ANTAI Tile Roof Mounting System Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- ANTAI
Table of Contents
ANTAI Tile Roof Mounting System
Safety Precautions
- Use only the accessories designated by the company and do not modify the products.
- Avoid hitting the aluminum profile strongly as it may deform or scratch.
- Consider the characteristics of the stand during the construction of the foundation, components, inverter, and electrical wiring.
Introduction
The Tile Roof Mounting System is used to mount PV modules on tile roofs.
Tools
The following tools are required for installation:
- 8mm Inner Hexagon Spanner
- Electric Drill
- Tape Measure
- Thin Marker
- Torque Spanner
- String
- Adjustable Wrench
- Socket SpannerM8
Components
The main components of the Tile Roof Mounting System are:
- Tile hook #1 and #2
- Adjustable hook #1 and #2
- Rail 1 (Internal splice) and Rail 2 (External splice)
- Rail splice 1 and Rail splice 2
- End clamp and Mid clamp
- Grounding lug
Installation of Tile Hook
- Mark the positions of tile hooks on the roof and ensure they are on the same horizontal line.
- Install all hooks to the tile roof with self-tapping screws.
Installation of Rail
- Fix rails to tile hooks after adjusting the length and height.
- Slide T module into the specified rail and then tighten them by bolts.
- Install other rails accordingly.
Installation of Rail Splice
- Slide half of the rail splice into the first rail, adjust the fixed position, and tighten the bolts.
- Slide the second rail into the rail splice and tighten them by bolts when leveled.
Installation of PV Modules
- Place the PV module on the rail and fix it with end clamps, mid clamps, and earthing clips if needed.
- Adjust the position according to the drawing and tighten the bolts.
- Repeat the steps above for other PV modules.
Installation of Grounding Lug (Skip this step if not needed)
- Install grounding lug at the end of the rail and fix it with bolts.
Note : Please refer to the installation drawings and user manual for detailed instructions and specifications.
Safety Precautions
Thank you for purchasing Antai solar mounting system products. Please refer to
this installation instruction before installation, operation, maintenance, and
inspection.
General considerations
The installation is limited to those who have professional experience and can
carry out construction according to the specified items.
Please abide by the local national or local building regulations and
environmental protection regulations. Please comply with the regulations on
the prevention of industrial accidents and the relevant regulations of the
insurance union.
There must be at least 2 operators during installation to prevent accidents.
Please wear safety clothes. (Especially protective helmets, work boots and
gloves). Please always prepare at least one installation work instruction when
installing.
- When working at heights, please set up scaffolds and carry out construction after eliminating the danger of falling. Please use gloves and seat belts.
- In order to prevent accidents and failures, please do not arbitrarily change the product style.
- Please pay attention to the profile section and sharp parts, and avoid collision and injury during construction.
- Please pay attention to tightening the bolts, nuts, self-tapping screws, etc. of each part, and pay great attention to whether they are locked.
- When working on electrical wiring works, please pay attention not to touch the profile section, which may damage the wiring.
- Please do not use damaged, faulty, or deformed products in case injury or accident happens. Please always prepare at least one installation work instruction when installing
Requirement
- Please use the accessories designated by our company for construction parts, and do not arbitrarily transform and change the products.
- Please avoid hitting strongly on the profile as aluminum profile is easy to deform and scratch.
- This information is related to the installation of the system. Please consider the characteristics of the stand during the construction of the foundation, components, inverter, and electrical wiring.
Introduction
Antai tile hook system is a roof photovoltaic mounting system applied to tile
roofs. The hooks are designed based on various types tile roofs. In that case,
each roof has its corresponding and fitting hook for installation, which
greatly improves the firmness of the connection between mounting system and
roof structure. Multiple high-quality components and different types of rails
can be used for different types tile roof in different countries and regions,
while improving the stability of the overall supports. The whole system has
fewer mounting accessories, which saves the users’ installation time and cost.
It is an efficient solution for large-scale tile roof projects.
Please read the installation manual carefully before installation.
Tools
Components
Installation steps
Installation of tile hook
Self-tapping screws of tile hook need to be fixed to the roof purlins. Please
mark the positions of the tile hooks according to shop drawing and make sure
all tile hooks are installed on the same horizontal line. Then install the
tile hooks accordingly and fasten them to the roof purlins by self-tapping
screws.
Shown as below:
Mark the positions of tile hook on the roof and make sure they are on the same
horizontal line.
Tile hook installation：
Install all hooks to the tile roof.
Installation of Rail
Fix rails to tile hooks after adjusting the length and height and tighten them
by bolts.
Fix the tile hook and adjust the rail position, slide the T module into the
specified rail (refer to drawings) and then tighten them by bolts.
Install other rails accordingly.
Installation of rail splice
Rails should be connected by rail splice if needed, as shown below：
Slide half of the rail splice into the first rail, adjust the fixed position
and tighten the bolts. Then Slide the second rail into the rail splice, and
tighten them by bolts when leveled.
Above are for TYN53 、CG019、TYN28 and others by external rail splices
.
Above are for CG010 、TYN305、TYN355 and others by internal rail splices.
The completed installation is as the pic shown below
Installation of PV modules
According to the installation dimensions of the drawings, place the modules on the rail, and fix them with end clamps, and mid clamps.
- Place the PV module on the rail and adjust the position according to the drawing. Then fix the end clamp into the rail channel, and tighten the bolts.
- After fixing the end clamp of first PV module, please put the second PV module on the rail at the proper position. Connect firmly the first PV module and the second one with mid-clamp and fasten the bolts.
- If there are earthing clips needed, place them between the PV modules and rails while installing the mid-clamps. Adjusting the position to ensure the sharp spikes on earthing clips are pressed by both PV modules. Then tighten the mid-clamps with bolts.
- Repeat the steps above. When it comes to the last PV module, fix it with the end clamp and tighten it with bolts.
Installation of Grounding Lug
(Skip this step if not needed)
Install grounding lug at the end of the rail as the picture shown below and
fix it with bolts.
At the edge of the layout, connect each grounding lug with copper wire, fix
the copper wire with M6 bolts, and conduct the end of copper wire to the
grounding.
Installation diagram
Installation Precaution
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Notes for the installation dimensions
The specific dimensions of all installations involved are subject to the construction drawings. This installation instruction is only for the description of the product installation method. -
Notes for Stainless Steel Fasteners
Because of the good ductility for stainless steel, the fasteners have big difference with the carbon steel one in nature. If use in an improper way, it will result in bolt and nut being “locked”, which is commonly known as “seizure”. Prevention from lock basically has the following ways: 2.1. Reduce the Friction Coefficient
- Ensure that the bolt thread surface is clean and tidy (No dust, grit, etc.);
- It is recommended to use yellow wax or lubricant during installation (such as lubricating grease, 40# engine oil, which are prepared by users).
Correct Operation Method
- The bolt must be perpendicular to the axis of the thread, and not inclined (Do not tighten Obliquely);
- In the process of tightening, the strength needs to be balanced, and tightening torque shall not exceed the prescribed safety torque value;
- Choose torque wrench or socket wrench as far as possible, avoid using an adjustable wrench or electric wrench. Lower the rotating speed while have to use electric wrenches;
- Avoid using electric wrenches etc. under high-temperature conditions, do not rotate fast when using, to avoid rapid rise in temperature and cause “seizure”.
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