Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Autarco Apex R6
Summary of Contents for Autarco Apex R6
- Page 1 Installation Manual Apex R6 Pitched Roof Mounting System Portrait & Landscape Orientation © Autarco Group B.V. IM-M1.AR6-EN-V1.1...
- Page 2 R6 mounting system (Portrait and landscape)
- Page 3 This manual is an integral part of the unit. Please read the manual carefully before installation, operation or maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference. Product information is subject to change without notice. All trademarks are recognized as the property of their respective owners. © Autarco Group B.V. All rights reserved. R6 mounting system (Portrait and landscape)
-
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction _________________________________________________________________________ 5 Safety Symbols ______________________________________________________________________ 5 Target Audience _____________________________________________________________________ 5 Mounting Hook Models Covered ________________________________________________________ 5 Preparing for Installation _______________________________________________________________ 6 Safety Instructions ___________________________________________________________________ 6 Package Contents ____________________________________________________________________ 7 Tools & Materials Required _____________________________________________________________ 8 Solar Panel Position Guideline __________________________________________________________ 9 Hooks and Rails Position Guideline ______________________________________________________ 10 Installation _________________________________________________________________________ 11 Marking the position of mounting hooks _________________________________________________ 12... -
Page 5: Introduction
1. Introduction The main purpose of this installation manual is to provide instructions and detailed procedures for installing and maintaining Autarco pitched roof mounting system based on R6 type rails on buildings up to 20m in height. 1.1 Safety Symbols DANGER! A danger symbol indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Mounting Hook Models Covered
1.3 Mounting Models Covered The R6 rail is installed on a pitched roof using one of the following Autarco pitched roof mounts: Mounting hooks for Tile roofs M2.AR6THX1 Apex R6 adjustable roof hook for portrait or landscape installs on tile roofs Adjustable from 31 to 47 mm tile thickness M2.AR6THX1-XL... -
Page 7: 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. R6 mounting system (Portrait and landscape) -
Page 8: Package Contents
installation manual 2.2 Package Contents Solar Modules R6 Rail S1.MHJ / MHL / TBJ M1.AR6L3300 / 3580 / 4350 / 4730 Splice Connector End Cap M1.AR6RJ M1.AR6CAP End clamp Middle Clamp M1.AR6(B)EC M1.AR6(B)MC R6 mounting system (Portrait and landscape) - Page 9 In this manual, we will use the M2.AR6THX1 Mounting Hook 7a as an example which can also be converted into any other type of hook or mount ,from 7b to 7h . THX1 Hook Waveclip Hangerbolt M2.AR6THX1 / XL / XXL M2.AR6WC M2.AR6HBS / HBW Screw Hook...
-
Page 10: Tools & Materials Required
installation manual 2.3 Tools & Materials Required Wood Mounting Screw (maximum major diameter, 8.5mm) e.g. Self-Tapping Screw ST6,3x19 Tape Measure Marker or Chalk Ratchet Electric Screw Driver R6 mounting system (Portrait and landscape) -
Page 11: Solar Panel Position Guideline
2.4 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). R6 mounting system (Portrait and landscape) -
Page 12: Hooks And Rails Position Guideline
Refer to the ‘Mounting’ section of your module’s manual for the specific values. • The maximum rail overhang distance (OH3) is 30cm. As a quick guide, you may also use below table as a reference for installing Autarco modules: Autarco Module... -
Page 13: Installation
3. Installation Exploded view of the R6 Mounting System. See pages 7 and 8 for component numberings. An overview of the installation steps for the R6 Mounting System in exact order: 3.1 Marking the position of mounting hooks 3.2 Mounting hooks onto the roof 3.3 Attaching rails onto the hooks 3.4 Clamping modules into the rails 3.5 Installation complete... -
Page 14: Marking The Position Of Mounting Hooks
installation manual 3.1 Marking the position of mounting hooks Step 1 – Measure and identify the position of the mounting hooks using a measuring tool see section 2.5 (Pg 10) for the recommended hook (H1) and rail (R2) distances Step 2 – Use a chalk or marker pen to mark the roof tile that will be removed for mounting. -
Page 15: Mounting Hooks Onto The Roof
3.2 Mounting hooks onto the roof Autarco offers various types of roof hooks depending on rafter, batten, corrugated roof and tile specifications. In this manual we illustrate the installation procedure for the M2.AR6THX1 Hook 7a and the M2.AR6LHOOK. Step 1 – Remove the roof tiles marked in 3.1, by sliding it upwards and under the roof tile immediately above. - Page 16 installation manual Orientation of the hooks Step 1 – Adjust the orientation of the bracket portrait or landscape by untightening the screw and repositioning the bracket before retightening the screw. Step 2 – Place your rail over the bracket attachment. Step 3 –...
-
Page 17: Attaching Rails Onto The Hooks
3.3 Attaching rails onto the hooks Step 1 – Connect two or more R6 rails by sliding one extremity of the rail splice in the rail channel. Step 2 – Tighten the screw to anchor to the rail. Step 3 – Slide the second rail over the other extremity of the rail splice. Step 4 –... -
Page 18: Clamping Modules Into The Rails
installation manual 3.4 Clamping modules into the rails 3.4.1 How to assemble clamps onto the rails End clamps and middle clamps can be easily ‘snapped’ into the rails using the steps given below. We use the middle clamp in this illustration, but the steps are exactly the same for end clamps Step 1 –... -
Page 19: Installing First Module Onto The Rails With End Clamps
3.4.3 Installing first module onto the rails with end clamps Step 1 – Assemble the end clamps (see 3.4.1) into the R6 rails . Make sure less than 4cm of the rail is protruding outwards from the end clamp. Step 2 – Position the solar module in portrait on the rails and align against the end clamps Step 3 –... -
Page 20: Installing Modules Onto The Rails With Middle Clamps
installation manual 3.4.4 Installing modules onto the rails with middle clamps Step 1 – Assemble the middle clamps (see 3.4.1) into the R6 rails and slide the middle clamps left to align with the adjacent module . Do not tighten the clamps yet. Step 2 –... -
Page 21: Securing Final Module With End Clamps
3.4.5 Securing final module with end clamps Step 1 – Assemble the end clamps (see 3.4.1) into the R6 rails and slide the end clamps left to align with the final module Step 2 – Tighten the screws preassembled on the end clamps to fix the solar module onto the rails Step 3 –... -
Page 22: Installation Complete
installation manual 3.5 Installation complete Repeat installation sections 3.4.2 to 3.4.4 to complete remaining rows of rails. The installation is now complete! 4. Disposal To comply with European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation as national law, electrical equipment that has reached the end of its life must be collected separately and returned to an approved recycling facility.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Apex R6 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers