PanelClaw clawFRplus 10 Degree Installation Manual Download Page 20

Appendix B (Continued)

Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930

Location 3: Interior Location for 500050203 Bases

Location 3: Interior Location for 500050202 Bases

Alert

: For 500050203 Bases MA Strut attaches to pilot holes 

in center of Base

Alert

:  For  500050202  Bases  MA  Strut  attaches  to   pre-

installed nut. No Torque clip is needed.

Location 2: High Edge Installation Location (Typical)

Location 1: Low Edge Location (Typical)

M6 Bolts 

tighten

 to 

6ft-lb

3/8” connections

tighten to 

21 ft-lb

Pilot Hole

Pre-installed nut

M6 Bolts 

tighten to 

6ft-lb

3/8” connections

tighten to 

21 ft-lb

3/8” connections

tighten to 

21 ft-lb

Pilot Hole

3/8” connections

tighten to 

21 ft-lb

M6 Bolts 

tighten

 to 

6ft-lb

M6 Bolts 

tighten

 to 

6ft-lb

Pilot Hole

Summary of Contents for clawFRplus 10 Degree

Page 1: ...s Torque Construction Aid 5 Construction Aid Setup 6 Build Assemblies 7 Build North Row 8 Rail Installation 9 Build Remaining Rows 10 Place Ballast 11 Install Module Low Side 12 Install Module High Si...

Page 2: ...imizers Review module and any 3rd party manufacturer s documentation for compatibility and compliance with warranty terms and conditions THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO THESE WRIT...

Page 3: ...on Devices and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels and Certified to CSA TIL No A 40 Max Overcurrent Protective Device OCPD Rating 40A Max Module Size 36 8 ft2 Module Or...

Page 4: ...ssories Wire Router 5000225XX Wire Clip 5000226 Wire Management WM Homerun 500062302 and 5000628 WM Homerun Clip WM Homerun Cover Shim Pad 5000228 MLPE Attachment 5000619 Base Pad 2000678 Mechanical A...

Page 5: ...Magnetic Nut Driver ALERT NO IMPACT DRIVERS Tools Cam Spacer 4 allowable during installation Spacer Stick and Cam Spacer Kit 5000510 5000610 2000761 may be required see page 6 for more information No...

Page 6: ...bly as shown shift the Rail to find a location which allows for attachment with the specified bolts Tighten the bolts 1 2 Insert the bolt and adjust the Cam Spacer to the Cam Spacing dimension Adjust...

Page 7: ...se length may vary depending on the row spacing option Tip Immediately tighten bolts at the Tilt Arm end of the assembly to 6 ft lb 2 2 Use the Cam Spacer tool to correctly locate the Module Connector...

Page 8: ...se Edge line on the edge where module mounting will begin 3 1 Place North Assemblies with the Base Pads along the North Edge line The first and last North Assemblies should be placed with the edge of...

Page 9: ...l on all L spacings between modules on top of and overlapping the Rails on the S spacing Install bolt and tighten to 6 ft lb S L S L 4 3 In cases where a contiguous array has module omissions addition...

Page 10: ...cedure in Step 4 under all modules and for all Southern Edges Southern Edge Rails are installed in the opposite orientation Installing in the incorrect orientation may prevent module tilt up Tip Raise...

Page 11: ...ected e g due to seismic activity or building vibration from activities within or nearby the structure bend the Rail tabs to secure Ballast ALERT Install Mechanical Attachments before going to next st...

Page 12: ...ALERT Do not leave modules in vertical position go immediately to next installation step high side install ALERT When forecasted wind gusts exceed 25 of the wind speed listed in the site criteria tabl...

Page 13: ...ERT Failure to reset the Lock Claw will compromise system performance Tip Use two hands when installing the Tilt arm 1 2 3 1 2 Module Removal Module Installation Lock Claw Tilt Arm LOCK CLAW NOT INSTA...

Page 14: ...edge continue to install modules following Steps 7 8 Use the Cam Claw to set the spacing between modules approximately 3 4 which corresponds to the width of the Cam Claw ALERT Check the R dimension e...

Page 15: ...allast Layout XX in the Racking Construction Set for Deflector requirements Each Array layout sheet will specify required Deflector quantity Center Deflector on module for all non edge modules Tip On...

Page 16: ...eel components ALERT Every sub array must include at least one grounding device lug Fault Current Ground Path Ground Lug Tyco 2106831 1 Row Column System Ground Path The path to ground is established...

Page 17: ...y be used Please note the additional block specifications below which may be more stringent than the ASTM specification It is strongly recommended that installers weigh several blocks on site to ensur...

Page 18: ...tting Fastening Operation 21 ft lb 29 Nm U bracket EZ connections 3 8 bolts 6 ft lb 8 1 Nm Mechanical Attachment Strut to Base connection Drill with In Line Torque Limiter or torque wrench Various soc...

Page 19: ...achments on each individual project Torque Clip Torque Clip is fitted over the pilot holes on the Base MA Strut is then aligned with the Torque Clip and Pilot hole before being secured by an M6 Bolt R...

Page 20: ...Strut attaches to pre installed nut No Torque clip is needed Location 2 High Edge Installation Location Typical Location 1 Low Edge Location Typical M6 Bolts tighten to 6ft lb 3 8 connections tighten...

Page 21: ...provided and installed on the bottom of the Base Pads to ensure the Base rests on the roof at all contact points Each Shim Pad Pack includes a total of 50 Shim Pads Base Pad Place the Shim Pads undern...

Page 22: ...over more surface area If this is the case additional Base Pads can be provided and installed into additional slots on the bottom of the Bases to increase the load distribution to the roof Base Pads s...

Page 23: ...Es to clawFRplus 10 Degree system ALERT 5 16 bolts are used for MLPE installation Check MLPE installation manual for specific instructions The MLPE Bracket is UL 2703 approved for bonding A specific l...

Page 24: ...and installed in the same location as Ballast in the clawFRplus System The Rails are to be installed at the location closer to the Cam Bracket or the portrait ballast installation position All fasten...

Page 25: ...ow outline some of the obvious major hazards that could exist during the installation or O M of PanelClaw products and are divided to bring a level of clarity to such hazards Some sections do not appl...

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