The following STAGES and steps are to be performed for constructing a CARPORT
1 – BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
STEP 1.1 – footing arrangement
STEP 1.2 – preparation of each footing using a protective pipe and hoop iron
STEP 1.3 – casting concrete footing
2 – POST BASES
STEP 2.1 – drilling holes in the footings
STEP 2.2 – mounting post bases
3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS, TRANSOMS
STEP 3.1 – mounting post connectors, mounting posts
STEP 3.2 – mounting transoms
STEP 3.3 – joining transoms
4 and 5 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: PURLINS AND BRACING
Depending on the sheathing:
STEEL – TR18 0.55 sheet metal sheathing:
4a – PURLINS
5a – stężenie krzyżowe POLYCARBONATE
4b – PURLINS
5b – cross bracing
6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.1 - Installation of extensions
STEP 6.2 - Installation of channels
STEP 6.3 - Installation of connectors to channels
STEP 6.4 - Installation of PV panels
7 – SHEATHING
7a – STEEL according to detailed information (not included in the instructions)
7b – POLYCARBONATE according to detailed information
(not included in the instructions)
1 – BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
It is necessary to make 6 pcs of footings with the following dimensions:
60x60 cm, min. 80 cm deep.
STEP 1.1 – footing arrangement
Arranging the footings according to the construction drawing. In order to facilitate precise execution of footings, you may:
·make use of taut string lines laid out accordingly
·mark the upper, target face of the combined footing, e.g., using boards assembled into a 60x60 square; level the boards and verify their vertical height with a water level
The goal is to obtain precisely made footings using dimensions as provided in the construction drawing. The upper face of the footing should be horizontal, the elevation of all 4 footings should preferably be the same.
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Spacing of foundation footings
1 – BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
Any of the 6 footings should have:
·a centrally located protective pipe with a diameter of ~40mm (to pull the cables through)
·20x3 mm galvanised sheet metal hoop iron recessed into the footing
STEP 1.2 – preparation of the footing using a protective pipe and hoop iron rys. 2.
1 – BUILDING THE FOUNDATION
STEP 1.3 – casting concrete footing
Instructions:
·using a minimum C25/30 grade concrete; water tightness grade of W8
·pour the concrete directly into the ground
·min. 80 cm deep or to frost depth
After pouring the foundation, wait for the concrete to set completely
1 – BUILDING THE FOUNDATION is complete
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2 – POST BASES
STEP 2.1 – drilling holes in the footings:
After the footings have cured (the concrete has set completely), drill 4 holes in each footing. Diameter of holes according to the specification of the used bonded anchor fi12 (according to the manufacturer's guidelines); anchor made of at least A2 steel, using mortar e.g. FISCHER Injection system FIS V Plus.
Embed O12mm 8.8 grade anchor rods to a depth of min. 150mm in the foundation footing.
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2 – POST BASES
STEP 2.2 – installation of post bases
Fix the post bases leaving a gap of ca. 20-30mm from the face of the concrete footing.
Level the set of footings very precisely, e.g. using a water level or levelling instrument, so that they all sit at the same height and the anchor plate remains level.
After levelling and final verification of the position of the bases, prepare grout with non-shrink assembly mortar e.g. CERESIT CX-15.
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2 – POST BASES
Completed STAGE 2: a set of 6 levelled steel bases for mounting the structure. The steel bases are permanently joined with the foundation footings.
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STEP 3.1 – installation of brackets on posts, mounting posts
STEP 3.1 – mounting post connectors, mounting posts rys. 7.
3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS, TRANSOMS
After the assembly mortar has cured, take the following steps for each post:
- on top of each post, mount a connector for 8pcs of M10 bolts - at the appropriate location (depending on the height), mount the post on the steel bases using 8pcs of M10 bolts;
STEP 3.1 – mounting post connectors, mounting posts rys. 8.
3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS, TRANSOMS
STEP 3.2 – mounting transoms
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3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS, TRANSOMS
STEP 3.3 – joining transoms
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3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS,
TRANSOMS
STEP 3.2 – mounting transoms
According to the construction drawing
The transoms consist of a total of 8 pcs of identical C profiles
Attach the transoms to the post connectors sequentially (1 piece of each C
STEP 3.3 – joining transoms
According to the construction drawing.
An additional steel plate mounted above the central post on both sides.
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3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS, TRANSOMS
STEP 3.3 – joining transoms
According to the construction drawing.
An additional steel plate mounted above the central post on both sides.
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3 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE: POSTS, TRANSOMS
Completed STAGE 3 rys. 13.
4 and 5 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE:
PURLINS AND BRACING
4a – PURLINS – TR18 0.55 sheet metal sheathing
4a.1 prepare 8 pcs of purlins according to the construction drawing (L assembly at the ends of each purlin) rys. 14.
x8
4 and 5 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE:
PURLINS AND BRACING
4a – PURLINS – TR18 0.55 sheet metal sheathing
4a.2 mounting the purlins to the structure – mount purlins in the direction shown in the construction drawing (C facing the inside of the carport plan) rys. 15.
4 and 5 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE:
PURLINS AND BRACING
4b – PURLINS – polycarbonate sheathing
4b.1 prepare: - 5 pcs of purlins (TYPE A): - 1 pc of purlin (TYPE B): rys. 16.
x5, typA
x1 typ B
x2, typ C
4 and 5 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE:
PURLINS AND BRACING
4b – PURLINS – polycarbonate sheathing
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4 and 5 – LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE:
PURLINS AND BRACING
4b – PURLINS – polycarbonate sheathing
4b.2 mounting the purlins to the structure – mount purlins in the direction shown in the construction drawing (C facing the inside of the carport plan)
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6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.1
- Installation of extensions
Prepare and install 16 pcs of extensions according to the construction drawing ( L assembly at the ends of each purlin)
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6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.2 - Installation of channels
Install thechannels included in the kit on the purlins and extensions.
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6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.3 - Installation of connectors to channels
Screw the connectors of the channels
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6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.3 - Installation of connectors to channels
The channels should be installed with spacing adequate to the width of the panels used
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6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.4 - Installation of PV panels
Proceed to install the PV panels. The set includes rhombus nuts with an m8 hole for moun ng clamps to channels. Install the panels and ghten each of them with clamps
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6 - INSTALLATION OF PV PANELS
STEP 6.4 - Installation of PV panels
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6 – MONTAŻ PANELI
STEP 6.4 - Installation of PV panels
In order to seal the structure, the frame of the PV panels can be addi onally covered with an EPDM (micro rubber) gasket. (gasket not included)
