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regulation.

b) The standard frame and frames kits are all designed to withstand

wind speeds of up to 130 mph (208 km/h) without damage, which

corresponds to the mid-range of Category 2 cyclones (US Saffir-

Simpson scale). For higher wind speeds, reinforcement of the

manifold and tube to frame attachment and frame to roof attachment

is required and must be approved for use by Apricus, a licensed

engineer and local authorities.

c) Refer to Section 5 for specific roof attachment details for various

frame options.

d) Other mounting methods in high wind regions may require

inspection and approval by a licensed engineer or the local building

department. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the

frame mounting is of suitable strength.

e) In high wind regions, be advised of the following: Collectors installed on flat roofs with full front and rear

exposure, can experience vertical pull forces up to 268.4 lbs (122 kg) in a 130 mph (208 km/h) wind on the

middle, rear round foot attachment point alone. The horizontal force pushing against the collector can reach

396 lbs (180 kg) on the middle, front round foot. Both of these values are based on an install angle of 60

with decreased uplift and horizontal force values at lower installation angles.

The direction of load on the feet changes based on the angle. For example, at a 30

collector angle with a

rear wind, there is an uplift force on the middle, front foot of 49 lbs (22 kg). At a 45

collector angle, however,

the same wind will actually create a downward force of 15 lbs (7 kg

)

, because the collector is trying to tip

forward. The table below provides peak vertical pull forces and horizontal (pushing) forces for an AP-30

collector. These values represent both rear and frontal winds. The highest force of 396 lbs (180 kg) on the

middle, front foot at a 60

collector angle is actually from a frontal, and not rear, wind as it is trying to tip the

collector backward.

Round Foot

Peak Vertical Pull Load

@ 30

/ 45

/ 60

angle

Peak Forward-Backward Load

@ 30

/ 45

/ 60

angle

Front Middle

49 lbs / 18 lbs / 88 lbs

130 lbs / 220 lbs / 397 lbs

Front Left/Right

34 lbs / 29lbs / 95lbs

70.5 lbs / 163 lbs / 220 lbs

Rear Middle

84 lbs / 187 lbs / 269 lbs

40 lbs / 68 lbs / 146 lbs

Rear Left/Right

71 lbs / 172 lbs / 251 lbs

38 lbs / 53 lbs / 128 lbs

Combined Load

343 lbs / 607 lbs / 1076 lbs

278.5 lbs / 720 lbs / 1782 lbs

f) Based on the figures provided in the table above, the weight of individual concrete blocks or the strength of

fixation points requirements can be determined. A safety factory of at least 1.2 should be used or as

specified by local authorities, whichever is higher. If using concreted blocks under the feet, connecting the

blocks together, particularly front and rear, is advisable as it can help spread the load. This applies

particularly to the middle legs which are exposed to the peak loads. Before ballasting the system with

concrete or other weights, be aware of the total weight live and dead load capacity of the roof structure and

determine if the roof can safely handle this attachment method.

✖ Wind related frame and collector damage is not eligible for warranty claims.

󱚡 WARNING

Failure to implement suitable collector mounting methods to withstand wind loading may

result in damage to the solar collector, extreme damage to property and even death.

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