Introduction
The basic construction and the materials for construction are described in guideline b6. This guideline shows the practical aspects and experience from the installation.
Components description
Anchor rod M8x110
Role: anchoring the bracket to the wall.
Characteristics:
| Drill bit diameter | 10 mm |
| Anchor size | M8 |
| Anchor length | 110 mm |
| Material composition | Steel 8.8 |
| Environmental conditions | Outdoor, Underwater, fresh water |
| Approvals / test reports | ETA, Fire |
| PROFIS software | Yes |
Injectable mortar HIT-HY 270 330/2
Role: Adhesive anchoring system for anchor fastenings in hollow and solid masonry
Characteristics:
| Base materials | Concrete (aerated), Masonry (hollow), Masonry (solid), Some types of natural stone |
| Base material condition | Dry, Wet |
| Cleaning procedures | Compressed-air cleaning, Manual cleaning |
| Anchoring elements | HIT-IC internally-threaded rods, HIT-SC mesh sleeves, HIT-S mesh sleeves, HIT-V threaded rods |
| Approvals / test reports | ETA, Fire |
| Environmental conditions | Indoor, damp conditions, Indoor, dry conditions, Indoor, ventilated facades, Outdoor |
| Mixer types | HIT-RE-M |
| In-service temperature | -40 – 80 °C |
| Installation tools | HDM, HDE 500-A22 |
Mesh sleeve HIT-SC 16×85
Role:
Characteristics:
| Drill bit diameter | 16 mm |
| Anchor size | 8/10 mm |
| Anchor length | 85 mm |
| Material composition | Plastic |
| Environmental conditions | Indoor, damp conditions, Indoor, dry conditions, Indoor, ventilated facades, Outdoor, Underwater, fresh water |
Self-drill screw S-AD01S 5,5×19
Role: anchoring different parts of the system.(i.e. bracket-vertical profile)
Characteristics:
| Screw diameter d | 5.5 mm |
| Length – L | 19 mm |
| Drilling capacity range DC | 1.5 – 4 mm |
| Thickness fastened range MF | 1.5 – 10 mm |
| Washer size | 12 mm |
| Screw drive/recess type | Hexagon 8 |
| Corrosion protection | Stainless steel A2 |
| Washer type | Pressed-on |
| Base materials | Aluminium |
Vertical and Horizontal profiles.
Standard rectangular aluminum profile from the market. Main support structure for the BIPV modules.
Characteristics:
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Height | 80 mm |
| Width | 30 mm |
| Length | 6 m |
Framework installation
Wall conditions:
The wall must be even and free of obstacles, such as gutters, thick cable tubes or external pillars that would disrupt its flatness.
Installation steps:
The VF-AL modules have a special profile frame in its upper and lower edges, that allow the modules to fit one inside the others edge. See picture below.
Step 1 – The framework consists of vertical profiles, that are maximum 3 m long each and are fixed to the concrete wall, with the use of anchor rods. The rule of their placement on the wall is as follows:
Every module has to be fixed on two vertical profiles. This means that the distance between two vertical profiles must be 1100mm.
Every profile must be fixed on the wall with 3 anchor rods, one on the top, one at the bottom and one in the middle.
Step 2 – With the use of 4 Self-drill screws S-AD01S (2 up and 2 down) we fix the bottom line module on the two vertical profiles.
Step 3 – Above the previous module we mount the upper module by inserting its lower edge inside the upper edge of the previous. Repeat the same process for all modules.
Tools
- Electricity Generator
- Electric cutter
- Mechanical level
- Screwdrivers
- Wrench
- Rule
- Scaffolding
Safety equipment
- Protection glasses
- Safety shoes
- Gloves
- Safety helmet
- Safety belt
Text written by HERON, Greece