Installation Guide

Hose Clamps
(Screws on this
side of Pole Channel)
Pole
Channel
Pass Hose Clamps
Through Vertical Slots
Step 1: Attach Pole Channels to Mounting Pole
Before installing the Pole Channels, verify that the Mounting Pole is plumb to the
ground and hasn't shifted or leaned while the concrete footing has cured.
The two Pole Channels are secured to the Mounting Pole using Hose Clamps. The
span between the two Pole Channels partly determines the tilt angle of the PV
Module. Therefore, before proceeding, determine what the angle of the Module will
be and then refer to Figure 1-3 to locate the span measurement between the two Pole
Channels based on the desired tilt angle of the PV Module. For example, on a 30-
degree tilt, the span between Pole Channels is 30-40 inches center to center. The
dimensional range is a starting point and accommodates a wide variety of PV
Module dimensions. The example of 30-40 inches may need modification during
Step 5 in order to achieve the desired tilt angle.
Measure and mark the mounting locations of the two Pole Channels on the Mounting
Pole. Then install the lower Pole Channel followed by the upper Pole Channel.
There are two methods of installing the Pole Channels on the Mounting Pole. One
method is to first install the Hose Clamps on the Pole Channel and slip the Hose
Clamps and Pole Channel over the top of the Mounting Pipe. The second method is
to hold the Pole Channel against the Mounting Pipe and thread the Hose Clamps
though the vertical slots of the Pole Channel and around the Mounting Pole. The
second method is generally used when the top of the Mounting Pole is not
accessible. For demonstration purposes, these instructions detail the first method.
Prepare the Pole Channels by installing the two Hose Clamps on each. The Hose
Clamps pass through the two sets of vertical slotted holes of the Pole Channel.
A. Unscrew the two Hose Clamps and pass the loose ends through the two
vertical slots of the Pole Channel, positioning the screw housing on the
backside of the Pole Channel. Secure the loose end by screwing them back
into their screw housing. Complete this process on both Pole Channels. (See
Figure 1-4)
Figure 1-4: Installing Hose Clamps on Pole Channel
NOTE:
Depending on
access to the top
of the Mounting
Pole, the Hose
Clamps and Pole
Channel can
either be slipped
over the top of the
Mounting Pole or
attached
anywhere along
the Mounting
Pole.
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Assembly Instructions, Side-of-Pole Mount for 2 Modules (SPM2) For Module Types E, F, G, & H (Version 1, Rev A)