Top-of-Pole Mount for 8 Modules (TPM8) For Module Types A & B ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS step-by-step assembly and installation YOUR DPW SOLAR DISTRIBUTOR SOLARIS 720-474-6050 www.solaris-shop.
Top-of-Pole Mount for 8 Modules (TPM8) For Module Types A & B A few words about the product The TPM8 for module types A & B 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.
5 6 8 7 Top-of-Pole Mount for 8 Modules for Module Types A, B Parts Identification 3 4 2 1 Assembly Instructions, Top-of-Pole Mount for 8 Modules (TPM8) For Module Types A&B (Version 2, Rev E) 2 of 9
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. Step 1: Install the Mounting Sleeve on Vertical Pipe Before installing the Mounting Sleeve, verify that the Mounting Pole is plumb to the ground and hasn't shifted or leaned while the concrete footing has cured.
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 the 1/2” hardware. Failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury. B. Remove the Pivot Bolt from the Mounting Sleeve and also collect the 3/8” x 1-3/4” bolt, flat washers and lock washer needed to secure the Support Bar to its Pivot Tab on the Mounting Sleeve. (See Figure 2-2) C.
Support Bar Pivot Tab 3/8” Hex Nut Lock Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer 3/8” x 1-3/4” Bolt Figure 2-3: Securing Support Bar to Mounting Sleeve WRONG CORRECT Strongback Strongback Visible Gaps Visible Gaps Pivot Bolt Towers No Gaps No Gaps Pivot Bolt Towers Figure 2-4: Tighten and Torque the Pivot Bolt CAUTION: This is a two person activity. Module Rails are long and unstable before they are fully secured to the Strongback.
Module Rail (in Red) Module Rail Mounting Tab Strongback Figure 3-1: Module Rail Positioning relative to Mounting Angles Module Rail 3/8” Nut Lock Washer Mounting Angle NOTE: Finger-tighten the Module Rails to the Strongback while installing. After PV Modules are installed, re-tighten to specified torque values.
NOTE: Double check the orientation of inboard to outboard Module Rails. If they are installed differently from these instructions, the mounting holes will not align to the holes of the PV Modules. Next, install the inboard Module Rails A. Referring to Figure 3-1 for orientation of the outboard Module Rails, position the Module Rail aligning the mounting holes with the holes of the Strongback mounting angles and secure with 3/8” x 1” bolts and hardware; each Module Rail has two attachment points.
CAUTION: Be certain to retighten all 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. Module 1/4” Nut Lock Washer Flat Washer Flat Washer 1/4” x 3/4” Bolt Module Rail Figure 4-1: Installing PV Modules to Module Rails CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the Pivot Bolt during tilt adjustments! Removal could lead to serious personal injury or death.
B. Tilt the rack to the desired elevation angle (15°, 25°, 35°, 45°, 55°, or 65°) and re-attach the Support Bar to the Strongback placing the 3/8” hardware in the appropriate hole matching the desired elevation. Torque to 32-34 ft.-lbs. (See Figure 6-2) Strongback 65° 55° 45° 35° Support Bar 25° 15° Elevation Set Points Figure 6-2: Setting the Tilt Angle 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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