FlatFix Fusion Earthing Spring

FlatFix Fusion Earthing Spring

Ensure the electrical safety of your installation with the FlatFix Fusion earthing spring. This small component, essential to the ESDEC mounting system, ensures an automatic equipotential bond between the solar panels and the aluminium support structure.

When the modules are clamped in place, the spring pierces the anodised layer of the panel frame to create a reliable and durable electrical contact. This device allows the entire photovoltaic array to be earthed quickly and safely, without the need to run individual earth cables for each panel.

Why is this component essential?

Earthing is a regulatory requirement to protect equipment and people from overvoltage and insulation faults. The FlatFix Fusion spring simplifies this critical step by integrating the earthing function directly into the mechanical installation process.

The benefits of the earthing spring:

• Significant time saving: Eliminates the need for drilling or the use of earth terminals on each panel frame.
• Highly reliable contact: Designed to bite into the frame’s anodised coating and ensure consistent conductivity over the long term.
• Robust design: Material resistant to corrosion and extreme weather conditions.
• Invisible integration: Fits discreetly beneath the panel, at the mounting flanges, preserving the installation’s aesthetics.

Installation and assembly

The spring is very easy to insert when assembling the FlatFix Fusion structure:

1. Place the spring on the base support or connecting profile, depending on the configuration.
2. Place the solar panel on top.
3. Tighten the mounting bracket: the pressure applied automatically ensures electrical contact between the panel and the structure.

Expert tip: Check local regulations to determine the number of earthing points required per row to ensure effective dissipation of electrical charges to the building’s main earth.