VAN DER VALK ValkBox3 Solar Ramp for 3 Panels Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: VAN DER VALK

Table of Contents

VAN DER VALK ValkBox3 Solar Ramp for 3 Panels
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Disclaimer
Required ballast | The Netherlands
Required ballast | Belgium
Required ballast | Germany
Required ballast | United Kingdom
Required ballast | Ireland
Required ballast | Norway
Wind area | Norway
Required ballast | Sweden
Required ballast | Finland
Required ballast | Poland
Required ballast | Spain
Required ballast | Portugal
Components
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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

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

FAQ

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.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

Min. extra ballast in G1 & G2 has to be 2 x 1 tile (2 x 9 kg).
The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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

The ballast in G1 & G2 must be equally divided over the rubber ballast carriers.
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.