RFI SMP-5-10W User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Solarwatt solar panel pole-mount kit. These Solarwatt pole-mount kits
are compliant with the Australian / New Zealand Standard on Wind Actions
(AS.NZS 1170.2:2011).
Please read these guidelines completely before proceeding.
Model Module Sizing
SMP-5-10W 5 & 10 Watt Solarwatt Modules (up to 235mm wide)
SMP-20-30W 20 & 30 Watt Solarwatt Modules (up to 355mm wide)
SMP-40-50W 40 & 50 Watt Solarwatt Modules (up to 540mm wide)
Solarwatt Solar Panel Pole-Mount Kit
Installation Guide
Please Ensure, SAFETY AT ALL TIMES
WHATS INCLUDED IN THE KIT
1. Part Assembled pole mount and rail
2. Pole mount U bolt clamp kit (including nuts & washers)
3. 2 x 28mm end clamps (including hardware)
They are intended for mounting on a 50mm diameter secured steel pole.

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Mount Kit Assembly
Step 1.
Locate the U bolt clamps on the pole
mount bracket and mount into pole.
Step 2.
Locate the solar panel into the
bottom clamp and then install the 2nd
(top) bolt clamp. You can adjust the
spacing on the clamps for a tight fit.
Step 3.
Once the solar panel is in the correct
position, tighten both end clamps using a
6mm Allen key (not included).
Step 4.
If not already done so, adjust solar panel to
correct angle and tighten all bolts.
The pole mount kit is already part assembled for easy installation.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Once the pole kit/PV module assembly is attached to
the pole, raise and rotate the assembly as needed.
Never let the assembly slide down the pole. Torque the
flange nuts on the U-bolt and channel bracket bolts
to 30 foot-pounds. Torque the bracket/rail bolts to 30
foot-pounds (40 newton-metres).
Torque module bolts to 15 foot-pounds (20 newton-
metres). If desired, install the self-tapping screws to
permanently fix the angle of the pole kit/PV module
assembly.

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Solar Panel Size SMP-5-10W SMP-20-30W SMP-40-50W
250 x 185 x 25mm Region A, B, C & D n/a n/a
335 x 235 x 25mm Region A, B, C & D n/a n/a
430 x 345 x 25mm n/a Region A, B, C & D n/a
605 x 345 x 25mm n/a Region A, B, C & D n/a
550 x 505 x 25mm n/a n/a Region A, B, C & D
650 x 505 x 25mm n/a n/a Region A & B
WIND LOADS
The Solarwatt solar panel pole mount kit has been assessed and rated to be in compliance with
AS/NZS1170.2.2011 on Wind Actions as follows:
NB: The Wind Region has nothing to do with surrounding topography or buildings.
• MostofAustraliaisdesignatedRegionAwhichindicatesaRegion.UltimateBasicWind
Velocity of 45msec.
• SomeareasaredesignatedRegionB(57m/sec).Localauthoritieswilladviseifthisapplies
in your area.
• RegionCareas(66m/sec)aregenerallyreferredtoascyclonicandaregenerallylimitedto
northern coastal areas. Most Region C zones end 100km inland.
• RegionD(80m/sec)Australia’sworstCyclonicRegionbetweenCarnarvonandPardooin
Western Australia.
AS/NZS1170.2.2011 provides guidance on determining the wind pressures applicable to your
Solarwatt installation site, taking in local terrain and topography. Sufficient guidance is given in
this document, but you may wish to procure a copy of these standards if your company installs
Australia wide.
Any attempt by an unqualified person to install this product could result in death or serious injury.
HANDLING
The materials used in the Solarwatt frame can have sharp corners or edges. Wear personal pro-
tective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves during handling.
* Installed at a maximum height of 5 metres.
* Installed at a maximum height of 5 metres.

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WARRANTY
1. The benefits provided to you under this warranty are in addition to any other rights
or remedies you may have, as a consumer, under any other law which applies to RFI
products. RFI goods come with guaranties that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for major failure
and for compensation for any reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. Under this warranty RF Industries agrees to repair or replace the product, at
RF Industries cost, purchased by you in Australia if the product does not perform in
accordance with the manufacturers specifications during the period of this warranty.
3. The Solarwatt solar panel pole mount kits warranty is valid for a period of 2 years from
the original date of purchase. Please retain your proof of purchase, as this will need
to be provided should you wish to claim under this warranty.
4. To be able to claim under this warranty you must.
- Ensure the product is installed by a suitably qualified person and is
  installedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructionsorasdetailedinthe
user guide and any applicable Australian Standard. You must be able to provide
proof of this if required by RF Industries.
 - Isoperatedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructionsoras
detailed in the user guide.
 - Ismaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructionsoras
detailed in the user guide.
5. What is excluded from this warranty? Cover for any damage, malfunction or
failure resulting from incorrect installation, accidental damage, misuse, abuse,
incorrect configuration, mis-adjustment of user controls, tampering, un-authorised
repairs, un-authorised modification by any person, acts of God, or corrosive
environment are excluded under this warranty and RF Industries accept no liability
for the same.
6. How to make a claim under this warranty.
- Contact RF Industries on 1300 000 RFI to obtain an RMA (return material
authorisation) number.
- Package the product adequately, to prevent any further damage and send the
product to: Warranty Department, RF Industries Pty. Ltd., 99 Station Road,
Seven Hills, NSW 2147. Please ensure you clearly write the RMA number on the
outside of the packaging.
- Please include with the product, a copy of the proof of purchase and a
detailed description of the fault, your contact details including phone number and
return address.
7. RF Industries may seek reimbursement of any costs incurred by them when a product is
found to be in good working order.