The GSE Product Guide

Written By: nuvision Published In: GSE Technical Created Date: 2015-04-15 Hits: 2889

Find out about the components that make up the GSE in-roof system 

 

 

The GSE system is the leading in-roof mounting kit suitable for installing modules in portait and landscape. It is available with a range of frame and clamps sizes supporting the vast majority of modules on the market.

The GSE system is suitable for tile, pantile and slate roofs allowing you to use the same system for all your projects. The kit benefits from a simple interlocking design which means it is quick and easy for you to install.

 

Product  Image Sizes Available  Function
Portrait Frame 

1640-80/992

1640-80/1001

1580/808

1559/1046

  • The GSE frame is fixed onto the battens and supports the module.
  • The frames interlock for easy installation.
  • As air-flow is important for performance the frame includes a rectangular hole in the middle.
  • The space even allows you to install modules with micro-inveters.
Landscape Frame

1640/992

1640/1001

1580/808

1559/1046

  • Frames are also available to mount your panels in landscape.
Frame Screw     
  • Six screws are used to fix each frame to the battens

 

Flashings

The flashing pieces are used to help waterproof the GSE array.

  1. The Lateral flashings are fitted along the sides of the GSE array
  2. The 'Top left' and 'Top right' flashings are positioned at the top corners of the array joining the Lateral flashings to the Top flashings
  3. The Top flashings are joined together using the 'Junction' pieces
  4. A 'Corner piece' bar is fixed under each Top flashing using the 'Pop rivets'
  5. The 'Corner piece' lifts the Top flashing to the required height
  6. The Lateral flashings and Top flashings are fixed to the battens using the Flashing Hooks

 

Product  Image  Dimensions
Top Flashing  150 x 26 cm
Top Left Flashing  
Top Right Flashing   
Lateral Flashing 118 x 15 cm
Junction for top flashing  
Coner Piece (for top flashing) 140cm
Pop Rivet  
Flashing Hook    

 

Clamps

The clamps are used to fix the modules down to the GSE frames. Each module is secured at the four fixing points on the long sides.

 

Product  Image Function
Double Clamp Double clamps fix the sides of two adjacent panels.
Single Clamp Simple clamps fix the side of the panel at the end of the row.
Right and Left wedges The Right and Left Wedges are installed under the Simple clamps for more strength.

 

 

Waterproofing materials 

The seal, Wakaflex and optional roof underlay ensure the waterproofing of the GSE system.

 

Product  Image  Function
Pre-compressed seal  The pre-compressed seal runs around the Lateral flashings and Top flashings to help with waterproofing
Wakaflex flashing A strip of Wakaflex is used to waterproof the base of the GSE array
Roof Underlay Depending on the roof type an underlay may be required.