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PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION

Installation manual - 50mm battens

V 1.1

Installation manual - EN

June 2023

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Page 1 PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION Installation manual - 50mm battens V 1.1 Installation manual - EN June 2023...
Page 2 2.3 Defining wind pressure of the project & number of clamps per module 11 2.4 Calculating the size of the PV array 3. Installation steps 3.1 Overall presentation of the GSE IN-ROOF SYSTEM PORTRAIT 3.2 Layout of support battens 3.3 Installation of the bottom PV field connection 3.3.1 In the middle of the roof...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
4. Maintenance and servicing 4.1 Verification 4.2 Module replacement 5. Support and Contact 5.1 Training sessions 5.2 Technical assistance 6. Certifications and guarantees 6.1 Technical assessments 6.2 Fire tests 6.3 Guarantees January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 4 (slates, flat interlocking tiles, slight-curve tiles, deep-curve tiles) on new buildings or renovations. It can be installed in portrait format on both small installations (less than 3 kWp) and large roofs. IN-ROOF SYSTEM PORTRAIT...
Page 5 * A 60 mm length screw is adapted to an installation with vertical counter battens and horizontal support battens. In case of a different installation principle, it is the responsibility of the installer to use a screw with adapted length. ** Nails / screws for fixing the flashing hook not sourced by GSE Integration January 2025...
Page 6 1.3 Tools required for installation RILL BITS WOOD AND CREWDRIVER EX BIT METAL OF Adjustable tightening torque mandatory VIATION SNIP IVET GUN AMMER EASURING TAPE HALK LINE ARKING ACCESSORIES White marker, pencil, etc. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 7 DPo_2030_1040 1950 1990 2180 1036 1040 DPo_2030_1050 1950 1990 2180 1046 1050 DPo_2030_1055 1950 1990 2180 1051 1055 DPo_2030_1135 1950 1990 2180 1131 1135 DPo_2030_1305 1950 1990 2180 1301 1305 January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 8 1710_1045 1630 1670 1780 1041 1045 1710_1050 1630 1670 1780 1046 1050 Height Tolerance 1710_1055 1630 1670 1780 1051 1055 1710_1060 1630 1670 1780 1056 1060 Width Tolerance January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 9 35-36 mm 42-44 mm 39-41 mm 37-39 mm INFO: You can find the full correlation table on our CONNECTOR tool in the documentation tab. To access it, log on to https://connector-gseintegration.com/auth/login/ January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 10: Site Preparation
TWO-SLOPED ROOF ONE-SLOPED ROOF 1 The seismic resistance of the GSE In-Roof System is validated on the whole European territory. This criterion is not to be taken into account. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 11 1,46 kN 1,55 kN 1,62 kN 10 m Edges 1,55 kN 1,69 kN 1,83 kN 1,94 kN 2,03 kN Corners 1,62 kN 1,78 kN 1,92 kN 2,04 kN 2,13 kN January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 12 PV field. 2.4.1 PV Array Size Calculation Portrait Evolution - Half-Frames The field size is calculated from the GSE plate reference used (refer to sections 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 to determine the GSE plate compatible with the module): Field height (mm) = (mm) ((Ref.
Page 13: Installation Steps
PV field 3/ Flashings installation TOP OF PV FIELD Deep-curve tiles Roof underlay Battens (for GSE Tile Battens frame support) (Roof deck) Roofing elements LATERAL PV FIELD BOTTOM OF PV FIELD January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 14 For gutter installation, position the reference batten (in blue on the diagram) of the 1 half-plate line in relation to the gutter as shown in the adjacent diagram: January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 15 Position the other battens supporting the Portrait frames and half-frames in relation to the first reference batten: 1/ Battens for fixing clamps 2/ Battens for the frames’ fixing points 3/ Battens for the frames’ support & overlaps 4/ Battens to offer a flat support of 18 mm thick for the waterproofing strip.
Page 16 + 735 1770 (ou 330) + 735 + 735 1780 (ou 330) + 735 + 735 1790 (ou 330) + 735 + 735 1800 (ou 330) + 735 + 735 January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 17 + 830 1960 (ou 330) + 830 + 830 1970 (ou 330) + 830 + 830 1980 (ou 330) + 830 + 830 1990 (ou 330) + 830 + 830 January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 18 + 930 plates). 2160 (ou 330) + 930 + 930 Please refer to the adjacent table: 2170 (ou 330) + 930 + 930 2180 (ou 330) + 930 + 930 January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 19 BATTENING PLAN FOR PORTRAIT FULL FRAMES OF REFERENCE HEIGHT 1710MM WITH 4 CLAMPS 105 -175 Overlapping Clamp fixation Frame fixation 105 -175 Overlapping Clamp fixation Frame fixation Support for <<<<<< Reference Batten >>>>>> Waterproofing stip Sloping batten to connect curved tiles...
Page 20 In the case of very steeply curved tiles, it may be advisable to chamfer the top of the tile curve. There is no need of a sloping batten for slate or gutter installations. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 21 Stick it to the tiles. Make sure you press it firmly into place so that it follows the shape of the tile in accordance to the manufacturer instruction. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 22 Place the flashings side by side until the top clips touch, then stick the flexible parts together. The overlap between 2 flashings is 170 mm. 17 cm January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 23 2 drip flashings: 1 drip flashing for the PV field and a 2 ème drip flashing for the roof membrane. This is to allow the condensation water created on the roof membrane to drain into the gutter. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 24 3.4 GSE Portrait half-frames and frames installation 3.4.1 Installation of Portrait Evolution half-frames Portrait half-frames are laid line by line, from right to left and from bottom to top. Horizontal mounting direction Vertical mounting direction Position the 1 frame at the bottom right of the PV field.
Page 25 AND ONLY IF, THE SUBSTRUCTURE DOES NOT INCLUDE COUNTER-BATTENS. Reminder: It is forbidden to drill in the drainage areas and on the high points of the GSE half-frame, as this could damage the integration of the photovoltaic system and its watertightness.
Page 26 3.4.2 Installation of Portrait Full frames Like half-frames, Portrait frames are laid line by line, from right to left and from bottom to top. Position the 1 panel in the bottom right-hand corner of the PV field in the same way as described in step 1 of pragraph 3.4.1.
Page 27 Pre-drill the remaining 4 fixing points of the GSE frame with a 10 mm drill bit (the v.2022 half-frames are already pre-drilled to 10 mm on the support pads). TIP: It is possible to pre-drill the yellow points in the frame before fitting it to the roof.
Page 28: Optional Step - Installation Of The Microinverters And Their Cabling
CAUTION: REFER TO THE INVERTER INSTALLATION MANUAL AND ENSURE THAT THE INSTALLATION COMPLIES WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. Validated compatibility with all microinverters and optimisers on the market January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 29: Lateral Flashings Installation
Portrait Full Frames. For Portrait Full Frames: Mark the position of the wedges on the inside surface of the frame so that they can be located after the lateral flashings have been positioned.
Page 30 Use a 10 mm drill bit to pre-drill the fixing points for the clamps. 10mm 4. For end clamps, pre-drill through the flashing, the frame corrugation and the wedge. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 31: Optional Step - Intermodule Flashings Installation
To do this, make sure: - To not position it on an overlap between 2 intermodule flashings - Use a 10mm drill bit to pre-drill the location of the sewing screw January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 32: Pv Modules Installation
Position the module so that the cables from the junction box pass through the space provided. TIP: Some module manufacturers allow portrait installation with the single junction box facing downwards; please refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Position the modules so that they rest on the support pads and abut the top protrusions (orange arrows).
Page 33 Make sure you run the earthing cables under the half-frames, using the clips in the central windows. CAUTION: WHEN SETTING UP THE CABLES, TAKE CARE NOT TO CREATE ANY INDUCTION LOOPS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH UTE C15-712 GUIDES. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 34 • To connect the PV modules to each other or to the microinverters installed in one of the central windows of a Portrait frame, be sure to pass the cables under the frames via the clips in the central windows.
Page 35: Installation Of The Top Pv Field Connection
TO DECREASE THE COUNTER-SLOPE OR TO REPLACE THE TOP FLASHINGS WITH A FLEXIBLE FLASHING STRIP (SEE PAGE 34). Join the top flashings and the attach angle using pop rivets, taking care that you adjust the module frame thickness. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 36 In the same way, place the corner flashings, having applied beforehand a PU glue joint on the overlapping zone of the top flashing. (Overlapping at least 100mm) 100 MIN Fix all flashings to the battens using flashing hooks (at least 2 per piece). January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 37 Assemble the pieces with a rivet with a 4,5mm drill bit Once the adjustment of both corner flashings is done, install them as described in steps 4 & 5, page 38. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 38 To do this, slide 2 long fixing hooks into the triangular supports and fix them with nails and/or screws to the top batten used to support the top connection. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 39: Connection To The Roof Covering
Tiles cut for left-hand side Tiles cut for top connetion connection Double tiles or half tiles can be used for the side connection. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 40: Specific Case: Pv Array With Inner/Outer Angles
In the case of non-rectangular PV array, inner and outer angles must be connected to the roofing using a flexible flashing strip compliant with the building/roofing regulation. Special case: inner angle Special case: outer angle January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 41 PV module to protrude. Be sure to comply with the covering rules in the relevant DTU roofing standard and the recommendations in paragraph 3.2.2 of this document January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 42: Maintenance And Servicing
Disconnect the PV array from the AC box and proceed as follows: 1. Unscrew the fixing clamp, remove 2. Screw one GSE screw at the location of old hole, having placed beforehand a new the module and remove the edge polypropylene edge wedges under the wedges.
Page 43: Support And Contact
Our systems are guaranteed for 10 years if they are installed in accordance with this manual and our certifications. Please refer to our General Terms and Conditions for more details, available on the Connector tool - ‘document’ section. January 2025 Installation manual PORTRAIT & PORTRAIT EVOLUTION - EN...
Page 44 Photovoltaic panel mounting system integrated into the roof Your distributor:...

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