated.
The ground mount system is sold within the framework of a purchase agreement. Assembly/installation by the purchaser or third parties is not carried out on behalf of or for Aerocompact and must be carried out by qualified personnel strictly in accordance with the installation instructions. The Aerocompact system must be designed and planned with the AEROTOOL software.
3 m: 1,000 to 11,000 V 4 m: 11,000 to 22,000 V 5 m: 22,000 to 38,000 V > 5 m: if the voltage is unknown Personal protective equipment (PPE) Personal protective equipment is required to prevent injuries during assembly work. www.aerocompact.com...
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Safety Wear protective goggles when drilling. Wear safety boots. Wear cut-resistant work gloves during assembly. Helmets are required for all persons involved on the construction site. www.aerocompact.com...
System G15 xx in. inter-row | US 25° shading angle | 15.75 in. ground clearance System G20 xx in. inter-row | EU 18° shading angle | 12.52 in. ground clearance System G20 xx in. inter-row | US 25° shading angle | 12.52 in. ground clearance www.aerocompact.com...
Place feet and connectors in the array field Vertical field edge: Place starting feet, end feet and connectors with end clamps pre-installed. Field interior: Place starting feet, end feet and connectors with middle clamps pre-installed. www.aerocompact.com...
Hold the front foot in place with a ballast block Place the module on the front feet and connectors Align the module with the marks on the feet/connectors. Tighten the screws of the side end clamps to 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. www.aerocompact.com...
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Tighten the screws on the upper and lower end clamps of the previous module to 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. Install remaining modules according to the recommended sequence. Tighten the screws of the end clamps with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb each. www.aerocompact.com...
Depending on the circumstances, the system can be secured in various ways. Option 1: Securing with ground screws The ground screws are used to anchor the feet or connectors to the ground. Refer to the AEROTOOL planning documents for the exact number and position of the ground screws. www.aerocompact.com...
The short ballast tray can be installed in the following positions: at the front foot. on the connector. at the back foot. Refer to the Aerotool planning documents for the exact number and position of the short ballast trays. www.aerocompact.com...
Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. Option 4: Long ballast tray The long ballast tray can be installed in the following positions: across the front feet. across the connectors. across the back feet. www.aerocompact.com...
The cable pipes can be installed at the edges or interior of the module field. Depending on the situation, the cable pipes can be installed with the brackets provided or on the long ballast tray. Mount cable pipe to ballast tray Attach the cable pipe to the ballast tray and bracket. www.aerocompact.com...
Fasten cable pipes with brackets Slide the cable pipe through the brackets Attach the plastic caps to the end of the cable pipe. Screw the brackets to the connector. Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. www.aerocompact.com...
Complete System Check all components of the system for damage. Replace damaged components as soon as possible. Fittings Check all screw connections. Tighten loose screw connections. Confirm the tightening torque according to the assembly instructions. www.aerocompact.com...
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