Installation Manual 4” Angle Series Top of Pole Mount www.mtsolar.us 844-MT-SOLAR (687-6527) 2017 V2.
Thank you for choosing MT Solar Pole Mounts. It is the installer’s responsibility to determine foundation parameters based on local site conditions, such as wind speed, snow load, soil type, exposure category, etc. Installations also must comply with local building regulations and requirements. We recommend consulting an engineer for a recommendation on foundation dimensions and pipe size and thickness.
Installation Guide The 4” Angle Series Top of Pole Mount does not come standard with the lifting bracket and chain hoist. If you choose to add this option, follow steps 101 to 104 to install the lifting assembly. 101 102 A 104 A 103 102 B 101: With the 4" Sch 40 or Sch 80 steel pipe installed in the ground, slide the pole cap over the pipe. 104 B 102: Place the lifting insert into the top of the pipe until it sits flush. Place the lifting bracket into the lifting insert with the eye facing south.
108 107 109 107: Slide one of the 2” pipes through the tilt adjuster and the other 2" pipe through the U Bracket Assembly sleeve. 108: Center pipes in sleeves. There should be equal length of pipe on either side of the sleeve. 109: Slide collars on 2” pivot pipe and tighten with 1/2” x 1” square head set bolts. Hold collar firm against the sleeve when tightening.
113 112 A 112 B 112: Install the first two 3x2 Angle sections to the 2x3 Tube using the 1/2" x 1 1/2” bolts, flat washers and split washers. Use the 1/2” x 1 1/4” bolts and 1/2” flange nuts to splice the two angle sections together. 113: Install the second two 3x2 Angle sections but DO NOT TIGHTEN at this step. 114 A 114 B 114: Standing on the North Side of the array with the Tube to Angle bolts started but not tightened, sight the Angle pieces to ensure they are parallel.
115 B 115 A 115 C 115: Plan the layout of your rails according to your module width. Install the Beam Clamps on the I-beam using the 3/8” x 1 1/4” carriage bolts and 3/8” flange nuts. Remember to leave a 5” gap in the center to allow for the 4” diameter pipe to protrude through, if you wish to put all the modules on at ground level. 116 117 116: Install the Mounting Rail into the beam clamps slot as per Mounting Rail instructions. Use 3/8” x 1” stainless steel bolts and 3/8” serrated flange nuts.
118: Install Solar Modules as per Mounting Rail and module manufacturer instructions using top clamps. See last page of manual for Iron Ridge Rail and Clamp instructions. 119 120 119: If you are installing modules at ground level, leave a 5” gap to allow for the 4” pipe to protrude through the array. If you are installing at the top of the pole, you do not need to provide this gap.
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