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Install Manual. BRIEF DESCRIPTION CK-ZEM Steel Solar Carport/Gazebo is a robust double carport that can accommodate 3 panels in portrait, 6 across, totaling 18 panels. This structure can be installed with a 2-3 person crew, without the Need of any heavy duty tools.
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REQUIRED TOOLS HARDHAT SAFETY GLASSES WRENCH GLOVES INK FOUNTAIN TAPE MEASURE MAIN COMPONENTS M RAIL PURLIN FIXED KIT BASE PLATE SELF-TAPING SCREW BEAM ADAPTER STRENGTH ADAPTER MID-CLAMP END-CLAMP WATER CHANNEL WATER-PROOF RUBBER NOTE Customer needs to source materials for footings based on structural engineer specifications. www.chikousa.com...
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MAIN COMPONENTS Overview/Diagram The following is a diagram that list the mian components of the CK-ZEM Carport SYstem Description Description Support Rack End Clamp share plate Front Column Mid Clamp Rear Column Mid Clamp share plate Support Beam Column Bracing-5410...
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FRONT VIEW LEFT VIEW TOP VIEW www.chikousa.com...
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COMPONENTS LIST SECT. Description PART# Picture Details Carport Front Columns Support Rear Columns Structure Base Plate CK-ZEM-CP3-5 Beam COLUMNS Beam Adapter CK-001-016-014 Strengthen Beam 1 BEAMS Strengthen Beam 2 Strengthen Adapter GT-001-016-014 1, 2,3, HDG Bolt M12*140 Base 'Plate'CK- 1.10 HDG Bolt M14*155 1.11...
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INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Build Base Solution A, Build base Mark footer location according to the diagram. Verify all angles are square. Dig footers and make base with anchor bolts according to site conditions and system specifications and based on your structural engineer instructions for foundations requirements. If the ground is unlevel, ensure that all footer placements are level and at the same height regardless of the terrain elevation.
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2. Install Base Plates Slide the column base plate over the concrete anchors and secure them. If you are using leveling nuts to level the column base plate. Correct any shifting if needed and repeat for the other three column base plates. Fill the gap between the base plate and the footing with Dry-pack non-shrink grout.
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3. Fix Adapter A . Fix strengthen adapters on front & rear columns B1. Fix beam adapters on main beam - 5400mm B2. Fix purlin fix kit to main beam - 5400mm Products Name Quantity Strengthen Adapter M12*140mm Bolt Kits (1 big flat washer + 1spring washer + 1 nut) Beam Adapter Purlin Fix Kit B1 &...
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4. Connect Columns Attach Columns to base plate-if concrete anchors, use corresponding Anchor Bolts Products Name Quantity Front Columns --- 2770mm Rear Clolumns --- 3128mm M10*120mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 spring washer + 1 nut) www.chikousa.com...
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5. Connect Beams Connect beam 3910mm between front and rear columns Connect beam 5410mm between 2 rear columns Connect main beam 5400 mm between front and rear columns on top Products Name Quantity Main Beam --- 5400mm Beam ---- 3910mm Beam ---- 5410mm M12*140mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 spring washer + 1 nut) www.chikousa.com...
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6. Fix C Rail Use purlin fix kit to connect C rail 5745mm to main beam 5400mm Use M10*40mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 spring washer + 1 nut) Connect to C Rail Use M12*140mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 spring washer + 1 nut) Connect to main beam Products Name Quantity C Rail --- 5745mm...
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7. Pre-assemble clamps on M Rail Pre-fix share plate to M rail Connect mid clamps to share plate Please check L1/L2/L3/L4 before fixing TIP: Place 2 M-Rails in parallel on a flat level surface, then lay 3 panels in portrait on top of The M-Rails, ensuring proper spacing, then mark your share plate locations.
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8. Fix M Rail Use M6.3*25 self tapping screw to fix M rail to C Rail With end clamps on the side M Rails With mid clamps on the inner M Rails Please check the L measurement before attaching TIP: This is a critical step; if possible lay 7qty M-Rails down on flat level surface; place 6 panels across these M-Rails in Portrait configuration, ensure rails and panels are square;...
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9. Install Solar Panels For waterproofing stick rubber molding to exterior of module frame but only where the frames are adjacent to other module frames or on all interior seams Install water channel (1061mm) where 2 panels meet under the module frame Products Name Quantity Modules...
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10. Grounding- Lug and Wiring (END at either end of row). Install grounding lug at end of C-Rail in pre-drilled hole, ensure that all paint and any debris is removed from bonding site to achieve bonding connection. Attach the ground lug with a stainless steel, nut then cross 8.4mm2 or greater than or equal to 8AWG copper wire through all 5 grounding lugs (fixed by M8*20 inner hex bolt), finally connect copper wire to the ground.
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Grounding – Lug and Wiring Diagram MID Clamp attached to every module provide module to module bonding #8 AWG or Greater Grounding Lug Grounded End Clamp Grounded Mid Clamp Ground Path www.chikousa.com...
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11. Final Check Check all bolts are fastened, all components are in right position Check and adjust the entire structure 12. Hide Footing (Optional- not applicable if Concrete Anchor) Cement cladding for 4 bases,Cladding Size: 300mm*300mm*300mm. Cement grade: not less than C30. www.chikousa.com...
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LO LEADING C T U M A N Netherland Korea Branch Japan Head office and factory Australia South Africa RACKING MADE SIMPLE...
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