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T H E P R O F ES S I O N A L PV M OUNTI NG SYSTE M
In st a lla t io n g u id e
S unbeam Nova
U
U n iver sa l
Page 4-5: : installation of a
Sunbeam Universal system
(solar panels facing south).
S
Symmetr ical
Page 6-7: installation of a
Sunbeam Symmetrical system
(‘east-west’ configuration).
Main parts
Base units
The base units support the system. They are
available in several lengths, enabling you to
vary the distance between the rows.
U
U S
base unit M (with ‘connector’)
base unit E (without ‘connector’)
optional
Carriers
Attach the carriers to the base units to form a
stable triangular base for mounting the solar
panels.
U
S
carrier Universal
carrier Symmetrical
south-facing
‘east-west’
Ballast racks and wind plates
In addition to carrying ballast and deflecting
wind, these planar elements have an important
secondary function: they reinforce the system’s
matrix configuration.
U S
ballast rack
U
wind plate
Va ri o u s p a r ts
foot
end clamp
mid clamp
also in black
also in black
clamp screw
short screw
carriers, ballast
racks, wind plates
U S
2
cable clip
rubber block
for gravel roofs
rubber mat
P rep ar a t io n
•
Make sure the roof is empty and clean.
•
Make sure the delivery is complete.
•
Study the configuration and ballast plan,
and follow it meticulously. If you deviate
•
Beware of parts and packaging blowing
away in the wind and sharp-edged parts
damaging the top layer of the roof.
•
Always observe adequate safety
from the plan you may end up with an
measures, such as placing bannisters
incorrect number of parts.
along the roof edge and wearing a safety
•
Work accurately and systematically.
harness to prevent falls.
•
Don’t place heavy pallets directly on the
•
After installation, ensure that all screws
roof (especially those carrying modules,
and clamps are present and firmly in
ballast racks or wind plates). The local
place.
load on the roof may become very high.
C o nfi g u r a t io n and ballas t plan
Every Sunbeam project plan includes a configuration and ballast plan,
Sunbeam Calculator Nova
which is prepared using the Sunbeam Calculator software.
Project
This picture shows the positions where ballast racks are needed. The
sunbeam test
SB-00123
v 2.13
Basisgegevens van dit veld
A
veldnaam
10
m
dakmaten
30
x
dakbedekking
bitumen
gebouwhoogte
numbers indicate the number of tiles to be placed in the racks. Boxes
20
30
x
m
Hiernaast is aangegeven welke afstanden
tot de dakrand gelden bij een rechthoekig
tegels
ballast
Dakrandzones volgens Eurocode
2,0
1
met grind
without numbers represent empty ballast racks used to facilitate
1
8
20
16,0
kg
installation.
gebouw.
U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor het
bepalen en aanhouden van de dakzones.
Resultaten
De ballastwaarden die dit programma
stuwdruk
700
aantal modules
72
oppervlak systeem
174
m2
totaalgewicht
16,2
kg/m2
druk per voet
19
kPa
aangeeft zijn alleen geldig indien het
N/m2
2,0
gehele systeem in zone H staat.
26,0
2832 kg
It is possible to use several types of ballast tiles, allowing for a large
matches the weight prescribed in the configuration and ballast plan!
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11
12
module + windplaat
11,770 m
range of weights. Always make sure that the actual weight of the tiles
positie met 1 ballastplaat
cijfer = aantal tegels @ 8 kg
positie met ballastplaat
zonder ballast
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10
11
12
16,640 m
In this Installation guide, steps labelled with the symbol shown on the left must be carried out
exactly as described in the configuration and ballast plan.
Si z i ng t o o l
longest side L
The sizing tool enables you to place the base
Adjust the sizing tool by sliding the flanges protruding form the plastic sliders up against the
units at exactly the required distance from
side edges of the solar panels and firmly tightening the screws at the bottom of the slider. If you
each other.
don’t have a solar panel at hand, you can adjust the sizing tool using a measuring tape.
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1 . P l ac i n g t h e fe et a n d t h e ba se u n its
U nive rsal
N
M or E
M
M
Attach one foot per base unit by clicking it
Place the base units on the roof in the order indicated in the configuration and ballast plan.
into place at the end without connector. The
Each row is terminated (at the northern end) with an additional foot.
holes in the base unit line up with the catches
Caution: Do not assemble the base units yet!
protruding from the feet.
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2 . P l ac i n g t h e ca rri e rs
2
3/8
3
8 -1 0 Nm
1
1. Insert the connector into the next base unit
Repeat this with the end block at the opposite
Attach the end blocks to the base units with
side. When assembling a Universal system,
the short screws. Make sure that the base
2. Insert the yellow end block into the slit.
until it is up against the stop.
you must first carefully bend the carrier until it
units are inserted all the way, and that all the
3. Push outwards to align the screw holes.
assumes the correct angle.
holes are aligned properly!
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3 . A l i g ni n g , s q u a ri n g a n d pla c in g th e b a lla st r a c ks
< 5 Nm
4 m
N
3/8
3 m
5
m
A triangle with sides of 3, 4 and 5
metres always has a square angle.
Ensure that the entire system is straight and squared, using tools such as a folding square or a
Attach the ballast racks using the short
laser, or by drawing a ‘3-4-5 triangle’. Always use the sizing tool to make sure the base units are
screws. Tighten the screws firmly, but take
at the correct distance from each other.
care not to strip the thread.
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U
U nive rsal
4. Ballast
po sit io n r e quir ing a ba lla st r a c k
( numbe r = numbe r o f t ile s)
w ind pla t e
15 cm
✔
21 cm
po sit io n r e quir ing a n
✔
e mpt y ba lla st r a c k
30 cm
✔
Place the ballast. Tiles that don’t fit inside the
30 cm
rack can be placed on top. This is allowed up
to a peak pressure of 1000 N/m .
2
U
≤ 1 0 0 0 N /m 2
✘
> 1 0 0 0 N /m 2
✘
5 . Pl a c in g s olar pane ls
3/8
8 - 10 Nm
3/8
8 - 1 0 Nm
When placing a solar panel, pay attention
Sunbeam Nova end clamps can be used
The mid clamps ensure a 10 mm gap between
to the lip at the end of the carrier, which
universally for panels ranging from 30 to 50
the panels. Fit them with the long clamp
prevents the solar panels from falling down
mm in thickness. Fit the clamps using the long
screws as well.
between the carriers.
clamp screws.
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6 . F in is h ing
3/8
< 5 Nm
Tie cables running between panels with the
Optional power-optimisers or micro-inverters,
Mount the wind plates at the backside of the
cable clips. Additional cable clips can be
(for example SolarEdge) can be mounted on
carriers. Wind plates may overlap.
ordered separately.
the shorter leg of the carriers using a self-
Fix them in place with the short screws.
drilling screw (not included).
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S
1 . Vo e te n en li g g ers p la a tsen
Symme t rical
N
Attach one foot per base unit by clicking it
Place the base units on the roof in the order indicated in the configuration and ballast plan.
into place at the end without connector. The
Add feet underneath the base units at positions where ballast racks are needed (see arrows).
holes in the base unit line up with the catches
If it is difficult to click the feet into place, squeeze the catches slightly inwards.
protruding from the feet.
Each row is terminated with an additional foot. Caution: Do not assemble the base units yet!
S
2 . P l ac i n g t h e ca rri e rs
2
3/8
3
8 -1 0 Nm
1
1. Insert the connector into the next base unit
Repeat this with the end block at the opposite
Attach the end blocks to the base units with
side. Caution: makes sure that the ‘knee plate’
the short screws. Make sure that the base
stays in position.
units are inserted all the way, and that all the
until it is up against the stop.
2. Insert the yellow end block into the slit.
holes are aligned properly!
3. Push outwards to align the screw holes.
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3 . A l i g ni n g , s q u a ri n g a n d pla c in g th e b a lla st r a c ks
4 m
N
< 5 Nm
3/8
3 m
5
m
A triangle with sides of 3, 4 and 5
metres always has a square angle.
Ensure that the entire system is straight and squared, using tools such as a folding square or a
Attach the ballast racks using the short
laser, or by drawing a ‘3-4-5 triangle’. Always use the size tool to make sure the base units are
screws. Tighten the screws firmly, but take
at the correct distance from each other.
care not to strip the thread.
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S
Symm e t rical
4. Ballast
po sit io n r e quir ing a ba lla st r a c k
( numbe r = numbe r o f t ile s)
po sit io n r e quir ing a n
e mpt y ba lla st r a c k
15 cm
✔
21 cm
pa ir o f so la r pa ne ls
✔
( e a st -w e st )
30 cm
✔
Place the ballast. Tiles that don’t fit inside the
30 cm
rack can be placed on top. This is allowed up
to a peak pressure of 1000 N/m .
2
S
≤ 1 0 0 0 N /m 2
✘
> 1 0 0 0 N /m 2
✘
5 . Pl a c in g s olar pane ls
3/8
8 - 10 Nm
3/8
8 - 10 Nm
When placing a solar panel, pay attention
Sunbeam Nova end clamps can be used
The mid clamps ensure a 10 mm gap between
to the lip at the end of the carrier, which
universally for panels ranging from 30 to 50
the panels. Fit them with the long clamp
prevents the solar panels from falling down
mm in thickness. Fit the clamps using the long
screws as well.
between the carriers.
clamp screws.
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6 . F in is h ing
Tie cables running between panels with the
cable clips. Additional cable clips can be
ordered separately.
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Wa r r anty
Provided SUNBEAM Nova is installed and maintained according to the instructions,
SUNBEAM BV guarantees the system’s mechanical stability as well as its capability to
withstand wind and snow loads conform the relevant Eurocodes.
The default warranty period is 10 years.
All deliveries made by SUNBEAM BV are subject to the default terms and conditions, see www.sunbeam-pv.com/eng/downloads
‘SUNBEAM’ is a registered trademark.
The SUNBEAM design is protected by several international patents.
Manu f ac tu r e r
Sunbeam BV
P.C. Staalweg 60
3721 TJ Bilthoven
The Netherlands
Einfo@sunbeam-pv.com
T
+31 (0)30 - 43 00 333
www.sunbeam-pv.com
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