FX Rail-Less Installation

CONTENTS
FX SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL - 1© 2018 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 1.50
DISCLAIMER 1
RATINGS 2
MARKINGS 2
CHECKLIST 2
FX SYSTEM COMPONENTS 3
DESIGN GUIDELINES 6
INSTALLATION 10
1. LAY OUT ARRAY 10
2. INSTALL FLASH FX 10
3. INSTALL FIRST ROW OF MOUNT FX 11
4. INSTALL TRIM AND BRIDGE FX 12
5. INSTALL MODULES 15
6. INSTALL LUG FX 16
7. WIRE MANAGEMENT 18
ARRAY MAINTENANCE 19
1. ACCESS FROM NORTH EDGE (MODULE REPLACEMENT) 19
2. ACCESS FROM SOUTH EDGE (MODULE REPLACEMENT) 19
MODULE COMPATIBILITY LIST 20
THIRD PARTY COMPONENTS
20
DISCLAIMER
This manual describes the proper installation procedures and provides minimum standards required for product reliability.
Warranty details are available on website. 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 installations 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 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.
• Refer to Ironridge's Structural Certication letters for state specic design conditions including allowable spans,
• cantilever, and bridge location requirements.
• Comply with roong manufacturer’s warranty terms including: using protective barriers between mounting and
• roong and roof penetrations and removing all loose debris or gravel prior to installation that may potentially obstruct
• installation procedures.
• 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 installers’ 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.
• Trim FX shall not be used as scaffolding, a roof jack, or any form of an anchoring point for roof personnel, tools,
components, or materials.