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GROUND MOUNT
INSTALLATION MANUAL
CONTENTS DISCLAIMER CHECKLIST 1. ERECT BASE 2. CONNECT PIPES 3. PLACE RAILS 4. SECURE LUGS 5. CLAMP MODULES DIAGONAL BRACES (OPTIONAL) UNDER CLAMPS (OPTIONAL) END CAPS (OPTIONAL) WIRE CLIPS (OPTIONAL) WARRANTY
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DISCLAIMER This manual describes the proper installation procedures and provides necessary standards required for product reliability and warranty. All installers must thoroughly read this manual and have a clear understanding of the installation steps and procedures prior to installation. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. IT IS THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO: • • • • • • • • •
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Ensure that the installation is completed by a licensed solar professional. Comply with all applicable local or national building codes, including any that may supersede this manual. Ensure all products are appropriate for the installation, environment, and array under the site’s loading conditions. Use only IronRidge parts or parts recommended by IronRidge; substituting parts may void any applicable warranty. Review the Design Assistant, Engineering Design Guide, and &HUWLߑFDWLRQ/HWWHUVWRFRQߑUPGHVLJQVSHFLߑFDWLRQV &RPSO\ZLWKDOODSSOLFDEOHߑUHFRGHVLQFOXGLQJEXWQRWOLPLWHGWRNHHSLQJZDONZD\VFOHDUDQGDYRLGLQJREVWDFOHV Ensure provided information is accurate. Issues resulting from inaccurate information are the installer’s responsibility. &RQߑUPZLWKWKHPRGXOHPDQXIDFWXUHUWKDW*URXQG0RXQWLVFRPSDWLEOHZLWKWKHVHOHFWHGPRGXOH Validate foundation parameters prior to installation, as a local geotechnical report may be required to assess ground conditions. We recommend consulting with a local engineer familiar with local regulations and build site requirements, including soil conditions, terrain and load criteria. All parameters may impact foundation requirements. Ensure safe installation of all electrical aspects of the array. All electrical installation and procedures should be FRQGXFWHGE\DOLFHQVHGDQGERQGHGHOHFWULFLDQRUVRODUFRQWUDFWRU$OOZRUNPXVWFRPSO\ZLWKQDWLRQDOVWDWHDQGORFDO installation procedures, product and safety standards.
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CHECKLIST PRE-INSTALLATION
PRIMARY COMPONENTS
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XR1000 Rails
Rail Connectors
Aluminum
Aluminum
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LQOEV
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Top Caps
End Clamps
Aluminum
Aluminum
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SECONDARY COMPONENTS
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Wire Clips
Polycarbonate
Under Clamps Aluminum
☐ Reduce torque values by 15% when lubricated.
LQOEV
End Caps
Polycarbonate
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Diagonal Braces Aluminum
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1. BUILD BASE A. POSITION PIERS
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Establish pier locations. Once grid of pier positions has been set, verify all angles are square. ☑ Spacing varies with load conditions. Consult engineering specs.
B. STAND POSTS
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Excavate foundation, insert vertical posts, and install FRQFUHWHSLHUV0DNHVXUHYHUWLFDOSRVWVDUHSOXPEOHYHO and square, in parallel rows, evening tops with level.
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☑ In some cases, cross bracing is required to provide extra support for posts. If required, install Diagonal Braces at this time.
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2. CONNECT PIPES A. MOUNT TOP CAPS
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B. LAY PIPES
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Set Screws LQOEV
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3. PLACE RAILS A. ATTACH HARDWARE
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☑ Tape ends of rail, to keep bolts from sliding out while moving.
B. FASTEN CONNECTORS Center rails on cross pipes, leaving equal distance on HQGV6HFXUHZLWK5DLO&RQQHFWRUKDUGZDUH ڙ 8EROWVߒDQJHQXWVߒDWZDVKHUVDQGORFNZDVKHUV 7RUTXH8EROWWRLQOEVDQGEUDFNHWWRLQOEV
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☑ Spacing between rails should align with module mounting holes.
4. SECURE LUGS WEEB LUGS Review Wiley WEEB Installation InstructionsXVLQJ $:* PLQLPXP VROLGFRSSHUJURXQGLQJZLUH7RUTXHKH[ QXWWRLQOEVDQGVHWVFUHZWRLQOEV
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5. CLAMP MODULES A. END CLAMPS
A Torque to LQOEV
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6OLGH0LG&ODPS7EROWVLQWRSUDLOVORWVSODFLQJWKHPߒXVK against opposite side of module. Place second module LQWRSRVLWLRQRQUDLOVDJDLQVW0LG&ODPSEROWV3XWD0LG &ODPSWKHQߒDQJHQXWRQHDFKEROW7RUTXHWRLQOEV Repeat for each following module.
Torque to LQOEV
☑ Refer to WEEB Installation Manual for installing WEEB Clips. ☑ If using Under Clamps or Wire Clips, refer to Page 6. ☑ Grounding Mid Clamps should not be used with Ground Mount.
C. END CLAMPS
C Torque to LQOEV
Place last module in position on the rails, a minimum of 1.5” from rail ends. Secure End Clamps on rails, ensuring WKH\DUHKRRNHGRYHUWRSRIPRGXOH7RUTXHWRLQOEV
D. REPEAT STEPS
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Clamp remaining module rows. ☑ If using End Caps, refer to Page 6.
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END CAPS (OPTIONAL) (QG&DSVDGGDFRPSOHWHGORRNDQGNHHSGHEULVDQG pests from collecting inside rail. Firmly press End Cap onto rail end.
WIRE CLIPS (OPTIONAL) Wire Clips offer a simple wire management solution. Firmly press Wire Clip into top rail slot. Open clip and insert electrical wire accordingly. Close clip once complete.
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