Roofit.Solar Double Seam User manual

Double Seam
Installation
Manual.
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Root.solar Double Seam Panel
Root.solar panels are building integrated photo-
voltaic (BIPV) construction elements which replace
conventional roong and facade materials.
A Root.solar panel has two parts: an overlapping area and
an ‘active PV area’. The overlapping area on top of the panel is
designed to ensure a waterproof connection between the two
adjacent panels on the roof. The overlapping area on the roof
must be a minimum of 200 mm.
Electricity is produced in a thin active photovoltaic layer that covers
the most part of the panel.
Active PV area
Overlapping area
Tempered glass
Anti-reective
Metal back sheet
PUR coating
Photovoltaic cell
Junction boxes
Connectors
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Installation Roof Accessories
Ridge cap Chimney ashing
Valley ashing Window ashing
Gable border
Eave ashing
Ridge caps are designed
to cover the ridge of
the roof and shield
against seepage.
Ridge Cap
Valley ashings are
installed before
the prole sheet
and followed by
the roof slates.
Valley Flashing
Chimney ashings are
used to join the roof
sheet and chimney
together, ensuring
that the roof
repels water at the
base of the chimney.
Chimney Flashing
Gable borders are
attached to the board
of the end eave,
nishing the edge
of the roof and
protecting it from
dampness.
Gable Border
Eave ashings
carry rainwater
from the roof to
the gutter.
Eave Flashing
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Ridge support elements
are designed to more
eectively fasten the ridge
cap in place and
provide complete
water-proong.
Ridge Support Element Sealant
Sealant is designed
to support adhesion
between the overlapping
areas of panels.
Screws
Flat-head self-tapping
screws are designed
to fasten
Double-sided Tape
Double-sided tape is
needed to enhance
the fastening of over-
lapping fastening
elements.
Overlapping fastening
elements are
designed to more
eectively fasten
overlapping areas.
An overlapping element is
laid using tape and then
screwed into place.
Overlapping
Fastening Element
Fastening Clamps
Fastening clamps are
for fastening modules
on to battens.
Seaming tools
Seaming tools are
to seam locks and
complete the
roong process.
Both the standing-seam/
rolled prole roof system
and the click system can be
used with Root.solar panels.
The installation of these systems
is as easy as conventional
roof installation.
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1. Installation of Purlins
and Rafters
1.1 Installation of battens which are the most common support
structure in metal roof installations, plays an important role when
installing Root.solar panels. Wooden blanks should be laid on
top of the anti-condensation lm covering the roof base accord-
ing to both the angle of the roof and the snow load.
1.2 Double seam installation is applicable for roof inclination that
exceeds 10 degrees (Fig. 1); the battens should be laid every
250-300 mm, parallel to the rst fastened row (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
> 10º
250 mm - 300 mm
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