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SPS Installation and Maintenance Manual
Note the location of the conduit entrance in Figures 2 and 3.
If the conduit is
installed on the wrong side, the solar panel will be facing the wrong
direction.
Refer to Figure 3 to guide construction of the SPS mounting base. Perform the
following steps:
1. Locate the anchor assembly included with the SPS.
2. Orient the anchor assembly as shown in Figure 3.
3. Trench and bury the 1 inch conduit from the wind cone location to the SPS
location.
4. Construct concrete forms as shown in Figure 3. The concrete base should
be a minimum of 40 inches square, and at least 3 ½ inches thick.
5. Orient the SPS anchor assembly in the center of the base, with the
conduit entrance as shown. Place blocks under anchor assembly as
needed to ensure the anchor bolts will protrude about 4 inches above the
top of the finished concrete surface. Make sure the 2 mounting nuts and
washer on each anchor bolt will be above the top surface of the concrete.
6. Ensure the conduit will protrude 2-3 inches above the top of the finished
concrete surface.
7. Pour the concrete, allow it to cure, and remove the forms.
Figure 3. Mounting Base Layout
4.3.3 Install the SPS to the Mounting Base
Proceed as follows to install the SPS to the mounting base:
Solar
Panel
Direction
Conduit Entrance must be on
right-hand side, when facing
the solar panel direction
