Waterboy MINI ARRAY Manuale utente
Array Frame Installation
-MINI ARRAY -
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Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
Tools required.....................................................................................................................................3
COMPONENT LIST ...................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................6
Footings...............................................................................................................................................6
Set Footing ......................................................................................................................................6
Fastened Footing.............................................................................................................................7
ARRAY BUILD...........................................................................................................................................8
Tube Cap .............................................................................................................................................8
Beam ...................................................................................................................................................9
Angle Adjusters ...................................................................................................................................9
Rails...................................................................................................................................................11
Extending Rails..............................................................................................................................11
Attaching rails top and bottom.....................................................................................................11
SOLAR PANELS.......................................................................................................................................12
Placing the solar panels on the array................................................................................................12
APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................................14
WARRANTY STATEMENT.......................................................................................................................15
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Waterboy Pole Mounted Solar Array for your application.
The Waterboy range of pole mounted solar arrays provide a strong, durable and reliable support
frame for your solar modules, with an assembly method that is fast, simple and secure.
Utilising a strong galvanised steel base with a lightweight aluminium support frame, we can offer
strength and flexibility under even the most extreme conditions.
Tools required
•Concrete for footings (Cement, sand, aggregate), shovels, mixer, form work etc.
•Spirit level
•General spanner set
•6mm Allen key
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COMPONENT LIST
Some parts may differ from those pictured.
PRODUCT
NAME
PICTURE
COMMENTS
4x
Aluminium
Rail
4x
End Clamp
Includes：
M8 Hexagon screw
and fixing nut
6x
Mid Clamp
Includes：
M8 Hexagon screw
and fixing nut
1x
Tube Cap
2x
Angle
adjustment
arm
1x
Beam
5
1x
Post top
1x
Post Base
1x
M16x130
Bolts
Includes：M16
Hexagon nuts
and washers
2x
Rail
Extenders
6x
M8x12 Key
bolts
2x
M12x180
Hex bolt
Includes：M12
Hexagon nuts
And washers
4x
M10x40 hex
bolts
Includes：M10
Hexagon nuts
And washers
PLEASE NOTE –STAINLESS STEEL BOLTS WILL BIND UP OCCASIONALLY
APPLY GREASE ONTO BOLT BEFORE TIGHTENING TO STOP THIS OCCURING
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INSTALLATION
Footings
There are two common types of array footing, Set and Fastened.
Set Footing
A Set Footing is the most common method for installing the Post Base. It involves setting the large
square base into the concrete footing.
Prepare a posthole min 500mm wide (A), to a depth (B) of 400 –500mm (double the width
measurements for soft sandy ground) and pre pour a thick layer of concrete into the bottom of the hole,
and place the post base onto this.
Ensure post is straight and level before continuing the concrete.
To avoid water sitting around the post base, finish with a tapered water shed (D).
Allow concrete to set.
Once the concrete is set, attach post top to post base with 4 bolts/nuts/washers provided.
Continue to Array Build
B: 400mm –500mm
A: 500mm
C: Pre post
concrete
D: Tapered
water shed
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Fastened Footing
The array post base is designed with the option to be bolted to pre-set bolts in a concrete floor or
block if desired.
Position post over bolts and tighten down.
Attach post top to post base with 4 bolts/nuts/washers provided.
Continue to Array Build
200mm pre-set
anchor bolts, or
sleeve anchor
bolts
or(minimum)
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ARRAY BUILD
Place the Tube Cap on the Pole and position with the two adjuster mounting holes facing south.
Tighten the six M8 key bolts to maintain the correct position, so panels will face towards true North.
Tube Cap
North Facing side
South Facing side
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Beam
Place the Beam in the Tube Cap flanges and fasten with M16 Bolt, washer and nut.
Angle Adjusters
Place the 2 x angle adjustment tubes between the beam and the tube cap, on the outside of each.
Fasten with the M12x140 bolts, washers and nuts once you select the angle desired (see next page).
It is recommended positioning the beam flat for assembly and adjusting for angle once complete.
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Adjust the angle of elevation by attaching the Adjustment Tubes to the hole positions required
corresponding to the required angle. Please refer to the illustration below.
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