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CompactFLAT S05 | S10 | S15 Assembly Instructions Version: 03 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.
Measure area, place brackets and connector brackets Installing modules Version S5 - High Density Version S05 - Standard, S10, S15 Installing Microinverters (optional) Installing Microinverters - EU (optional) Installing Alpine Supports (optional) Installing Wind Deflectors System S05 System S10 System S15 Place ballast www.aerocompact.com...
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Version 3: Long ballast tray Installing cable pipe assembly (optional) Mechanical Attachments Position the Mechanical Attachments Installing the mechanical attachments Bonding and Grounding Install grounding lug Maintenance Complete System Fittings Dismantling Disassemble components Dismantle clamps Appendix Declaration of Conformity S05, S10, S15 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 CompactFLAT 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 CompactFLAT system is considered improper.
We would like to point out that the flat roof system is being sold as part of a sales contract. Assembly/- processing 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 assembly instructions.
Never work in wet conditions or at temperatures below the freezing point. Depending on the roof pitch there is a risk of slipping. Dangers from the environment Keep sufficient distance from overhead electrical lines. The following distances must be observed: www.aerocompact.com...
Personal protective equipment is required to prevent injuries during assembly work. 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. Use fall protection. www.aerocompact.com...
Wind deflector S5 1800 mm, 2050 mm, 2300 mm | S05WD-1800, S05WD-2050, S05WD-2300 Front Bracket S05 with/without roof protection pad | S05FB-PP, S05FB Front Bracket S05 with additional bottom attachment for ballast tray | S05FB-TF-PP, S05FB-TF Mid-Clamp | CLM10 www.aerocompact.com...
Wind deflector S10 1800 mm, 2050 mm, 2300 mm | S10WD-1800, S10WD-2050, S10WD-2300 Front Bracket S10 with additional bottom attachment for ballast tray | S10FB-TF-PP, S10FB-TF Front Bracket S10 with additional bottom attachment for ballast tray | S10FB-TF-PP, S10FB-TF Mid-Clamp | CLM10 Clip for wind deflectors | CLP-WD www.aerocompact.com...
Long ballast tray | BT-1800, BT-2050, BT-2300 Short ballast tray | BT-880 Roof protection pad for ballast blocks and ballast trays | PP200/80 Alpine supports Front alpine support | S05FS-al, S10FS-al, S15FS-al Back alpine support | S05BS-al, S10BS-al, S15BS-al www.aerocompact.com...
Holder for module accessories, Mounting bracket for microinverter (EU) | MA-BR Holder for module accessories, Microinverter clamp US | MA-MO Cable tie clip to module | CLP-M Variations of the CompactFLAT S system System S05 | HD 7 in. row spacing | 30° shading angle www.aerocompact.com...
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System S10 | 15 in. row spacing | US 25° shading angle System S10 | 20.8 in. row spacing | EU18° shading angle System S15 | 22.5 in. row spacing | US 25° shading angle System S15 | 31.1 in. row spacing | EU18° shading angle www.aerocompact.com...
Installation Instructions for Gravel Roofs Gravel Depth up to 2.5 in Since damage to the roof surface can occur due to excessive point loading, Aerocompact recommends not placing the system on the gravel if the gravel layer is less than 2.5 in.
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Assembly Attach end-clamps or mid-clamps to the front brackets, back brackets, and connector brackets as needed. www.aerocompact.com...
Measure the width of the module field and mark the line. Place brackets and connectors in the module field: Lateral field edge: Place starting brackets, end brackets and connector brackets with end-clamps. Field interior: Place front brackets, end brackets and connector brackets with mid-clamps. www.aerocompact.com...
Place the brackets/ connector brackets, so that the clamps are flush against the module. Tighten the clamps carefully. Make sure that the brackets/ connector brackets are straight. Weigh down the front brackets with ballast blocks Place the module on the brackets or connector brackets www.aerocompact.com...
Make sure that the brackets/ connector brackets are straight. Tighten the screws of the end-clamps with 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. Mount the last row In the last row of modules, mount each module at the notches of the end brackets. www.aerocompact.com...
Align the module with the notches on the brackets/ connector brackets. Tighten the screws of the end-clamps with 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. Place the next module Tighten the screws on the mid-clamps of the previous module with 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. www.aerocompact.com...
The microinverter can be mounted directly onto the module frame. Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions (PV module, microinverter). Attach the microinverter with the microinverter clamp to the module frame Carefully tighten the bolt until the clamp is firmly attached to the module frame. www.aerocompact.com...
Before installing the alpine supports, make sure that the modules are suitable for the increased snow load and that clamping at the additional locations is approved. Attach one end-clamp each to the front alpine support and to the back alpine support www.aerocompact.com...
Lay wind deflectors overlapping at the back of the connector brackets or end brackets . If alpine supports will be mounted: Screw the wind deflectors at the lower hole to the alpine supports. Screw the wind deflectors at the slotted holes to the connector brackets or end brackets www.aerocompact.com...
Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb each. Attach the clips at the overlap points System S15 To keep the installation work to a minimum, the wind deflectors should be installed together with the bal- last trays. www.aerocompact.com...
Depth of the gravel - 2.5 in to 4 in (6 cm - 10 cm) Use only long ballast trays to distribute ballast as best as possible and to prevent the feet from sinking in. Depth of the gravel - more than 4 in (10 cm) Use ballast trays. www.aerocompact.com...
The short ballast tray can be installed in the following positions: at the front bracket. on the connector bracket. at the end bracket. Refer to the Aerotool planning documents for the exact number and position of the short ballast trays. www.aerocompact.com...
Placing the roof protection pads Depending on the length of the ballast tray, a different number of roof protection pads are required per bal- last tray: Length 1800 mm: 3 roof protection pads per ballast tray www.aerocompact.com...
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Screw the bottom of the ballast trays to the connector brackets or end brackets (self-tapping screw STS4x8 and washer 4.3(/25). Hand tighten the screws. Install long ballast tray for S10 and S15 In the S10 and S15 systems, the ballast tray is installed together with the wind deflectors. www.aerocompact.com...
The cable pipes can be installed at the edges or interior of the module field. Depending on the situation, the cable pipe assembly can be installed on a connector bracket together with the wind deflector and/or the ballast tray. www.aerocompact.com...
A1: ±35 mm / 1.38 inch A2: ±25 mm / 0.98 inch B1: ±25 mm / 0.98 inch C: ±25 mm / 0.98 inch Installing the mechanical attachments The mechanical attachment can be installed together with the wind deflectors and/or ballast trays. www.aerocompact.com...
The modules of an array field are bonded to each other by the module clamps and brackets/ connector brackets. Install grounding lug For grounding, use a commercially available grounding lug that is in accordance with national regulations/ certifications (CE, UL, etc. - in the USA the grounding lug has to be UL467 certified). www.aerocompact.com...
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The grounding lug can be installed together with the wind deflectors/ ballast trays. Loosen and remove screw Attach washer and certified grounding lug in the order shown with the screw Tighten the screw Attach the ground wire (provided by customer) to the ground terminal using the screw 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...
Dismantling DISMANTLING Disassemble components Disassembling the system: Carry out the assembly steps in reverse order. Dismantle clamps Completely unscrew the screw on the clamp. If clamps are re-installed: Make sure that the O-ring is not lost. www.aerocompact.com...
Appendix APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity S05, S10, S15 Manufacturer: AEROCOMPACT® Designation: CompactFLAT S South system for flat roofs Identification S5, S10, S15 code: Applied standard: EN 1090 To the declaration of Certification 2397 performance body: www.aerocompact.com...
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