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- Page 1 CompactGROUND G10plus Assembly Instructions Version: 04 Language: English | Original language: German Original installation instructions Important! Read carefully before installation!
- Page 2 The original language of these assembly instructions is German. Any assembly instructions in another lan- guage are a translation of the assembly instructions in German. The assembly instructions are protected by copyright. Without written permission from AEROCOMPACT® the assembly instructions may not be copied, reproduced, microfilmed, translated or converted for storage and processing in computer systems, either in part or in full.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the cable pipe to the ballast tray Fasten the cable pipes with brackets Grounding Install grounding / bonding equipment (not USA-compliant) Install grounding / bonding equipment (USA-compliant) Maintenance Complete System Fittings Dismantling Disassemble components Appendix UL Certification Notes www.aerocompact.com... - Page 4 Load Ratings www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 5: About This Document
Symbols in Illustrations Activities Certain activities are required to carry out the assembly. These activities are shown in the illustrations with the following symbols. Check AEROTOOL planning documents Visual inspection Activity by hand Observe right angle Optional component, optional installation method www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 6: Target Group
PV modules used with the CompactGROUND system should be approved by the module manufacturer. AEROCOMPACT accepts no liability for loss of performance or damage of any kind to the PV modules. Any other use of the CompactGROUND system is considered improper. -
Page 7: Guarantee
The warranty period for the system is 25 years. The warranty period for galvanized steel parts is 10 years. The guarantee is only valid if the installation is carried out professionally and all system components are pur- chased from Aerocompact. If the assembly instructions or the planning documents are disregarded, the war- ranty will be invalidated. -
Page 8: General Information On Liability
The ground mount system is sold within the framework of a purchase agreement. Assembly/installation by the purchaser or third parties is not carried out on behalf of or for Aerocompact and must be carried out by qualified personnel strictly in accordance with the installation instructions. The Aerocompact system must be designed and planned with the AEROTOOL software. -
Page 9: System Overview
Basic components G10plus (E/W) End clamp, varying clamp height for 30 - 50 mm frame heights | CLEG10-XX Connector | G10+CN Center support | G10+MB Front foot | G10+FB Middle clamp, for 30 - 50 mm frame height | CLMG10 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 10: Ballasting
Ballasting Long ballast tray | BT-1800, BT-2050, BT-2300 Short ballast tray | BT-880 Ground Screw 18 in. | GSC 1.75 in.x18 in. Fastening Material Carriage Bolt M8x20 | CB8x20 Allen Nut M8x16 | AN8x16 Flat Washer 8.4/30 | FW8.4/30 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 11: Accessories
Cable conduit | CP-430, CP-620, CP-840 Bracket for cable conduit | BR-CP Cable tie clip to module | CLP-M Accessories for grounding / potential equalization (USA) Grounding lug with nut (follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements) | GL18N Module Accessories www.aerocompact.com... - Page 12 System Overview Holder for module accessories, Mounting bracket for microinverter (EU) | MA-BR Holder for module accessories, Microinverter clamp US | MA-MO Cable tie clip to module | CLP-M www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 13: Assembly
Assembly ASSEMBLY Pre-install the clamps Pre-install the end-clamps or mid-clamps to the front brackets, middle brackets and connector brackets as needed. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 14: Measure Area, Place Components
Place the front brackets, middle brackets and connector brackets in the array field Edge rows: place front brackets, middle brackets and connector brackets with end-clamps pre-installed. Middle rows: place front brackets, middle brackets and connector brackets with mid-clamps pre-installed. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 15: Installing Modules
The distance between the clamps is determined by the brackets and connector brackets or by the mod- ule size. Install the first module row Weigh down the front brackets with ballast blocks Place the module on the front brackets and middle brackets. www.aerocompact.com... - Page 16 Place the next module Tighten the screws of the mid-clamps of the previous module with 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. Tighten the screws of the end-clamps at the bottom of the modules to 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 17: Install The Second Module Row
Tighten the screws of the end-clamps with 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. Install remaining modules as in the first row. Install other modules in the recommended order. Tighten all end-clamps and mid-clamps to 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 18: Installing Microinverters (Optional)
Attach the microinverter-bracket to the bracket, connector bracket or support and hand-tighten the Allen screw Securing the system Depending on the circumstances, the system can be secured in various ways. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 19: Option 1: Securing With Ground Anchors
With this ballasting option, the ballast blocks are placed directly on the front brackets, connector brackets or middle brackets. Take note of the exact number and position of the ballast blocks from the AEROTOOL planning doc- uments. Place the ballast blocks on the front brackets, connector brackets or middle brackets. Option 3: Short ballast tray www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 20: Option 4: Long Ballast Tray
, washer socket nut Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. Option 4: Long ballast tray The long ballast tray can be installed in the following positions: at the front bracket. www.aerocompact.com... - Page 21 Install long ballast tray across middle brackets. Place the ballast tray under the middle bracket. Screw the ballast tray to the middle bracket using a carriage bolt , washer and socket nut Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 22: Install Cable Pipes (Optional)
Fasten the cable pipes with brackets Slide the cable pipe through the brackets Attach the plastic caps to the end of the cable pipe. Screw the brackets to the connector bracket Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 23: Grounding
The grounding / potential equalization is mounted at the edge of a module field on a bracket. Loosen and remove screw Connect ground wire firmly to cable lug Attach washer and cable lug in the order shown with the screw www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 24: Install Grounding / Bonding Equipment (Usa-Compliant)
Attach an appropriately sized copper grounding wire (provided by customer) to the grounding lug with the screw Potential equalization during maintenance Attention! If a module is removed, attach additional ground clamps and ground wire to ensure connection between modules and equipotential bonding. www.aerocompact.com... - Page 25 Assembly www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 26: Maintenance
Complete System Check all components of the system for damage. Replace damaged components as soon as possible. Fittings Check all screw connections. Tighten loose screw connections. Confirm the tightening torque according to the assembly instructions. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 27: Dismantling
Dismantling DISMANTLING Disassemble components Disassembling the system: Carry out the assembly steps in reverse order. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 28: Appendix
The CompactGROUND G15, G20, G25, and G10+ system design load ratings for a 72 cell PV module are: Upward: 22.3 psf / 1.1 kPa Downward: 22.3 psf / 1.1 kPa Down-slope 5.8 psf / 0.3 kPa Tested loads: Upward: 33.4 psf / 1.6 kPa Downward: 33.4 psf / 1.6 kPa Down-slope 8.6 psf / 0.4 kPa www.aerocompact.com...
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