AEROCOMPACT CompactGROUND GS10plus, Assembly Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...CompactGROUND GS10plus Assembly Instructions Version 01 Language English Original language German Original installation instructions Important Read carefully before installation ...

Page 2: ...tructions in another lan guage are a translation of the assembly instructions in German The assembly instructions are protected by copyright Without written permission from AEROCOMPACT the assembly instructions may not be copied reproduced microfilmed translated or converted for storage and processing in computer systems either in part or in full Copyright by AEROCOMPACT Manufacturer AEROCOMPACT H...

Page 3: ...asic components GS10plus 11 Ballasting 12 Accessories 12 Accessories for grounding potential equalization USA 12 Assembly 14 Attach roof protection pad optional 14 Pre install the clamps 15 Measure area place components 16 Installing the modules 17 Install the first module row 17 Install the second module row 19 Place ballast 20 Option 1 Ballasting directly on the front brackets middle brackets or...

Page 4: ...GS10plus www aerocompact com 4 Dismantling 27 Disassemble components 27 ...

Page 5: ...ctions symbols terms and abbreviations are used The following symbols indicate notes which are not relevant to safety but which make working with the assembly instructions easier Requirements for an action are depicted with this symbol Make sure that all requirements are met before you carry out the following actions Action steps are depicted with this symbol Carry out the steps in the specified o...

Page 6: ...ng documents supplied PV modules used with the CompactGROUND GS system should be approved by the module manufacturer AEROCOMPACT accepts no liability for loss of performance or damage of any kind to the PV modules Any other use of the CompactGROUND GS system is considered improper Liability Warranty Guarantee These assembly instructions and the project report supplied with the product are integral...

Page 7: ...e roof structure for obtaining and documenting the roof man ufacturer s approval for the installation of the corresponding fasteners on the respective roof in terms of warranties nor for the professional execution Errors and damage as well as limited or insufficient functionality of the system due to incorrect installation and or installation that deviates from the installation instructions and or...

Page 8: ...GS10plus About This Document www aerocompact com 8 ...

Page 9: ...urface Define walking routes and secure them with load distribution measures On roofing or roof structures that do not have sufficient load bearing capacity e g thin sheets corrugated fibre cement always work with load distribution aids Climbing aids Only use suitable intact and tested ladders Set up and secure ladders according to instructions Separate rules apply to mechanical climbing aids lift...

Page 10: ...y falling objects Where this does not succeed affected areas must be closed to the public Persons involved in the construction project must wear safety helmets Personal protective equipment PPE Personal protective equipment is required to prevent injuries during assembly work Wear protective goggles when drilling Wear safety boots Wear cut resistant work gloves during assembly Helmets are required...

Page 11: ... com 11 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Basic components GS10plus 1 End clamp varying clamp height for 30 50 mm frame heights CLEG10 XX 2 Connector bracket GS10 CN 3 Middle bracket GS10 MB 4 Front bracket GS10 FB 5 Mid clamp for 30 50 mm frame heights CLMG10 ...

Page 12: ... BT 2300 2 Short ballast tray BT 880 3 Tapping combi screw M8x20 SCS8x20 Accessories 1 Cable conduit CP 430 CP 620 CP 840 2 Bracket for cable conduit BR CP 3 Roof protection pad 290 x 100 x 3 8 PP290 100 4 Cable Tie Clip for Module Frame CLP M Accessories for grounding potential equalization USA ...

Page 13: ...GS10plus System Overview www aerocompact com 13 1 Grounding lug with nut follows UL 476 or UL 2703 requirements GL18N ...

Page 14: ...rings except for green roofs Make sure that the underside of the brackets is clean dry and free of grease and dust Wipe the under side with a clean and dry cloth For the bracket make sure that the roof protection pad covers the edge in each case A 10 mm Depending on the design of the connector bracket attach 1 to 2 roof protection pads ...

Page 15: ...ompact com 15 Remove protective paper Attach adhesive surface to the underside of the bracket Pre install the clamps Pre install the end clamps or mid clamps to the front brackets middle brackets and connector brackets as needed ...

Page 16: ... array field and mark the line Measure the width of the array and mark the line Place the front brackets middle brackets and connector brackets in the array field Edge rows place front brackets middle brackets and connector brackets with end clamps pre installed Middle rows place front brackets middle brackets and connector brackets with mid clamps pre installed ...

Page 17: ...e The cables can be attached to the module with the cable tie clip CLP M The distance between the clamps is determined by the brackets and connector brackets or by the mod ule size Install the first module row Weigh down the front brackets with ballast blocks Place the module on the front brackets and middle brackets ...

Page 18: ... Tighten the screws of the side end clamps to 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs Place the next module Tighten the screws of the mid clamps of the previous module with 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs Tighten the screws of the end clamps at the bottom of the modules to 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs Mount modules of the first row until row is finished ...

Page 19: ...brackets Position the module flush with the end clamps at the top and bottom and loosely tighten the screws Tighten the screws of the end clamps with 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs Install remaining modules as in the first row Install other modules in the recommended order Tighten all end clamps and mid clamps to 20 Nm or 14 75 ft lbs ...

Page 20: ...onnector brackets Take note of the exact number and position of the ballast blocks from the AEROTOOL planning doc uments Place the ballast blocks on the front brackets connector brackets or middle brackets Version 2 Short ballast trays The short ballast tray can be installed in the following positions at the front bracket on the connector bracket at the end bracket last row mirror of front bracket...

Page 21: ...et with the tapping combi screw Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb Version 3 Long ballast tray The long ballast tray can be installed in the following positions across the front bracket underneath the middle bracket on the connector bracket across the end bracket last row mirror of front bracket Refer to the Aerotool planning documents for the exact number and location of long ballast trays...

Page 22: ...ays Screw the ballast tray to the bracket or connector bracket with the tapping combi screw Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb Install long ballast tray across middle brackets Place the ballast tray under the middle bracket Screw the ballast tray to each middle bracket with 2 tapping combi screws Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft lb Install cable pipes optional The cable pipes can be i...

Page 23: ...cable pipe through the appropriate hole in the ballast tray Attach the plastic caps to the end of the cable pipe Fasten the cable pipes with brackets Slide the cable pipe through the brackets Attach the plastic caps to the end of the cable pipe Screw the brackets for cable pipe to the connector bracket or to the middle bracket each with a tap ping combi screw Tighten the screws with 15 Nm or 11 ft...

Page 24: ... USA compliant The grounding potential equalization is mounted at the edge of a module field on a bracket Loosen and remove screw Connect ground wire firmly to cable lug Attach washer and cable lug in the order shown with the screw Tighten the screw Install grounding bonding equipment USA compliant The grounding potential equalization is mounted at the edge of a module field on a bracket ...

Page 25: ...at the bracket using the screw washer split ring and nut Attach an appropriately sized copper grounding wire provided by customer to the grounding lug with the screw Potential equalization during maintenance Attention If a module is removed attach additional ground clamps and ground wire to ensure connection between modules and equipotential bonding ...

Page 26: ...tenance items once a year A test of the system is necessary after severe weather events e g wind storm snow hail etc as well as after extreme events such as a hurricane or earthquake Complete System Check all components of the system for damage Replace damaged components as soon as possible Fittings Check all screw connections Tighten loose screw connections Confirm the tightening torque according...

Page 27: ...GS10plus Dismantling www aerocompact com 27 DISMANTLING Disassemble components Disassembling the system Carry out the assembly steps in reverse order ...