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Apex Minirail mounting system
IM-AMR-EN-V1.0
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UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS
BREAK SHARP
SURFACE FINISH:
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TOLERANCES:
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SEE SPECIFIC PART DRAWINGS
WEIGHT: 204236.91
SCALE:1:6.3
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- Page 1 DEBURR AND DO N DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS BREAK SHARP SURFACE FINISH: EDGES TOLERANCES: LINEAR: ANGULAR: NAME SIGNATURE DATE TITLE: DRAWN CHK'D APPV'D MATERIAL: DWG NO. SEE SPECIFIC PART DRAWINGS WEIGHT: 204236.91 SCALE:1:6.3 Installation Manual Apex Minirail mounting system IM-AMR-EN-V1.0...
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- Page 3 Product information is subject to change without notice. All trademarks are Address recognized as the property of their respective owners. Torenallee 20 5617 BC Eindhoven © Autarco Group B.V. The Netherlands All rights reserved. Apex Minirail mounting system IM-AMR-EN-V1.0...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Mounting rails onto the roof Attaching clamps onto the rails – Portrait orientation Landscape installation Marking the position of mounting rails Mounting landscape rails on roof Attaching clamps onto the rails Mounting modules onto the clamps – Landscape orientation Disposal Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 5: Introduction
Attention statements should be followed at all times. Target audience This manual is intended for qualified personnel only, who install an Autarco solar PV solution with Minirail mounting systems. Before any further action, the installer must first read all safety regulations and be aware of the potential danger to operate high-voltage devices such as PV modules. -
Page 6: Preparing For Installation
Otherwise, loosening of the modules may occur due to expansion or contraction of the rails under varying heat. Any unauthorized actions including modification of product functionality of any form will affect the validation of warranty service; Autarco may deny the obligation of warranty service accordingly. Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 7: Package Contents
Minirail for portrait mounting M2.AR6TRL395 2. Minirail for portrait mounting M2.AR6TRL395 End clamp Middle Clamp Mounting screw M1.AR6(B)EC M1.AR6(B)MC M6.SCREW6X25-EPDMRING 2c. Mounting screw 2a. End clamp 2b. Middle clamp M6.SCREW6X25- M1.AR6(B)EC M1.AR6(B)MC EPDMRING Apex Minirail Mounting System Apex Minirail mounting system... - Page 8 Installation Manual 3. Minirail for landscape mounting M2.R5CRXL150 + M6.SCREW6X25-EPDMRING 3a. End clamp 3b. Middle clamp M1.R5CRX(B)EC M1.R5CRX(B)MC 4. Measuring tool M3.CRXLMST-1400 Please note the component numberings as they will be referenced in the installation section. Apex Minirail mounting system...
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Page 9: Tools & Materials Required
Electric Impact wrench with M8 bolt Electric Impact wrench with M8 bolt D2. Electric Impact wrench with M8 bolt Electric Impact wrench with M8 bolt Apex Minirail Mounting System Apex Minirail Mounting System Apex Minirail Mounting System Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 10: Solar Panel Position Guideline
ATTENTION! DO NOT install this system on a roof with pitch > 60 degrees. The minimum clearance of solar panels from the roof edges, gutters and ridges is typically 30cm (please check with your local building regulations before proceeding). Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 11: Rails Position Guideline
0.45 x L 0.66 x L Autarco Module Module Dimension (mm) Minimum Distance Maximum Distance Table 1: Minimum and Maximum distance between rails for Autarco panels MHJ / TBJ / TJ Series 1722 1134 0.52 x L 0.63 x L... - Page 12 To adjust the sliding block, loosen the screw a few turns. Use a Philips screwdriver to do this. Place the sizing tool on the short size of a panel. Slide the sliding blocks against the side of the panel and screw them in place. Apex Minirail mounting system...
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Page 13: Portrait Installation
Exploded view, refer to Section 2.2.1 for component numberings. An overview of the installation steps for the Minirail Portrait Mounting System in exact order: 3.1. Markingthepositionofmountingrails 3.2. Mounting rails onto the roof 3.3. Attachingclampsontotherails 3.4. Mountingmodulesontotheclamps Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 14: Marking The Position Of Mounting Rails
ATTENTION! DO not overtighten screws or bolts during installation (8 – 10 Nm). ATTENTION! DO not overtighten screws or bolts during installation (8 – 10 Nm). ATTENTION! DO not overtighten screws or bolts during installation (8 – 10 Nm). Apex Minirail Mounting System Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 15: 3.2. Mounting Rails Onto The Roof
Tighten preassembled screws on the end clamps and fix the solar panel on to the rails. An overview of the installation steps for the Minirail Portrait Mounting System in exact order: 3.1. Marking the position of mounting rails Apex Minirail mounting system 3.2. Mounting rails onto the roof 3.3. Attaching clamps onto the rails... - Page 16 Tighten preassembled screws on the end clamps and fix the solar panel on to the rails. Installation complete! Installation complete! Repeat installation section 3.4 to complete remaining section of rows! Repeat installation section 3.4 to complete remaining section of rows! Minirail Mounting System Apex Minirail mounting system...
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Page 17: Landscape Installation
Use a chalk or marker pen to mark the contours of the field. Measure and identify position of the mounting rails using the provided tool. Simultaneously, mark points on the roof where the rails will be installed. Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 18: Mounting Landscape Rails On Roof
Insert the sizing tool 4 into the cable clamp of the profile to be installed. Ensure the arrow on the sizing tool points towards the mounting profile. Insert the sizing tool into the cable clamp of the installed mounting profile. Screw on the next profile. Apex Minirail mounting system... -
Page 19: Attaching Clamps Onto The Rails
End clamps and mid clamps for landscape mounted minirail systems can be easily snapped into the rails, using the steps given below. We use the end clamps for this illustration, but the steps remain the same for end clamps. Apex Minirail mounting system... - Page 20 You can clamp the return cable of the solar panels into the lower cable clamps! This neatly conceals the return cable. 5/16” 3-4 Nm Optional! Install the earthing cables to the lower mounting profiles with a self-driving screw. Apex Minirail mounting system...
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Page 21: Mounting Modules Onto The Clamps Landscape Orientation
Clamp loose panel cable into the next clamp. Tighten the screws of the next two end clamps. Repeat steps 4 to 8 to place the first row of solar panels. 4.4.2 Module row with middle clamps Apex Minirail mounting system... - Page 22 Place an end clamp in the last two of mounting profiles and slide it against the last row of installed panels. Tighten preassembled screws on the end clamps and fix the solar panel on to the minirail. 3/8” 5-9 Nm Installation complete! Apex Minirail mounting system...
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Page 23: Disposal
Ignoring this EU Directive may have severe effects on the environment and your health. Apex Minirail mounting system...
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