Installation Guide

Step 6: Installing PV Modules to Module Rails
PV Modules are secured to the Module Rails using 1/4” x 3/4” bolts and hardware.
Start with the southern most PV Modules and work in a northern direction.
A. Place a southern most PV Module on the Module Rails. Align the mounting
holes and secure with 1/4” x 3/4” bolts and hardware. Each Module has four
attachment points. Finger-tighten for now. (See Figure 6-1)
B. Continue in this manner to install remaining PV Modules.
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Figure 5-2: Installing Module Rails to Rail Brackets
NOTE:
Finger-tighten the
Module Rails to
the Rail Brackets
while installing.
After PV Modules
are installed
re-tighten to
specified torque
values.
3/8” Boltx 1”
Flat Washer
Rail Bracket
Module Rail
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
3/8” Hex Nut
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 Cross-
Bar mounting tabs.
Figure 6-1: Installing PV Modules to Module Rails
1/4” x 3/4”
Bolt
Lock Washer
Flat Washer
Flat Washer
1/4” Nut
Module
Module
Rail
CAUTION:
This is a two
person activity. PV
Modules are
heavy and
unstable before
they are fully
secured to the
Module Rails. PV
Modules must be
held in place by
one person while
the second person
aligns and
secures them to
the Module Rails.
Failure to do so
could lead to
serious personal
injury and
damaged
components.
Assembly Instructions, Top-of-Pole Mount for 6 Modules (TPM6) For Module Type A, B, & C (Version 2, Rev D)