Installation Manual 6” Angle Series Top of Pole Mount www.mtsolar.us 844-MT-SOLAR (687-6527) 2016 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.
6” Series TPM Components— Exploded View Tools Required: Components List: 1 1/8” Socket 3/4” Socket 9/16” Socket Qty 4 Description 3x2 Angle Qty 2 Description 3/4"x3" Square Head Bolts 2 2x3 Tube 3 1/2"x1" Square Head Bolts 1 2.
Installation Guide 101 104 A 103 102 101: With the 6" Sch 40 or Sch 80 steel pipe installed in the ground, place the lifting insert into the top of the pipe until it sits flush. 102: Place the lifting bracket into the lifting insert with the eye facing south. 104 B 103: Hang a 1 ton or greater chain fall hoist from the lifting eye. 104: Hang the U-Bracket Assembly on the Chain Hoist.
108 107 107: Attach the Screw Adjuster to the tab on the Back Plate with the 1/2” x 1 1/2” Bolt, two 1/2” flat washers and 1/2” Nylock Nut. 108: Slide the 2” pipe through the screw adjuster and slide the 2.5" pipe through the U Bracket Assembly sleeve. 17.5” 17.5” 109 110 109: Center pipes in sleeves. There should be approximately 17.5” of the 2.5” pipe on either side of the sleeve. 110: Slide collars on 2.5” pipe and tighten with 1/2” x 1” square head set bolts.
111 B 112 111 A 111: Ensure that the MT Solar lettering is upright, and attach one of the 2x3” rectangular tubes to the 2.5” pipe and 2” pipe using the 1/2” x 3 1/2” bolts with 1/2” flat washers and split washers. 112: Install the remaining 2x3” rectangular tube. Snug up all 4 bolts, but leave loose enough to allow for some play when installing Angle pieces. Adjusting the Screw Adjuster as necessary, level the array in preparation for the installation of the 2” x 3” angle.
115 A 115 B 115: 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. If not, twist the array until they are then tighten the bolts between the Rectangular Tubes and the Angle. 116 B 116 A 116 C 116: 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.
117 118 117: 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. Tighten beam clamps once the rails are in position for modules. 118: Center rails over Angle pieces, keeping equal length of rail off the end of each angle. 119: Install Solar Modules as per Mounting Rail and module manufacturer instructions using top clamps.
120 121 120: Once module installation is complete, raise and or tilt the array to facilitate module wiring and wire management as needed. 121: When wiring is completed, raise the array to the top of the pole.
122 123 122: Insert the last 3/4" x 9” bolt over the top of the pole with the 3/4” flat washers and 3/4” nut. Securely tighten the tension bolts in the back mounting plate to 200 ft-lb and all 3 bolts through the U Bracket Assembly and the back mounting plate. 123: Remove the chain hoist and lifting bracket and place the 2” square cap in place. 124: Attach adjuster handle using the 1/2” x 1” set screw. You may cut the handle to length depending on pole height and site conditions.
3. SECURE LUGS IRON RIDGE UFO CLAMP INSTALLATION GUIDE Insert T-bolt in top rail slot and torque hex nut to 80 inlbs. Install a minimum 10 AWG solid copper or stranded grounding wire. Torque terminal screw to 20 in-lbs. Terminal Screw (20 in-lbs) íí Grounding Lugs are only needed on one rail per row of modules (unless frameless modules are being used, see Page 8). íí If using Enphase microinverters, Grounding Lugs may not be needed. See Page 8 for more information.
