GSE Int gration GSE In Roof System Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
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GSE Int gration GSE In Roof System
Product Information
The GSE In-Roof SystemTM is a versatile mounting system that allows for the installation of solar modules on various types of roof coverings, including curved tiles, interlocking tiles, flat tiles, slates, metal, zinc, and trapezoidal roofs. It can be used for both new buildings and retrofit buildings. The system offers portrait and landscape orientations, with specific frames available for each format. It is suitable for small installations (less than 3 kWp) as well as large roofs.
The kit includes mounting frames, mounting clamps, flashings, and various accessories necessary for installation. The frames available are the GSE Portrait Frame, GSE Landscape Frame, and GSE Portrait Half-Frame. The mounting clamps are wood self-drilling EPDM foam screws. The kit also includes end clamps, middle clamps, edge wedges (left and right), flashing hooks, lateral flashings, top flashings, attach angles, aluminium top flashings, pop rivets, and junctions. Optional waterproofing components such as corner flashings, FlexaluTM or equivalent seal, and underlayment are also available.
The installation of the system requires several tools, including a screwdriver, drill bits for wood and metal (10mm), a hex bit (8mm), an adjustable tightening torque tool, aviation snips, a rivet gun, a hammer, a measuring tape, and marking accessories such as a white marker or pencil.
Product Usage Instructions
- Building Site Preparation: Before installation, consider the climatic conditions and determine the position on the roof. Also, determine the wind pressure of the project.
- Installation: Follow the step-by-step instructions below for installation:
- Overall presentation of the system
- Preparation of the roof covering
- Positioning of the support battens
- Sealing strip installation
- GSE Frames installation
- Lateral flashings installation
- PV modules installation
- Top flashing installation
- Specific case: PV array with inner/outer angles
- Connection to the roof covering
- Maintenance and Servicing: The manual provides instructions for verification and module replacement.
- Assistance and Contact: Information on training sessions and technical assistance is available.
- Certifications and Warranties: The manual includes information on technical assessments and fire tests, as well as certifications and warranties.
For more detailed instructions and visual guidance, you can watch the installation video provided by the manufacturer through the link: https://www.gseintegration.com/en/solutions/gse-in-roof-system/
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Contents
1. Kit presentation
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1.1 Presentation of the GSE In-Roof SystemTM
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1.2 Content of the kit
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1.3 Tools required
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1.4 GSE PORTRAIT Frame v.2012 and v.2020
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1.5 GSE LANDSCAPE Frame
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1.6 GSE PORTRAIT HALF-FRAME v.2022
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1.7 GSE Clamps
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2. Building site preparation
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2.1 Climatic Conditions
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2.2 Position on the roof
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2.3 Determine wind pressure of the project
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3. Installation
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3.1 Overall presentation of the system
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3.2 Preparation of the roof covering
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3.3 Positioning of the support battens
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3.4 Sealing strip installation
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3.5 GSE Frames installation
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3.6 Lateral flashings installation
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3.7 PV modules installation
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3.8 Top flashing installation
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3.9 Specific case: PV array with inner/outer angles
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3.10 Connection to the roof covering
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4. Maintenance and Servicing
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4.1 Verification
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4.2 Module replacement
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5. Assistance and Contact
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5.1 Training session
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5.2 Technical assistance
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6. Certifications et warranties
6.1 Technical assessments 6.2 Fire test
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Kit Presentation
Presentation of the GSE In-Roof SystemTM
GSE In-Roof SystemTM enables modules installation on every type of roof
covering (curved tiles, interlocking, flat tiles, slates, metal, zinc,
trapezoidal), as well as on new buildings like retrofit buildings. The
mounting system may be installed in a portrait or landscape orientation, with
a specific frame for each format, suitable for small installations (less than
3 kWp) and large roofs.
GSE In-Roof SystemTM must be installed on the wooden or metallic substructure
of the buildings and mounted on specific battens, adapted to climatic
conditions. It can be mounted on slopes between 12° and 50°.
Complementary manuals available : · GSE INTEGRATION In-Roof v. TS · GSE
INTEGRATION In-Roof v. A · GSE INTEGRATION In-Roof v. TN · GSE INTEGRATION In-
Roof Roof-Windows
You can also watch our installation video by clicking on the picture below:
Or you can find this video on our website by following this link: https://www.gseintegration.com/en/solutions/gse-in-roof-system/
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1.2 Content of the kit MOUNTING FRAMES
GSE Portrait Frame
GSE Landscape Frame
GSE Portrait HalfFrame
MOUNTING CLAMPS
Wood self-drilling EPDM Foam screw 6,5 x 60*
FLASHINGS
End Clamp
Middle Clamp Edge wedges (L/R)
Flashing Hook**
Lateral Flashing
Top Flashing Attach angle Aluminium Top Flashing Pop Rivet Junction
OPTION 1
WATERPROOFING
Corner Flashing
FlexaluTM or eq.
OPTION 2
FlexaluTM or Precompressed HPV Roof
eq.
seal
underlayment
- A 60 mm length screw is adapted to an installation with vertical counter battens and horizontal support battens. In case of a different installation principle, it is the responsibility of the installer to use a screw with adapted length.
** Nails / screws for fixing the flashing hook not sourced by GSE Integration
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1.3 Tools required
SCREWDRIVER
DRILL BITS WOOD AND METAL OF 10MM
HEX BIT 8MM
Adjustable tightening torque mandatory
AVIATION SNIP
RIVET GUN
HAMMER
MEASURING TAPE
CHALK LINE
MARKING ACCESSORIES
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White marker, pencil, etc.
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1.4 GSE PORTRAIT Frame v.2012 and v.2020
Upper stop of the module
Overlapping graduation
PV panel supports
Frame fixing point (without pre-drilling) Frame fixing point (pre-drilling 10mm) Clamp fixing point (6 clamps) (pre-drilling 10mm) Clamp fixing point (4 clamps) (pre-drilling 10mm)
PORTRAIT FRAME REFERENCES MODULES SIZES
Overlapping area graduation
Height Tolerance Width Tolerance
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1.5 GSE LANDSCAPE Frame
Upper stop of the module
PV panel supports
Frame fixing point (without pre-drilling)
Frame fixing point (pre-drilling 10mm)
Clamp fixing point (6 clamps) (pre-drilling 10mm)
Clamp fixing point (4 clamps) (pre-drilling 10mm)
LANDSCAPE FRAME REFERENCES MODULES SIZES
Overlapping area graduation
Height Tolerance
Width Tolerance
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1.6 GSE PORTRAIT HALF-FRAME v.2022
Upper stop of the module
PV panel supports
Frame fixing point (already placed, without pre-drilling)
Frame fixing point (already pre-drilled at 10mm)
Clamp fixing point (4 clamps) (lateral interlocking needing a 10mm pre-
drilling)
HALF-PORTRAIT FRAME REFERENCES MODULES SIZES
Overlapping area graduation
PORTRAIT Version 2022
PV module dimensions
Height
Width
Réf.
Min.
Min.
Min.
Max.
Max.
tolerated suggested
suggested
DPo_1650_995 1570 1610 1800 991 995 DPo_1650_1070 1570 1610 1800 1066 1070 DPo_1650_1100 1570 1610 1800 1096 1100 DPo_1650_1135 1570 1610 1800 1131 1135 DPo_1650_1140 1570 1610 1800 1136 1140 DPo_1650_1145 1570 1610 1800 1141 1145 DPo_1650_1160 1570 1610 1800 1156 1160 DPo_1840_995 1760 1800 1990 991 995 DPo_1840_1020 1760 1800 1990 1016 1020 DPo_1840_1030 1760 1800 1990 1026 1030 DPo_1840_1040 1760 1800 1990 1036 1040 DPo_1840_1045 1760 1800 1990 1041 1045 DPo_1840_1050 1760 1800 1990 1046 1050 DPo_1840_1070 1760 1800 1990 1066 1070 DPo_1840_1100 1760 1800 1990 1096 1100 DPo_1840_1135 1760 1800 1990 1131 1135
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1.7 GSE Clamps
END CLAMP
MIDDLE CLAMP
CORRELATION CLAMPS / MODULES THICKNESS
INFO : Find the complete table of correlation on our website by following this
link: https://www.gseintegration.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/GSE-In-Roof-
Evolution-2020-
EN-v10-1.pdf
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Building site Preparation
The installer must proceed to a measurement work beforehand, in order to
guarantee the durability and performance of the PV array installed. Climatic
conditions of the project (ie. wind and snow1) and PV array layout should be
considered according to current regulations (Eurocodes and BS 5534).
This data will help to check if the system is suitable for the project
conditions. The thickness of the support battens must be adapted to the roof
battens to ensure the junction with the roof covering is watertight.
2.1 Climatic Conditions
2.2 Position on the roof
The location of the PV array has an influence on the wind load value whether
it is in the centre, on the edge or in the corner of the roof. The worst case
should be taken into account.
TWO-SLOPED ROOF
ONE-SLOPED ROOF
1The seismic resistance of the GSE In-Roof System is validated on the whole European territory. This criterion is not to be taken into account.
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2.3 Determine wind pressure of the project
To calculate the wind load on the PV array, you need to priorly know the following parameters:
· Location of the project · Altitude · Type of terrain · Distance from the shoreline
· Ridge height · Roof pitch · Roof zone (Centre, Edge, Corner)
Ideally, climatic load (and especially wind load) should be calculated for each project, but you can refer to the tables below, if all conditions matches with those of the project.
Fixed Conditions: · Terrain category: Country terrain (including Town Terrain)
· Distance from the shoreline: 10 km · Battens dimension: 25 x 50mm
1st case: Roof pitch 25°
2nd case: Roof pitch 25°
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Installation
3.1 Overall presentation of the system
OVERALL PRESENTATION OF THE INSTALLATION STEPS OF THE KIT :
1/ Positioning of the support battens 2/ GSE frames installation 3/ Flashings installation
4/ PV modules installation 5/ Connection of the roof covering
on top bottom and lateral PV field
TOP OF PV FIELD
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Battens (Roof deck)
Roofing elements
Roof underlay
Lathing (GSE Frame support)
LATERAL PV FIELD
BOTTOM OF PV FIELD
Slate
Other tiles
Gutter
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3.2 Preparation of the roof covering
3.2.1 Calculation of the PV array dimensions
INFO: Download our layout calculator on the « Downloads » section of our
website
https://www.gseintegration.com/en/downloads/ to determine the dimensions of
your PV array.
The dimensions of the PV array can be calculated using the GSE frame reference
(see sections 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 to determine the GSE frame compatible with the
module):
A Frames v.2012 and v.2020
Array height (mm) =
((Height Ref. + Graduation + 10) x Nb. Lines) + 160 + 150 + 50 + 100² A
+B+C+D+E
Array width (mm) =
((Width Ref. + 36.5) x Nb. Columns) + (2 x 165) F +2 x G
²If integrated in the centre, add a board to equalise with curve height (ie
3.4)
- Landscape frames 1686_1016 and 1700_1016 have a reference height of 992.
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B
Half-Frames v.2022
Array height (mm) =
((Height Ref. + Graduation + 10) x Nb. Lines) + 160 + 150 + 50 + 100²
A+B+C+D+E
Array width (mm) =
((Width Ref. + 40) x Nb. Columns) + (2 x 172)
F +2 x G
²If integrated in the centre, add a board to equalise with curve height (ie
3.4)
Half-Frames GSE In-Roof v.2022 – PORTRAIT Height Ref (mm) 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1840 1840 1840 1840 1840 1840 1840 Width Ref (mm) 995 1070 1100 1135 1140 1160 995 1020 1030 1045 1050 1070 1135
3.2.2 Roof cover installation
Remove the roofing elements following the PV array dimensions (calculated
beforehand), and by removing 1 or 2 extra tile lines (slate or flat tile) on
the lateral sides and top of the array.
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3.3 Positioning of the support battens
WARNING: PRIOR TO STARTING ANY WORK, THE INSTALLER MUST ENSURE THAT THE FRAMEWORK IS FLAT AND THERE MUST BE A ROOF UNDERLAY ACCORDING TO THE BUILDING STANDARD BS 5534.
11. Determine beforehand the number of fixing clamps and the adapted batten section (see section 2).
2. Dispose the wooden battens to the following locations:
1/ Fixing points of the clamps
2/ Fixing points of the frames 3/ Junction between the frame rows¹ 4/ Support of the sealing strip¹
Battens fixing: It is recommended to use self- drilling wood screw of 5x80mm.
5/ Mounting hooks of top flashings¹
Roofing elements
Battens
(Roof deck)
Roof underlay
Lathing
(GSE panel support)
WARNING: THE POSITION OF THE FIXING CLAMPS AND THEIR SUPPORT BATTENS MUST
COMPLY WITH MODULE MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
[1] Since these elements play no role in the mechanical system strength, the
width of the timber could be different from that calculated for the fixing
clamps. Only the thickness should be identical.
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All of our battening plans in PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE configuration are
available on our site: https://www.gseintegration.com/wp-
content/uploads/2022/04/IR_EN_PL_2.0.pdf
EXAMPLE OF BATTENING PLANS FOR PORTRAIT FRAMES WITH A REFERENCE HEIGHT OF 1710
MM AND 4 FIXING CLAMPS:
EXAMPLE OF BATTENING PLANS FOR LANDSCAPE FRAMES WITH A REFERENCE HEIGHT OF 1020 MM AND 4 FIXING CLAMPS:
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All of our battening plans in PORTRAIT and LANDSCAPE configuration are
available on our site: https://www.gseintegration.com/wp-
content/uploads/2022/04/IR_EN_PL_2.0.pdf
EXAMPLE OF BATTENING PLANS FOR HALF- PORTRAIT FRAMES WITH A REFERENCE HEIGHT
OF 1650 MM AND 4 FIXING CLAMPS:
4 Clamps
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3.4 Sealing strip installation
The sealing strip is laid out to link up with the bottom part of the roofing (PV array in the middle of the roofing).
A batten is placed to fit with the thickness of the roof tile and to provide a flat base for the sealing strip.
WARNING : ALWAYS MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SLOPE OF 3°
When installing the sealing strip on tiles with relief, make sure to press it down well so that it follows the roof tile’s shape correctly. Make a 20-mm fold on the top part and sides to prevent water upwelling. Put spots of glue every 50cm when installing in heavy rain / high wind areas.
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When installing all the way to the eaves, the sealing strip is laid out in a way as to connect directly to the gutter.
The connection of the waterproofing strip to the gutter can be done with a drip flashing: one for the PV field, another one for the roof underlayment.
3.5 GSE Frames Installation A Frames v.2012 and v.2020
A 3 1 3
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1 Fix the 1st frame through the 2 central fixing points
2 Assemble and fix the other frames
3
Pre-drill and fix the 4 other fixing points
Warning: Do not screw too deep into the frame
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B Half-Frames v.2022
1 Fix the 1st half-frame through its middle fixation point and through the 2 other fixation points on the upper plot already pre-drilled.
2 Assemble the other half-frames laterally
thanks to the stop and vertically. Fix them
the same way than described in 1.
1
2
Warning: Do not screw too deep into the frame
WARNING: THE SCREW LENGTH CAN BE REDUCED TO 40MM AT THE FRAME FIXING POINTS IF AND ONLY IF THE ROOF-SUBSTRUCTURE INSTALLATION DOES NOT INCLUDE COUNTER- BATTENS. OTHERWISE, USE ONLY THE GSE STANDARD 60MM SCREW WITH ITS IN-ROOF SYSTEM.
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1. Draw a chalk line along the bottom of the first row, by positioning 280 mm
from the top of the reference lath.
2. Interlock the plastic frames from the right to the left side (Possibility
from left to right – check interlocking is well done).
3. Attach the frames only by the reference points.
WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING THE UPPER ROWS, ADJUST SO THAT ONE ROW COVERS THE OTHER USING THE GRADUATIONS BASED ON THE LENGTH OF THE MODULE (IE DEVICE).
Frames v.2012 &
A
2020
B
Half-Frames v.2022
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3.6 Lateral flashings installation
Lateral flashings
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING THE LATERAL FLASHINGS, MAKE SURE TO PLACE THE
WEDGES AT THE ARRAY ENDS, UNDER THE CORRUGATIONS, WHERE THE END CLAMPS ARE
LOCATED.
11. Place the wedges under the corrugations at the edges of the PV field,
where the clamps are located R for the Right side of the PV array.
L R L for the Left side of the PV array.
Position 1: wedges for Half-Frames v.2022.
1
TIP: Mark their position on the
inner surface of the frame to
Position 2: wedges for Frames v.2012 and v.2020.
identify them after positioning
2
the lateral flashings.
22. Place the lateral flashings of the low end of the first row of panels, up to 120 mm of the upper edge of the last row. The overlap between two parts of the lateral flashing will be at least 150 mm. Each will be held in place by at least 2 attachment hooks.
WARNING: FOR THE 2022 HALF-FRAMES, CUT THE ERGOT BEFORE PUTTING THE LATERAL FLASHINGS ON THE FRAMES’ CORRUGATIONS
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33. Carry out the pre-drilling using a 10 mm wooden drill bit on the 4
remaining attachment points of the GSE frame (HalfPortrait frames v.2022 are
already pre-drilled)
TIP: It is possible to pre-drill the expanding points of the frame before
mounting on the roof. The frames are drilled individually (do not drill
several
frames at the same time).
Pre-drill
Reminder : It is prohibited to drill in the outflow zones and at the high
points of the GSE frame. It may compromise the integrity of the photovoltaic
system and its watertightness.
Please refer to the plans pages 7, 8 and 9 for the location of the fixing
points.
Screw
4. Then, pre-drill the fixing points of the clamps.
5. For end clamps, pre-drill through the flashing, the frame’s corrugation
and the wedges.
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3.7 PV modules installation
3.7.1 Cabling preparation
EXAMPLE OF WIRING DIAGRAM WITH INSTALLATION OF MICRO-INVERTERS:
Position the module in such a way that the cables of the junction box pass
through the
designated space.
TIP: Some module manufacturers allow portrait orientation setting with the
junction box going downwards. Please refer to the manufacturer’s guidance.
Modules with splitted junction box are only compatible with the 2020 frames and 2022 half-frames.
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When using micro-inverters, attach them to a lath at the level of the GSE frame’s central hole.
WARNING: PLEASE REFER TO THE INVERTER’S MANUAL TO BE SURE THAT THE
INSTALLATION COMPLY WHY THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS
Compatibility with all micro-inverters and optimizers on the market
Passage of the grounding cables:
WARNING: WHEN SETTING UP THE CABLES, MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT CREATE ANY INDUCTION
LOOP, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATION.
Grounding of the modules and of the micro-inverter (please refer to the
implementation requirements of manufacturers):
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WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT ALL CABLE PASSAGES ARE KEPT ON THE FRAME USING
CABLE CLAMPS.
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3.7.2 Modules mounting
1 Position the modules in such a way that they are resting on the support pads and abut against the upper pads (orange arrows).
A Frames v.2012 and v.2020
B Half-Frames v.2022
Module support pads
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WARNING: CHECK THAT THE MODULES ARE WELL CENTERED IN RELATION TO THE FRAME SO THAT THE GRIP OF THE CLAMPS IS THE SAME ON BOTH SIDES. THE MODULE FRAME MUST ABUT AGAINST THE UPPER PADS OF THE PANEL TO PREVENT SHIFTING.
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2 Stick the EPDM foam under the clamps and pre-drill them, by screwing and
unscrewing to remove material.
WARNING: CHECK THAT BENEATH THE CLAMP IS DRY AND HAS NO DIRT TO ENSURE OPTIMAL
BONDING OF THE FOAM.
3 Attach the modules by screwing the fixing clamps at the designated
positions.
DO NOT USE AN IMPACT SCREWDRIVER TO FIX THE CLAMPS. IT IS NECESSARY TO USE A NORMAL SCREWDRIVER TO ENSURE THAT THE CLAMPS REMAIN MECHANICALLY STILL OVER TIME.
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10mm
Half-Frames v.2022
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3.8 Top flashing installation
WARNING: THE TOP FLASHING PIECE IS DESIGNED WITH A SLOPE OF 14° TO ALLOW WATER
FLOW ABOVE THE UPPER ROW OF MODULES. IT IS THEREFORE, ESSENTIAL FOR THE
INSTALLER TO ENSURE THAT THE ROOF SLOPE IS SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT WATER
RETENTION ACCORDING TO THE REGULATION.
IN BORDERLINE CASES, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU EITHER USE A THICKER SUPPORT LATH
TO DECREASE THE COUNTER-SLOPE OR TO REPLACE THE TOP FLASHINGS WITH A FLEXIBLE
FLASHING STRIP (SEE PAGE 34).
1 Join the top flashings and the attach angle using pop rivets, taking care
that you adjust the module frame thickness.
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2 Position the assembly so that the module frame thickness fits between the
attach angle and the top flashing. Make cuts on the attach angle at the
position of the GSE panel corrugations.
Cut on the attach angle
3 Place the top junction flashing, having applied beforehand two PU glue
joints on the covered top flashing area. The connecting piece must overlap
with the top flashing with at least 100 mm. The gap between the top flashings
should not exceed 160 mm.
4 In the same way, place the corner flashings, having applied beforehand a PU
glue joint on the overlapping zone of the top flashing. (Overlapping at least
100mm)
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SPECIFIC CASE: if a gap is observed between the module and the corner flashing, cut it in order to adapt it to the thickness of the module.
Module thickness 30-34 mm 30-39 mm
40 and +
Frames 2012
Incompatible* Needed cut No cut needed
Frames 2020
Needed cut No cut needed Incompatible*
Half-frames 2022 Needed cut No cut needed Incompatible*
- Laying of a waterproofing strip on top of the PV field
Half-Frames GSE In-Roof v.2022 – PORTRAIT Height Ref (mm) 1650 1650 1650 1650
1650 1650 1840 1840 1840 1840 1840 1840 1840 Width Ref (mm) 995 1070 1100 1135
1140 1160 995 1020 1030 1045 1050 1070 1135
Follow the 4 steps below to cut the corner flashings:
Cut the corner flashing in two distinct pieces
Adjust the height of the corner flashing by overlapping the two pieces
Once the height adjusted, drill the overlapped pieces with a 4,5mm drill bit
Assemble the pieces with a rivet
Once the adjustment of both corner flashings is done, install them as described in step 4, page 31.
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5 Fix all flashings to the battens using flashing hooks (at least 2 per
piece).
6 Place the precompressed seal on the flashings around the area on the lateral
and upper parts.
Precompressed seal
Covering until the flashing
The seal must reach the bottom of the flexible flashing strip to prevent any
potential infiltration of water or solid particles.
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OPTION: REPLACING TOP FLASHINGS WITH A FLEXIBLE STRIP
It is possible to install a flexible flashing strip or equivalent to make the
connection with the upper roofing elements. Shape a 2-cm fold in the upper and
lateral parts of the strip to prevent any water upwelling.
3.9 Specific case: PV array inner/outer angles
In the case of non-rectangular PV array, inner and outer angles must be
connected to the roofing using a flexible flashing strip compliant with the
building/roofing regulation.
End the flashing strip on top of the corrugation
Risk of tearing
WARNING: IN BOTH CASES, THE FLEXIBLE STRIP CAUGHT BETWEEN THE FLASHING AND THE CORRUGATION OF THE GSE PANEL MUST BE POSITIONED ON TOP OF THE CORRUGATION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF TEARING.
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3.9.1 Inner Angle (L-Shaped)
Place the flashing strip by covering the lower-row frames up to the
corrugation of the adjacent frame, then cover the strip with the lateral
flashing.
3.9.2 Outer Angle (T-Shaped)
Place the lateral flashing on the lower-row panel. Reposition the adjacent
tiles to cover the lateral flashing, then place the flashing strip so that it
overlaps with the last row of tiles, ensuring that there is a 2-cm fold in the
upper section.
Then, position the GSE panel so that it’s overlapping with the flashing strip.
WARNING : FOR THE OVERLAP, FOLLOW ROOFING REGULATION AS WELL AS THE
REQUIREMENTS IN SECTIONS 3.4 AND 3.8 OF THIS DOCUMENT.
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3.10 Connection to the roof covering
Reposition the lateral and upper sections of the roofing elements to make a
continuous and watertight connection with the roof.
It may be necessary to cut the tiles to ensure a compliant overlap between the
elements, according to roofing regulation. These elements must be attached
mechanically, as described in the roofing regulation.
TIP: YOU CAN USE DOUBLE TILES OR HALF TILES FOR THE LATERAL CONNECTION. The
roof tiles must rest on the flashings with enough overlap to meet the
requirements of the roofing regulation.
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Maintenance and servicing
Verification
We recommend to check whether foreign materials have settled into the
photovoltaic system and remove it manually if any. Simply use clean water to
wash the GSE frames if needed. For prevention, we also recommend that overall
PV system installed is checked occasionally.
4.2 Module replacement
Disconnect the PV array from the AC box and proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the fixing clamp, remove the module and remove the edge wedges.
2. Screw one GSE screw at the location of old hole, having placed beforehand a new polypropylene edge wedges under the corrugation if it is located on an array edge.
3. Make a new 10 mm hole, 25 mm above the old position.
4. Place the module and attach the new assemblies (fixing clamp + EPDM foam + GSE screw).
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5. Assistance and Contact
5.1 Training session
The GSE Integration team offers technical training sessions on the product
with practical application on a demonstration model on your request and
subject to the presence of a sufficient number of participants.
For further information, please contact your sales manager or distributor.
5.2 Technical assistance
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9.30 AM TO 6 PM
5 rue Morand 93400 SAINT OUEN (France)
Tel.: +33(0)1.49.48.14.51 E-Mail:
contact@gseintegration.com
6. Certifications and Warranties
6.1 Technical assessments
ETN n°A27T2021000B0 Avis Technique n°21-16/57 MCS 012 BBA 0156
6.2 Fire test
BRoof T1 BRoof T2 BRoof T3 BRoof T4
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