Waterboy MIDI ARRAY Manuel utilisateur
Array Frame Installation
-MIDI ARRAY -
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Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
Tools required.....................................................................................................................................3
COMPONENT LIST ...................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................................7
Footings...............................................................................................................................................7
Set Footing ......................................................................................................................................7
Fastened Footing.............................................................................................................................8
ARRAY BUILD...........................................................................................................................................9
Tube Cap .............................................................................................................................................9
Beam .................................................................................................................................................10
Angle Adjusters.................................................................................................................................10
Rails...................................................................................................................................................12
Extending Rails..............................................................................................................................12
Attaching rails top and bottom.....................................................................................................12
SOLAR PANELS.......................................................................................................................................13
Placing the solar panels on the array................................................................................................13
APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................................16
WARRANTY STATEMENT.......................................................................................................................18
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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
(* Amount less if ordered for a 2x panel system. ** Not included with a 2x panel system)
PRODUCT
NAME
PICTURE
COMMENTS
9x *
Aluminium
Rail
6x
End Clamp
Includes：
M8 Hexagon screw
and fixing nut
9x *
Mid Clamp
Includes：
M8 Hexagon screw
and fixing nut
1x
Tube Cap
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2x
Angle
adjustment
arm
1x
Beam
1x
Post top
1x
Post Base
6x **
Aluminium
Rail
extender
Includes：
M8
Hexagon screws
3x
M16
All Thread
Includes：6x
M16
Hexagon nuts
6x
M8x12 Key
bolts
6
8x
M8x40 Hex
bolt
Includes：M8
Hexagon nuts
And washers
4x
M10x40 hex
bolts
Includes：M10
Hexagon nuts
And washers
3x
900mmx50
mmx50mm
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 600mm wide (A), to a depth (B) of 600 –800mm (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: 600mm –800mm
A: 600mm
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 All Thread 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 M16 All Thread 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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