Schletter Rapid16 User manual

Rapid16 module clamp
INSTALLATION GUIDE

INSTALLATION GUIDE Rapid16 module clamps
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
M8 screw ttings: 15 Nm
Screwdriver with bit holder Bit TX drive T40
Planning, installation and start-up of the solar power system are to be done only
by qualied professionals. Improper execution can damage the system and the
building and endanger people.
Falling hazard! During all work on the roof, and when climbing up and down,
there is a risk of falling. Always obey the accident prevention regulations and use
appropriate fall protection equipment.
Injury hazard! People can be injured by falling objects. In the hazard area, before
starting installation, set up barriers and warn people in the area.
Break hazard! PV modules can be damaged if they are entered or improperly
handled.
Electrical current hazard! Installation and maintenance of the PV module must be
done only by qualied professionals. Obey the PV module manufacturer's safety
instructions!
TOOLS NEEDED
FASTENING TORQUE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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VERTICAL INSTALLATION
PROFILE ARRANGEMENT
Check whether the arrangement of the module bearing prole corresponds to
your module conguration.
Observe the clamping points in the manufacturer data.
INSTALLING THE FIRST MODULE
Insert end clamps at least 10mm from the end of the prole.
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2
• Place the module on the prole ends
• Align the module
• Click in the 2 Rapid16 end clamps and tighten the screws (TX drive T40).
• Connect the module cable accordingly.
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• Click in the 2 Rapid16 end clamps and tighten the screws
• Please make sure the clamp is in contact with the module frame (see
illustration)
• Observe the module distances (see illlustration)
• Distance of modules between the module rows min. 10mm or according to
the module manufacturer's guidelines
INSTALLING THE LAST MODULE
INSTALLING FURTHER MODULES
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• Click in the 2 Rapid16 centre clamps
• Set up and align another module
• Connect the module cable accordingly.
• Tighten the screws
• Repeat the steps in order until the last module
Distance between module rows
about 10mm
1–2mm
1–2mm
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HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION
PROFILE ARRANGEMENT
Check whether the arrangement of the module bearing prole corresponds to
your module conguration.
Observe the clamping points in the manufacturer data.
INSTALLING THE FIRST MODULE
1
2
• Click in the 2 Rapid16 end clamps
• Place and align the module on the end clamps
• Tighten the screws on the end clamps (TX drive T40)
• Properly connect the module cable
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INSTALLING FURTHER MODULES
3
• Click in the 2 Rapid16 centre clamps
• Set up and align another module
• Connect the module cable accordingly.
• Tighten the screws
• Repeat the steps in order until the last module
• Click in the 2 Rapid16 end clamps and tighten the screws
• Distance of modules between the module rows min. 10mm or according to
the module manufacturer's guidelines
• Observe the module distances (see illustration)
4INSTALLING THE LAST MODULE
• Please make sure the clamp is in contact with the module frame (see
illustration)
Distance between module rows
about 10mm
1–2mm 1–2mm
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISMANTLING To release or dismantle the module clamps, do as follows:
When releasing the clamps, pull the upper part of the clamp upward together
with the screw, so that the clamp is released from the module frame and the
screw does not turn out of the upper part of the clamp.

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