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CompactMETAL TR59 | TR74 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.
Installing modules Mount the first module row Mounting the second module row Mount further rows of modules Bonding Potential equalization (not USA-compliant) Equipotential bonding with grounding lug and bonding jumper (USA-compliant) Grounding lug installation Maintenance Complete System Fittings Sandwich panels 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...
For the use of the PV modules with the TR74 system, approval from the module manufacturer is required. AEROCOMPACT accepts no liability for loss of performance or damage of any kind to the PV modules. Any other use of the TR74 system is considered improper.
We point out that the product 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.
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...
Grounding Clamp 8 - 10 mm | WCL8-10 Aluminium Wire 8 mm for Grounding | AWR8 (please use properly sized copper wire in the USA) 8" Bonding Jumper (follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements) Grounding Lug (follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements) | GL-R www.aerocompact.com...
*Number of screws according to AEROTOOL report Take the dimensions of the module field from the AEROTOOL planning documents. Determine module width. Determine the position of the roof beams and peaks of the metal roof. www.aerocompact.com...
The sandwich roof short rails are mounted on a peak. If it is necessary to mount the sandwich roof short rail in the area with an existing screw con- nection, the head of the screw can be posi- tioned in the center hole www.aerocompact.com...
Mount metal screws with EPDM washer always with mechanical depth stop. Ensure sealing: Tighten the screws until the seal is compressed evenly all around. The seal should be com- pressed by approx. 30 %. correct screw is tightened too tight screw is not tightened enough screw is tightened unevenly www.aerocompact.com...
, which are on top of a roof beam, need to be attached with 1 – 2 screws and spacer sleeves at 1400 rpm. Tighten the screws until the EPDM washer compresses equally on all sides. *Number of screws according to AEROTOOL report www.aerocompact.com...
Screw positions if sandwich roof short rail is screwed to panel only The TR rail is attached to the sandwich roof short rail with 2 – 4 screws*. Mounting with 2 screws: Attach the screws diag- onally at the sandwich roof short rail. *Number of screws according to AEROTOOL report www.aerocompact.com...
Spans and cantilevers need to be in accordance with the structural design as issued in the AEROTOOL report. Refer to the AEROTOOL report for the exact positions of the module clamps. Click the end-clamps into the rails. Mount the module. Hand tighten the screws of the end-clamps. Mount remaining modules of the first row. www.aerocompact.com...
Place modules of the second row flush with the mid-clamp. Press the clamp on the modules. Hand tighten the screws. Attach further modules of the second row. In the first row, tighten the screws of the end clamps to 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. www.aerocompact.com...
Bonding For bonding, AEROCOMPACT provides the bonding wire clamp as an accessory (NOT VALID IN THE USA). These are each mounted on the support rails. Dependent on the mounting setting, each module row is bonded by the module clamps with grounding pins.
Tighten the nut with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. Connect the wire to the on-site ground. Equipotential bonding with grounding lug and bonding jumper (USA-compliant) Depending on the installation, the module rows are connected to each other by the module clamps. www.aerocompact.com...
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For grounding and bonding, use components conforming to UL 467 or UL 2703 (bonding jumper, grounding lug, copper wire). The detailed assembly of the bonding jumper is described in the manufacturer's assembly instructions. Bonding module rows with a bonding jumper Terminate the array to on-site ground with the Grounding Lug www.aerocompact.com...
Assembly Grounding lug installation Attach the T-Bolt Assembly to the rail. Connect the Grounding Lug as shown. Tighten the nut with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. www.aerocompact.com...
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. Sandwich panels Consider the maintenance specifications according to the manufacturer of the sandwich panels. www.aerocompact.com...
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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...
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Appendix APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity TR Manufacturer: AEROCOMPACT® Designation: Long rail system CompactMETAL TR for metal roofs Identification TR74, TR59 code: Applied standard: EN 1090 To the declaration of Certification 2397 performance body: www.aerocompact.com...
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