Top-of-Pole Mount for 6 Modules (TPM6) For Module Types A, B, & C ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS step-by-step assembly and installation YOUR DPW SOLAR DISTRIBUTOR SOLARIS 720-474-6050 www.solaris-shop.
Top-of-Pole Mount for 6 Modules (TPM6) For Module Types A, B, & C A few words about the product The TPM6 for module types A, B, & C is designed to mount on 4 inch SCH40/80 galvanized steel pipe (installer supplied). Pipe size and foundation requirements are based on several factors including the array surface area, maximum design wind speed, exposure category, soil type, steepest expected tilt angle, and above-ground clearance.
8 Top-of-Pole Mount for 6 Modules for Module Types A, B, & C Parts Identification 5 6 7 3&4 9 4 2 11 12 10 5 4 1 Assembly Instructions, Top-of-Pole Mount for 6 Modules (TPM6) For Module Type A, B, & C (Version 2, Rev D) 2 of 11
Assembly of the Strongback CAUTION: Use care while working around the structure during assembly. There could be components that create hazards or obstruct free movement causing serious bodily injury. Many are at head/eye level. Move slowly and with care around the work area. The new Strongback extrusion has been designed to accommodate a wide range of PV Module sizes and configurations.
Step 1: Measure and Mark Rail Bracket Positions NOTE: If your Module is not listed on the “TPM6 Types A, B, C, & D Rail Bracket Spacing Chart”, please call 800-260-3792 Using a tape measure, square, and marker, carefully measure and mark the Rail Bracket positions on the face of the Strongback. A. Refer to the Rail Bracket Spacing Chart. Locate the Module Type to be used in your installation and find the corresponding “A” and “B” measurements. B.
Start with installing the interior Rail Brackets and work outward. (See Figure 2-2) A. Insert four 3/8” x 7/8” Track Bolts into the four holes of the Rail Bracket and loosely thread a 3/8” Flange Nut on each of the Track Bolts. B. Carefully align the Track Bolts into the slots of the Strongback and slide the Rail Bracket along the Strongback, aligning it to the interior “A” mark. C. Use a square and square-up the Rail Bracket to the Strongback and for now, finger tighten the Flange Nuts.
B. Rotate the Mounting Sleeve so that the Support Bar Pivot Tab is pointing north and the Strongback Vertical Towers are leaning south. C. Secure the Mounting Sleeve by tightening the three 3/8” Set Bolts. Torque each Set Bolt to 32-34 ft.-lbs. Step 4: Installing the Strongback on the Mounting Sleeve CAUTION: This is a two person activity. The Strongback must be held in place by one person while the second person aligns it and secures it to the Mounting Sleeve using the Pivot Bolt and Support Bar.
Strongback Loosen Four 3/8” Flange Nuts to Adjust Position Pivot Tab Support Bar Figure 4-2: Loosening the Support Bar Mounting Tab F. Pivot the Strongback to 0-degrees (level to the ground) and hold in position. G. Slide the Support Bar Mounting Tab to align the mounting holes of the Support Bar with its Pivot Tab on the Mounting Sleeve. Slide the Support Bar over the Pivot Tab.
H. Return and tighten the Pivot Bolt. The Pivot Bolt cannot be left loose the Mounting Sleeve Vertical Towers must be firmly clamped to the sides of the Strongback eliminating any gaps between the Vertical Towers and the Strongback. Torque to 125-150 ft.-lbs.
B. Continue in this manner and install all remaining Module Rails (three more) while following Figure 5-1 for proper orientation of the Rails to the CrossBar mounting tabs. 3/8” x 1” Bolt Flat Washer NOTE: Finger-tighten the Module Rails to the Rail Brackets while installing. After PV Modules are installed re-tighten to specified torque values.
Step 7: Now return and tighten mounting hardware. CAUTION: Be certain to retighten all Rail Bracket, Module Rail and PV Module mounting hardware and torque to the specified values. Failure to do so could lead to structural failure, damaged components and/or serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the Pivot Bolt during tilt adjustments! Removal could lead to serious personal injury or death. Adjustments are made with the Pivot Bolt hardware loosened but in place. A.
CAUTION: This is a two person activity. As the hardware is loosened, the rack is heavy and unstable. The rack must be held in place by one person while the second person loosens the hardware and then re-installs and tightens the hardware back in place. Failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury and damaged components. C. Re-tighten the Pivot Bolt. After changing the tilt angle and tightening the Support Bar hardware, the Pivot Bolt must be re-tightened.
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