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- Page 1 CompactMETAL Standing Seam Clamps TMDS08 | TMM08 | TMR08 | TMK1508 | TMK2008 | TMRD08 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 microinverter onto the rail Installing the X40/X50 rail in a cross-mount (optional - not available in the USA) Installing modules on the short rail Install the first module row Installing modules on rail X40/X50 Bonding Potential equalization (not USA-compliant) www.aerocompact.com... - Page 4 Potential equalization with grounding lug and bonding jumper (USA-compliant) Grounding lug installation Maintenance Complete System Fittings Dismantling Disassemble components Dismantle clamps Appendix Declaration of Conformity TM UL Certification Notes Load Rating 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
For the use of the PV modules with the TM system an approval from the module manufacturer is required. AEROCOMPACT accepts no liability for loss of performance or damage of any kind to the PV modules. Any other use of the TM system is considered as improper use. -
Page 7: Guarantee
We point out that the product 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 8: Safety
Never work in wet conditions or at temperatures below the freezing point. Depending on the roof pitch there is a risk of slipping. Dangers from the environment Keep sufficient distance from overhead electrical lines. The following distances must be observed: www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 9: Protection Against Falling Objects
Personal protective equipment is required to prevent injuries during assembly work. Wear protective goggles when drilling. Wear safety boots. Wear cut-resistant work gloves during assembly. Helmets are required for all persons involved on the construction site. Use fall protection. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 10: System Overview
System Overview SYSTEM OVERVIEW Basic Components TMDS08 Mid-Clamp | CLM10 End-Clamp | CLE10 Double Fold Standing Seam Clamp with Short Rail S08 | TMDS08 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 11: Basic Components Tmm08
System Overview Basic Components TMM08 Mid-Clamp | CLM10 End-Clamp | CLE10 Double Fold Standing Seam Clamp with Short Rail S08 | TMM08 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 12: Basic Components Tmr08
System Overview Basic Components TMR08 Mid-Clamp | CLM10 End-Clamp | CLE10 Round Standing Seam Clamp with Short Rail S08 | TMRS08 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 13: Basic Components Tmk1508
System Overview Basic Components TMK1508 Mid-Clamp | CLM10 End-Clamp | CLE10 KlipLok Clamp with Short Rail S08 | TMK1508 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 14: Basic Components Tmk2008
System Overview Basic Components TMK2008 Mid-Clamp | CLM10 End-Clamp | CLE10 KlipLok Clamp with Short Rail S08 | TMK2008 www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 15: Basic Components Tmrd08
Standing Seam Clamp with Short Rail S08 | TMRD08 Installing Rails and Cross Connectors Rail X40, 3300 mm, 4400 mm, 5500 mm | X40-3300, X40-4400, X40-5500 Rail X50, 3300 mm, 4400 mm, 5500 mm | X50-3300, X50-4400, X50-5500 Cross Connector X40, X50 | XDL www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 16: Bonding And Grounding Accessories
8" Bonding Jumper (follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements) | BJ8 Grounding lug with T-bolt (follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements) | GL18T Module Accessories Microinverter T-Bolt Assembly for Top Rail-Channel | MA-RA Microinverter Clamp for Module Frame | MA-MO Cable Tie Clip for Module Frame | CLP-M www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 17: Assembly
The folding clamps must never be attached to the sliding clamps or in the joint area of the sheets. Take the dimensions of the module field from the Aerotool planning documents. Determine module width. Determine the position of the roof seams of the metal roof. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 18: Install Standing Seam Clamps
Tighten the setscrew to 18 Nm or 13 ft-lb. If metal sheet is thicker than 0.7 mm (23 gauge): Tighten the setscrew with 18 - 20 Nm or 13 - 15 ft-lb. Install double-folded seam clamps at all marked locations on the metal sheet roof. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 19: Option Tmm - Single-Folded Standing Seam Clamp
Tighten the setscrew with 18 - 20 Nm or 13 - 15 ft-lb. Install single-folded seam clamps at all marked locations on the metal sheet roof. Option TMR - Round Seam Standing Seam Clamp Attach the round seam standing seam clamp to the roof seam. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 20: Option Tmk1508, Tmk2008 - Kliplok Standing Seam Clamps
Observe the orientation of the clamp: Align the standing seam clamp so that the bolt points in the direction of the overlapping metal sheet Open clamp and attach to the metal sheet seam. Position the clamp so that it is firmly seated. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 21: Option Tmrd08 - Rib Seam Standing Seam Clamp
Tighten the screws with 18 Nm or 13 ft-lb. If metal sheet is thicker than 0.7 mm (23 gauge): Tighten the screw with 18 - 20 Nm or 13 - 15 ft-lb. Install Rib Seam clamps at all marked locations on the metal sheet roof. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 22: Mounting Rail X40/X50 (Optional)
Attach a cross connector to the mounting rail for each short rail in a row. Attach the cross connector to the short rail in each case. Make sure that the cross connector is correctly attached. Tighten the Allen screw on each of the cross connectors to 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 23: Install Microinverter (Optional)
This option is only possible if a rail is used. The microinverter is installed on the rail below the module. Attach the T-Bolt Assembly to the rail. Hand-tighten the screw Installing the X40/X50 rail in a cross-mount (optional - not available in the USA) www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 24: Installing Modules On The Short Rail
Spans and cantilevers need to be in accordance with the structural design as issued in the AEROTOOL report. Refer to the AEROTOOL report for the exact positions of the module clamps. Install the first module row Never step on the modules when mounting them. www.aerocompact.com... - Page 25 Tighten the screws of the end-clamps with 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs After the first module, attach mid-clamps to the short rails. Place the second module flush with the mid-clamps. Tighten the screws of the mid-clamps to 15 Nm or 11 ft lbs. Continue placing the modules row by row. www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 26: Installing Modules On Rail X40/X50
Refer to the AEROTOOL report for the exact positions of the module clamps. Attach the end-clamps to the edge of the module field on the mounting rails. Place the first module Tighten the screws on the end-clamps to 15 Nm or 11 ft lb After the first module, attach the mid-clamps www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 27: Bonding
Depending on the mounting situation, squeeze the clamp laterally and pull it out or pull it laterally out of the rail. Bonding For bonding, AEROCOMPACT provides the bonding wire clamp as an accessory (NOT VALID IN THE USA). These are each mounted on the support rails. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 28: Potential Equalization (Not Usa-Compliant)
Tighten the nut with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. Connect the wire to the on-site ground. Potential equalization with grounding lug and bonding jumper (USA-compliant) Depending on the installation, the modules per row are connected to each other by the module clamps. www.aerocompact.com... - Page 29 For grounding and bonding, use components conforming to UL 467 or UL 2703 (bonding jumper, grounding lug, copper wire). The detailed assembly of the bonding jumper is described in the manufacturer's assembly instructions. Bonding module rows with a bonding jumper Terminate the array to on-site ground with the Grounding Lug www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 30: Grounding Lug Installation
Tighten the nut with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb. Potential equalization during maintenance Heads up! In case of a module removal, a temporary grounding lug and wire will be required to attach the remain- ing modules with each other and maintain an appropriate bonding path. www.aerocompact.com... - Page 31 Assembly www.aerocompact.com...
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Page 32: 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 33: Dismantling
Dismantling DISMANTLING Disassemble components Disassembling the system: Carry out the assembly steps in reverse order. Dismantle clamps Completely unscrew the screw on the clamp. If clamps are re-installed: Make sure that the O-ring is not lost. www.aerocompact.com... -
Page 34: Appendix
Appendix APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity TM Manufacturer: AEROCOMPACT® Designation: CompactMETAL TM standing seam clamping system for metal roofs Identification TMDS08, TMR08, TMM08, TMRD08, code: TMK1508, TMK2008 Applied standard: EN 1090 To the declaration of Certification 2397 performance body: UL Certification Notes The CompactMETAL system is certified by SolarPTL, LLC for grounding/bonding, fire classification, and mechanical loading. -
Page 35: Load Rating
Upward: 50 psf / 2.4 kPa b) Downward: 71 psf / 3.4 kPa c) Down-slope 10 psf / 0.48 kPa Tested loads:a) Upward: 75 psf / 3.6 kPa b) Downward: 106.5 psf / 5.1 kPa c) Down-slope: 15 psf / 0.72 kPa www.aerocompact.com...
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