Lorentz ETATRACK active 1000 User manual

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ETATRACKactive
1000-1500 DIY
Installation guide
Before starting installation, please read installation guide carefully!
1. Safety references
1.1 General
This installation instruction contains fundamental references, which are to be considered for
mounting and start-up. It is to be read therefore absolutely before assembly and start-up from the
mechanic as well as the responsible user, too. It should be at the installation site. This installation
guide refers to the tracking system ETATRACK active DIY. There is not only under this section of
"safety references" the specified to consider general safety reference but also into other sections
inserted, special safety reference.
1.2 Reference markings
Safety references marked with this symbol can cause endangerments of
persons.
Safety references marked with this symbol can cause damages on
machines or its function.
Advices and information to facilitate working and secure perfect operational
sequences.
Attention

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1.3 Training and qualification of the personnel
The personnel for installation, use and maintenance must exhibit the appropriate qualification for the
work. Area of responsibility, competence and monitoring of the personnel must be exactly regulated
by the user.
1.4 Safe working
All security references, present national instructions for accident prevention as well as internal
instructions for working, use and safety are to be followed.
1.5 Consequences
In case of ignoring the security references, endangerments of persons, environment and the
tracking system as well as total loss of requirement on compensation can be the consequence .
For example:
- Failure of important functions of the plant
- Endangerments of persons caused by mechanical effects.
1.6 Safety references for the user
Endangerments of electronic electricity are to be excluded. (see details for example in the regulation
of Verband der Elektronik = VDE, Germany).
1.7 Safety references for installation and maintenance
Before starting work at the tracking system make sure that the electricity supply has been switched
off. Please follow the instructions to stop the drive in this guide.
1.8 Inappropriate treatment
Working security of tracking systems is only guaranteed in case of normal application.
The limit values specified in the technical data are not to be exceeded!

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2. Delivery and storage
2.1 Delivery
Tracking systems ETATRACK active are supplied completely from the factory.
Due to high weight of each part of the construction care must be taken during unpacking and
handling.
It is absolutely necessary to wear security gloves and shoes!
3. Delivery contents
3.1 Mechanical parts:
-Mounting Pole (1 pc) Square tube 150x150x6, length: see appendix (1a)
-Beam (1 pc) Rectangular tube150x100x6, length: see appendix (1b)
-Cross Beam (1 pc) Rectangular tube150x100x6, 1000 mm length (2)
-Centre rail (4-6 pcs) Square tube 50x50x4, 3400 mm length (7)
-Connecting tube (2 pcs) Square tube 40x40x4, length: see appendix (8)
Parts NOT INCLUDED in DIY-Kit (see appendix for drawings)
Parts INCLUDED in DIY-Kit
-Pole connector (4 pcs) Steel angle 63x63x6, 276 mm length (3)
-Cross Beam con. (2 pcs) Steel angle 63x63x6, 330 mm length (3a)
-Hinge fixation (5 pcs) Steel angle 63x63x6, 213 mm length (4)
-Hinge lower part (6 pcs) Welded steel 200x70x120 mm (5)
-Hinge upper part (6 pcs) Welded steel 150x50x30 mm (6)
-Connection clamp (11 pcs) Steel angle 40x40x4, 70mm length (9)
-Upper motor fixation (1 pc) Steel angle 50x50x5, 70 mm length (10)
-Lower motor fixation (1 pc) Steel angle 276x276, 63x63mm (11)
-Module fixation clamp(48 pcs) Stainless steel 50x50x1,2mm (12)
-Standard parts (1 set) Bolts, washers, nut
-Linear motor (1 pc) (13)
-Controller fixation (2 pcs) (14)
3.2 Controller
- Electronic box incl. Lead Acid Battery and Controller (15)

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4. Assembly preparation
4.1 Foundation
Before mounting the tracking system a suitable foundation is necessary. A surface foundation for the
tracking system has to be constructed to assure the correct operation for the indicated maximum of
module surfaces (see fig. 4.1)
While setting mounting pole into foundation (1) take care of the exact adjust-
ment of cross holes into EAST – WEST direction!
To get the right adjustment use some helping material (see figure
hereunder).
During drying-procedure of foundation please use wooden boards to support mounting pole.
In case of installation on flat roofs, stability can be effected with clamping belts.
(1a)
Wooden or metal strip
SOUTH
Cross drilling!
Fastening clamp

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fig. 4.1 Dimensions of surface foundation
Mounting pole (1a)
Fastening clamp
SOUTH
D =1600mm for ETATRACK 1000 (up to 10 sqm)
D = 2200mm for ETATRACK 1500 (up to 15 sqm)
Diameter

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SOUTH

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5. Mounting
5.1 Required tools:
o 2x ring or open ended flat spanner 24mm
- 2x ring or open ended flat spanner 10 / 13mm
- Level
- Rubber or plastic hammer
- Fastening clamp
5.2. Hardened foundation:
9x
M16 x 190mm
2 x 3a
4x
1b
1a

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5.3 Preparing the rails and hinges
1 pc M12 x 95mm
2 pcs M10 x 80mm
Scale 1:1
Scale 1:1

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5.4 Fixation of rails on the beam
Keep attention of lower mounting plate for drive (11)!!
Attachment of second upper cross beam deviates from
the other three cross beams! (See fig. 5.4)
Before tightening the screws align module fixation in parallel line
Dimension „X“: depends on position of fixation holes in the PV
modules.
X = Distance between holes - 110mm
12pcs
M12 x 140

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Fig. 5.4 Arrangement of lower motor fixation
View from North to South
Free leg of angle has to point down
on the Eastern side.

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5.5 Mounting of solar modules
Each solar module is to be fastened with 4 pcs fixation clamps(12) at the
Centre rails (7). Please start with the following steps:
- Attach the fixation clamps on the module fixations
- Put in the screws M8 x 110 mm from the top into the drillings given at the
module fixation
- Connect the centre rails with connecting tubes (8), connection clamps (9)
as well as upper motor fixation (10).
- Fixation of solar modules
Before final tightening of screws please check easy swivelling feature. In case of
difficulties the adjustment of the mounting poles could be not correct. The module
frame has to be aligned right-angled.
SOUTH

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5.6. Assembly of linear motor
The linear motor is in factory setting, which means in morning position.
Do not turn the inside bar with the ball!
During assembly of the motor on the frame:
Dimension (210 mm) must be kept!
210 mm
min. 55mm

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Lower motor fixation with spacer sleeve
Upper end of linear motor