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3 - PRELIMINARY CHECKS
Before installing the product, perform the following checks and
inspections:
- check that the gate is suitable for automation;
- the weight and size of the gate must be within the operating limits
specified for the automation system in which the product is installed;
- check that the gate has firm, effective mechanical safety stops;
- make sure that the product fixing zone is not liable to flooding;
- high acidity or salinity or proximity to heat sources might cause the
product to malfunction;
- in case of extreme weather conditions (e.g. snow, ice, wide
temperature variations or high temperatures), friction may increase,
causing a corresponding rise in the force needed to operate the
system; the starting torque may therefore exceed that required in
normal conditions;
4 - INSTALLING THE PRODUCT
4.1 - Solar panel mount bracket
The mounting kit is a fixed, flat or pole mount design giving a tilt angle
range of 0° - 90°. To fix the mount bracket you have to assemble the
components and parts together (fig 2). We suggest you lubricate all
nuts and bolts to facilitate easy removal at a later date. Attach the
tilt arm and fixed bracket to the middle part of the PV module frame
using M8 module bolts and M8 mounting bolts along with washers,
lock washers and nuts.
ATTENTION !
Additional mounting holes may be required if using this mount
with a panel other than the PF30W. Great care should be taken
when drilling additional holes as damage to the panel can
easily occur, rending it useless.
4.2 - Solar panel
To correctly position the solar panel, the following is required:
- Check that the desired installation position is always sunny (direct
sun rays), all daylong and all days of the year.
- Check that the position is far from trees, bushes, buildings or any
other object which might project shade on the panel surface.
ATTENTION !
Even a slight shade (e.g. a leaf) on the panel will drastically
reduce the performance of the system. It is mandatory that
the panel is always completely exposed to sunrays.
Once the most convenient installation position has been selected,
the solar panel should be correctly oriented:
For countries north of the Equator, the panel must be oriented to
wards the SOUTH.
For countries south of the Equator, the panel must be oriented to
wards the NORTH.
The panel can be installed using Solar Panel Mount bracket (par.3)
on fixed, flat or pole mount.
Firmly fix the panel to avoid loosening causing incorrect tilt angle.
According to the installation latitude, the panel should be tilted
with respect to the ground, with an angle α (fig.4) which must be
calculated based on the following table:
- check that, when operated by hand, the gate moves smoothly
without any areas of greater friction or derailment risk;
- check that the gate is well balanced and will therefore remain
stationery when released in any position;
- check that the electricity supply line to which the product is to be
connected is suitably earthed and fitted with magnetothermal and
differential protection;
- the system power supply line must include a circuit breaker device
with a contact gap allowing complete disconnection in the conditions
specified by class III overvoltage;
- ensure that all the material used for installation complies with the
relevant regulatory standards.
To adjust the tilt angle of the PV panel, change the location of M8
bolts in the arc hole of the tilt arms. Remember to use lock washers
to prevent vibration from working them loose.
For pole mounting, use hose clamps (not included) to fix the PV
module and mount assembly securely to the pole (fig 3.1).
The dyna bolts are not included in the kit.
Note: For vertical wall mounting, drill holes on the mounting place
to be installed according to size of the fixed bracket. Embed two
M8 dyna bolts into the mounting surface (fig 3.2). Use washers lock
washers and nuts to secure the PV module and mount assembly
to the wall surface.
LATITUDE
Tilt angle α *
0-15°
15°
15-25°
same value as the latitude
25-30°
Add 5° to the latitude value
30-35°
Add 10° to the latitude value
35-40°
Add 15° to the latitude value
> 40°
Add 20° to the latitude value
* Tilt angle is an average for all seasons. For specific tilt angles for
each season in your area consult the web
As it can be noted, the farther from the equator, the more the panel
should be tilted towards the horizon to offset the sunrise-sunset
path and therefore obtaining as much sun irradiation as possible.
With the increasing of the latitude values, in fact, the sun path is
lower with respect to the horizon.
A correct orientation is of key importance for the highest
performance of the PV panel.
If the latitude angle of the installation area is unknown, some
latitude values of various towns worldwide are included in this
instruction manual (fig. 7), for reference purposes.
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