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- Page 1 FastRack 510 Installation Manual 10º Version Sollega Inc. Toll free: 855-725-RACK (7225) | info@ sollega.com | www.sollega.com...
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Page 2: Introduc)On
Product Profile Sollega designs, tests and manufactures solar moun)ng solu)ons serving the US market. The FastRack is a patented, one-piece, injec)on molded solar racking system designed for both commercial low-pitch roofs and ground mount installa)ons. It is made from BASF Ultramid Glass-filled Nylon, for strength and durability (25 year warranty) in a lightweight part. It is also designed for simple assembly and disassembly and is 100% recyclable. Sollega racking systems are compa)ble with all common solar panels currently on the market. Our universal design enables the installa)on of 60, 72, 96, and 128 cell modules in landscape or portrait orienta)on. All aHachments are top mount, enabling easy access. Headquartered in beau)ful San Francisco, we welcome you to let us know how we can best serve your needs and look forward to providing you the highest quality, lowest cost solar racking solu)ons available. Sincerely, Elie Rothschild, CEO Sollega Inc. - Page 3 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Important Installa)on Details Hardware: Sollega uses durable Teflon coated hardware for bolts, washers, and nuts. Hardware is also available in 304 and 316 Stain- less Steel upon request. Ballast Requirements: • P lease follow all current and applicable codes, such as ASCE 7-05. • F or assistance with ballast requirements for a specific project, contact engineering@sollega.com. • T he roof pavers (a.k.a. ballast blocks or CMUs) should have dimensions of 16” x 8” x 4” with a weight of 27 to 33 lbs. (Fig 1), unless otherwise noted. • P avers should have a minimum net area compressive strength of 3000 psi or must comply with ASTM Designa)on C1491. • P lease visit www.sollega.com/ballast for details on where to source roof pavers near your par)cular loca)on. • M aximum Number of Pavers per Interior FastRack is 3 • M aximum Number of Pavers per North row is 4 Fig 1: Standard Roof Paver Tools Required: • 1 /2” socket and 1/2” box wrench The Installer is Solely Responsible F or: • ...
- Page 4 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Important Installa)on Details (con)nued) Electrical Safety Any work done with PV and electrical equipment presents a shock hazard. Sollega FastRack is a mechanical solar moun)ng system and contains no “live” parts. Mechanical installers and electricians should coordinate in order to ensure that all personnel are aware of electrical hazards. Assembly Modifica)ons Unauthorized field modifica)on of Sollega components or assemblies may affect Sollega warranty coverage. Provide wriHen drawings for Sollega’s review, comment and approval prior to aHemp)ng any field modifica)ons. Also, follow the requirements listed in the System Layout Guidelines. General Informa)on The installa)on of solar modules requires a great degree of skill and should only be performed by qualified licensed professionals, including, without limita)on, licensed contractors and electricians. The installer should be familiar with construc)on standards established by the Occupa)onal Safety and Health Administra)on (OSHA). They should also plan for safe prac)ce during any installa)on ac)vity with respect to hazards from tripping, falling, liiing, repe))ve stress, and any overhead or electrical hazards. When working close to building roof edges, consider protec)on op)ons that reduce worker exposure to fall hazards. Refer to OSHA Sub Chapter 7, Group 1, Ar)cle 2. Sollega FastRack is made from BASF Ultramid and has the UL material ra)ng UL 94-HB. When used as described in this installa)on manual, these materials are considered to be nontoxic. Project Specific Design Modifica)ons On-site workers assis)ng in the installa)on process may encounter undocumented or unexpected obstacles requiring a modifica)on of the project system design supplied by Sollega. Since PV arrays are intended to be primarily regular and repea)ng structures, any modifica)ons to the original design should be noted on working drawings. If the array is disconnected or if the number of rows or length of a row is changed, contact a Sollega engineer for a revised ballast layout. Care for the Roof WARNING! Single-ply roofs are not damage tolerant. Avoid accumula)on of metal fragments that result from drilling or sawing metal components. Metal fragments embedded in the soles of shoes can damage single-ply roofs. The service life of any roof is con)ngent upon care for the roof especially during equipment installa)on on a roof. Avoid concentrated loads on the roof. Never drag components into place. Instead, elevate the component, and then move it manually or with a cart. Locate it and then place it “on spot.” To ensure roofing system warranty con)nua)on, work with roofing contractors to ensure roofing system and array compa)bility. Final inspec)on Visually inspect assembled arrays. The suggested process consists of a row-by-row walk-through and then a perimeter walk- around, aier mechanical assembly, before electrical comple)on. Report any distor)on in the assembly to Sollega. Array substrate supports should be in full contact with the roof or the ground. Any indica)on of uneven distribu)on of weight should corrected before con)nuing with electrical finishing. be evaluated and Sollega Inc.
- Page 5 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Parts List Image Reference Part Name Description FR510 FastRack 510 Injection Molded 10° Base FastRack 510 Pull Clamp Extruded Aluminum Pull Clamp Extruded Aluminum Top Clamp End Clamp (Available in all module thicknesses) WS80 Windscreen 80 80”...
- Page 6 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Tilt Angle 5° 10° 24.25” Row Spacing 10” (245 mm) 13” (318 mm) Leading Edge 8” (203 mm) 5.3” (135 mm) All framed modules 31” - 44” in width Compatible Modules (787 mm and 1117 mm) 29”...
- Page 7 Sollega. (South-West Corner Shown) 2. Snap chalk lines North-South and East-West to create a 90º reference point at the desired corner of the array. Note: On the South edge, the chalk line is 8” from required setback in Sollega’s provided schematic. Sollega Inc.
- Page 8 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Measure Out the South-West Corner West Setback Line 8” South Setback Line Intersections will be a Center Reference Snap N-S chalk lines. The distance apart (A) should = (The Module Length + 3/8”) Panel Length 61.0 64.5...
- Page 9 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Position FastRack using the lines and center reference 8” Setback Center Reference 1. Place the first FastRack (FR510) at the corner of the array, in line with the reference indicator hole in the center of the FR510. Repeat at each center reference intersection.
- Page 10 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Slide FR510s Inwards on the East and West row ends 8” Setback Move The FR510s on the East and West Edges of each array in board of the reference line so that they will be under the modules.
- Page 11 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Insert Ballast as indicated by the ballast schematic provided by Sollega Place the required number of ballast blocks per FR510 as indicated by the ballast schematic provided by Sollega Please Note: • Most likely not all FR510s will have ballast, and some will have different numbers of blocks Sollega Inc.
- Page 12 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Insert Cage Nuts for grounding mid-clamps in areas shown Cage Nut The South row of FR5s does not need slide clamps. Install one Cage Nut (CN) per FR510 in the square cut-outs indicated above for the attachment of the grounding mid-clamp.
- Page 13 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Place Slide Clamps in areas shown Slide Clamp Front end of South row does not need slide clamps. Install Pull Clamps (PC) in the locations shown above and slide towards the closest edge. Please Note: •The South end of the South row does not need Slide Clamps.
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Page 14: Install Modules
FastRack 510 Installation Manual Install Modules working from the south-west corner Install module onto Slide Clamps Spacer will automatically leave space between modules for grounding clamps Install Modules Starting in the south-west corner and working your way East and North. - Page 15 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Install End Clamps working from the south-west corner 1. S lide back the Pull Clamp (PC) so that it is secure against the inner lip of the module 2. Install the End Clamp (EC) and Serrated Flange Nut (N) to the bolt on the FastRack.
- Page 16 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Install Grounding Mid-Clamp between modules 1. A ttach Grounding Mid-Clamps (SMC) into the cage nuts where shown using the 3” bolt (B3) and lock washer (L). 2. E nsure that the teeth of the Grounding Mid-Clamp (SMC) are securely attached onto the top surface of the module frame and that the bolt is tightened to 10 lbs/ft of torque.
- Page 17 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Mechanical Anchor installation 1. Mark a center point on the roof exactly where the mechanical anchor hole is on the FR510. 2. Remove the module or modules that interact with the FR510 to be mechanically anchored.
- Page 18 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Install Mechanical Anchor on marked center point 1. O nce the module(s) have been removed, lift up the FR510 and put it to the side. 2. A ttach mechanical anchors at the marked spot, using the manufacturers guidelines for each type of anchor and roof type.
- Page 19 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Mechanical Anchor styles and cross section details Product Welding Membrane Steel Plate Roof Cross Section Anchor Bolt 2000 Cover Lag Bolts Anchor Bolt Product Welding Membrane Roof Cross Section Steel Plate 2000c Cover Lag Bolts Anchor Bolt...
- Page 20 Alternate Mechanical Anchor variations with strut The FastRack 510 includes strut channels that run NS and EW, so that the mechanical roof anchor can be secured in places external to the FastRack 510 footprint. Below are a few examples of configurations: 1.
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Page 21: Install Cage Nuts
FastRack 510 Installation Manual Install Cage Nuts for Windscreens Insert Cage nuts (CN) from the back into the square holes in the North row where indicated above. Please Note: If project plan calls for Windscreens on the South row, then install cage nuts in the same manner on the South row. - Page 22 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Install Windscreens 1. P osition the Windscreen WS80 at the beginning of the North Row and attach the second slot to the cage nut with a bolt (B) and Washer (W2) and tighten to 5 lbs/ft. torque 2. ...
- Page 23 Wire Management Options Below are a couple Sollega approved wire management solutions. Please visit the manufacturers web pages, or contact your Sollega sales representative to learn more about approved wire managment solutions and techniques. 1. Hellerman Tyton Solar E-Clips attached to the lip of the FastRack 510.
- Page 24 FastRack 510 Installation Manual Sollega FastRack 510 25-Year Warranty SOLLEGA Inc.™ is dedicated to providing excellent customer support and service and will con)nually evolve our warranty to enhance our dealers’ and customers’ experiences with SOLLEGA. The following policies and procedures are subject to change as our process evolves. SOLLEGA Inc. warrants that its FastRack™ Photo-voltaic (PV) Module Moun)ng System, when sold and delivered pursuant to a SOLLEGA Sales Order, will be new, will conform to the specifica)ons in the applicable SOLLEGA Sales Order, and will be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of Twenty Five (25) years from the date of shipment. Except for the foregoing limited warran)es, SOLLEGA makes no other warran)es express or implied for its SOLLEGA FastRack. This Warranty does not apply to damage incurred during shipment and does not apply to damage that is the result of improper handling. This Warranty will be void if during the warranty period, the SOLLEGA FastRack has been improperly or incorrectly installed, used, or maintained, or has been operated under abnormal condi)ons or contrary to applicable specifica)ons. This Warranty is granted to the original SOLLEGA FastRack owner only and is only applicable to the original installa)on of the SOLLEGA FastRack. This Warranty does not apply to damage to the SOLLEGA FastRack that is the result of weather condi)ons that exceed local building code limits that were applicable at the )me that the SOLLEGA FastRack was originally installed. It is recognized and agreed that the foregoing limited warran)es are in lieu of all other warran)es, whether express or implied, and that SOLLEGA Inc. does not make any warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness for a par)cular purpose. In the event the SOLLEGA Inc. FastRack fails to sa)sfy the foregoing limited warran)es, then SOLLEGA will repair or replace, at its op)on and cost, the defec)ve product. The foregoing remedy shall be in lieu of all others that the SOLLEGA Purchaser may have, and the Purchaser waives all other remedies. To obtain warranty service, the Purchaser should contact SOLLEGA Inc. by telephone or email, and SOLLEGA will establish a claim file and ini)ate ac)on to repair or replace the defec)ve product. SOLLEGA will work with the Purchaser to determine the extent of the problem and may elect to perform a site inspec)on. SOLLEGA Inc. will not assume expense or liability for correc)on of a defec)ve SOLLEGA. FastRack by the Purchaser or by third par)es without SOLLEGA’s prior wriHen authoriza)on. In the event of the authorized correc)on of a defec)ve SOLLEGA FastRack, the warranty period will be extended by the length of )me during which the defec)ve equipment was in the process of being repaired or replaced. Unauthorized field modifica)on to SOLLEGA’s final layout will affect warranty coverage. If any changes are made that significantly affect the structural integrity of the system, customer must provide wriHen drawings for SOLLEGA’s review, comment and approval prior to aHemp)ng any field modifica)ons. Modifica)ons may include but are not limited to changes in loca)on of FastRacks, modules, windscreens, roof anchors, roof pavers or any other racking system components. SOLLEGA Inc.’s total liability hereunder for the repair or replacement of a SOLLEGA FastRack, or any defec)ve components thereof, shall not exceed the original purchase price of the system. In no event will SOLLEGA Inc. be liable for or responsible to the Purchaser, or to any other party, for any consequen)al, incidental, or special, loss, cost, damage, or expense arising from the curtailment or interrup)on of photo-voltaic (PV) system opera)on or from the curtailment or interrup)on of any opera)ons, processes, or equipment connected to the PV system. This warranty grants the purchaser specific legal rights that may vary according to the state in which the Sollega FastRack is installed. In some states, sellers cannot limit the rights of the purchaser, so you may have access to legal remedies in addi)on to or greater than those specified here.
- Page 25 Contact Us 855.725. R ACK Western USA: 415.648.1299 | E astern USA: 212.417.0321 info@ S o l l ega. c ww. S o l l ega. c Sollega USA 2588 Mission Street Ste. 210 San Francisco, CA 94110 Tel: (415) 648-1299...
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