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UTRF-072 Track Rack™

Assembly Instructions

1011A Sawmill Road NW, PO Box 25805, Albuquerque, NM 87125 USA

(505) 242-5354 / (800) 279-6342 / FAX (505) 243-5187

E-mail: 

[email protected]

ZOMEWORKS

Summary of Contents for Track Rack UTRF-072

Page 1: ...UTRF 072 Track Rack Assembly Instructions 1011A Sawmill Road NW PO Box 25805 Albuquerque NM 87125 USA 505 242 5354 800 279 6342 FAX 505 243 5187 E mail zomework zomeworks com ZOMEWORKS...

Page 2: ...light conditions Choosing A Location Choose a location where the tracker will receive clear unobstructed light throughout the day Keep in mind that the sun rises and sets north of east and west in th...

Page 3: ...f the mounting pole Our recommended hole diameters and depths are based on typical soils For installations in sandy or muddy areas for tall mounting poles or for any situation different than what is d...

Page 4: ...r a MINIMUM of 36 hours before installing Track Rack Rack Assembly Instructions Attaching Gimbal to Pole Place Gimbal on top of pole Orient Gimbal so that 3 4 x 2 bolts are facing true south adjust fo...

Page 5: ...ide of the axle and the lock washer and hex nut on the opposite side When the rack is fully assembled the axle bolt must be tightened to approximately 100 120 ft lbs For the purposes of assembly it is...

Page 6: ...the Axle which will inhibit tracking Slide Truss Tube on to the north end of the Axle until the bearing is snug against the bushing and axle end cap Tighten set screws The Truss Tubes should be space...

Page 7: ...es are flush with the ends of the Truss Tube The correct orientation is with the tabs on the top side and the overhanging section of the tabs facing towards the middle of the rack See drawing Bolts sh...

Page 8: ...ng 3 8 round head square neck bolts The edges of the extrusion are different one side has a slot to accommodate standard 1 4 hex bolts and the other 5 16 hex bolts see diagram at right When installing...

Page 9: ...ware Now that the Extruded Rails have been marked slide the provided module mounting hardware 1 4 or 5 16 x 5 8 hex bolts into the tracks at the approximate mounting locations It is only necessary to...

Page 10: ...route the copper transfer tube along the underside of the module mounting rails Shock Absorber Installation The UTRF 072 comes with 4 Shock Absorbers Note These shocks are very stiff To extend the sh...

Page 11: ...anisters Using the 1 4 round head screws lock washers and wide flat washers provided install as shown Installing Storm Collar The Storm Collar offers additional protection from high wind storm events...

Page 12: ...e rack throughout the year adjust the tilt so that the sun hits the surface of the modules as close to a right angle as possible A good compromise is to adjust the rack to a tilt of latitude 10 or max...

Page 13: ...ped in any way 4 Check for any wiring that may stop the Track Rack from turning freely Also check if wiring and junction boxes etc are balanced about center axle 5 A shock absorber might be sticking O...

Page 14: ...tions 3 Photovoltaic modules should be mounted as shown in the module layout diagram and as described in the instructions Balance is critical 4 There must be a minimum of 2 from the edge of the solar...

Page 15: ...ate replacement part will be required to provide Zomeworks Corporation with a valid credit card number to be charged for the replacement part s Zomeworks Corporation will credit the valid card upon re...

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