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APPENDIX A | SolarEdge Power Optimizer Install Guide

How to install the SolarEdge power optimizer P300 – P700 . A detailed

install guide can be requested from KB Racking. This install guide is

only applicable to the SolarEdge power optimizer; please contact KB

Racking to determine applicability with other microinverters. Provide KB

Racking with specific microinverter/optimizer datasheets.

NOTE:

Power optimizers are recommended to be assembled prior to

windshield component.

1.

Align SolarEdge power optimizer slot with top support press-fit stud.

NOTE:

Power optimizers can be assembled on any top support.

2.

Place windshield behind power optimizer.

3. 

Fasten windshield to top support studs with ¼”-20 nuts.

TORQUE BETWEEN 110-120 IN-LB.

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KB Racking Inc., 1050 King St. W., Toronto, ON, M6K 0C7 | 1 (888) 661-3204 | [email protected] | www.kbracking.com

SolarEdge
power optimizer

Top support stud

¼-20” nut

Summary of Contents for AEROGRID

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL KB Racking Inc 1050 King St W Suite 03A104 Toronto ON M6K 0C7 Phone 1 888 661 3204 info kbracking com www kbracking com Version 02 Feb 23...

Page 2: ...ng Splices 14 Installing Bottom Supports 15 Top Support Assembly 16 Installing Top Supports 17 Installing Accessory Brackets 18 Ballast Tray Assembly 19 Installing Ballast Trays on Accessory Brackets...

Page 3: ...for reference only Your project will have specific documents and dimensions provided separately Secure Dry Storage Store parts in a secure dry location during installation Wet storage stains are prev...

Page 4: ...parts immediately notify your KB Racking Project Manager Wear safety gloves when handling parts Newly fabricated parts may have sharp edges REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Ensure you have the following documents...

Page 5: ...__________________________________________ System Overview ______________________________________________________________________________________ KB Racking Inc 1050 King St W Toronto ON M6K 0C7 1 888...

Page 6: ...l Clamp G00 GS 08 Roof Protection Mat G00 RBR 01 System Components ______________________________________________________________________________________ Bottom Support GXX GS 03 KB Racking Inc 1050 K...

Page 7: ...8 Hex Socket o Ratchet o Power Drill o Torque Wrench o Safety Gloves o Safety Glasses o Chalk Reel o Measuring Tape o Spacer Sticks Pre cut wooden spacers KB Racking Inc 1050 King St W Toronto ON M6K...

Page 8: ...between 80 90 in lb 2 Set top support to the proper height using notch marks as a reference Click in bottom and top supports on rails Torque top support between 80 90 in lb 3 Click in accessory brack...

Page 9: ...origin point for assembling the module array TIP During the assembly begin with the origin and cascade outward in the N S and E W directions simultaneously ____________________________________________...

Page 10: ...T SPACING N S distance between bottom support and accessory bracket G E W MODULE SPACING E W distance between module and rails H TOP SUPPORT SPACING Top support slot height See page 16 TIP Create spac...

Page 11: ...l Table to determine rail quantities used within each array NOTE Modules on a rail column references the number of module rows within a given array and the associated quantities of rail combinations u...

Page 12: ...ts to install the following quantities per rail length Roof protection mats are to be spaced equidistant Space roof protection mats a max of 32 in apart 12 Installing Roof Protection Mats ____________...

Page 13: ...te the first row of rails of the array 4 Continue installing rows and columns of rails as required Use your Rail Table and Layout Diagram to determine specific quantities and combinations TIP The rail...

Page 14: ...2 Place x 7 8 washer on top of each splice 3 Fasten both 20 hex nuts to splice studs TORQUE BETWEEN 80 90 IN LB ______________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 15: ...in Spacing Diagram for placement of remaining bottom supports along rail ______________________________________________________________________________________ TIP The support will create a click in s...

Page 16: ...IN LB 3 Ensure pull clamp is loosened and clamp position is sitting as seen in the image below ______________________________________________________________________________________ KB Racking Inc 10...

Page 17: ...Apply downward pressure on the support with your hands until the click in feature has engaged with the rail Support feet will rest flush along the rail _______________________________________________...

Page 18: ...clicked in to rail 3 Place second accessory bracket on adjacent rail ______________________________________________________________________________________ TIP the accessory bracket click in feature...

Page 19: ...aced every other rail column A C E ______________________________________________________________________________________ NOTE In certain layouts additional ballast trays may be required along the sou...

Page 20: ...2 Ensure ballast tray is spaced equally between rails 3 Continue to place adjacent ballast trays in every other rail column 4 Fasten ballast tray to accessory bracket with 20 x 5 8 bolt TORQUE BETWEEN...

Page 21: ...Ensure ballast tray is spaced equally between rails 3 Place ballast tray B Overtop of ballast trays A and C 4 Fasten Ballast Tray with 20 nut on top support stud TORQUE BETWEEN 110 120 IN LB ________...

Page 22: ...project and are dependent on multiple variables 1 Place ballast stones top down The ballast layout will specify the quantity of stones to be placed underneath each module Ensure ballasts are evenly di...

Page 23: ...es in landscape orientation Ensure module is flush with support edge image below NOTE The bottom support features 3 teeth used to pierce the anodized layer of the module creating an electrical bond be...

Page 24: ...W module spacing 4 Reach underneath module and pull clamp back until flush with module lip image below 5 Fasten 20 x 1 75 bolt to bottom and top supports respectively TORQUE BETWEEN 80 90 IN LB _____...

Page 25: ...odule frame NOTE The end column windshields will align in parallel with the module edge ensuring the windshield does not interfere with the roof setback area 4 Place adjacent windshields within the sa...

Page 26: ...tem is connected to a grounding wire through grounding lugs Grounding is transferred through ballast trays for E W and Rails in the N S directions IMPORTANT For electrical bonding only one grounding l...

Page 27: ...heduled maintenance the removal of modules rails ballast trays or other components must be carefully and methodically considered By removing a column of modules and ballast trays you may be disrupting...

Page 28: ...ured oCheck components for damage warping bent oCheck that windshields are in place and secured oCheck components have not shifted or moved oCheck for cracked ballast stones and ballast stones touchin...

Page 29: ...eets NOTE Power optimizers are recommended to be assembled prior to windshield component 1 Align SolarEdge power optimizer slot with top support press fit stud NOTE Power optimizers can be assembled o...

Page 30: ...lowing U anchor schematic provided separately 2 Place anchor L bracket over top of U anchor bolt stud as seen below Fasten 3 8 16 hex nut to bolt stud TORQUE TO 90 IN LB 3 Place M8x25 hex bolt through...

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