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- Page 1 MANUAL FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS FlatFix Fusion mounting system for flat roofs for solar panels in a single portrait setup Rev. 08.08.23 © ESDEC BV 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For the duration and conditions of the warranty, we recommend you to contact your supplier. We refer to our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery, which are available on the website www.esdec.com. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage or injury resulting from failure to follow this installation manual carefully or failure to exercise the usual care when transporting, mounting and using the FlatFix Fusion mounting system. -
Page 3: Introduction
Read the manual carefully so that you are completely familiarised with the contents of the manual. Follow the instructions in the manual carefully. Always perform the actions in the correct order. Where reference is made to the project plan, reference is also made to the Esdec Calculator from which the project plan can be generated. - Page 4 Warranty Warranty according to the Esdec BV warranty terms. These can be found on the website www.esdec.com. Liability The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury caused by failure to comply (strictly) with the safety guidelines and instructions in this manual, or by negligence during installation of the product and the accessories listed in this document.
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Page 5: Product Description
Placing ballast The FlatFix Fusion system is not normally fixed to the roof, but simply rests on it. Only with a roof pitch of more than 3° (2° for PVC) the roof supports have to be bonded to the roof. Please observe the processing instructions for the sealant and the roof covering in order to ensure these are compatible. -
Page 6: List Of Parts
10. Mounting screw M6 x __ no.: 1008085 Article no.: 10006__ For type see annex section 7.1 21. Cable exit guide Article no.: 1005570 11. Universal module clamp *optional Article no.: 1003022 Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 7: Preparation For Installation
Cordless drill machine S10mm or T30 bit S10mm or T30 bit Marker/chalk Mastic gun optional Adjustable pliers For roof slope > 2º/3º Safety helmet Safety shoes Dust cap Safety gloves Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 8: Determining And Measuring The Position Of Solar Panels
Make sure that the place where the solar panels are to be installed on the roof is clean, dry and flat. The presence of gravel, sand, stones, algae, dust, etc. can lead to instability of the system and/or cause damage to the roof. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 9: Installation
The optional TPO protection mat can be used to protect the TPO roofing. Press the 3 rubber lips of the protective mat open and place the roof support under the lips of the mat. Make sure that the roof support is properly enclosed by the rubber lips. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 10: Equipotential Bonding And Mounting Base Profile To Bases (Option)
4. Slide the low base (inc. roof support) onto the other end of the base profile until it clicks into place. 5. The first FlatFix Fusion segment is ready. Repeat the above steps until you have enough FlatFix Fusion segments to install the first two rows of solar panels. -
Page 11: Coupling Flatfix Fusion Segments
1. Make two FlatFix Fusion segments upright and place them at such a distance behind each other so that the base profile can be mounted between them. Slide the end of the base profile into the opening on the low side of the first FlatFix Fusion segment until it clicks. -
Page 12: Mounting Additional Roof Supports
3. Position the adapter at a distance of 420mm (=2 bricks in length) from the high base element. 4. Repeat this operation for the remaining segments. CLICK ! 420 mm 420 mm = 2 bricks Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 13: Positioning Flatfix Fusion Segments
NOTE! Ensure that the ballast container of the first FlatFix Fusion segment protrudes a maximum of 10 mm relative to the base profile. The ballast container must then be screwed onto the base profiles with the self-tapping sheet metal screw 6.0 x 25 mm SW10 HEX/T30 (article no. - Page 14 Repeat these steps until all ballast containers are installed. NOTE! Ensure that the last ballast container of the last FlatFix Fusion segment protrudes a maximum of 10 mm relative to the base profile.
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Page 15: Mounting Mlpe Devices & Cables
6.9 Mounting MLPE devices & cables FlatFix Fusion Cable-clip Optimiser Ready Clips with integrated cable management and MLPE device attachment have been supplied so that the cables are well guided and secured. There are also cutouts in the high base elements to pass the cables through. -
Page 16: Mounting Cable Exit Guides And Cables (Option)
Make sure that the length of cable that hangs loose is limited as much as possible. NOTE! Make sure the cables are securely tied to prevent the cables from slipping. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 17: Placing Ballast
If your roof is higher than 20 metres, we recommend that you contact your supplier. They can then determine the correct weight depending on your situation. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 18: Installing 1 St Solar Panel
Screw in the end clamp with the mounting screw into the mounting hole. NOTE! The minimum tightening torque of the screw connection on clamps (10044xx) is 9Nm (maximum 10Nm). Refer to your tool manual to set it to the correct torque. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 19: Equipotential Bonding And Installing Other Solar Panels
NOTE! The minimum tightening torque of the screw connection on clamps (10044xx) is 9Nm (maximum 10Nm). Refer to your tool manual to set it to the correct torque. Repeat the above steps for the other panels located between. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 20: Mounting And Equipotential Bonding Wind Deflector Rear
NOTE! The maximum tightening torque of the screw connections is 9 Nm. Refer to your tool manual to set it to the correct torque. M6x12 Article no.: 1000612 Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... - Page 21 2 Nm. Make sure that the mounting screws do not slip in the base. Refer to your tool manual to set it to the correct torque. M6x12* Article no.: 1000612 *Esdec tested and approved the M6 x 12 metric screw for fixing the rear wind deflector to the high plastic base. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS...
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Page 22: Equipotential Bonding Touchable Metal Parts (Option)
1008085 with grounding bracket 1000612 *Esdec tested and approved the M6 x 12 metric screw for fixing the rear wind deflector to the high plastic base. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 23: Equipotential Bonding Multiple Rows (Option, See Also Section 7.3)
See section 7.3.2 for both options. 1. Place the multi-core cable at one side of the system. The multi-core cable can be easily clipped into the FlatFix Fusion cable clip. To connect the multi-core cable to the end clamp, a loop must be created to the end clamp. -
Page 24: Equipotential Bonding Ballast Containers (Option)
The earthing cable for earthing the rows can also be used for earthing the ballast container. Place a grounding clamp on each first and last ballast container in a row to earth all rows individually. Ø0,24" Ø6mm Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 25: Mounting Wind Deflector Left/Right
1003016 You can now mount the 2 row of solar panels. To do this, follow the installation steps in sections 6.8 to 6.18. The panel field is now ready! Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 26: Bijlage
* Standard length in the Esdec calculator Article number Description Panel width [mm] 1007230 Ballast container 1000 1140 Article number Description Panel width [mm] 1007231 Wind deflector rear 1000 1140 Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 27: Mounting Wind Deflectors Left/Right With Cable Exit Guides
The crosswind deflectors are now earthed and secured. And the first row of solar panels is now ready! 6,0x25 Article no.: 1008085 6,0x25 Article no.: 1008085 6,3x42 Article no.: 1003016 Now mount the next row of solar panels. The panel field is now ready! Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... -
Page 28: Schematic Representation Of Earthing, Equipotential Bonding And Lightning Protection
- en Esdec delivery and/or controlerapport PV Technology Netherlands installa es Techniek and Holland Solar Nederland en Holland Solar Delivery LPS = lightning protection system LPL = lightning protection level Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... - Page 29 Optional for wind deflectors at the rear in the last row and/or for ballast containers. Earth rail Multi-core cable (6mm End clamp + grounding clamp Module clamp + equipotential Grounding bracket (optional) Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS...
- Page 30 Make sure that the earth cable is routed parallel to the DC cables. IN EITHER CASE: CONSULT WITH YOUR LIGHTNING PROTECTION SPECIALIST BEFOREHAND TO ANALYSE YOUR PROJECT AND PREVENT UNWANTED SAFETY PROBLEMS. ESDEC IS LIABLE UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE APPLICATION AND/OR COMBINATION OF THE LIGHTNING PROTECTION ON THE ROOF.
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Page 31: Ballast Configurations
If a cable exit guide must be placed here, take into account a distance of 135mm. 135 mm CLICK! Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS... - Page 32 2 and 3. container 2. Note: For positions ‘in the segment’ no additional roof supports and roof support adapters are required for the place- ment of the 2 ballast container (optional) Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS...
- Page 33 1. place the remainder of the specified place the remainder of the specified amount of ballast in ballast amount of ballast in ballast container container 2. 2 and 3. Rev. 08.08.23 MANUAL FOR FLATFIX FUSION MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOFS...
- Page 34 In some cases it may be necessary to fix/anchor the PV system to the roof. When setting out the edge and corner zone of a building, current regulations must be observed. When an edge-corner zone is specified by Esdec, this is the minimum edge-corner zone.
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