Summary of Contents for Clenergy PV-ezRack Grounding system
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Grounding System Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V 1.1 Complying with AS/NZS1170.2-2011 AMDT 2-2016 Last Updated - Apr. 2022...
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Installation Manual, which you can • Ensuring the installation of related electrical do by contacting Clenergy Australia via email on tech@ equipment is performed by licenced electricians; clenergy.com.au, or contacting your local distributor in •...
Installation Guide / Grounding System Tools and Components Tools Screw Driver Tape String & Spanner Torque Spanner Marker Pen with 6 mm Hex Head drive bit Components ER-EC-ST ER-IC-ST C-U/30/46-G C-U/30/46 ER-EC-DU35/40 Standard End Clamp Standard Inter Clamp Universal Clamp Universal Clamp End Clamp, with Grounding clip...
Before module and clamps installation, it is important to arrange how to position grounding clips to achieve earthing continuity between each PV modules and rails. The Clenergy recommends three different methods for Grounding Clips Layout Arrangement. Method 1: “Even and Odd”...
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Installation Guide / Grounding System Important Notes for any of method above: • When replacing defective PV Modules, it is required to replace the grounding clips under the defective PV Modules; • When removing defective PV Modules, it is required to keep sufficient grounding clips to maintain all other PV modules’...
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Installation Guide / Grounding System Important Notes: • To fix the Grounding Clip properly, ensure the frames of PV Modules are completely pressed against End and Inter Clamps and Grounding Clips. Visually check that Grounding Clips are positioned properly; • Grounding Clips are intended for SINGLE USE ONLY! Only fasten the bolts down with recommended torque of 16~20 N·m when the position of the PV Module is finalized.
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Installation Guide / Grounding System Place the first PV Module on the Rails and apply the Universal Clamp as the End Clamp and fasten slightly. Make sure the frame of the PV Module is fully in contact with the Universal Clamp as shown in Figures 12 and 13. Visually check the Universal Clamp and PV module are properly installed.
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Installation Guide / Grounding System Grounding Lug Installation It is required to install one Grounding Lug per row of rail. The recommended fasten torque of the bolt M8*25 is 16~20 N·m. Once grounding lug fixing with rail, insert U-Shape Copper Channel into grounding lug as shown in Figure 17.
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