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- Page 1 CK- | STEEL SOLAR CARPORT | GAZEBO 1-CAR PREMIER STEEL SOLAR CARPORT | GAZEBO INSTALLATION MANUAL VERSION: 02.10.2025 VO2 | ENG...
- Page 2 WARNING Photovoltaic Hazard Control & Structural Building Safety (To Reduce Risk of Injury-Read and Follow All Instructions) The installation of solar electric panels should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel. Unauthorized persons and children should not be allowed near the solar electric installation. Follow all permit, installation, and inspection requirements to include all applicable local, regional, and national electrical codes.
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Page 3: Brief Description
Please read carefully this installation manual and all other applicable documents before starting your installation. Please contact CHIKO with any questions that you may have. MAINTENANCE When signs of rust appear, or when the paint is peeled or removed, you must take steps to remove the rust and paint the affected areas. -
Page 4: Required Installation Tools
REQUIRED INSTALLATION TOOLS WRENCH GLOVES CHALK LINE TAPE MEASURE SAFETY GLASSES HEARING PROTECTION RUBBER MALLET HARDHAT FOOT PROTECTION www.chikousa.com... -
Page 5: Main Components
MAIN COMPONENTS M RAIL C-CHANNEL FIX KIT BASE PLATE LOWER BEAM & TOP COLUMN ADAPTER DIAGONAL BRACE ADAPTER DIAGONAL BRACE ADAPTER MID-CLAMP END-CLAMP WATER CHANNEL RUBBER STRIPPING FRONT COLUMN REAR COLUMN LOWER HORIZONTAL BEAM L-ANGLE SUPPORT SUPPORT BEAM DIAGONAL BRACE C-CHANNEL NOTE Customer needs to source materials for footings based on structural engineer specifications. - Page 6 MAIN COMPONENTS Overview The following is a diagram that lists the main components of the CK- Carport System. Description Description Base Plate Low Beam & Diagonal Brace Adapter Front Column 111 End Clamp 30, 35, & 40MM End Clamp Share Plate Rear Column Support Beam M10*35 Bolt Kit...
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Page 7: Front View
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW OVERHEAD VIEW LARGE FORMAT MODULE VIEW www.chikousa.com... -
Page 8: Components List
COMPONENTS LIST Description Part Picture Details Front Columns Carport Support Rear Columns Structure Base Plate CK-ZEM-CP3-5 Support Beam COLUMNS Top Column Adapter CK-001-016-014 Lower Horizontal Beam BEAMS GT-001-016-014 Diagonal Brace Low Beam & Diagonal Brace Adapter Base 'Plate' CK-GT-001-016-805 HDG Bolt M10*35 GT-001-016-805 HDG Bolt M16*180 HDG Nut M10... - Page 9 Description Part Picture Details C-Channel Fix Kit HDG Bolt M10*35 HDG Bolt M16*140 HDG Nut M10 C-Channel Fix Kit CK-PL-GT001-016-14 HDG Nut M16 HDG Washer M10 HDG Washer M16 HDG Spring Washer M10 HDG Spring Washer M16 35mm Mid Clamp 845 Share Plate Mid Clamp CK-782-4-60-Q...
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Page 10: Installation Steps
INSTALLATION STEPS 1. Build Base Solution A, Build base Mark footer location according to the diagram. Verify all angles are square (See Attached Planset). Dig footers and make base with anchor bolts according to site conditions and system specifications and based on your structural engineer instructions for foundations requirements. If the ground is unlevel, ensure that all footer placements are level and at the same height regardless of the terrain elevation. - Page 11 2. Install Base Plates Slide the column base plate over the concrete anchors and secure them. If you are using leveling nuts to level the column base plate. Correct any shifting if needed and repeat for the other three column base plates. Fill the gap between the base plate and the footing with Dry-pack non-shrink grout.
- Page 12 3. Fix Adapter Front Column: 111” A . Fix Low Beam/Diagonal Brace Adapter to Front & Rear Columns Rear Column: 126 ” B1. Attach C-Channel Fix Kit to Support Beam Low Beam/Diagonal Brace Adapter: 16 ” B2. Attach Top Column Adapter to Support Beam Top Column Adapter: 10 ”...
- Page 13 4. Connect Columns Attach Columns to base plate Products Name Quantity Front Columns --- 111” Rear Columns --- M16*180mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 spring washer + 1 nut) www.chikousa.com...
- Page 14 5. Connect Beams Connect Lower Horizontal Beam to front and rear Columns Connect Support Beam between front and rear columns on top Connect Diagonal Brace between Support Beam and Column Products Name Quantity Lower Horizontal Beam Support Beam Diagonal Brace www.chikousa.com...
- Page 15 5. Connect Beams (Continued) Diagonal Brace Support Beam C-Channel Fix Kit Shorter Distance- from C-Channel Fix Kit to End of Support Beam Longer Distance- Front Column Rear Column from C-Channel Fix Kit to End of Support Beam When connecting the Support Beam to the front and rear columns ensure the orientation matches the above image.
- Page 16 6. Fix C-Channel Use C-Channel Fix Kit to connect C-Channels to Support Beam Use M10*16mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 Spring Washer + 1 Nut) Use M10*25mm Bolt Kits (1 flat washer + 1 Spring Washer + 1 Nut) Products Name Quantity C Channel...
- Page 17 7. Connect M-Rails and Pre-assemble clamps on M-Rail Determine overall M-Rail length by calculating the total M-Rail length needed, this length will correspond with the overall module length and any additional length desired. (The M-Rail can remain flush from top to bottom with the exterior panel frames or it can be extended slightly on the low side of carport for extended water diversion.) Mechanically connect the 2 M-Rail sections with 2 M6*16 on the exterior walls of the M-Rail.
- Page 18 8. Fix M Rail Use M6.3 self tapping screw to fix M-Rail to C-Channel M-Rails with End Clamps will be located on the exterior rows M-Rails with Mid Clamps will be located on the interior rows After installing the first two rows of M-Rails, install one column of modules to ensure distance, seating, and placement of Modules are correct.
- Page 19 9. Install L-Angle Supports L-Angle supports provide continuous stability and reduce any twisting or settling that may occur within the C-channel system. The L-Angle supports are attached to the bottom-center of the C-Channels using M8 screws. Each L-angle support will be attached with 6-qty M8 screws at 6 separate contact points on six separate C channels.
- Page 20 10. Install Solar Panels Install Rubber Stripping to the exterior of module frame but only where the frames are adjacent to other module frames on all interior seams. These interior seams will all be on the short side of the module running in a horizontal direction.
- Page 21 11. Grounding- Lug and Wiring Install grounding lug at end of C-Channel on side of array that is most optimal for wire management. Ensure that all paint and any debris is removed from bonding site to achieve proper bonding connection. Attach each ground lug with a stainless steel nut then cross 8.4mm2 or greater than or equal to 8AWG copper wire through all 6 grounding lugs (fixed by M8*20 inner hex bolt), run the copper ground wire along the column, and down into the ground attaching to an approved ground rod or other acceptable ground.
- Page 22 12. Grounding – Lug and Wiring Diagram Installation herein is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70. Grounding LUGS are intended for use with one solid or stranded copper wire. Final conductor wire size to be determined by licensed electrician and/or designer relative to job size. Temporary Grounding and Bonding Procedure: Periodic inspections should be conducted on the PV array to ensure There not any loose components, loose fasteners, or corrosion.
- Page 23 13. Final Check Check and verify that all components are properly fastened and installed properly in their correct positions and locations. Verify and re-adjust all components as needed within the structure. 14. Hide Footing (Optional) Cladding of 4 bases is an option with engineer approval. www.chikousa.com...
- Page 24 TORQUE SPECIFICATION - CARPORT Grounding Fix M Rail Mid/End C Rail Rail Fix Kit Rail Fix Kit Structure to C Purlin Clamp M8 Splice Kit to Column to C Rail (incl Column Adapter, Screw M 10 * 30 M6.3 X 25 Base Plate Torque in N-m...
- Page 26 CHIKOUSA PREMIER ONE CAR CARPORT Panel Layout : 4x3 C-Channel Layout Layout : 4x3 55.1 55.1 135.05 NO DESCRIPTION Beam & Column Set L-Angle Support End Clamp End Clamp share plate C Channel Mid Clamp Mid Clamp share plate 19.7 110.2 19.7 C-Channel Fix Kit...
- Page 27 CHIKOUSA PREMIER ONE CAR CARPORT FOUNDATION LAYOUT Front/Back Left/Right Side Left/Right Side 2800mm 110.2" Front/Back Note: Base Plates shown can rotate 180° based on aesthetic preference. The C opening can either face down (image shown) or up. The C-opening cannot face to ether the left side or the right side. Modify by Doc No.
- Page 28 CHIKOUSA CARPORT BASE PLATE DRAWING - IN MM 270MM X 270MM Inner Plate Modify by Doc No. Data J. Burton 241105 Check Premier 1-Car Craft Base Plate View : Rate Page /...
- Page 29 CHIKOUSA Carport Base Plate Bottom Holes M-30 Note: Base Plate Will Be Installed At 90 Degree Angle to the Structure...
- Page 30 CHIKOUSA PREMIER CARPORT SIDE PROFILE INCHES 168.1 126.5 91.7 177.2 Mark Modifivation Modify by Doc No. Data J. Burton 231130 Check Craft 4x6-5º View : Rate Page /...
- Page 31 CHIKOUSA PREMIER CARPORT (Please note: the open side of the C-Channel faces the high side of the Carport) SIDE PROFILE AND PARTS DIAGRAMS Column End/Mid Clamp share plate M14*170 M6. 3*16 M6. 3*25 M14*170 M14*170 C Channel Waterproof pad panel frame water channel M14*170 M14*170...
- Page 32 CHIKOUSA PREMIER CARPORT CONNECTIONS Column End/Mid Clamp share plate M14*170 M6. 3*16 M6. 3*25 M14*170 M14*170 C-Channel Rubber Stripping panel frame water channel M14*170 M14*170 M Rail Column Brace M14*170 Grounding Clip Mid Clamp M14*170 M14*170 Panel Column bracing M6. 3*16 M6.
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