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Stratco Solatop Integration Manual

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INTEGRATION
GUIDE
Solatop
TM
INTEGRATION RECOMMENDATIONS

BEFORE YOU START

Carefully read this guide for the layout of the Solatop PV panels. If you do not have all the necessary information contact
Stratco for advice.
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
In principle, Solatop PV panels can be installed on any roof section with a minimum slope of 20º and facing North. The
panels can occupy entire roof surfaces or just a portion of the roof surface, meaning there are an almost unlimited
number of potential configurations.
As far as possible, roofs should not lie in the shadow of trees, neighbouring buildings or other objects, otherwise
performance will be correspondingly reduced. It may be necessary to plan for the use of dummy elements for optimum
aesthetic value.

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Summary of Contents for Stratco Solatop

  • Page 1: Before You Start

    Solatop INTEGRATION RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE YOU START Carefully read this guide for the layout of the Solatop PV panels. If you do not have all the necessary information contact Stratco for advice. POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS In principle, Solatop PV panels can be installed on any roof section with a minimum slope of 20º and facing North. The panels can occupy entire roof surfaces or just a portion of the roof surface, meaning there are an almost unlimited number of potential configurations.
  • Page 2 1.0 INTEGRATION INTO AN EXISTING ROOF & WIND LOAD CAPABILITIES The architect, builder or council is to ensure the existing The Solatop PV panel system has been engineered for or new house/structure is of suitable structural integrity residential applications in accordance with AS4055-2006 and complies with all relevant Australian Building codes Wind loads for housing.
  • Page 3 1.2 TOP MOUNTING BATTEN ARRANGEMENT When the layout of the Solatop PV panel array starts from The proceeding battens are then installed parallel to the top of the roof, the first Mounting Batten is installed the first batten, with a spacing distance of 832mm. The 270mm from the ridge centre point, as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT As the Mounting Brackets are attached to the Mounting Battens a standard overlapping distance is created between the Solatop PV panels. This overlap needs to be maintained throughout the array of panels, refer to Figure 3. The overlap distance will remain the same regardless of a bottom or top arrangement.
  • Page 5 Solatop PV panels can be integrated to They can also be used during the design of new structures existing roofs, interspersed with standard roof cladding.

  • Page 6: Panel Layout

    2.1 PARTIAL INTEGRATION WITH STEEL SHEET ROOFING Figure 6 PANEL LAYOUT Solatop PV panels can be placed at the top of a steel sheet roof. A top row of mount brackets need to be used to secure and locate the top flashing over the Solatop PV panels.
  • Page 7 Middle Mounted Solatop Array FLASHING RECOMMENDATIONS Integrating Solatop PV panels into steel sheet roofing will require the use of 4 seperate flashings; top, sides and bottom. Typical flashing sizes are shown in Figure 7, and should be adjusted accordingly for each roof design.
  • Page 8 Top Flashing A Solatop PV Panel Sheet Metal Roofing Steel Sheet Roof Integration: Flashing A SIDE FLASHING DETAIL Solatop PV Panel Side Flashing B Sheet Metal Roofing Steel Sheet Roof Integration: Flashing B BOTTOM FLASHING DETAIL Solatop PV Bottom Flashing C...
  • Page 9 2.2 PARTIAL INTEGRATION WITH TILED ROOFING Figure 8 PANEL LAYOUT Solatop PV panels can be placed at the top of a tiled roof. A minimum one row of tiles need to be above the Solatop PV panels, allowing for grouting and securing of the ridge cap.
  • Page 10 Middle Mounted Solatop Array Bottom Mounted Solatop Array FLASHING RECOMMENDATIONS Integrating the Solatop PV panels into tiled roofing will The foam insert in side flashings B and D needs to be cut require the use of 4 seperate flashings; top, sides and on site to match the tile profile.
  • Page 11 TOP FLASHING DETAIL Top Flashing A Solatop PV Panel Tiled Roofing Tiled Roof Integration: Flashing A SIDE FLASHING DETAIL Tiled Roofing Solatop PV Panel Side Flashing B Tiled Roof Integration: Flashing B BOTTOM FLASHING DETAIL Solatop PV Bottom Flashing C...
  • Page 12 Solatop PV panels. Refer to the Solatop BIPV Installation guide for panel mounting process.
  • Page 13 Glass infill panels require two brackets at the base and 50 min. a minimum one bracket at the top to ensure secure attachment to the roof. Solatop PV panels require two brackets at the base and two brackets at the top. FULL ROOF INTEGRATION LAYOUTS...
  • Page 14 FLASHING RECOMMENDATIONS Integrating the Solatop PV panels across the whole roof will require the use of 4 seperate flashings; top, sides and bottom. Typical flashing sizes are shown in Figure 14, and should be adjusted accordingly for each roof design. A custom made valley gutter will need to be ordered for the ridge of the roof section.
  • Page 15 TOP FLASHING DETAIL Top Flashing A Solatop PV Panel Ridge Cap Full Roof Integration: Flashing A SIDE FLASHING DETAIL Solatop PV Panel Side Flashing B Barge Capping Full Roof Integration: Flashing B BOTTOM FLASHING DETAIL Solatop PV Panel Anti Ponding Flashing...
  • Page 16 3.0 LAYOUT PLANNING CONTACT 1300 165 165 BROCSIG © Copyright February 2012 All brands and logos/images accompanied by ® or ™ are trade marks of Stratco (Australia) Pty Limited. www.stratco.com.au...