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- Page 1 Solar Power System Installation Manual SRS Mounting System Rectangular Modules Version 2008.03.19 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP • 5901 BOLSA AVENUE • HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92647...
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Page 2: For Installation Personnel
Please complete all work in a responsible and professional manner. Electrical work should be performed by a qualified electrician. THE SRS MOuNTINg SySTEM HAS bEEN LOAd TESTEd ANd vERIFIEd by A PROFESSIONAL ENgINEER. THIS INFORMATION CAN bE PROvIdEd uPON REquEST. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.1 Cautions regarding installation of 6.3 Installing the optional flashings ....23 solar power systems ..........6 6.4 Installing standard slider assembly ....24 1.2 SRS Mounting System ........7-8 6.5 Preparing tile roof installation ......25 1.3 PV modules ............8-9 6.6 Checking layout ........... 26 POINTS TO CHECk WHEN SELECTINg THE 6.7 Installing tile slider assembly ....27-30... - Page 4 • The SRS mounting system and modules are UL listed to standard 1703. The UL 1703 test is performed at 1.5 times the design load of 30 lbs per square foot, or 45 PSF. The SRS mounting system has been load tested by Sharp to 50 PSF. Do not use in locations subject to higher loads.
- Page 5 FOR SA F E INSTAL L ATIO N WO Rk uL REquIREd INFORMATION: Artificially concentrated sunlight shall not be directed on the module. “Rated electrical characteristics are within 10 percent of measured values at Standard Test Conditions of: 1000 W/m 25°C cell temperature and solar spectral irradiance per ASTM E 892 or irradiation of AM 1.5 spectrum.”...
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Page 6: For Safe Installation Work
45 lbs per square foot. The system has statutes concerning required permits and regulations been load tested by Sharp to 50 PSF. Building departments concerning installation and inspection requirements. often require a design safety factor of 1.5 or greater for Install solar modules and systems according to structures. -
Page 7: Srs Mounting System
FO R SA F E I N S TA LL AT IO N WO Rk 1. SRS MOuNTINg SySTEM • Choose a safe spot to anchor ladders and WARNING Always follow OSHA guidelines. stepladders. • Always work with a partner. One person should Solar modules are installed on rooftops where there is hold the ladder steady. -
Page 8: Pv Modules
FOR SA F E INSTAL L ATIO N WO Rk 7 Protect against falling objects. 8 Other • When objects are thrown down from a height of • When there are electric power lines near the roof 6 ft or more, appoint a surveillance person on the or eaves, request the power utility to take advance measures to prevent shock. -
Page 9: Points To Check When Selecting The Installation Location
See the description of how to measure the output • To prevent shock, always connect a ground wire voltage for each array. from the SRS mounting system to earth. • Make sure that all solar modules are exposed to •... - Page 10 POINTS TO CHECk WHEN SELECTINg THE INSTALL ATION LOC ATION ExAMPLE ROOF CONSTRuCTION Ridge Roofing-felt Asphalt shingles Rake Facia board Roofing deck Rafters ExAMPLES OF POOR ROOF CONdITION Damaged Broken shingles shingles and sagging roof...
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Page 11: Checking The Solar Power System Installation Location
The system has been load tested by assistance is required. Sharp to 50 PSF. Building departments often require 4. Determine the basic wind speed from the IBC wind a design safety factor of 1.5 or greater for structures. - Page 12 POINTS TO CHECk WHEN SELECTINg THE INSTALL ATION LOC ATION 1. Install solar modules facing south, if possible. Installations facing east and west are also possible, although the amount of power generated will be lower. Check the roof from a southern orientation, and check for obstacles that will cast a shadow.
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Page 13: Specifications
SPE C IF I C ATI O NS .1 SOLAR MOduLE ANd ARRAy SPECIFICATIONS MOduLES: Nd-187u1, Nd-187u1F, Nd-167u1y 1 Array specifications (typical examples) Array: Layout of series connected solar modules Nd-187u1 Nd-167u1y Quantity of Solar modules Solar power capacity (kW) STC 3.74 Solar module area (sq.ft.) 284.9... -
Page 14: Nd-167U1Y / Nd-187U1 / Nd-187U1F Module Array Layout Dimensions
234 3/4" 273 7/8" 313" 352 1/8" 391 1/4" 430 3/8" 469 1/2" 508 5/8" 547 3/4" 586 7/8" 626” Maximum module layout (shown) is 16 wide x 6 tall. Contact Sharp for other configurations. * ND-187U1, ND-187U1F ** ND-167U1Y... - Page 15 Anti-corrosion coated steel AA805 Ab801 Ab80 Ab80 Part No. Model name Rail 1.5 in 1 Front cover Front cover, half size Front cover with Sharp logo Dimensions Length: 55.55" Length: 39.13" Length: 19.57" Length: 39.13" Material Anti-corrosion coated Aluminum steel...
- Page 16 PARTS ROOF TILE PARTS AE11 AE105 AE106 AE107 Part No. Model name Roof tile drill bit per piece Tile roof bottom butyl Tile roof top butyl pad Silicone caulking (6 pcs/case) assy Material Butyl rubber Anti-corrosion Silicone coated steel AE110 Ak111 AE104 AE10...
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Page 17: Parts
PARTS ASPHALT ROOF PARTS Part No. AS801 AS804 AS105 Ad805 Model name Standard slider Mounting Flash Standard slider bottom Standard slider top assembly assembly bracket bracket Dimensions 11" x 2" x 1" 14" x 10" x 1.25" Material Anti-corrosion coated steel Anti-corrosion coated steel Part No. - Page 18 PARTS OPTIONAL PARTS Ad80 Ad806 AE107 Part No. Model name Cable support bar Cable clip Silicone caulking Material Stainless steel Anti-corrosion coated steel Silicone Part No. Ak11 Ak114 xA5 Model name 0.1" shim 0.4" shim M8 Bolt 30 (shown appx. size) Dimensions M8 x 30 mm Material...
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Page 19: Points To Check Before Installation Work
PARTS TECH NOTE Anti-corrosion coated steel is steel coated Coated layer Coated layer with a layer consisting primarily of zinc Cut surface Fine-grained Thin oxidation protective layer plus another metal, such as aluminum or magnesium. Oxidation After it is cut, mild corrosion develops initially becomes less prominent. - Page 20 POINTS TO CHECk bEFO RE I NSTALL AT ION WORk Cordless drill Socket drivers Phillips driver bits Drill Screw driver set 8 mm & 13 mm Needle nose pliers Line man’s pliers Wire cutters Hammer Chisel Crimping tool Knife Tape measure Extension cord Chalk line Gloves &...
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Page 21: Installation Work
IN S TAL L AT I O N WO R k 6.1 PREPARINg SHINgLE ROOF FOR INSTALLATION 1. Locate roof rafters or trusses. 3 locations. Snap a chalk line. This marks the location of the bottom edge of the slider feet. Here are 3 options to finding the locations: Note: This line needs to be 0.22"... -
Page 22: Checking Layout
IN S TAL L AT I O N WO Rk 6. CHECkINg LAyOuT 1. Before installing sliders, check layout of rails and splices. CAUTION The maximum module over hang from the slider to the edge of the array is 16". 2. -
Page 23: Installing The Optional Flashings
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6. INSTALLINg THE OPTIONAL FLASHINgS Flashings can improve water and ice management on 3. Invert the flashing, peel off the protective backing the roof by directing the water around the rail slider paper and apply a bead of roofing silicone along the assembly. -
Page 24: Installing Standard Slider Assembly
IN S TAL L AT I O N WO Rk 6.4 INSTALLINg STANdARd SLIdER ASSEMbLy 1. Insert standard slider top and bottom brackets into each standard slider assembly prior to installation. site window Eave 4. Install four (XA02) 80 mm self-drilling screws (using 8 mm socket) to achieve the appropriate pullout strength for the site location. -
Page 25: Preparing Tile Roof Installation
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6.5 PREPARINg TILE ROOF INSTALLATION 1. Locate roof rafters or trusses. When using 167 Watt modules, install the next rails 3 courses higher than previous rail. When using 187 Tip: here are 3 options to finding the locations. Watt modules, install the next rails 4 courses higher A. -
Page 26: Checking Layout
IN S TA L L AT IO N WO Rk 6.6 CHECkINg LAyOuT 1. Before installing sliders, check layout of rails and splices. CAUTION The maximum distance from the slider to the edge of the array is 16". 2. Place sliders on all tiles that were identified to be drilled for tile standoffs. -
Page 27: Installing Tile Slider Assembly
IN S TAL L AT I O N WO Rk 6.7 INSTALLINg TILE SLIdER ASSEMbLy Note: Foot placement for tile roof. 1. Identify the locations for the roof tile sliders so that each slider is located in the valley of the tile. Walking up and down roof Rafter chalk line Array horizontal... - Page 28 INS TA LL AT IO N WO Rk 4. Remove the lower tile from the roof. each hole. This will cool the drill bit. Clean any debris and dust after drilling. 5. Place the roof tile slider on the lower tile and align with the horizontal line marked above.
- Page 29 9. Inject Sharp supplied silicone caulk (AE107) into the holes to form a dome. The dimensions of the dome are ~ 0.75" in height and 1.5" in diameter.
- Page 30 Align the end with IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk the hole guide line 12. Place the tile slider over the standoff and secure with two 135 mm screws (XA50). Silicone Silicone Drill guides. Never use drill guide holes Front row, for tile roof...
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Page 31: System Grounding
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6.8 SySTEM gROuNdINg SRS utilizes single point integrated grounding. Use a minimum #10 AWG ground wire for this purpose. The equipment SRS utilizes rail to rail integrated grounding conductor will continue down to the DC disconnect, inverter and AC service equipment. SINGLE POINT INTEGRATED GROUNDING EXPLODED VIEW OF RAIL GROUNDING Stainless steel nut... -
Page 32: Installing Module Support Rails
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6.9 INSTALLINg MOduLE SuPPORT RAILS 1. Create appropriate rail length by incorporating rail 3. Insert M8 bolts (XA52) through dock washer (AD804) splice kit. Place splice under rails to be joined and and fasten to standard slider bottom bracket. -
Page 33: Installing
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6.10 INSTALLINg FRONT COvER Prior to the installation of the bottom row of modules 3. Insert an M8 bolt through the clip and rail, and secure (located close to the eave of the roof) a front cover is to threaded tab (AD105). -
Page 34: Installing The Modules On The Srs Mounting System
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6.11 INSTALLINg THE MOduLES ON THE SRS MOuNTINg SySTEM 1. Stand at the ridge side of the roof and face the eave. Place the solar module on the rail so that it fits between the high points of the rail. -
Page 35: Installing Top Cover
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 5. Install entire row of modules. 6. Push the rail towards the eave of the roof to tighten the fit of the row of modules. This will eliminate all gaps between the modules and rails. -
Page 36: Installing Side Cover
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk Asphalt shingle Tile mounting SRS cross section 6.1 INSTALLINg SIdE COvER Attach the side covers to the open ends of the rail covers. Side Cover Use two side cover screws to secure each cover. To save time, install side covers prior to installing rail covers. - Page 37 IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 4. When you have made direct connections between 6. If the array cables stretch between rows, connect by the specified number of solar modules, use a digital running them underneath the rail. multimeter to measure the voltage and current output WARNING of the array.
- Page 38 IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk bELOW ARE ILLuSTRATIONS OF TyPICAL SERIES STRINg WIRINg CONNECTIONS Solar module Series connection String 1 (+) String 1 (-) String 2 (+) String 2 (-) String output cable Solar module connections example, 4 rows, 4 columns; each string has 8 modules connected in series.
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Page 39: Testing Module Strings For Correct Voltage
IN S TAL L AT IO N WO Rk 6.15 TESTINg MOduLE STRINgS FOR CORRECT vOLTAgE The voltage will vary depending on the amount of Note: The examples in this section show values for ND sunlight, but it should measure, about 360 V . -
Page 40: Limited Warranty
WHAT WE WILL dO: If this Product is found to be defective, Sharp will, at its option, repair the Product or replace it with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the Purchaser during the Warranty Period. Such repair and replacement services shall be rendered by Sharp or its authorized agents during normal business hours at Sharp authorized service centers. - Page 41 NOT E S...
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