PVKIT 2.0 Solar Manual

1.4

PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND LAYOUT

1.4.1 Overview

The restrictions to locating the S-5! PVKIT and clamp are: 1) the module manufacturer’s allowable mounting locations or

UL 2703 tested load congurations (with module producer’s approval); and 2) uniformly transferring the service loads to

the metal roof panels; then through the roof panels’ fastening to the building structure.

The above paragraph describes the load chain experienced on any PV assembly to the roof. The “weak link” may be the

exural strength of the metal roof panel or the metal roof panel’s connection to the building structure. Further information

that describes a conservative design approach can be found in Section 1.4.2.2.

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1.3

PVKIT 2.0 AND CLAMP COMPONENT DWG

1.4.2 Pre-Construction

1.4.2.1 S-5-PVKIT 2.0 and EdgeGrab 2.0

Module Thickness Tolerances

To ready the project for layout and construction, the following three areas need to be examined:

1. THE MODULE: thickness, acceptable mounting locations, allowable loading.

2. THE METAL ROOF SYSTEM/PROFILE: for S-5! Mini clamp or standard clamp selection

and roof attachment clip type.

3. THE LOCATION of the roof attachment clips within the seam (when relevant). (See section 1.4.2.2.4).

1. THE MODULE:

S-5! PVKIT 2.0 and clamps are designed to t most module

frame thicknesses and metal roof types. The Universal PV

Grab accommodates module frame thicknesses from 32mm

to 46mm, as shown in Figure 3.

It is possible to use the Universal PV Grab in array-edge

scenarios (rather than the EdgeGrab). Instructions for this

can be found as a ‘HINT’ breakout in Section 1.5.2.

2. THE METAL ROOF SYSTEM/PROFILE:

Please see the diagrams below to choose the S-5! Mini clamp that is compatible with the metal roof prole. Verify

dimensions for proper t. For further info please see: http://www.s-5.com/clamps/index_1048.cfm.

Figure 3 PV Mid Grab’s Acceptable

Module Thickness Range