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PV-ezRack
®
SolarTerrace III
™
Planning and Installation Guide
Complying with AS/NZS1170.2:2011
Contents
1
Introduction
2
2
Installation Tools & Components
3
3
Installation Guide
5
4
Service
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1.
Introduction
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Clenergy PV-ezRack
®
SolarTerrace III™ is a pre-assembled ground mount
system suitable for large scale commercial and utility scale installations. PV-
ezRack SolarTerrace III has been developed to fit any PV module. The
innovative and patented SolarTerrace III™ T-Rails simplify and improve the
accuracy of the installation. Using high quality engineered components
SolarTerrace III
®
™ saves developers and installers, time and money when
delivering large scale projects.
Please review this manual thoroughly before installing your SolarTerrace III™
system. This manual provides (1) supporting documentation for building permit
applications relating to PV-ezRack SolarTerrace III Mounting system, and (2)
planning and installation instructions for SolarTerrace III.
SolarTerrace III™ parts, when installed in accordance with this guide, will be
structurally adequate and will meet the AS/NZS 1170 standards. During the
installation and especially when working on the roof inform yourself about the
appropriate safety regulations, and please also pay attention to the relevant
regulations of your local region. Please check that you are using the current
version of the installation manual by contacting Clenergy Australia by email on
sales@clenergy.com.au, or your local representative.
The installer is solely responsible for:
Complying with all applicable local or national building codes, including
any that may supersede this manual;
Ensuring that PV-ezRack and other products are appropriate for the
particular installation and the installation environment;
Using only PV-ezRack parts and installer-supplied parts as specified by
PV-ezRack (substitution of parts may void the warranty and invalidate the
letter of certification on page 2);
How to recycle: according to the local relative statute.
How to disassemble: Reverse installation process.
Ensure that there are no less than two professionals working on panel
installation.
Ensure the installation of relative electrical equipment is performed by
professional electrician.
Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV array.
2.
Installation Tools & Components
2.1 Installation Tools
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Power Tool
Adjustable Spanner
String
2.2 Component List
Overview of system components
End Clamp
Inter Clamp
T-Rail
Rail Clamp
Splice for T
Rail
Assembly
Support
2.3 System Components
1)
End Clamp
2)
Inter Clamp
3)
T Rail
4)
Rail Clamp
5)
BackBase
6)
Front Base
7)
T Rail Splice
8)
Truss support
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2.4
Installation Planning
Clenergy PV-ezRack SolarTerrace III is compatible for panels up to 1800mm long.
Design for panels 1800mm long
Design for panels 1580mm long
Minimum spacing between 2 legs:
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STIII Panels Up To 1.80m
Wind Zone
Region A
Region B
Region C
Region D
Wind Speed(m/s)
41
48
56
66
Leg Spacing(m)
3100
2800
2200
1500
Footing design:
We recommend using M10 Grade 5.8 Carbon Steel anchor studs with Ramset
Chemset REO502 chemical injection anchoring system. Minimum anchor
embedment depth of 90mm with concrete strength of 25MPa. For concrete
specifications see STIII engineering certificate.
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3.
Installation Process
3.1 Installing the single Truss Support
3.1.1 Unfold the folded
Truss support then Bolt the
enforcement tube to the
bottom of the back leg.
Fasten the bolts and nuts
pre-assembled to secure the
structure.
3.1.2 Connect the front and
rear legs to the bolts pre-
installed on the ground or
screw the legs using anchor
screws.
3.1.3 Make sure the other
connections on the
components are tighten.
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3.1.4 According to the
planning, repeat the above
operation.
Note that the all Tri-Groove
Beam must be in the same
line.
3.2 Installing the T Rails
3.2.1 Before installing the
T Rails, mark the position of
the rails on the beam.
Note: Clenergy will
preassemble the bottom rail
clamp when supplying the
product for large projects.
3.2.2 Before installing the T
Rails to the Tri-groove
beam, make sure the rail is
long enough, otherwise
connect the T rails using T
rail splice.
It’s recommended to
connect the rails before
installing them on the
Tri-groove Beam
。
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3.2.3 Install the rails
according to 3.2.1.
3.2.3 Mark the panel
array perimeter and
attach T Rail to Tri-
groove Beam with one
T Rail Clamp on each side.
3.2.4 Install the other rails.
Note: The end of the rails
must line up.
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3.3 Installating PV panels
3.3.1 Install the panels by
using patented Clenergy
End Clamps and Inter
Clamps. Clenergy
recommends 750-1000mm
rail overhang at the end of
the array. It can be
maximum 50% of the
spacing between the STIII
supports.
3.3.2 Install the second row
of panels making sure to
leave an 18mm gap
between the two rows.
3.3.3 Now the installation is
completed.
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10 Years Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions
20 Year Designed Service Life
Clenergy international co. Ltd 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 ten (10)
years, except for the anodised finish, which finish shall be free from visible peeling, or
cracking or chalking under normal atmospheric conditions for a period of five (5) years,
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 (“Finish Warranty”).
The Finish Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish. All
installations in corrosive atmospheric conditions are excluded. The Finish Warranty is
VOID if the practices specified by AAMA 609 & 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 Clenergy’s written installation instructions, or if the Product has been
modified, repaired, or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by Clenergy IN
WRITING, or if the Product is installed in an environment for which it was not designed.
Clenergy 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 Clenergy shall repair or replace the defective Product, or any part
thereof, in Clenergy’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement shall completely
satisfy and discharge all of Clenergy’s liability with respect to this limited Warranty.
Under no circumstances shall Clenergy 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. Clenergy’s limited Warranty covers only its Product, and not
any related items.