3" Top Caps Manual

GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL - 3© 2019 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 2.8
CHECKLIST
IRONRIDGE COMPONENTSPRE-INSTALLATION
☐ Verify module compatibility. See Page 14 for info.
☐ Purchase 2” or 3” (NPS) ASTM A53 Grade B SCH
40 Pipe, galvanized to a min of ASTM A653 G90 or
ASTM A123 G35, or 2.375” or 3.500” (O.D.) Allied
Mechanical Tubing with Gatorshield or FlowCoat Zinc
Coating (ASTM A1057)
TOOLS REQUIRED
☐ Post Hole Digger or Powered Auger
☐ Socket Drive (7/16”, 9/16”, and 1/2” Sockets)
☐ Torque Wrenches (0-240 in-lbs and 10-40 ft-lbs)
☐ Transit, String Line, or Laser Level
☐ 3/16” Allen Head
TORQUE VALUES
Top Cap Set Screws (3/16” Allen Head)
☐ 2” or 3” NPS Schedule 40 Grade B Pipe: 20 ft-lbs
☐ 2.375” OD Allied Mechanical Tubing: 11 ft-lbs
☐ 3.500” OD Allied Mechanical Tubing: 16 ft-lbs
☐ Fot Ground Screw to Pipe Connection Hardware
see page 5.
☐ Top Cap U-Bolt Nuts (9/16” Socket): 15 ft-lbs
☐ Rail Connector Bracket Nuts (9/16” Socket): 21 ft-lbs
☐ Rail Connector U-Bolt Nuts (9/16” Socket): 60 in-lbs
☐ Grounding Lug Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
☐ Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (7/16 Socket): 20 in-lbs
☐ Universal Fastening Objects (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
☐ Diagonal Brace Set Screws (1/2” Socket): 15 ft-lbs
☐ Diagonal Brace Bolts (1/2” Socket): 40 ft-lbs
☐ Microinverter Kit Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
☐ Frameless Module Kit Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
➢ If using previous version of: Integrated Grounding Mid Clamps,
Grounding Lug, End Clamps, and Expansion Joints please refer
to Alternate Components Addendum (Version 1.60).
➢ If installing on a low slope roof please refer to Ground Mount for
Flat Roof Applications Addendum (Version 2.60).
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Top Cap UFO
Diagonal Brace
Stopper Sleeve
Grounding Lug Microinverter Kit
Frameless Module Kit Frameless End/Mid Clamp
CAMO
End Cap Wire Clip