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Installation Manual for Tin Roof with L-Feet

  • 2023-03-15 17:14:57

Wintop roof solar mounting system is developed to fit all types of L feets in solar roof mounting projects. Fasteners are uniquely designed to more easier and quicker installation with the use of simple tools.

Our company is fully based on the Australian AS/NZS1170.2 standard in the design of the product structure. When installing on roof, you must obey the local safety standards, and pay attention to the relevant regulations in your area.

1.Installation Tools

6mm Inner hexagon spanner;
Electrical tool (Solely used to fasten M6 hexagon self-drilling tapping screws and pan head screws with cross recessed);
9, 10, 17, 19 mm open spanner (solely used to fasten bolts that help hang solar panels);
Angle grinder;
Power line;
If necessary, prepare small pieces of wood in case interfaces don’t level with each other.


2.Components


There are 3 different types of L-feet set with screws,and you can choose anyone:
  1. L-feet+Wooden Screw
  2. L-feet+Self-taping Screw
  3. L-feet+Hanger Bolt
The instruction as below refers to L feet+Wooden screw


3.Preparation before Installation


Planning the Installation Area
1. The layout of solar panels is according to the plan diagram.
2. The spacing between solar panels: 17mm.
3. Horizontal spacing between Standard L feet Hooks:

4. Vertical spacing between Standard L feet Hooks≈1/2 or 3/4 of panel length.


Notes:
Spacing between panels should be adjusted narrower when system is exposed in wind, placed on roof edge or in the corner.



4.Installation Guide
4.1Installation of Standard L-Feet Hook
4.1.1According to the installation plan, The L- Feet is mounted on metal roof with a Wooden screw as the picture shows.


4.1.2 As the picture shows,when all L-feet installation finished,it should be like this.


4.2 Installation of Rail and Rail Splice
For rails with different lengths,start from the shortest one.If you need, to connect multiple rails together.Slide the rail splices into the rear side of the pre-assembled rails halfway to the side. Fasten the first M8 bolt firmly using the Allen key. Now slide the next rail segment into the splice.


4.3 Installation Rail


4.4 Installation of solar panels
According to the plan, place the PV Panel on the rail, slip the end clamp and mid clamp to tightly stick on the solar panel, and lock the bolt tightly.


4.5 Installation the Grounding System
Wintop grounding system has the special solution to lead the electron accumulated in the module to the ground. The ground clips with special ribs is installed between two panels and lead the elect ron from modules to the rail. Then the ground lugs connect the rails to the ground by the copper wire. It will be acycle to keep the PV array safe.





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