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REF: CL-10130-S 

Internal REF: 00143  

 

 

 

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th

 April 2019 

Clenergy Australia 

1/10 Duerdin Street 

Clayton, VIC 3168 

 

Array Frame Engineering Certificate 

 

Postmount PM6-A/2100 Installation 

 

MW Engineering Melbourne Pty Ltd, being Structural Engineers within the meaning of Australian and 

NZ Building Regulations, have carried out a structural design check of the PV-ezRack Postmount PM6-

A/2100 within Australia. The design check has been based on the information in the 

PV-ezRack PM6-

A/2100 Planning and Installation Guide

 and schematic drawings of the system components, provided by 

Clenergy Australia. 
 

Part number 

Description 

ER-R-ECO/3150 

PV-ezRack ECO Rail 3150mm 

ER-RT-70/3170

 

PV-ezRack Rectangular Tube-

Landscape 70*70*3170*T4 

ER-RT-100/2200

 

PV-ezRack Rectangular Tube-Master 
100*100*2200*T5 

ER-RT-100/576 

PV-ezRack (PM6-A,PM8-A), Adjustable 
Tube 100*50*576 

ER-P-152/3000 PV-ezRack, 

Pipe 

ø152*3000*T6 

ER-SC-PM6/PM8 

PV-ezRack PM6-A,PM8-A, Steel Cap 
Assembly 

C-U/30/46-G 

PV-ezRack, Universal Clamp for Frame 
Height 30-46mm with Grounding Clip 

 

We find the Postmount PM6-A/2100 to be structurally sufficient for Australian and New Zealand use, 

based on the following conditions: 
 

 

Wind Loads to AS/NZ1170.2:2011, Amendment 4-2016: 

o

 

Wind Terrain Category: 2; 

o

 

Wind average recurrence interval of 100 years- For ultimate state, 25 years- service-

ability; 

o

 

Wind region A, B, C & D; 

Summary of Contents for PostMount 6-A

Page 1: ...PostMount 6 A for XL Panels Installation Guide Code Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V1 0 Complying with AS NZS1170 2 2011 ADMT 4 2016 ...

Page 2: ... with the appropriate occupational health and safety regulations Please also pay attention to other relevant regulations in your local region Please check that you are using the latest version of the installation manual by contacting Clenergy via email on www clenergy com cn or contacting your local distributor The installer is solely responsible for Complying with all applicable local or national...

Page 3: ... ECO 3150 ECO Rail length 3150mm ER AP PM6 8 A LP PM6 A PM8 A Kit ER RT 100 2200 PM6 A Rectangular Tube Master Components ER RT 70 3170 PM6 A PM8 A Rectangular Tube Landscape ER P 152 3000 Pipe ER SC PM6 PM6 A PM8 A Steel Cap Assembly ER RT 100 576 PM6 A PM8 A Adjustable Tube Tools Components 2 Tools Components 2 1 Tools Allen Key 6 mm Spanner 5m Tape Torque Wrench Tools EZ GL ST Grounding Lug ...

Page 4: ...ersal Clamp ECO Rail PM6 A Rectangular Tube Landscape PM6 A Rectangular Tube Master Steel Cap Assembly PM6 A Adjustable Tube Pipe PM6 A Kit Side view drawing of PV ezRack PostMount 6 A for XL Panels is shown below The panels tilt angle and embedment depth below are for reference only Please refer to Certificate Letter to obatin the certified max panels tilt angle and min embedment depth for differ...

Page 5: ...Stainless Steel Fastener Installation Improper operation may lead to the deadlock of bolts and nuts Follow the steps below to reduce this risk 3 2 1 Reduce the friction coefficient 1 Ensure that the thread surface is clean no dirt or contaminant 2 Apply lubricant grease or 40 engine oil to fasteners prior to tightening to avoid galling or seizing in the threads System Overview ...

Page 6: ... need to cut fasteners please make sure that there is no load on the fastener before you cut it Avoid damaging the anodized or galvanized surfaces 3 3 Installation Dimensions All drawings and dimensions in this installation guide are for generic reference The PV ezRack PostMount 6 A for XL Panels is to be optimized to suit specific conditions for each project and documented in engineering drawings...

Page 7: ...he post The allowed vertical tolerance is 2 Keep the axle of the 2 Ø22 holes parallel to East West keep the vertical angle deviation within 5 For more than one system on one site maintain all the axles of 2 Ø22 holes aligned 4 2 Steel Cap Installation Connect the Pipe to the corrugated washer and Steel Cap Assembly with M20 210 hexagonal bolt spring washer 20 M20 nut Combine two Steel Caps with M2...

Page 8: ...l Cap Assembly with M20 160 hex bolt M20 nut plain washer 20 and spring washer 20 See the mark Realized the angle adjustment by position the bolt in the differrent holes 4 3 4 Fasten the Steel Cap Assembly to Pipe with M20 210 M20 160 Hex Bolt keep the Rectangular Tube Master parallel to the south north by adjust the Steel Cap Assembly Recommended torque for M20 bolts is 210 220 N m Note 1 Adjust ...

Page 9: ... D3 D4 Recommended torque for M12 bolts is 50 55 N m 4 2 ECO Rail Installation Fix the ECO Rail to Rectangular Tube Master with M8 20 hex socket bolt Z module Spring washer 8 Washer 8 Note Make sure that the rail ends align horizontally and that the rails are parallel to each other Recommended torque for M8 bolts is 18 20 N m Note ECO Rail of 3150 mm is a standard length in this system which can b...

Page 10: ...le it can be used as End Clamp and when the side of the Universal Clamp close the wide side of the Universal Clamp Buckle it can be used as Inter Clamp as shown in the figure on the right The Universal Clamp can be directly rotated to the position of required End or Inter Clamp Recommended torque for M8 bolts when it is Inter Clamp is 18 20 N m Recommended torque for M8 bolts when it is End Clamp ...

Page 11: ...e solutions for Grounding Lug installation Solution 1 Fix the Grounding Lug at the end of Rail as shown in the figure on the right Solution 2 Fix the Grounding Lug at the Rail where just under the PV Module as shown in the figure on the right Solution 3 Fix the Grounding Lug at the side channel of Rail as shown in the figure on the right Installation Instruction ...

Page 12: ...lowed 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 Produc...

Page 13: ...Unit 1 10 Duerdin St Clayton VIC 3168 Australia Tel 61 3 9239 8088 Fax 61 3 9239 8024 E mail tech clenergy com au www clenergy com au 12 page of 12 Certification Letter ...

Page 14: ...ergy Australia Part number Description ER R ECO 3150 PV ezRack ECO Rail 3150mm ER RT 70 3170 PV ezRack Rectangular Tube Landscape 70 70 3170 T4 ER RT 100 2200 PV ezRack Rectangular Tube Master 100 100 2200 T5 ER RT 100 576 PV ezRack PM6 A PM8 A Adjustable Tube 100 50 576 ER P 152 3000 PV ezRack Pipe ø152 3000 T6 ER SC PM6 PM8 PV ezRack PM6 A PM8 A Steel Cap Assembly C U 30 46 G PV ezRack Universal...

Page 15: ...REF CL 10130 S Internal REF 00143 Max Solar Panel Length 2 1m width 1 1m Yield Strength Steel 300 MPa Aluminium 240 MPa Maximum tilt angle options refer to tables Dimension as shown here on the picture ...

Page 16: ...REF CL 10130 S Internal REF 00143 ...

Page 17: ...y 2 TC2 refers to open terrain including grassland with well scattered obstructions having heights generally from 1 5m to 5m with no more than two obstructions per hectare This certificate will only cover Postmount PM6 A 2100 installed on TC2 2 Panel weight calculated 28kg 3 Solar Panels structural check by others 4 Other piers dimensions are possible contact Clenergy if required 5 For concrete pi...

Page 18: ...of the soil report Construction is to be carried out strictly on accordance with the instruction manual This work was designed in accordance with the provisions of Australian Building Regulations and in accordance with sound widely accepted engineering principles Should you have any queries do not hesitate to contact us Best Regards Alberto Escobar Civil Structural Engineer BEng MIEAust NER BRP EC...

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