The i-clip mounting bracket offers a complete variable roof mounting solution
eliminating frustrations caused by the bracket up-kick being too high. These
problems originate from European brackets designed for European roofs and
not suitable for UK roofs without making modifications to tiles, battens and
rafters etc.
The Problem:
Initial roof assessment is generally made from ground level and steers system
specification. Installers are often onsite and when difficulties with brackets
surface, leaving them to either:
a) ‘make it fit’ by cutting too much from the tile – risk the waterproofing
b) go back to supply and exchange - wasting time and money
c) carry stock of all bracket sizes available - tying up money and transport
The solution:
A modular ‘one-bracket / one-stock item’, and an instantly adaptable system
with little waste that is simple to install. In turn that means a safe installation, a
watertight fit and a professional long lasting finish.
The product is made up of three main components; plate, spacer and arm
assembled using two countersunk bolts and fastened by uniquely modified
EJOT unique self drilling fasteners that provide a high core diameter to loadstrength
ratio, eliminating the risk of split rafters.
Wind Loading:
Wind loadings on solar PV arrays during storm conditions can be extremely large
and it is the responsibility of the installation company to get it right – so the
entire system must be designed correctly from the outset.
The MCS dictates that all wind loadings should be calculated in accordance with
the BRE’s recommendations listed in Digest 489 ‘Wind loads on roof-based
photovoltaic systems’.
After extensive testing through Loughborough University and the BRE, it has
been shown that by installing vertical rails in addition to horizontal rails to form a
framed grid, the distribution of loads over the entire array are much more
uniform, increasing strength and reducing stress on module framework. As a rule
of thumb, 2 x i-clip’s should be used per m² of solar array, however each
installation should be calculated separately, taking into account the location of
each building.
Contact our Solar Product Manager on 01977 68 70 40
Email: info@ejot.co.uk
