XR1000 Rail - 14ft Installation

CONTENTS
FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL - 1© 2016 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 1.20
DISCLAIMER 1
RATINGS 2
MARKINGS 2
CHECKLIST 3
1. ATTACH BASES 4
2. PLACE RAILS 4
3. SECURE LUGS 5
4. SECURE MODULES 5
EXPANSION JOINTS 6
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 6
FLASHFOOT2 7
END CAPS 7
WIRE CLIPS 7
FLUSH STANDOFFS 7
MICROINVERTER KITS 8
SYSTEMS USING ENPHASE MICROINVERTERS 8
FRAMELESS MODULE KITS 8
MODULE COMPATIBILITY 9
WARRANTY 10
This manual describes the proper installation procedures and provides minimum standards required for product reliability
and warranty. Thoroughly understanding this manual is imperative to proper installation; failure to follow the guidelines set
forth can result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
IT IS THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO:
• Ensure that the installation is completed by a licensed solar professional. All electrical installation and procedures
should be conducted by a licensed and bonded electrician or solar contractor. Routine maintenance of a module or
panel shall not involve breaking or disturbing the bonding path of the system.
• Comply with all applicable local or national building and re 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 and Certication Letters to conrm design specications.
• Refer to Ironridge's Structural Certication letters for state specic design conditions including allowable rail spans,
cantilever length, and splice location requirements.
• Comply with all applicable re codes including, but not limited to, keeping walkways clear and avoiding obstacles
• Ensure provided information is accurate. Issues resulting from inaccurate information are the installer’s responsibility.
• Ensure bare copper grounding wire does not contact aluminum and zinc-plated steel components, to prevent risk of
galvanic corrosion.
• If loose components or loose fasteners are found during periodic inspection, re-tighten immediately. If corrosion is
found, replace affected components immediately.
• Provide an appropriate method of direct-to-earth grounding according to the latest edition of the National Electrical
Code, including NEC 250: Grounding and Bonding, and NEC 690: Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
• Disconnect AC power before servicing or removing microinverters and power optimizers.
• Review module manufacturer's documentation to ensure compatibility and compliance with warranty terms and
conditions.
DISCLAIMER