[RE-wrenches] Solar World Wind Damage

[frenergy]

Let's see, we're all on the same page here, right?  The 33 vs 31 mm 
refers to the frame height not the thickness of the frame material where 
fastener pulled through.

Also, hang in there with getting help from Solarworld.  They have given 
me exceptional help in the past...not sure if they can/will in this 
case, but.....
Bill


On 1/11/2017 12:08 PM, Ray Walters wrote:
> HI Steven;
>
> Do you mean the bolts were over torqued and then later broke? Here's 
> some pics that just came in of the damage.  Hardware looks good, just 
> ripped the module's framing.  The old Solarworld 2.5 frame not only 
> was thinner (31mm) and so could possibly flex more, but it had less 
> metal to bolt to.  Their newer 4.0 frame is 33 mm thick, but also 
> appears to have a wider flange to bolt to.  I still have not had any 
> contact from Solar World.  Not good.  I've been installing their stuff 
> since the ARCO days, so I need some support for the first time in 
> decades.  Solar World Reps are you out there?
>
>
>
> R.Ray Walters
> CTO, Solarray, Inc
> Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
> Licensed Master Electrician
> Solar Design Engineer
> 303 505-8760
> On 1/11/2017 12:42 PM, Steven Lawrence wrote:
>> Hi Ray,
>>
>> Have you checked the torquing on all the other bolts?  My company's 
>> had a few projects where some modules blew off - it's always been due 
>> to over-torquing of the bolts.
>>
>> Steven Lawrence
>>
>>
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