6.5 Installation requirements
The structure to which
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic
roof tiles
are attached must be made from a durable
material which is resistant to corrosion, ultraviolet
rays and adverse weather conditions.
All the components and materials used in the installation
must be made from durable materials which
are resistant to corrosion, ultraviolet rays and
adverse weather conditions.
In areas which experience heavy snowfalls, take into
account the slope of the roof where the photovoltaic
system is to be located to prevent the lower edge
of the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
getting
covered in snow at any time. Moreover, make sure
that the lowest part of the tiles is high enough so
as not to be shaded by nearby plants or trees or
damaged by sand carried by the wind.
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
are to be
installed on sloping roofs together with FLAT-5XL
ceramic tiles and their complementary special
ceramic pieces. When installing
SOLAR FLAT-5XL
ceramic roof tiles
on the roof, always leave a safe
working area between the edge of the roof and
the outer edge of the solar array.
Never place
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
in the first row of tiles at the eaves, in the rows next
to the gables, in the rows of tiles below the ridge or
next to other joins or singular points in the roof. It
is particularly important not to install
SOLAR FLAT-
5XL ceramic roof tiles
near to chimney pieces.
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
must be
safely attached to the mounting structure.
SOLAR
FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
must be attached
using 2 self-drilling, rustproof screws.
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
must always
be installed on ventilated roofs using a double batten
system or equivalent. Make sure there is adequate
ventilation under the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic
roof tiles
in accordance with current regulations.
In general, we recommend a minimum distance of
45 mm between the roof surface and the solar tile
frame.
Always follow the instructions and safety
precautions which are included with the solar tiles
support structures.
When installing
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof
tiles
onto a roof, make sure that the construction
of the roof is adequate. Moreover, to prevent leaks,
any perforation made in the roof support in order to
install the solar tiles must be properly sealed.
The accumulation of dust on the surface of the solar tiles
may reduce their output. Tejas Borja recommends
that
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
are
installed at a minimum gradient of 30% to help
the rain to wash dust from the tiles and ensure
the watertightness of the roof.
Make allowances for the linear thermal expansion
of the
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
frames
(we recommend leaving a minimum distance of 2
mm between one
SOLAR Flat-10 tile
and another).
Make sure the solar tiles are not subject to wind or
snow loads which exceed the maximum approved
loads or excessive forces due to the thermal
expansion of the support structures.
All
SOLAR FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tiles
must be
securely attached so they are able to withstand
wind and snow loads lower than the maximum
approved loads.
6.4.8 Inverter/charger
If the installation includes a storage system,
the inverter may be replaced by an inverter/
charger which combines the functions of
the inverter and a regulator in one single
device.
6.4.9 Meter
It is possible to install a meter to precisely measure
the electricity generated or supplied to the grid at
a certain point in the installation through the
SOLAR
FLAT-5XL ceramic roof tile
array.
6.4.10 Load regulator
If the installation includes a storage system which
uses a conventional inverter, a load regulator
must be installed between the
SOLAR FLAT-
5XL ceramic roof tile
array and the inverter. This
regulator is the device which connects the batteries
to the electrical circuit and controls the charge level
of the batteries, thereby guaranteeing their optimal
charge and extending the useful life of the batteries.
6.4.11 Electrical switchboard
If the property’s electrical switchboard does not have
enough space to house the necessary protective
components for the photovoltaic generator
circuit, a switchboard will have to be installed outside
the property which can house the necessary protective
components.
6.4.12 Monitoring systems
If the client wishes to monitor all the energy flows,
opt for zero injection into the grid or manage
charging, an energy management device must be
installed in the property’s electrical circuit after
the electric meter.
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