Installation Guide

GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL - 3© 2015 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 2.23
1. BUILD BASE
A. MARK LOCATIONS
Establish pier locations. Once grid of pier locations has
been set, verify all angles are square.
☑ Spacing varies with load conditions. Consult engineering specs.
B. POSITION PIERS
Excavate for foundations, insert vertical piers, and pour
concrete foundations. Make sure vertical piers are plumb,
level, and square, in parallel rows, evening tops with level.
☑ For concrete foundations, brace piers until cured.
☑ In some cases, cross bracing is required to provide extra support
for piers. If required, install Diagonal Braces at this time.
A. MOUNT TOP CAPS
Mount a Top Cap on each pier. Wait to tighten set screws.
☑ If using Diagonal Braces, install them prior to Top Caps.
B. LAY CROSS PIPE
Set cross pipes/tubing in Top Cap grooves. Attach with
3/8”-16 U-bolts, ange nuts, at washers, and lock
washers. Torque U-bolts to 180 in-lbs. Complete and align
entire assembly. Torque Top Cap set screws to 240 in-lbs
for Schedule 40 Pipe, 132 in-lbs for 2” Allied Mechanical
Tubing, and 192 in-lbs for 3” Allied Mechanical Tubing.
2. CONNECT SUBSTRUCTURE
A
B
A
B
Level Tops
Vertical Pier
(Schedule 40 Pipe)
Level Ground
90°
U-Bolt
(180 in-lbs)
Set Screws
Schedule 40 Pipe: 240 in-lbs
2” Allied Tubing: 132 in-lbs
3” Allied Tubing: 192 in-lbs
1/3 Depth
Concrete
Foundation
Depth