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General Installation Manual
MOUNTING METHODS:
MOUNTING HOLES
EverVolt modules can be installed
utilizing the four mounting holes 0.4 x
0.25 in (11 x 6.6 mm) on the underside
of the module [Figure 18 & 19] in
conjunction with a device, e.g., screws,
lockbolts or structural blind fasteners,
with specifications suitable for the
installation (Figure 20).
Installing the EverVolt modules using
the mounting holes has been found to
comply with UL 61730 requirements
for downward pressure,e.g., snow, of
up to 5400 Pa (3600 Pa design load*)
and upward pressure,e.g., wind, of
up to 2400 Pa (1600 Pa design load*)
according to the following instructions
(*design loads apply a safety factor of
1.5 to the stated test load, e.g., test
load 5400 Pa / 1.5 = 3600 Pa design
load).
The product warranty will be voided if
additional holes are made in the frame.
All fixing and fastening materials must
be corrosion resistant.
When installing using mounting holes,
the frame and module edge of each
module must be supported by two rails
of aluminium or galvanized steel
suitable for the application and
appropriate for the local environment.
Observe the following procedures when
using mounting
holes:
• The mounting construction must be
of a corrosion resistant material,
e.g., aluminum or galvanized
steel, and appropriate for the local
environment.
• All four mounting holes in the
frame must be used (Figure 21).
• Additional electrical bonding to
Ground is required for the support
structure,
• Refer to the fixing device
manufacturer’s installation
instructions for preload or torque
values.
• Do not contact a tip of a mounting
bolt to back sheet of the module
when fixing the module to the
mounting structure rail.
• EverVolt modules must be secured
with a torque between 8.8-18.4 ft-
lb (12 - 25 Nm ).
• Module should be attached on a
mount or support structure rail by
corrosive-resistant metal clamps.
• Appropriate material should be
used for mounting hardware (the
module frame, mounting structure,
and hardware) to prevent itself
from corrosion.
• Panasonic does not provide a
warranty for clamps. The module
warranty Panasonic provides shall
be voided if clamps selected by
the customer are of an improper
material or size.
• Please contact your Panasonic
Authorized Representative with
questions regarding mounting
profiles for modules if needed.
Figure 18. Mounting holes_EVPVxxx, EVPVxxxK ,
EVPVxxxPK Series modules
Part Name
Specification
Material
Rail
6105 - T5 aluminum extrusion
Bolt
1/4” x 20 - 5/8”
ASTM F593 (stainless steel)
Nut
1/4” x 20
ASTM F593 (stainless steel)
Figure 21. Mountinghole installation example
Figure 20. Device specifications for Mounting holes
Figure 19. Mounting holes_EVPVxxxH Series modules
GR
GR
GR
Scale:
1:1.57
0.43 in
±0.008
[11 mm
±0.2
]
0.26 in
±0.008
[6.6 mm
±0.2
]
0.81 in
±0.02
[20.5 mm
±0.5
]
17.9 in [455 mm]
GR
GR
GR
Scale:
1:1.57
0.43 in
±0.008
[11 mm
±0.2
]
0.26 in
±0.008
[6.6 mm
±0.2
]
0.81 in
±0.02
[20.5 mm
±0.5
]
18.1 in [460 mm]