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1. RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 ADIANT Radiant Solar Tripod Planning and Installation Guide V1 1 With Australia AS NZS1170 2 ool ARAME ny ties ape ae PA f igs tipo the os oe A ET itt a PPE ge LIE Sil 4 7 DARRA The Solar Tripod System has been developed as a universal system for roof mounting on flat roofs The use of patented pending aluminium base rails Click In Clamp and Base Rail Pre Clamp technology eliminates custom cutting and enables particularly fast installation Please review this manual thoroughly before installing your Solar Tripod system This manual provides 1 Supporting documentation for building permit applications relating to Solar Tripod Universal PV Module Mounting system 2 Planning and installation instructions for Solar Tripod The installer is solely responsible for 1 Complying with all applicable local or national building codes including any that may supersede this manual 2 Ensuring that Rack and other products are appropriate for the particular installation and the installation environment 3 Ensuring that the roof its rafters connections and other structural support members can support the array under building live load conditions this total assembly is hereafter referred to as the roof rafter assembly 4 Using only rack parts and installer supplied parts as specified by Rack substitution of parts may void the warranty and invalida2. ae a Region C 5 taaako Territory only ee N PR _ Cocos islands Darwin _ SP i Az re A McDonnell Creek Region C pE n Vx Moreton 100 km Region C 150 k A Kununurra s gt P A i West Moreland GA es Burketown Port Hedland e Broome uj Karratha Croydon iY RES 2 a WE Rockhampton Onslow P A Marble Bar Alice Springs 3 a Millstream Ghose Q Bundaberg Region D oN f Region C A a Carnarvon K 4 _ ease we ascoyne Junction Region A4 A einai Region B 2 Y Callytharra ae nga A 1 _ TE niin K Corindi Norfolk Islands 2 ds ullewa ee E E PEN Z Region B Region B K ee E Bourke 30 A MORII iner i Region A1 W Lord Howe Island ma Kalgoorlie a Region A neue Gunyidi egion 30 Green Head Perth Canberra Sydney gt Reglon A2 Esperance Adelaide pe Ne i 5 200 km a Albany Mount Gaembier _ 70 km O r 50 km fja sary 2 y Regions are marked with the letters Region A5 A cui Gann Sinia are ge tll gy ii East Sale a of Melbourne G P O pI el SS smooth lines set in from a smoothed Geelong A 40 coastline by 50 100 150 and 200 km i Islands within 50 km of the coast Region A3 are the same Region as the adjacent coast Hobart SS ee Region Definition Wind regions are pre defined for all of Australia by Australian Standard 1170 The Wind Region has nothing to do with surrounding topography or buildings Most
3. When you are complete you will be ready to install the rails Page 7 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 8 When Tripods are all aligned and secured to the roof simply slide the rail down until rail clicks into the preassembled rail clips 9 Using a cordless drill tighten the rail clips to firmly tighten the rails into place 10 Ensure to insert splice joiners underneath rail to connect long arrays 11 Tighten using Allen Key 12 To finish the racking installation and ensure the system is secure assemble the wind cross set at the back of Solar Tripod system Page 8 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 13 Tighten the wind cross set 14 Place the module end clamp into the rail by entering on an angle hooking one side of the rail and applying pressure 15 Layout first panel against the first end clamp Put module middle clamp including earthing plate into the rails place it firmly against the module and fasten loosely approx 2 3 turns Now inset the next module against the previously installed module and tighten the inter module clamp using the Allen key Recommended torque is 15 Nm 16 Put rail cap into the base rail Continue mounting the modules as described in steps 11 to 12 until all modules are installed The installation is finished Page 9 of 10 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTA
4. to the purlins under using 2 x 14G self drilling screws The above figures are based on modules lengths of up to 2000mm maximum weight of 29Kg Installation degree from 10 degree to 45 degree 4 Verify Acceptable Rail End Overhang Rail End Overhang must equal 1 3 or less of foot spacing Thus if foot spacing is 1500mm the Rail End Over hang can be up to 500mm In this case two feet can support a rail of as much as 2500mm 1500mm between the feet and 500mm of overhang at each end Page 3 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 5 Determine Roof slope Solar Tripod system can be used for roof slope up to 60 degrees Please verify the Installation site roof slope should be between 0 degrees and 60 degrees 6 Determine Roof Installation Roof Areas A typical procedure in calculating the maximum building height for the installation of solar panel is given above If you know the building height terrain category wind region and roof pitch and then you can determine the edge distance as well A roof can be divided into two zones the internal zone and the edge zone The width of these outer zones can be determined based on the length width and average height of the building If fixings are located in the internal or edge zones then the maximum spacing to the next fixing must be reduced as per the table above INTERNAL ZONE EDGE ZO
5. LLATION GUIDE v1 1 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 15 Years Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions RADIANT International RADIANT warrants to the original purchaser Purchaser of product s that it manufactures Product at the original installation site that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of fifteen 15 years except for the anodized finish which shall be free from visible peeling or cracking or chalking under normal atmospheric conditions from the earlier of 1 the date the installation of the Product is completed or 2 30 days after the purchase of the Product by the original Purchaser The Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish All installations in corrosive atmospheric conditions are excluded The Warranty is VOID if the practices specified by AAMA 609 amp 610 02 Cleaning and Maintenance for Architecturally Finished Aluminium www aamanet org are not followed by Purchaser This Warranty does not cover damage to the Product that occurs during its shipment storage or installation This Warranty shall be VOID if installation of the Product is not performed in accordance with RADIANT s written installation instructions or if the Product has been modified repaired or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by RADIA
6. NE AVERAGE HEIGHT Page 4 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 Solar Tripod Components for Flat Roof Installation End Clamp Solar Tripod wae Splice Klip Lok Clamp Wind Cross Set Base Rail 40 l l Lifting Leg Both Klip Lok Clamps and Lifting Leg options are for Radiant Solar Tripod installation Two per a tripod and are required to install at set rail support spacing found on page 3 Radiant certified Klip Lok clamps include Lysaght 700 700 Lysaght 406 406 amp Diamond III Installation preparation Overview of system components SOLAR PANEL BASE RAIL END MIDDLE LAMP C SOLARTRIPOD LIFTING LEG or KLIP LOK CLAMP a n a m a a eee ra 06 3 14G SELF DRILLING SCREW EXISTING METAL EXISTING ROOF ROOF SHEETING BATTEN PURLIN Planning the module area 1 Number of modules in horizontal direction x module width 23 5 mm 60 mm 2 Distance between the modules 23 5 mm 3 Overhang 40mm 4 Number of modules in the vertical direction x module height please check also the installation manual of the manufacturer of the solar module Page 5 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Unfold the Pre Assembled Solar Tripod 2 Enclo
7. NT IN WRITING or if the Product is installed in an environment for which it was not designed RADIANT shall not be liable for consequential contingent or incidental damages arising out of the use of the Product by Purchaser under any circumstances If within the specified Warranty periods the Product shall be reasonably proven to be defective then RADIANT shall repair or replace the defective Product or any part thereof in RADIANT s sole discretion Such repair or replacement shall completely satisfy and discharge all of RADIANT s liability with respect to this Limited Warranty Under no circumstances shall RADIANT be liable for special indirect or consequential damages arising out of or related to use by Purchaser of the Product Manufacturers of related items such as PV modules and flashings may provide written warranties of their own RADIANT s Limited Warranty covers only its Product and not any related items Page 10 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012
8. The above figures are based on modules lengths of up to 2000mm maximum weight of 29Kg p gt SOLAR PANEL K l P so BASE RAIL 2000mm modules requires 2 rails with fixing as per table A D above P The above spacing applies for fixing through thin sheet purlins ot na greater than 1 0mm thickness or a minimum embedment of SOLARTRIPOD 50mm into timber purlins Solar Tripod system should be fixed to the purlins under LIFTING LEG or KLIP LOK CLAMP using 2 x 14G self drilling screws The above figures are based oy aed pal on modules lengths of up to 2000mm maximum weight of n 29Kg Installation degree from 10 degree to 45 degree EXISTING METAL _ EXISTING ROOF ROOF SHEETING BATTEN PURLIN Please use the following table to determine the Base Rail 40 support spacing for flat roof installations using steel purlin screws This applies to the tripod being installed flat or with appropriate Radiant lifting legs or klip lok clamps see p 5 MAXIMUM SOLAR TRIPOD IN mm FOR STEEL BATTENS PURLINS ROOF ZONE Installation Height Region A amp B mm Region C mm 1250 Internal Zone 20Meters 1000 OD Edge Zone 2000mm modules requires 2 rails with fixing as per table above The above spacing applies for fixing through thin sheet purlins greater than 1 0mm thickness or a minimum embedment of 50mm into timber purlins Solar Tripod system should be fixed
9. of Australia is designated Region A which indicates a Regional Ultimate Basic Wind Velocity of 45meter per sec Some areas are designated Region B 57meter per sec Local authorities will advise if this applies in your area Region C areas 66meters per sec are generally referred to as Cyclonic and are generally limited to northern coastal areas Most Region C zones end 100km inland Region D 80meters per sec is Australia s worst Cyclonic Region between Carnarvon and Pardoo in Western Australia 2 Determine the height of the of your installation site This document provides sufficient information for Solar Tripod system installation height less than 20 meters If your installation site is more than 20 meters in height please contact Radiant to obtain engineering data to support your installation Page 2 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 3 Determine the Maximum Rail Support Spacing Please use the following table to determine the Base Rail40 support spacing for flat roof installations timber purlin screws This applies to the tripod being installed flat or with appropriate Radiant lifting legs or klip lok clamps see p 5 MAXIMUM SOLAR TRIPOD IN mm FOR TIMBER BATTENS PURLINS ROOF ZONE Installation Height Region A amp B mm Region C mm 1325 meae 1200 1160 5Meters HD 8H Edge 10Meters 600 365 Zone
10. sed inside the tripod is the back leg used for angle adjustment Pull out the back leg to create a triangle 3 Determine your chosen degree of angle from the adjustable back leg holes Bolt the Solar Tripod using bolt and nut 4 Tighten and your Solar Tripod is ready Continue installation by deciding on your fixing system using either Ballast Anchor Bolt or Sheet FIXING ON THE ROOF BALLAST 5A If you are installing the Solar Tripod using a ballast weight system Place Tripods in position and secure with determined weight ballast blocks designed to secure system to the roof Page 6 of 10 Solar Tripod installation manual Version 1 1 updated Dec 2012 RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 5B Repeat Ballast to all Solar Tripods in each array When you are complete you will be ready to install the rails 6A Fix Tripod with Anchor Bolt to the concrete roof Solar Tripod has two predetermined holes for bolt insertion 6B Repeat Anchor Bolt installation to all Solar Tripods in each array When you are complete you will be ready to install the rails 7A Position Solar Tripods parallel or across the sheet purlins Using wood screws attach the Solar Tripod using 2 SCrews If applicable installer can use 2 x klip lok clamps or 2 x lifting legs to attach between tripod and appropriate profiled roof 7B Repeat sheet installation to all Solar Tripods in each array
11. te the Radiant certification 5 Ensuring that the leg screws have adequate pull out strength and shear capacities as installed 6 Maintaining the waterproof integrity of the roof including selection of appropriate flashing and 7 Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV array Installation tools 1 6mm allen key 2 Cordless drill 3 Plain end screwdriver 4 Power Cord 5 Adjustable Spanner RADIANT SOLAR TRIPOD PLANNING AND INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 1 Code Compliant Planning This document is designed to support for installations using Solar Tripod mounting System manufactured by Radiant Co Ltd Follow steps below and the installation instructions section to install Solar Tripod in compliance with the AS NZS1170 2 Before proceeding note the following This document addresses only wind loads on the assumption that wind produces the maximum load factor affecting an installation Verify that other local factors such as snow loads and earth quake effects do not exceed the wind loads Give precedence to any factor that does Wind loads are considered to act on the entire projected area or may be perpendicular to any surface The roof on which the Solar Tripod will be installed must have the capacity to resist the combined Design Dead Load and Live Load per footing 1 Determine the wind region of your installation site 142 Region B Christmas Island Region B _ Region
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