Introduction

GroundLock is an Australian designed and manufactured ground-mounted solar panel framing system, part of the SunLock family of solar framing products.

GroundLock is backed by a 10 year warranty and is compliant with the Australian/New Zealand standard on wind actions AS/NZS1170.2. It is supplied pre-approved for wind region A, making it suitable for installation across the majority of Australia.

Features

• Supports twelve PV modules with dimensions up to 1680 x 1000 mm
• SunLock clamps are available to suit almost all PV module thicknesses
• 25° or 40° inclination
• Galvanised steel sub-frame and 6106-T6 extruded aluminium upper frame
• High durability and corrosion resistance
• Installation site: residential, commercial, and remote areas
• Pre-approved for installation in wind region A, terrain category 2
• Complies with Australian/New Zealand Standard on Wind Actions, AS/NZS 1172.2:2011

Installation

Please download the GroundLock installation manual and supplementary technical bulletin from the sidebar on the right.

Surviving storms

The frame and footings of a ground-mounted solar PV frame must be checked by a structural engineer to ensure that they can withstand the wind loads found at the installation site. The attached image shows damage which occurred to a ground mounted frame (not GroundLock) in northern NSW in 2005 (used with the permission of the owner).



Note that when properly installed, a GroundLock frame will withstand once in 500 year winds. For full details refer to the GroundLock installation manual and the supplementary technical bulletins.