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PVT4
INSTALLATION GUIDE
(M422A01-03-23A)

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  • Page 1 Canopies PVT4 INSTALLATION GUIDE (M422A01-03-23A)
  • Page 2 PVT4 Installation Guide...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    CIRCUTOR S�A�U� reserves the right to make modifications to the device or the unit specifications set out in this instruction manual without prior notice. CIRCUTOR S�A�U� on its web site, supplies its customers with the latest versions of the device specifi- cations and the most updated manuals.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PVT4 CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 DISCLAIMER ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 CONTENTS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 REVISION LOG �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 1�- WARRANTY CERTIFICATE FOR THE CANOPIES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 2�- DESCRIPTION OF THE CANOPY ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 3�- FORESEEABLE MISUSE ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 4�- APPLIED REGULATIONS ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 5�- CONFIGURATION OF THE STRUCTURE ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 6�- MAIN COMPONENTS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������11...
  • Page 5: Revision Log

    PVT4 REVISION LOG Table 1: Revision log� Date Revision Description 12/23 M422A01-03-23A Initial version Note: The images of the devices are for illustrative purposes only and may differ from the original device. Installation Guide...
  • Page 6: 1�- Warranty Certificate For The Canopies

    10 year Warranty for defects in materials or manufacturing flaws CIRCUTOR hereby guarantees, for a period of 10 years, from the date of delivery to the buyer, that its canopies are free of any defect in their materials or manufacture that hinder their normal operation under proper conditions of usage, installation and maintenance.
  • Page 7: 2�- Description Of The Canopy

    PVT4 2.- DESCRIPTION OF THE CANOPY All canopy models are configured from a single type of portico with S275 steel IPE profiles. It consists of an IPE360 column and an IPE270 profile beam inclined 7º to the horizontal. The cold- rolled steel C-profile purlins are fixed to the inclined beam.
  • Page 8: 3�- Foreseeable Misuse

     Only the assembly of original parts and components supplied by CIRCUTOR is allowed.  CIRCUTOR will not be held liable for any unauthorised modification to the canopy, once the same has been put into service.
  • Page 9: 4�- Applied Regulations

    PVT4 4.- APPLIED REGULATIONS The following regulations have been applied: UNE-EN_1991-1-4 : 2007 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-4: General actions - Wind actions.  UNE-EN 1990 : 2003 Eurocode - Basis of structural design. UNE-EN_1993-1-1 : 2008 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings CTE Código Técnico de la Edificación RD 314 / 2006...
  • Page 10: 5�- Configuration Of The Structure

    PVT4 5.- CONFIGURATION OF THE STRUCTURE  Option 1: With two porticos separated by 5.0 m and the belts projecting from the sides by 2.50 m.  Option 2: With four or more porticos, the internal sections separated by 7.50 m, and the external sections by 5.0 m, with the belts projecting from the sides by 2.50 m.
  • Page 11: 6�- Main Components

    PVT4 6.- MAIN COMPONENTS Figure 5: PVT4 components� Installation Guide...
  • Page 12: 7�- Preparing The Electrical Installation

    PVT4 7.- PREPARING THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION STANDARD INSTALLATION - CONNECTIONS IN START FOOT Lowering the strings (DC wiring) down a start foot. Figure 6: Standard installation� MAJOR INSTALLATION - CONNECTIONS IN CENTRAL FOOT AND START FOOT Lowering the strings (DC wiring) down the start and central foot. With 8 or more PV strings, the cabling should be brought down different feet.
  • Page 13: 8�- Footing Guide

    PVT4 8.- FOOTING GUIDE 8�1�- PREPARING THE FOOTING 10º max 300 mm. max 7500 7500 LEAVE CABLES IN PLACE SPLICE BOX PROVIDE A LENGTH OF TUBES OF APPROXIMATELY 6m FROM THE VALVE JUNCTION UNTIL THEY HOLE IN THE BEAMS, FOR THE LOWERING OF STRINGS (DC WIRING) Figure 8: Preparing the footing�...
  • Page 14: 8�2�- Grounding The Footing

    PVT4 8�2�- GROUNDING THE FOOTING ON EACH FOOT Figure 9: Grounding the footing� Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: 8�3�- Installing The Footing

    PVT4 8�3�- INSTALLING THE FOOTING x16 Washer x16 Nut DIM9021d24 DIM934M24 Club 150 Installing the footing Figure 10: � Installation Guide...
  • Page 16: 8�4�- Filling The Footings

    PVT4 8�4�- FILLING THE FOOTINGS Concrete 100 mm Concrete 100 mm Figure 11: Filling the footings� Installation Guide...
  • Page 17: 9�- Canopy Assembly

    PVT4 9.- CANOPY ASSEMBLY 9�1�- FOOT AND WING ATTACHMENT x28 SCREW x28 NUT x56 WASHER DIN 933 DIN 934 DIN 125 M12X40 Figure 12: Foot and wing attachment� Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: 9�2�- Foot And Footer Attachment

    PVT4 9�2�- FOOT AND FOOTER ATTACHMENT x8 NUT x8 WASHER DIN 934 DIN 9021 Figure 13: Foot and footer attachment� Installation Guide...
  • Page 19: 9�3�- Install Cleats

    PVT4 9�3�- INSTALL CLEATS x16 NUT x32 WASHER x16 SCREW DIN 933 DIN 934 DIN 125 M12X40 ORIENTATION CLEATS Figure 14: Install cleats� Installation Guide...
  • Page 20: 9�4- Confirm Alignment Of The Feet

    PVT4 9�4- CONFIRM ALIGNMENT OF THE FEET X = Y Figure 15:Confirm alignment of the feet� Installation Guide...
  • Page 21: 9�5- Install Belts

    PVT4 9�5- INSTALL BELTS SCREW DIN603 DIN6923 M10x30 x4 (per cleat)/x32 (per PVT4) Figure 16: Install belts� Installation Guide...
  • Page 22: 9�6- Installation Of Earthing Point

    PVT4 9�6- INSTALLATION OF EARTHING POINT SECTION 2: WING-BELT SECTION 1: EARTH - WING Figure 17: Installation of earthing point� Installation Guide...
  • Page 23: 9�7- Install Intermediate And Lateral Profiles

    PVT4 9�7- INSTALL INTERMEDIATE AND LATERAL PROFILES x8 Screw x8 Nut x8 Attaching Piece DIN603 DIN6923 M10x40 Per profile. L=Lateral I=Intermediate Figure 18:Install intermediate and lateral profiles� Installation Guide...
  • Page 24 PVT4 LATERAL PROFILE INTERMEDIATE PROFILE Figure 19:Install intermediate and lateral profiles� Installation Guide...
  • Page 25: 9�8- Install Transversal Profiles

    PVT4 9�8- INSTALL TRANSVERSAL PROFILES Figure 20:Install transversal profiles� Installation Guide...
  • Page 26: 9�9- Install Modules

    PVT4 9�9- INSTALL MODULES x4 Clip (per module) INTERMEDIATE PROFILE LATERAL PROFILE Figure 21:Install modules� Installation Guide...
  • Page 27: 9�10- Final Foundations

    PVT4 9�10- FINAL FOUNDATIONS Concrete 100 mm Figure 22:Final foundations� Installation Guide...
  • Page 28: 10�- Usage And Maintenance

    PVT4 10.- USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 10�1 - INSTALLATION Before the assembly of the canopies, the technical management of the works or the engineering company that carries out the installation project must draft a technical project in which the housings (foundations, footings, support structure, etc.) are sized accordingly with the resulting stressed exerted on the canopy due to wind and snow indicated by the regulations applicable to the specific location of the canopy.
  • Page 29: 10�2 - Use And Upkeep

    PVT4 the height of the canopy above the grade to more than 3 m in height at the centre point of the roofing, a special study will be required owing to the modification of the pressure and suction coefficients considered in the calculation.
  • Page 30: 10�3�2�- Revision And Maintenance Tasks

    PVT4 - Visually reviewed points. - Damages in the visually reviewed points. - Points reviewed using gauge key. - Points that have been retightened due to tension slipping. - If protective paintwork has been added. - Remarks. Maintenance work must be carried out with sufficient trained personnel who are qualified to complete these tasks.
  • Page 31 PVT4 • In all cases where it is noted or suspected that the structure may have some damage, regardless of the cause. Installation Guide...
  • Page 32: 11�- Maintenance And Technical Service

    PVT4 11.- MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SERVICE In the case of any query in relation to device operation or malfunction, please contact the CIRCUTOR S�A�U� Technical Support Service. Technical Assistance Service Vial Sant Jordi, s/n, 08232 - Viladecavalls (Barcelona) Tel: 902 449 459 (Spain) / +34 937 452 919 (outside of Spain) email: sat@circutor.com...
  • Page 33: 12�- Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    PVT4 12.- EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Installation Guide...
  • Page 34 PVT4 Installation Guide...
  • Page 35 PVT4 Installation Guide...
  • Page 36 CIRCUTOR S.A.U. Vial Sant Jordi, s/n 08232 - Viladecavalls (Barcelona) Tel: (+34) 93 745 29 00 - Fax: (+34) 93 745 29 14 www.circutor.com central@circutor.com...

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