Pitched Roof Mount System
With Self-grounding Hardware
Pitched Roof Mount System
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Panel Clamp Installation for Portrait Mounting
Installing End Clamps
: An end clamp is used at each end of a row of PV panels. There must
be at least 1.5” of rail extending beyond the PV panel frame
Insert the T bolt in the rail slot and turn clockwise 90 degrees to engage the head into the
rail slot. For one panel configuration, insert T-bolt holder into T-Bolt for grounding panel to
rails.
Thread the
1/4” (7/16” socket head) collar nut onto the top of the T bolt as shown in
Fig. 14
below. After positioning the end clamp firmly against the PV panel frame,
tighten to 7.5 ft.
lbs.
Fig. 15
: End Clamp, Collar Nut, and T-Bolt
Fig. 16
: Ground wire mounting options
Installing Mid Clamps
: A mid clamp is used between PV panels and produces a
1/2”
spacing between PV panel frames.
Insert the T bolt in the rail slot and turn clockwise 90 degrees to engage the head into the
slot
Thread the
1/4” (7/16” socket head) collar nut onto the top of the T bolt ash shown in
Fig.
17
below. After positioning the end clamp firmly against the PV panel frame,
tighten to 7.5
ft. lbs.
Fig. 17
: Mid Clamp, Collar Nut and T Bolt
Fig. 18
: Mid Clamp Installed