6 GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
To connect the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof
tiles
in series or to connect them to another device,
only use identical or compatible connectors.
The warranty will be void if the connectors are
removed.
During the transport and installation of the mechanical
and electrical components, no-one other than
installation personnel should be in the immediate
area.
5.7 Fire safety
Consult
the
local
authorities
regarding
the guidelines and requirements for fire safety
in buildings and structures. Always comply with
the regulations in force.
The construction and installation of roofs
(sloping roofs and terraced roofs) may affect
the fire safety of the building; improper installation
may increase fire risks.
Use the components required by local regulations
such as ground fault circuit interrupters and fuses
as required by local regulations.
Do not use
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
near to equipment or in places where they could
generate flammable gases.
NEVER use water to extinguish electrical fires.
6.1 Installation design
To create an optimal design for an installation
using
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
, we
recommend you take the following into account:
• Consider the location of the project (area,
environment, orientation, shade, etc.).
• Draw up an appropriate design for the sloping roof
(gradient, structural load, materials, execution, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with regulations and local rules
before proceeding.
• Define the type of installation (limited self-consumption,
with sale of excess power generated, with storage, or
isolated from the national power grid).
Upon request, Tejas Borja can provide a preliminary
project study, together with an installation proposal
for a solar photovoltaic energy system made using
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
. The information
in any such study serves only as a guide for
the design of the photovoltaic installation. Tejas
Borja does not undertake any commitment or assume any
responsibility for the execution of the project. It
will be the accredited installer who must assume
responsibility for fulfilling the design criteria and
the requirements of the installation.
The design of the installation must take into account
local climatic conditions and the characteristics
of the inverter, always complying with current
regulations.
6.2 Location selection
Choose an appropriate place for the installation of
the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
.
For the best results,
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof
tile
installations in the northern hemisphere must be
orientated towards the south, and in the southern
hemisphere towards the north.
The minimum recommended gradient for sloping roofs is
30% (*) to maximise energy production. As a general
rule, a tilt angle equal to the latitude facing the equator
may be used. However, the installation must always
be designed according to local conditions to obtain
the best angle.
(*) Minimum recommended gradient for sloping roofs with FLAT-
5XL flat ceramic tiles. In zone 1, a protected location, installed
in a staggered formation with waterproof sheet and a batten
distance of 340 mm on a roof slope of up to 6.5 m. Please consult
the table of minimum slope data depending on the roof length and
geographical area in accordance with standard UNE-136020.
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