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- Page 1 GroundLock Installation Manual Version 1.1 – updated January 2013 Australian Made www.sunlock.com.au...
- Page 2 Each GroundLock frame can support up to twelve PV modules with dimensions 1665 x 991 mm (such as the REC 235), providing a peak power of 2.8 kW. Multiple GroundLock frames can be installed on one site to provide increased power. WARNING...
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Page 3: Wind Loads
Wind region A is wind speeds up to 41ms (W41) Wind region B is wind speeds up to 54ms (W54) Wind region C is wind speeds up to 58ms (W58) The footings for GroundLock have been designed by a registered structural engineer, and are appropriate for MT 1 natural ground, not topsoil, fill, or disturbed ground. -
Page 4: Tools Required For Installation
SunLock framing. proximity of cutting. Drill and driver for driving fixings. -
Page 5: Typical Installation
TYPICAL INSTALLATION GroundLock can compensate for up to 300 mm slope at the installation site by adjusting the length of the posts. Extensive bracing and triangulation produces a robust and stiff structure. The images shown in this installation manual are for a frame with an inclination angle of 25 degrees. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION The GroundLock frame consists of a lower steel frame and an upper aluminium frame. The steel frame is held in concrete footings. The aluminium frame includes the SunLock rails. The PV modules are attached to the SunLock rails using standard SunLock mid-clamps and end-clamps. - Page 7 Aluminium frame The aluminium frame is mounted on top of the steel frame, and includes the SunLock rails. The aluminium frame is constructed from: • SunLock rails • 50 x 50 x 6 mm aluminium angle brackets • 40 x 40 x 6 mm aluminium angle •...
- Page 8 M8 stainless steel bolt. The top of each leg is attached to the SunLock rail using a triangular mounting plate. Installation manual – Version 1.1 (updated January 2013)
- Page 9 Aluminium frame 4 Brace the centre of each SunLock rail to the base of 5 Brace the rear (south side) of the frame using 40 x 3 mm the leg using 40 x 40 x 3 mm aluminium angle. The top...
- Page 10 Hand tighten the screw 2–3 turns to loosely hold the clamp from the end of the rail. in position. If Earthlock washers are used, they should be placed between the SunLock rail and the frame of the panel. 4. Check Alignment of the Array 5. Continue Installing Mid Clamps 6.
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Page 11: Maintenance And Cleaning
Mount the DC isolator to one post. Earthlock Bonding Terminal Fasten the EarthLock bonding terminal directly to a SunLock rail by placing the insert key in the rail and tightening the cap screw. Installation manual – Version 1.1 (updated January 2013) -
Page 12: Warranty Conditions
This warranty does not cover, and under no circumstances Any provision contained in this warranty which is Energy) (Energy Matters) warrants that its GroundLock and will Energy Matters be liable for, any costs associated with prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction will be... -
Page 13: Contact Details
AS/NZS1170.2.2011 certificate of structural adequacy Part 2: Wind actions from registered structural engineer, Partridge Partners: CONTACT DETAILS For further information contact Apollo Energy on 1300 855 484 (local call from anywhere in Australia) or at info@sunlock.com.au Installation manual – Version 1.1 (updated January 2013)
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