Clenergy PV-ezRack SolarTripod Lite User manual

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PV-ezRack
SolarTripod Lite
(AU Version)
Installation Guide V1.1
NO.: PZ35-IM02-10
Content
1Introduction…………………………………………….. 1
2Tools & Components ……………………………….. 2
3 System overview…………………………………………. 3
4 Installation Instructions…………………………….. 6
5 Warranty……………………………………………………… 9

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1. Production Introduction
PV-ezRack SolarTripod Lite is a pre-assembled mounting system for
residential and commercial flat roof. Manufactured from aluminium alloy
ensures aesthetic appearance, lightweight and excellent corrosion
resistance.
Please review this manual thoroughly prior to installing PV-ezRack
SolarTripod Lite. This manual provides supporting documentation for
building permit applications relating to PV-ezRack SolarTripod Lite.
When installed in accordance with this guide, the PV-ezRack SolarTripod
Lite parts will be structurally adequate. During installation please comply
with the appropriate occupational health and safety regulations. Please
also pay attention to other relevant regulations of your local region. Please
check that you are using the latest version of the installation manual by
contacting Clenergy via email at sa[email protected], or by contacting
your local distributor.

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2. Tools
Allen Key 6&8 mm
Adjustable Spanner
Torque Wrench
5m Tape
Marker Pen
String
Note：the above tools are used for mounting system installation only and not
included in Clenergy’s supply scope. Any tools for electronic parts
installation please consult system installer.

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3. System Overview
3.1 Overview of SolarTripod Lite
3.2 Stainless Steel Fastener Installation Precautions：
Improper operation may lead to bolt and nut deadlock. Follow the steps below to
reduce this risk.
1. End Clamp
2. Support for SolarTripod
Lite
3. Inter Clamp
4. ECO-Rail
5. Splice for ECO-Rail
6. Rail Clamp for ECO-Rail
with grounding/earthing
pins
1
2
3
4
6
5

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1．Friction coefficient reduction
(1) Ensure the thread surface is clean and free of all dirt or contaminants.
(2) Apply lubricant (grease or #40 engine oil) to fasteners prior to tightening to
avoid galling or seizing in the threads.
2．General installation instructions
(1) Apply force to fasteners in the direction of the axis of the thread.
(2) Apply force uniformly and maintain required torque.
(3) Professional tools and tool belts are recommended.
(4) Avoid using electric tools for final tightening.
(5) Avoid working at high temperatures.
3．Safe Torques
Please refer to the safe torques defined in this guide as shown below. If power
tools are required, Clenergy recommends only low-speed tools. High-speed and
impact drivers increase the risk of bolt galling (deadlock). If deadlock occurs and
you need to cut the fasteners, please ensure that there is no load on the fastener
before cutting. Avoid damaging the anodized or galvanized surfaces.
4. These steps should be applied for every stainless steel nut and bolt assembly.
3.3 Installation Dimensions
All drawings and dimensions in this installation guide are for a generic reference.
The PV-ezRack SolarTripod Lite is optimized to suit the specific conditions for
each project and documented in a construction drawing. As a result, major

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components of the Clenergy PV-ezRack SolarTripod Lite may be provided in
section sizes and lengths that vary from those shown in this guide. The installation
process detailed in this instruction guide remains the same regardless of the
component size. If you need to perform any on-site modifications or alteration of
the system in a way that differs from the construction drawing, please provide
marked up drawings/sketches for Clenergy’s review prior to modification for
comment and approval.
3.4 Installation Planning
Front View
Side View Axial View
Use PV modules 1650x990x40 (1 row*5 arrays; installation angle is 30°) as example
to illustrate how to install PV-ezRack SolarTripod Lite. All dimensions relating to
engineering have to conform to technical drawings for specific project.
Back support
Base support
Upper support

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4. Installation Instruction
4.1 Install Support for SolarTripod Lite
4.1.1 According to installation
planning, unfold the Support for
SolaTripod Lite, and use M8
washer, spring washer and nut
to fix Base Support on position
to be installed as shown in
Figure 1 and 2. Do not fasten
the bolts tightly for easy
adjustment.
Remark：
1. In the fixation scheme of the
tripod, bolts for fixing Base
support can be embedded ones
or expansion ones and its type
and length shall be determined
according to actual situation of
project.
2. Other fixation methods of
tripod are determined according
to actual situation of project.
Recommended torque:
18-20 N·m for M8 bolt.
（Figure 1）
（Figure 2）
4.1.2 Use bolt M8*25, M8 plain
washer, washer and nut to
connect Back Support and
Upper Support, and fasten
tightly. And then fasten other
bolts tightly as shown in Figure
3.
Recommended torque:
18-20 N·m. for M8 bolt
Note：The direction of all M8*25
bolt heads are as same as
installed bolt heads on Base
support of Support for Solar
Tripod Lite.
（Figure 3）

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4.1.3 Repeat the above steps to
fix other Supports for Tripod Lite
of the same unit. Adjust
installation position of all
Supports to guarantee lower end
faces of Upper Support are on
the same line and installation
faces of Upper Support are on
the surface of same height.
Fasten all bolts tightly as shown
in Figure 4.
Recommended torque :
18-20 N·m. for M8 bolt
（Figure 4）
4.2 ECO-Rail Installation
4.2.1 Use Splice for ECO-Rail to
connect ECO-Rails and fasten
with M8 bolt assemblies tightly
as shown in Figure 5.
Recommended torque :
18-20 N·m. for M8 bolt
（Figure 5）
4.2.2 Use Rail Clamp for ECO-
Rail or with grounding/earthing
pins to fix the connected ECO-
Rail on the Upper Support of
Support and fasten bolts tightly
as shown in Figure 6.
Recommended torque:
18-20 N·m for M8 bolt
（Figure 6）

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4.2.3 Repeat the above
operations to install other ECO-
Rails. The ECO-Rails installation
are completed as shown in
Figure 7.
（Figure 7）
4.3 PV Module Installation
4.3.1 According to engineering
drawing, place the first PV module
on appropriate position. Slide the
End Clamp and Inter Clamp tightly
against the PV module and fasten
them as shown in Figure 8.
Recommended torque for M8
bolts is 18 ~20 Nm.
（Figure 8）
4.3.2 Repeat above operation to
install other PV modules one by
one. The whole system is
completed as shown in Figure 9.
（Figure 9）

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5. Warranty
10 year limited Product Warranty, 5 year limited Finish Warranty
Clenergy 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 Aluminum” (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.