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Radiant PV-Solar Tripod™ planning and Installation Guide V1.6

Radiant PV-Solar Tripod™System Planning and Installation With Australia AS/NZS1170.2:2011 AMDT 2-2012

The PV-Solar Tripod™ System has been developed as a universal system for tilt solar panel roof-mounting between 10 and 45 degree. This installation manual is specifically designed for corrugated tin, trim dek, tile, and klip lok style roofs using a PV-Solar Tripod™ to tilt the solar panels. The use of patented (pending) aluminium base rails, Click-In Clamp and Base Rail Pre-Clamp technology eliminates custom cutting and enables particularly fast installation. Please review this manual thoroughly before installing your PV- Solar Tripod™ system. This manual provides:

(1) Supporting documentation for building permit applications relating to PV- Solar Tripod™ Universal PV Module Mounting system, (2) Planning and installation instructions for PV- Solar Tripod™. (3) And is also supported by engineering documents from Radiant

14S-391 TC2.5 Radiant Solar Panel Solar Tripod PV Certification - Base Rail 40x40

Radiant Solar Racking is manufactured by Suzhou Radiant Technologies in China and distributed in Australia by Radiant Photovoltaic Technology Australia Pty Ltd.

Model Numbers of all Radiant parts can be found in engineering documents– “14S-391 TC2.5 Radiant Solar Panel Solar Tripod PV Certification - Base Rail 40x40”.

Please Contact Radiant Photovoltaic Technology Australia Pty Ltd for any further information outside of this installation guide on 07 3194 8531 or [email protected]

The installer is solely responsible for:

1. Complying with all applicable local or national building codes, including any that may supersede this manual; 2. Ensuring that Rack and other products are appropriate for the particular installation and the installation environment; 3. Ensuring that the roof, its rafters, connections, and other structural support members can support the array under building live

load conditions (this total assembly is hereafter referred to as the roof rafter assembly); 4. Using only rack parts and installer-supplied parts as specified by this installation guide (substitution of parts may void the

warranty and invalidate the Radiant certification); 5. Ensuring that the leg screws have adequate pull out strength and shear capacities as installed; 6. Maintaining the waterproof integrity of the roof, including selection of appropriate flashing; and 7. Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV array. 8. Ensuring that dissimilar metals have a rubber pad between them such as aluminium and galvanised steel.

Installation tools

1. 6 mm Allen key; 2. Cordless drill; 3. Open-end spanner set 10, 13 mm (required only for mounting with hanger bolts); 4. Angle grinder with stone disk; 5. Power Cord;

Solar Tripod installation manual-Version 1.6 (Updated January 2015)


Installation preparation

Overview of system components

Base Rail (10-1110-0013)

For Solar Tripod Systems the Base Rail comes in one size; 40mm rail. This is certified to be used in application with mounting Radiant

Solar Racking. The Base Rail is the primary piece to any system as all other components will assemble to it.

Base Rail Splice (10-1410-0100)

Joins two rail using 6mm Allen key. Sits underneath the Base Rail. Screw both grub screws underneath Base Rail Splice to connect and

earth the rails.

Middle Clamp (10-1310-0100, through to 10-1310-0300)

Holds down the inner panels to the rail of any array. The Middle Clamp uses a spring to when pressed against the Base Rails top channel

click into place. Middle Clamps are used between two panels.

End Clamp (10-1210-0100, through to 10-1210-1200)

Holds down the outer panels to the rail of any array. The End Clamp like the Middle Clamp uses a spring to when pressed against the Base

Rails top channel click into place.

Above: Middle Clamp standing upright attached to rail


Earthing Clip (10-1610-0100)

U Shaped Clip that sits around the base of the Middle Clamp. When solar panel is fixed to rail the Earthing Clip pierces the solar panel to the

anodized Base Rail ensuring that the system is earthed.

Earthing Clip can slide with Middle Clamp as it has designed teeth that hold comfortable in the Base Rail top channel.

Earthing Lug (10-1611-0100)

Earths the system to the ground conductor. The Earth Lug must be used at the end of each string of panels.

Rail Cap (10-1110-0100)

Not a mandatory item. The rail cap simply closes off the Base Rail and leaves a pleasant look to the appearance of the Radiant Solar System.

Above: Rail Cap attached to Base Rail


Solar Tripod – types of tilt

The Solar Tripod system offers degrees of solar panel pitch from 10 degrees to 45 degrees.

Solar Tripod 1400mm (10, 15 degree) – 11-1110-1000

Solar Tripod 1400mm (20, 25, 30 degree) – 11-1110-2000

Solar Tripod Back Leg (35, 40, 45 degree) - 11-1112-0004

Within that range – the 20, 25 ,30 degree Solar Tripods is offered as either the 1400mm base above , or can be supplied as a 2000mm base.

Solar Tripod 2000mm (20, 25, 30 degree) – 11-1110-6000

While not an engineering requirement – Solar Tripods that are spaced between 1000mm and 1250mm can use the added brace strength of the wind cross set. Please Contact Radiant Photovoltaic Technology Australia Pty Ltd for any further information outside of this installation guide on 07 3194 8531 or [email protected]

Wind Cross Set 1250 – 11-1112-0000

Mounting Feet


The above system components are all used in every Solar Tripod system. The feet that connect the Solar Tripod to the roof are dependent

on the roof type. The Solar Tripod requires a foot connection to the roof dependent on the roof type.

These foot types are below.

Adjustable Tile Roof Hook as base for Tripod (10-1510-0100)

Used for tile roofs. The Adjustable Tile Roof Hook allows the installer to make amendments and sit on its base the Solar Tripod in the

straightest alignment of solar panels on all tile roofs. Two screws are required for each Adjustable Tile Roof Hook into the purlin.

Two Adjustable Tile Roof Hooks are then used to sit a Solar Tripod with one screw connecting Adjustable Tile Roof Hook to base of Solar

Tripod. Note: spacing of feet is dependent on location of installation, & for screws required, please see dependent on rail: “14S-391 TC2.5

Radiant Solar Panel Solar Tripod PV Certification - Base Rail 40x40”.

Above: 45 degree Solar Tripod on Tile Roof

Corrugated Lifting Leg for Tripod (11-1110-0002)

Used for tin or corrugated roofs. The Corrugated Lifting Leg for Tripod sits comfortably over the corrugated wave of the roof and stands

upright to allow a platform for the Solar Tripod to rest. Two Corrugated Lifting Leg for Tripod are required for each Tripod. EPDM rubber

is already pre attached at the base which avoids any negative relations between roof metals to occur. One screw is required for at each end

of the Solar Tripod, through the Corrugated Lifting Leg for Tripod, and into the roof purlin.

Note: spacing of feet is dependent on location of installation, & for screws required, please see dependent on rail: “14S-391 TC2.5 Radiant

Solar Panel Solar Tripod PV Certification - Base Rail 40x40”.

Trim Dek Lifting Leg for Tripod (11-1110-0003)

Used for trim dek or span dek roofs. The Trim Dek Lifting Leg for Tripod sits comfortably over the trim dek profile of the roof and stands

upright to allow a platform for the Solar Tripod to rest. Two Trim Dek Lifting Leg for Tripod are required for each Tripod. EPDM rubber is

already pre attached at the base which avoids any negative relations between roof metals to occur. One screw is required for at each end

of the Solar Tripod, through the Trim Dek Lifting Leg for Tripod, and into the roof purlin.



Above: 10 degree Solar Tripod on Trim Dek roof


Klip Lok Clamp 700, Klip Lok Clamp Lysaght 700, Klip Lok Clamp Lysaght 406 / Non Penetrating for attaching Tripod

(10-1514-1100, or 10-1514-1000, or 10-1514-00100)

Must be physically tested on roof for installer to be sure of correct profile. Used for non-penetrating roof systems. The pre-assembled foot

is already fitted with EPDM rubber and (on correct roof profile) will plug over klip lok lip and tighten by squeezing the roof sheet.

Solar Tripod requires two klip lok feet, one at each end of base. Installation is completed by taking the “rail clip” and “spring” off the klip

lok bolt and nut – then using the bolt and nut to connect to the Solar Tripod base.



Above: 25 degree Solar Tripod on Trim Dek roof


Before Installing

Ensure installation team have read the engineering document “14S-391 TC2.5 Radiant Solar Panel Solar Tripod PV Certification - Base Rail

40x40”.

This documents will provide:

1. Certified Drawings Table and Part Numbers of Radiant components

2. Outline of Standards Radiant Solar Racking comply too – including AS1170.2:2011 A2-2012.

3. Maximum panel sizes.

4. Maximum and minimum roof pitch allowable to install solar on.

5. Ability to determine the wind region of your installation site.

6. Determine the roof installation area.

7. Tables for maximum feet spacing on different purlins – 1.5mm Thick Steel, F17 Hardwood Timber, 1mm Thick Steel, Klip Lok

Clamp 700, Lysaght Klip Lok Clamp 406, Lysaght Klip Lok Clamp 700, 0.55mm Thick Steel, 0.75mm Thick Steel, & F7 Pine Timber.

8. Maximum rail overhangs.

9. The correct fasteners for different purlins.


INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SOLAR TRIPOD™ INSTALLATION

1, Unfold the Pre-Assembled Solar Tripod.

2, Enclosed inside the tripod is the back leg used for angle adjustment. Pull out the back leg to create a triangle.

3, Determine your chosen degree of angle from the adjustable back leg holes. Bolt the Solar Tripod using bolt and nut.

4, Tighten and your Solar Tripod is ready. Continue installation by deciding on your fixing system using either roof screws for tile, tin, and trim dek roof, or klip lok if non penetrating.


FIXING ON THE ROOF(SHEET ROOF) 7A. Position Solar Tripods parallel or across the sheet purlins. Using either steel/wood screws with the lifting legs/roof hook, or non-penetrating with the klip lok, attach the Solar Tripod.

7B. Repeat sheet installation to all Solar Tripods in each array. When you are complete you will be ready to install the rails.

BASE RAIL INSTALLATION 8. When Tripods are all aligned and secured to the roof, simply slide the rail down until rail ‘clicks’ into the preassembled rail clips.

9. Using a cordless drill, tighten the rail clips to firmly tighten the rails into place.


10. Ensure to insert splice (joiners) underneath rail to connect long arrays.

11. Tighten using Allen Key.

WIND CROSS SET INSTALLATION 12. To finish the racking installation, and ensure the system is secure, assemble the wind cross set at the back of Solar Tripod system. Not required with engineering.

PV MODULES INSTALLATION 14. Place the module end clamp into the rail by entering on an angle (hooking one side of the rail) and applying pressure.

15. Layout first panel against the first end clamp. Put module middle clamp (including earthing plate) into the rails, place it firmly against the module and fasten loosely (approx. 2 - 3 turns). Now inset the next module against the previously installed module and tighten the inter-module clamp using the Allen key. (Recommended torque is 15 Nm).


16. Put rail cap into the base rail, Continue mounting the modules as described in steps 11 to 12 until all modules are installed. The installation is finished!


15 Years Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions RADIANT International (“RADIANT”) 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 fifteen (15) years, except for the anodized finish which shall be free from visible

peeling, or cracking or chalking under normal atmospheric conditions, 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.

The Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish. All installations in corrosive atmospheric conditions are excluded. The Warranty is VOID if

the practices specified by AAMA 609 & 610-02 – “Cleaning and Maintenance for Architecturally Finished Aluminium” (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 RADIANT’s written installation instructions, or if the Product has been modified, repaired, or reworked in a manner not previously

authorized by RADIANT IN WRITING, or if the Product is installed in an environment for which it was not designed.

RADIANT 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 RADIANT shall repair or replace the defective Product, or any part thereof,

in RADIANT’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement shall completely satisfy and discharge all of RADIANT’s liability with respect to this Limited Warranty. Under

no circumstances shall RADIANT 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. RADIANT’s Limited Warranty covers only its Product, and not any related

items.

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