Xiamen Antai New Energy Tech.Co.

, Ltd
Installation Manual—Antai Rail
Solar Mounting System
(Flat Roof Solution)
Version 1.1

Office Add: 508#, North Tower, Guangxia Building Huli

Torch Hi-tech Zone, Xiamen, China
Factory Add: Guanshan Industrial Park Changtai County,
Zhangzhou, China
Tel: 86-592-3852509 Fax: 86-592-3852618
Website: www.antaisolar.com

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Antai Flat Roof Mounting System

Antai Flat Roof Mounting system has been developed as a universal PV module mounting system for flat
roof or open space ground installation. The innovative and the high degree of pre-assembly eliminate the
need for on site cutting, welding and enables quick and easy field PV module installation.

The AT Rack Mounting system features series of highly engineered new innovative product, designed with
experienced engineers to the speed the installation.

Benefits of Antai Flat Roof Mounting System

Easy Installation

Diversified Application

High Accuracy

Choice Quality

Engineered to highest standards

Maximum Lifespan

Guaranteed durability

Technique Parameter:

Installation site: pitched roof

Roof Slope: up to 45°
Wind load: To AS Code1170.2-2002
PV module: Framed
Module orientation: vertical
Support rail: extruded aluminum—Antai Rail
Color: natural
Roof cladding: suitable for most types of cladding
Module widths: Maximum 1.2m
Module lengths: Maximum 2.0m
Warranty: 10 years durability on materials

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I. Components List

Overview of system components

Part name picture Part name picture

Antai Rail- Fix Foot

Adjustable Leg
Splice
Strut

Inter Clamp
End Clamp
(with
(with T-module)
T-module)

hexagon socket
T-module bolt
M8*12/30/50/70

Klamp Lock
Klamp Lock 406
700

Note: The quantity of requested components depends on the system you ordered.

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II. Planning the Module Area

1. Number of modules in the vertical direction × module height (please check also the installation manual
of the manufacturer of the solar panel)
2. Number of module in horizontal direction× (module width+17mm)+32mm
3. Horizontal spacing of the Fix Foot up to 2m1
4. Vertical spacing of the Fix Foot-approx 1/2 to 3/4 module height
5. Distance between the modules:17mm

1
Caution: Installations that are exposed to the wind or are located on the edge or corners of the roof make
it necessary to leave smaller spacing.

III. Determination of Fixing Centres

1, Determine the wind region for the site of installation. Refer to AS1170.2:2002 Figure 3.1 for wind region A,
B, C, or D within Australia.
2, Determine the height of the installation above ground level
3, Determine the spacing of rail fixings based on table.
4. For Installations in Northern Territory solar panels are not to be placed within 1.2m of roof edges.

Installation conditions:

Wind loads to AS1170.2:2002

Wind average recurrence interval of 500 years

Wind terrain category 2.

Shielding and topography multipliers, Ms and Mt taken as unity.

Racks mounted on roofs of enclosed buildings of nominal rectangular shape.

Panel slopes up to 45° from horizontal.

Maximum solar panel length of 2.0m

Maximum solar panel width of 1.2m

Minimum of 2 rails supporting each panel

Maximum solar panel weight of 15kg/m2

Roof structure to be checked and certified as suitable for applied rack loads prior to installation

Solar panels to be certified by manufacturer as able to resist wind loads in accordance with
AS1170.2:2002

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 Figure 3.1 Wind Regions

Flat Roof Maximum Fixing Spacing Table—Antai Rail

Fixed to flat roof with minimum of 2 x 12 gauge
(5.5mm Min. diameter, 14 TPI and 10 TPI for fixing to steel and timber respectively)
screw through to 1.2mm Min. BMT steel or 50mm Min. embedment into timber
Wind Region to AS.1170.2-2002

Height Above Wind Region A Wind Region B Wind Region C Wind Region D
Ground(Meters)
5 938 575 353 N/S
10 771 474 318 N/S
15 697 429 N/S N/S
20 657 405 N/S N/S

Note: N/S denotes not suitable

TPI= Threads per inch
In Northern Territory solar panels are not to be placed within 1.2m of roof edges

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III. Installation Instruction

1. Determine the positions of the

Fix Foot according to your plans
and the fixing spacing table on
the previous page. Shim the Fix
Foot with rubber. Fix the Fix Foot
to the rafter using 2*12g screws
as notes in the fixing table.

2. Fix the Fix Foot to the rafter

according to your plans.

Installation of Klamp Lock on Metal Roof

3.Use our Klamp Lock to clip the

metal roof tightly, and place Fix
Foot on Klamp Lock and connect
them by tightening M8*20 Bolt.

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 4. Put the U Bracket into the
Front Fix Foot .It is
recommended to mount them
just a bit tight, so it could be
adjusted in the mounting and
fasten completely. Fix the U
Bracket with the Rail by T
module use M8×30mm bolt.

5. Base rail installation, position

the first frame rails for each row
and fasten them temporarily to
the roof cladding using a cord.
Tighten the Allen bolts on the T
module that are used to fasten
the fix foot.

6. Install the Leg strut, put the

leg strut into the pedestal and
fasten them by M8×70mm bolt.

7.Put the Leg tube into the Leg

strut and adjust to the planed
length then using 4mm Allen key
to fix them by one set screw
M8*10mm.

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 8. Fix the L Bracket with the Leg
tube by
using M8×50mm bolt.

9. Fix the Bracket with the basic

rail by T module use M8×30mm
bolt.

10. If you need, to connect multiple

rails together, slide the splices on
the rear side of the pre-assembled
rails halfway to the side. Fasten
the first M8 bolt firmly using the
Allen key. Now slide the next rail
segment into the splice. Tighten
the second M8 bolt .The
connection is finished.

11. For each use of the T module.

You must make sure that: the
thread of the screws does not
project through the lower side of
the T module (max flush).Position
the T module in the rail channel
and fasten it loosely with2 to 3
turns of the screw. The screws can
still be freely moved in the rail
channel. Slide the screw to their
final position in connection with the
inter clamp, end clamp or roof
hooks/hanger bolts and fastens
firmly.

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 12. Place the solar module on the
rails, slide the end clamp tightly
against the solar module and
fasten tightly using the Allen bolt.

13. Cross-section through the end

clamp when installation step12
has been correctly performed.

14. Slide the pre-assembled inter

clamp into the rails from above,
place it firmly against the module
and fasten loosely.

15. Now slide the next module

against the previously installed
module and tighten the inter clamp
using the Allen key, Take care that
the anti slip protection sits in the rail
channel of the lowest row of rails.

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 16.Place the last module in the row
on the rails (with the first
row of modules, take care that the
anti-slip protection
sits properly in the rail channel) and
fasten the last inter
clamp and the end clamp using the
Allen
key.

17. Leg Strut and fix foot can be

adjusted.

18.AnTai rail grounding system

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V. Warranty

10 year limited Product Warranty, 5 year limited Finish Warranty

Antai Solar Ltd warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) of product(s) that it manufactures (“Product”) at the original
installation site that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years, except for
the anodized finish, which finish shall be free from visible peeling, or cracking or chalking under normal atmospheric conditions
for a period of five (5) years, from the earlier of
1) the date when the installation of the Product is completed, or
2) 30 days after the purchase of the Product by the original Purchaser (“Finish Warranty”).

The Finish Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish. All installations in corrosive atmospheric
conditions are excluded. The Finish Warranty is VOID if the practices specified by AAMA 609 & 610-02 – “Cleaning and
Maintenance for Architecturally Finished Aluminum” (www.aamanet.org) is not followed by Purchaser. This Warranty does not
cover damage to the Product that occurs during its shipment, storage, or installation.

This Warranty shall be VOID if installation of the Product is not performed in accordance with Antai’s written installation
instructions, or if the Product has been modified, repaired, or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by Antai IN
WRITING, or if the Product is installed in an environment for which it was not designed. Antai shall not be liable for consequential,
contingent or incidental damages arising out of the use of the Product by Purchaser under any circumstances.

If within the specified Warranty periods the Product shall be reasonably proven to be defective, then Antai shall repair or

replace the defective Product, or any part thereof, in Antai’s sole discretion. Such repair or replacement shall completely satisfy
and discharge all of Antai’s liability with respect to this limited Warranty. Under no circumstances shall Antai be
liable for special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or related to use by Purchaser of the Product.

Manufacturers of related items, such as PV modules and flashings, may provide written warranties of their own. Antai’s limited
Warranty covers only its Product, and not any related items.

Thank you for using of Antai’s mounting system, for more information about us, please contact us at:

Office Add: 508#, North Tower, Guangxia Building Huli

Torch Hi-tech Zone, Xiamen, China
Factory Add: Guanshan Industrial Park Changtai County,
Zhangzhou,China
Tel: 86-592-3852509 Fax: 86-592-3852618
Website: www.antaisolar.com
Email: kethy@antailc.cn

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