Pitched Roof Mount System
With Self-grounding Hardware
Pitched Roof Mount System
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Panel Clamp Installation for Landscape Mounting
Installing End Clamps
: A clamp is to be installed at each end of a row of PV panels
Insert the T bolt in the rail slot and turn clockwise 90 degrees to a) engage the head into
the rail slot; and b) ensure the rail adaptor drops into place
Thread the
1/4” (7/16” socket head) collar nut onto the top of the T bolt as shown in Figure
35 below. After positioning the end clamp firmly against the PV panel frame,
tighten to 7.5
ft. lbs.
Fig. 19
: End Clamp, Collar Nut, and T-Bolt
Fig. 20
: End Clamp Installed
Installing Mid Clamps
:
A mid clamp is used between PV panels and produces a
1/2” space
between PV panel frames.
Insert the T bolt in the rail slot and turn clockwise 90 degrees to a) engage the head into
the rail slot; and b) ensure the rail adaptor drops into place.
Thread the
1/4” (7/16” socket head) collar nut onto the top of the T bolt ash shown in
Fig.
21
below. After positioning the end clamp firmly against the PV panel frame,
tighten to 7.5
ft. lbs.
Fig. 21
: Mid Clamp, Collar Nut and T Bolt
Fig. 22
: Mid Clamp Installed