VAN DER VALK ValkBox3 Solar Ramp for 3 Panels Instruction Manual

VAN DER VALK ValkBox3 Solar Ramp for 3 Panels

Product Information

Specifications

• Product: ValkBox3 Mounting System
• Manufacturer: Van der Valk Solar Systems BV
• Standard Warranty: 10 years (extendable under certain conditions)
• Website: www.valksolarsystems.com
• Roof Types: Bitumen, EPDM, Concrete
• Maximum Panel Length: Up to 2280 mm
• Panel Width: 926 – 1150 mm
• Maximum Roof Pitch: 5 degrees

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions
The ValkBox3 mounting system is designed for installation on flat roofs and should be able to withstand wind and snow loads. It is crucial to perform a design calculation to ensure that the building can support the additional load of the PV system. Adhere to the following safety standards:

• NEN-EN 1990
• NEN-EN 1991-1-4 for wind actions
• NEN7250 for constructional aspects
• BS EN 1991-1-4 British Standard

Required Ballast
Ensure the appropriate amount of ballast is used according to the guidelines per country to secure the mounting system.

Components
Check all components provided in the package before installation to ensure nothing is missing or damaged.

Mounting Instructions

1. Mount the clevis securely on the roof surface.
2. Install the curved supports for added stability.
3. Select and mount the appropriate panel options based on size and orientation.
4. Place rubber tiles under the mounting system to protect the roof surface.
5. Tighten hinge bolts to secure the system in place.
6. Position rows of solar panels one behind the other for optimal efficiency.

FAQ

1. Q: Can the ValkBox3 mounting system be used on pitched roofs?
   A: No, the ValkBox3 system is designed for flat roofs or ground surfaces with a maximum pitch of 5 degrees. It should not be installed on steeper roofs.

2. Q: How long is the standard warranty for the ValkBox3 system?
   A: The standard warranty is 10 years, which can be extended under certain conditions. Refer to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions for more information.

Pay attention

• This manual is not project specific.
• This manual is not legally binding.
• No rights may be derived from this installation manual.
• See datasheet ValkCableCare for cable management.
• The system is placed in the middle zone of the roof.

Disclaimer

This installation manual composed with the greatest possible care and contains specific information for correct and safe installation of the solar mounting system, including installation drawings and ballast tables, calculated according to the Eurocode regulations. The standard values used for input of these calculations, always need to be checked in advance by the installer for correctness. In case values are different, a project case specific calculation needs to be made. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems in this situation. At all times all currently applicable structural, safety and building regulations must be observed prior to installation of the solar mounting system. The building in question will be subject to a load as a result of the solar mounting system installed/mounted. Solar mounting systems installed on roofs will be exposed to wind and snow loads. Therefore, you are at all times responsible to obtain and use a design calculation to establish whether or not the building will be able to withstand the (extra) load at all times. Where necessary, modifications need to be made by you. Van der Valk will not accept any form of liability upon you not having obtained and used such a required design calculation. Mounting systems for PV-panels placed on flat roofs should either be mechanically attached to the roof or need to be supported by ballast, to make sure that the solar mounting system is unable to be lifted, tipped over or slide. The required ballast weight per system shown in the tables in this manual ensures that the mounting system can be installed and used safely. In case the inclination of the roofs is 5 degrees or more, the PV-mounting system must always be mechanically fixed to the construction of the roof. The calculations do not take into account obstacles in the near surrounding such as, for example, high buildings, cliffs and mountains. Restrictions also apply for the position of the solar mounting system on a roof. The solar panels must be installed at a certain distance from the edge of the roof: the middle zone. The standard warranty is 10 years, which can be extended under certain conditions. The warranty provided is subject to the warranty conditions stated in the general terms and conditions stipulated by Van der Valk Solar Systems B.V. Our terms and conditions shall apply to all our products at all times and can be found on our website:
www.valksolarsystems.com
Van der Valk Solar Systems B.V. does not accept any liability for any direct and/or indirect consequences of any act (or omission) ensuing from the information in or failure to observe the instructions provided in this installation manual. The use of the installation manual will at all times be subject to Dutch law. Van der Valk Solar Systems holds the right to amend this document without further notice.
The ValkBox3 mounting system is a product of: Van der Valk Solar Systems BV
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce: 27355116
www.valksolarsystems.com

Safety instructions
The ValkBox3 mounting system is installed on roofs and will be exposed to wind and snow. The building in question will be subject to a greater load as a result of the PV system. A design calculation must be used to establish whether or not the building in question will be able to withstand the extra load. Where necessary, modifications will then need to be made. When installing the ValkBox3 mounting system, the instructions provided in this user manual must be observed at all times. Read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place. Also follow the instructions stated in the manuals for the other system components that form part of the overall PV system. All current structural, safety and building regulations must be observed. Van der Valk Solar Systems B.V. will never be liable for any direct and/or indirect intangible or consequential loss ensuing from or connected to the failure to observe the instructions provided in this manual.

Starting points
The following starting points apply for the ValkBox3 mounting system:
The standards applied (if applicable for specific solar mounting system)

• NEN-EN 1990: Eurocode – Basis of structural design
• NEN-EN 1991-1-4: Eurocode 1: Actions on structures – Part 1-4: General actions – Wind actions
• NEN7250: Solar energy systems – Integration in roofs and facades – Constructional aspects
• BS EN 1991-1-4: British Standard

Type of solar panel
The ValkBox3 mounting system is a universal mounting system for solar panels.

The following starting points apply:

• Design panels: Standard solar panels with an aluminium frame, with mounting holes for M6 bolts.
• Length panels: Up to max 2280 mm
• Width panels: 926 – 1150 mm

Type of roofs
The ValkBox3 mounting system can be used to mount panels on flat roofs.

The following starting points apply:
Type of roof covering: bitumen, EPDM and concrete

• Before installing the ValkBox3 mounting system, make sure that you carefully sweep the roof area. The ValkBox3 mounting system (see later in this manual) may only be placed on flat roofs or ground surface up to a maximum pitch of 5 degrees. The system can not be placed on steeper roofs or surfaces.

Ballast
The ValkBox3 mounting system needs to be supported by ballast, to make sure that the system is unable to move, lift or tip over. This manual indicates how much ballast should be placed on the system based on maximum panel dimensions, wind area and roof height. The number of tiles specified (30 x 30 x 4.5 cm) per position will be vital to ensure that the mounting system can be used safely.

• To achieve this, follow the required ballast instructions later in this manual.

Position
Restrictions also apply for the position of the system on a roof. The system must be installed at a certain distance from the edge of the roof, in the so called “middle zone”.

• According to the Eurocode for wind loads EN1991-1-4, the edge zone of the roof is 1/5th of the roof height. So for example: if the roof height is 6 meters, a free edge zone of 1,2 meters must be maintained.

Required ballast | The Netherlands

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category Built area
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
I (29,5 m/s)| 36| 97| 36| 97| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 11| 4| 11| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
II (27 m/s)| 36| 77| 36| 81| 36| 90| 36| 104| 36| X| kg
4| 9| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 12| 4| X| tiles
III (24,5 m/s)| 36| 59| 36| 59| 36| 69| 36| 81| 36| 90| kg
4| 7| 4| 7| 4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
I (29,5 m/s)| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
II (27 m/s)| 36| 101| 36| 101| 36| 116| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 11,5| 4| 11,5| 4| 13| X| X| X| X| tiles
III (24,5 m/s)| 36| 78| 36| 78| 36| 90| 36| 105| X| X| kg
4| 9| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 12| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Belgium

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5
meter| 5 – 7
meter| 7 – 9
meter| 9 – 12
meter| 12 – 15
meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
23 m/s| 36| 40| 36| 50| 36| 57| 36| 66| 36| 74| kg
4| 4,5| 4| 6| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,3| 4| 8,5| tiles
24 m/s| 36| 46| 36| 56| 36| 64| 36| 74| 36| 82| kg
4| 5,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 51| 36| 63| 36| 71| 36| 82| 36| 90| kg
4| 6| 4| 7| 4| 8| 4| 9,5| 4| 10| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 57| 36| 69| 36| 79| 36| 90| 36| 99| kg
4| 6,5| 4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5
meter| 5 – 7
meter| 7 – 9
meter| 9 – 12
meter| 12 – 15
meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
23 m/s| 36| 54| 36| 66| 36| 76| 36| 87| 36| 96| kg
4| 6| 4| 7,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 10| 4| 11| tiles
24 m/s| 36| 61| 36| 74| 36| 84| 36| 97| 36| 107| kg
4| 7| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| 4| 11| 4| 12| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 68| 36| 82| 36| 93| 36| 107| X| X| kg
4| 8| 4| 9,5| 4| 10,5| 4| 12| X| X| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 75| 36| 91| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 8,5| 4| 10,5| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Germany

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category IV (city)
• Height above sea level 350 m
• Exclusief North German Lowland
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
1 (22,5 m/s)| 36| 41| 36| 41| 36| 41| 36| 41| 36| 41| kg
4| 5| 4| 5| 4| 5| 4| 5| 4| 5| tiles
2 (25 m/s)| 36| 56| 36| 56| 36| 56| 36| 56| 36| 56| kg
4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| tiles
3 (27,5 m/s)| 36| 72| 36| 72| 36| 72| 36| 72| 36| 72| kg
4| 8| 4| 8| 4| 8| 4| 8| 4| 8| tiles
4 (30 m/s)| 36| 89| 36| 89| 36| 89| 36| 89| 36| 89| kg
4| 10| 4| 10| 4| 10| 4| 10| 4| 10| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
1 (22,5 m/s)| 36| 55| 36| 55| 36| 55| 36| 55| 36| 55| kg
4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 6,5| tiles
2 (25 m/s)| 36| 74| 36| 74| 36| 74| 36| 74| 36| 74| kg
4| 8,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 8,5| tiles
3 (27,5 m/s)| 36| 94| 36| 94| 36| 94| 36| 94| 36| 94| kg
4| 10,5| 4| 10,5| 4| 10,5| 4| 10,5| 4| 10,5| tiles
4 (30 m/s)| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | United Kingdom

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category Town
• Height above sea level 50 m
• Distance to coast line 5 km
• Distance to city border 5 km
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
22 m/s| 36| 60| 36| 76| 36| 83| 36| 102| 36| 102| kg
4| 7| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| 4| 11,5| 4| 11,5| tiles
23 m/s| 36| 67| 36| 85| 36| 92| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 7,5| 4| 9,5| 4| 10,5| X| X| X| X| tiles
24 m/s| 36| 75| 36| 94| 36| 102| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 8,5| 4| 10,5| 4| 11,5| X| X| X| X| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 83| 36| 104| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 9,5| 4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 92| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 10,5| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
22 m/s| 36| 79| 36| 100| 36| 108| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 9| 4| 11,5| 4| 12| X| X| X| X| tiles
23 m/s| 36| 88| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 10| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
24 m/s| 36| 98| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 11| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 108| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
26 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Ireland

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain categoryTown
• Height above sea level 50 m
• Distance to coast line 5 km
• Distance to city border 5 km
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
25 m/s| 36| 83| 36| 104| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 9,5| 4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 92| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 10,5| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
27 m/s| 36| 100| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 11,5| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
28 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
25 m/s| 36| 108| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
26 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
27 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
28 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Norway

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Height above sea level 175 m
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
22 m/s| 36| 53| 36| 53| 36| 56| 36| 65| 36| 72| kg
4| 6| 4| 6| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| 4| 8| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 74| 36| 74| 36| 78| 36| 89| 36| 98| kg
4| 8,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11| tiles
27 m/s| 36| 89| 36| 89| 36| 94| 36| 108| X| X| kg
4| 10| 4| 10| 4| 10,5| 4| 12| X| X| tiles
29 m/s| 36| 106| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
31 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
22 m/s| 36| 70| 36| 70| 36| 74| 36| 85| 36| 94| kg
4| 8| 4| 8| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| 4| 10,5| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 96| 36| 96| 36| 102| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 11| 4| 11| 4| 11,5| X| X| X| X| tiles
27 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
29 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
31 m/s| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Wind area | Norway

m/s

• Provincie Østfold 22

• Except Municipalities:

• Halden 24

• Moss 24

• Rygge 24
  Råde 24

• Sarpsborg 24

• Våler 24

• Fredrikstad 26

• Hvaler 27

• Provincie Akershus 22

• Except Municipality:

• Vestby 24

• Provincie Oslo 22

• Provincie Hedmark 22

• Except Municipalities:

• Alvdal 24

• Folldal 24

• Folldal near Trøndelag 24

• Os 24

• Os near Trøndelag 24

• Tolga 24

• Tynset 24

• Tynset Kvikne 24

• Tynset near Trøndelag 24

• Provincie Oppland 22

• Except Municipalities:

• Vågå 23

• Dovre 24

• Dovre near Trøndelag 24

• Lom 24

• Lom near Sogn og Fj. 24

• Vang 24

• Vang near Sogn og Fj. 24

• Lesja 25

• Lesja near Trøndelag/

• Møre og Romsdal 25

• Skjåk 25

• Skjåk near Sogn og Fj./

• Møre og Romsdal 25

• Provincie Buskerud 22

• Except Municipalities:

• Hemsedal 24

• Hemsedal near Sogn og Fj. 24

• Hol 24

• Hol near Hordeland /

• Sogn og Fjordane 24

• Hurum 24

m/s

• Nore og Uvdal 24
• Nore og Uvdal near Hordeland 24
• Ål 24
• Ål near Sogn og Fj. 24
• Provincie Vestford 23
• Except Municipalities:
• Hof 22
• Lardal 22
• Nøtterøy 24
• Sandefjord 24
• Stokke 24
• Tønsberg 24
• Larvik 25
• Tjøme 26
• Provincie Telemark 22
• Except Municipalities:
• Bamble 23
• Porsgrunn 23
• Fyresdal 24
• Kragerø 24
• Tinn 24
• Tokke 24
• Vinje 24
• Vinje near Rogaland/Hordaland 24
• Provincie Aust-Agder 24
• Except Municipalities:
• Arendal 26
• Grimstad 26
• Lillesand 26
• Risør 26
• Tvedestrand 26
• Provincie Vest-Agder 24
• Except Municipalities:
• Flekkefjord 26
• Flekkefjord near Rogaland 26
• Kristiansand 26
• Lyngdal 26
• Søngne 26
• Farsund 28
• Lindesnes 28
• Mandal 28
• Provincie Rogaland 26
• Except Municipalities:
• Hjelmeland 24
• Sauda 24
• Suldal 24
• Vindafjord 24
• Eigersund 27

m/s

• Sokndal 27
• Bokn 28
• Haugesund 28
• Klepp 28
• Randaberg 28
• Rennesøy 28
• Sola 28
• Time 28
• Hå 29
• Kvitsøy 29
• Karmøy 30
• Utsira 30
• Ølen Municipality isn’t in the Wind standard
• Provincie Hordaland 26
• Except Municipalities:
• Etne 24
• Etne near the Folgefonna 24
• Granvin 24
• Kvam 24
• Modalen 24
• Samnanger 24
• Ulvik 24
• Vaksdal 24
• Voss 24
• Osterøy 25
• Radøy 27
• Austevoll 28
• Austrheim 28
• Bømlo 28
• Fjell 28
• Sund 28
• Øygarden 29
• Fedje 30
• Provincie Sogn og Fjordane 24
• Except Municipalities:
• Aurland 25
• Eid 26
• Fjaler 26
• Førde 26
• Førde near the Jostedalsbreen 26
• Gaular 26
• Gloppen 26
• Gloppen near the Ålfotbreen and Jostedalsbreen 26
• Hornindal 26
• Hyllestad 26
• Høyanger 26
• Lӕ rdal 26
• Naustdal 26
• Askvoll 28

m/s

• Flora 28
• Gulen 28
• Bremanger 29
• Bremanger near the Ålfotbreen 29
• Solund 29
• Selje 31
• Vågsøy 31
• Provincie Møre og Romsdal 30
• Except Municipalities:
• Rindal 25
• Surnadal 25
• Nesset 26
• Norddal 26 Stordal 26
• Stranda 26
• Sunndal 27
• Gjemnes 28
• Rauma 28
• Sykkylven 28
• Tingvoll 28
• Volda 28
• Ørskog 28
• Ørsta 28
• Eide 29
• Halsa 29
• Hareid 29
• Molde 29
• Skodje 29
• Sula 29
• Ålesund 29
• Sandøy 31
• Frei Municipality isn’t in the Wind standard
• Tustna Municipality isn’t in the Wind standard
• Provincie Sør-Trøndelag 25
• Except Municipalities:
• Malvik 26
• Oppdal 26
• Rennebu 26
• Trondheim 26
• Agdenes 27
• Rissa 27
• Snillfjord 27
• Hemne 28
• Bjugn 29
• Osen 29
• Roan 29
• Åfjord 29
• Frøya 30
• Hitra 30
• Ørland 30

m/s

• Provincie Nord-Trøndelag 26
• Except Municipalities:
• Lierne 24
• Meråker 25
• Røyrvik 25
• Snåsa 25
• Flatanger 29
• Fosnes 29
• Leka 29
• Leka on the mainland 29
• Nӕ røy 29
• Vikna 30
• Provincie Nordland 29
• Except Municipalities:
• Beiarn 26
• Evenes 26 Fauske 26
• Grane 26
• Hattfjelldal 26
• Hemnes 26
• Rana 26
• Saltdal 26
• Sørfold 26
• Ballangen 27
• Tjeldsund 27
• Tysfjord 27
• Hamarøy 28
• Narvik 28
• Sortland 28
• Vefsn 28
• Vefsn along the fjord 28
• Vefsn Mosjøen 28
• Vevelstad 28
• Alstahaug 30
• Bindal 30
• Bodø 30
• Dønna 30
• Flakstad 30
• Herøy 30
• Leirfjord 30
• Lurøy 30
• Lurøy on the mainland 30
• Nesna 30
• Sømna 30
• Vega 30
• Vestvågøy 30
• Andøy 31
• Moskenes 31
• Røst 31
• Trӕ na 31
• Vӕ røy 31
• Skjerstad Municipality isn’t in the Wind standard

m/s

• Provincie Troms 26
• Except Municipalities:
• Bardu 24
• Målselv 24
• Strofjord 24
• Gáivuona/Kåfjord 25
• Balsfjord 26
• Gratangen 26
• Ibestad 26
• Lavangen 26
• Lyngen 26
• Salangen 26
• Skånland 26
• Sørreisa 26
• Dyrøy 27
• Harstad 27
• Lenvik 27
• Nordreisa 27
• Tranøy 27
• Tromsø 27
• Bjarkøy 28
• Kv ӕ nangen 28
• Skjervøy 28
• Karlsøy 29
• Berg 30
• Torsken 30
• Provincie Finnmark 29
• Except Municipalities:
• Kárájoga / Karasjok 24
• Guovdageaidnu / Kautokeino 24
• Deanu/Tana 27
• Porsanger 27
• Unjárgga / Nesseby 27
• Alta 28
• Berlevåg 30
• Gamvik 30
• Hasvik 30
• Måsøy 30
• Nordkapp 30
• Vardø 30
• Provincie Svalbard 30

Required ballast | Sweden

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
22 m/s| 36| 29| 36| 37| 36| 44| 36| 51| 36| 57| kg
4| 3,5| 4| 4,5| 4| 5| 4| 6| 4| 6,5| tiles
23 m/s| 36| 34| 36| 43| 36| 49| 36| 58| 36| 64| kg
4| 4| 4| 5| 4| 5,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| tiles
24 m/s| 36| 39| 36| 48| 36| 56| 36| 64| 36| 72| kg
4| 4,5| 4| 5,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| 4| 8| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 44| 36| 54| 36| 62| 36| 72| 36| 79| kg
4| 5| 4| 6| 4| 7| 4| 8| 4| 9| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 49| 36| 60| 36| 69| 36| 79| 36| 87| kg
4| 5,5| 4| 7| 4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
22 m/s| 36| 40| 36| 50| 36| 58| 36| 68| 36| 75| kg
4| 4,5| 4| 6| 4| 6,5| 4| 8| 4| 8,5| tiles
23 m/s| 36| 46| 36| 57| 36| 66| 36| 76| 36| 84| kg
4| 5,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| tiles
24 m/s| 36| 52| 36| 64| 36| 73| 36| 85| 36| 94| kg
4| 6| 4| 7,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| 4| 10,5| tiles
25 m/s| 36| 58| 36| 71| 36| 81| 36| 94| 36| 103| kg
4| 6,5| 4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10,5| 4| 11,5| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 65| 36| 79| 36| 90| 36| 103| X| X| kg
4| 7,5| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11,5| X| X| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Finland

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
21 m/s| 36| 40| 36| 50| 36| 57| 36| 66| 36| 73| kg
4| 4,5| 4| 6| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| 4| 8,5| tiles
22 m/s| 36| 46| 36| 57| 36| 65| 36| 74| 36| 82| kg
4| 5,5| 4| 6,5| 4| 7,5| 4| 8,5| 4| 9,5| tiles
26 m/s| 36| 72| 36| 87| 36| 98| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 8| 4| 10| 4| 11| X| X| X| X| tiles

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
1| 36| 71| 36| 79| 36| 86| 36| 95| 36| 102| kg
4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11| 4| 11,5| tiles
2| 36| 108| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
3| 36| 71| 36| 79| 36| 86| 36| 95| 36| 102| kg
4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11| 4| 11,5| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Poland

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
2. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
3. At maximum 17 tiles (30x30x4.5 cm) can be placed on the tile carriers. 4 tiles in G1 and 13 (2×6.5) tiles in G2. This represents a ballast weight of 153 kg).

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5
meter| 5 – 7
meter| 7 – 9
meter| 9 – 12
meter| 12 – 15
meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind zone| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
A (26 m/s)| 36| 66| 36| 79| 36| 90| 36| 102| 36| 112| kg
B (27 m/s)| 36| 72| 36| 87| 36| 98| 36| 112| 36| 125| kg
C (29 m/s)| 36| 86| 36| 103| 36| 116| 36| 137| 36| 153| kg

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5
meter| 5 – 7
meter| 7 – 9
meter| 9 – 12
meter| 12 – 15
meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind area| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
1| 36| 71| 36| 79| 36| 86| 36| 95| 36| 102| kg
4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11| 4| 11,5| tiles
2| 36| 108| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| kg
4| 12| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| X| tiles
3| 36| 71| 36| 79| 36| 86| 36| 95| 36| 102| kg
4| 8| 4| 9| 4| 10| 4| 11| 4| 11,5| tiles

X = the required ballast is higher than will fit under the system. The system must be mechanically attached to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems.

• If you use tiles of different sizes and thus another weight, you need to adjust the number of tiles to get the right weight.

Required ballast | Spain

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
2. Always check in advance if the required weight for ballast tiles can be placed correctly under the system. The tiles need to be placed in a stable position, so they can not move or fall off the rubber support feet.

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Height above sea level < 1000 m
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind zone| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
A (26 m/s)| 36| 66| 36| 79| 36| 90| 36| 102| 36| 112| kg
B (27 m/s)| 36| 72| 36| 87| 36| 98| 36| 112| 36| 125| kg
C (29 m/s)| 36| 86| 36| 103| 36| 116| 36| 137| 36| 153| kg

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind zone| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
A (26 m/s)| 36| 86| 36| 103| 36| 117| 36| 134| 36| 151| kg
B (27 m/s)| 36| 95| 36| 113| 36| 128| 36| 150| 36| 168| kg
C (29 m/s)| 36| 113| 36| 136| 36| 158| 36| 183| 36| 204| kg

In case the space under the panel is insufficient for the size of the ballast tiles, the system needs to be mechanically fixed to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems for recommendations.

Required ballast | Portugal

General
The ValkBox3 mounting system must be ballasted by means of tiles, which must be placed on the indicated ballast foundations. In three steps you can easily determine the required ballast;

• Find the correct wind area for your location on the wind map
• Use the wind area in combination with the building height for the ballast table
• Select the required ballast for G1 and G2 in kg and/or number of tiles

Note

1. The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
2. Always check in advance if the required weight for ballast tiles can be placed correctly under the system. The tiles need to be placed in a stable position, so they can not move or fall off the rubber support feet.

Environmental factors

• Roof zone Middle zone
• Terrain category III (villages, suburban terrain, permanent forest)
• Height above sea level < 1000 m
• Roofing materials Bitumen, EPDM or concrete

Panel: maximum dimensions 1800×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind zone| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
A (27 m/s)| 36| 86| 36| 86| 36| 91| 36| 105| 36| 119| kg
B (30 m/s)| 36| 115| 36| 115| 36| 123| 36| 144| 36| 161| kg

Panel: maximum dimensions 2280×1150 mm

Building height| 0 – 5 meter| 5 – 7 meter| 7 – 9 meter| 9 – 12 meter| 12 – 15 meter|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Wind zone| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2| G1| G2
A (27 m/s)| 36| 119| 36| 119| 36| 128| 36| 149| 36| 167| kg
B (30 m/s)| 36| 161| 36| 161| 36| 172| 36| 198| 36| 220| kg

In case the space under the panel is insufficient for the size of the ballast tiles, the system needs to be mechanically fixed to the roof. Please contact Van der Valk Solar Systems for recommendations.

Components

Step 1: Mounting the clevis

Step 2: Mounting the curved supports
The curved aluminum supports are suitable for panels with a width of 926 – 1150 mm.

Depending on the panel width, the clamps B1 and B2 must be positioned inwards or outwards. The correct orientation for each panel width is shown on the next page.
Tighten the hinge bolts B1 by hand. These must be removed temporarily at step 4.

Tighten the hinge bolts B2 firmly, with a tightening torque of at least 9 Nm, until there is no more play.

Option 1: Mounting panel
For panel width 926 – 990 mm
Center to center mounting holes (panel frame): 896 – 970 mm

Option 2: Mounting panel
For panel width 991 – 1070 mm
Center to center mounting holes (panel frame): 970 – 1050 mm

Option 3: Mounting panel
For panel width 1071 – 1150 mm
Center to center mounting holes (panel frame): 1050 – 1124 mm

Step 3: Placing the rubber tiles
Turn over the panel and place it on the rubber tile carriers.

The projections on the curved aluminium supports must be placed in the grooves on the rubber tiles.

Step 4: Position the ballast
Remove the top hinge bolts B1 and place the panel in a vertical position. Make sure that you have some form of support in place or someone to hold the panel temporarily.

Position the ballast required.

Step 5: Tighten hinge bolts B1
Attach the panel to the curved supports again and tighten hinge bolts B1.

Tighten hinge bolts B1 tightly, with a tightening torque of at least 9 Nm, until there is no more play.

Step 6: Finish fitting the cables
The loose cables can be secured to the edge of the panel. Using the cable clamps supplied.

Step 7: Position the rows one behind each other
If a number of rows of panels are to be positioned one behind the other, we advise that an optimal pitch measure of 2.20 metres is observed; this will avoid any unwanted shadow. Optimal performance will be achieved if this pitch measure is used. Based on sun angle of 15 degrees.

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