PVKIT 2.0 Solar Manual

SOLAR MANUAL: PVKIT™ 2.0 SOLAR MANUAL: PVKIT™ 2.0
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| The Right Way™ Copyright 2019 | Solar Manual | PVKIT™ 2.0 | Version 022519
INSTALLATION
Section 1
For questions regarding the installation of the S-5-PVKIT 2.0 and EdgeGrab, please contact [e-mail]
or call [phone].
Due to the variety of attachment needs, S-5-PVKITs are sold separately from S-5! Mini clamps.
The S-5-PVKIT 2.0 ts both S-5! Standard & Mini Clamps.
• THE S-5! CLAMP IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE AS A PERSONAL FALL RESTRAINT DEVICE!
• ALWAYS PROVIDE WORKER FALL PROTECTION WHEN INSTALLING S-5! PRODUCTS. S-5! DOES NOT
APPROVE PRODUCTS FOR USE IN PERSONAL FALL RESTRAINT/FALL PROTECTION APPLICATIONS.
S-5! PRODUCTS MAY BE USED AS A COMPONENT IN A FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM ONLY WHEN THE
SYSTEM MANUFACTURER PROVIDES APPROPRIATE APPROVALS.
• This document is an installation guide only and the photographs and drawings herein are for the purpose of
illustrating components and suggested roof inspection methods. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) rules,
loading scenarios, load transfers, building structures, metal roong systems and associated components can be
complex and unique to each site. S-5! recommends consulting with a qualied design professional.
• Due to the many variables involved with specic metal roong systems, climates and other job particulars, the
manufacturer cannot and does not express any opinions as to the suitability of any S-5! assembly for any specic
application and assumes no liability with respect thereto.
• The information in this guide is subject to change without notication.
• For specic test data of ultimate and allowable tensile load per metal roong system and S-5! Clamp, contact
your S-5! distributor, or visit S-5!’s website http://www.s-5.com/clamps/index_99.cfm.
• When published ultimate load, and/or other raw data is used, an appropriate factor of safety (SF) must
be applied.
• Screw torque should be veried during installation.
• Have a qualied licensed PE look for signs of weak building structure (roof, building structure, and foundation).
• Ensure that the installation is performed by a licensed PV installation professional.
• Ensure that installation complies with all roong manufacturer’s warranties.
• In the USA: Note that a continuous ground must be followed in accordance with National Electric Code (NEC),
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• In Canada: Installation must be in accordance with CSA C22.1, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
• For UL 2703 Listed assembly’s use with PV Modules having a maximum fuse rating of 15A or less.
• Contact the local code Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to determine the proper grounding requirements.
• Consult module manufacturer’s installation guide for mounting methods and loading requirements.
• To avoid likelihood of galling: use anti-seize lubrication, avoid spinning nuts at high speed, and keep hardware at
low temperatures during installation.
• The following suggestions assume that determination has been made that the roof to which the S-5! products will
be attached is structurally adequate. S-5! recommends consulting with a qualied PE.
• Any loads imposed on the S-5! Clamps will be transferred to the panels. Panel seams must have sufcient
exural strength to carry these loads. Panels must also be adequately attached to the building structure, and
the structure must be sufcient to carry these loads. The makers of S-5! Clamps make no representations with
respect to these variables. S-5! recommends consulting with a qualied design professional.
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WARNINGS