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9910048 RevC

February 2020

Table of Contents

clawFR 5 Degree

Installation Manual

ANSI/UL 2703

System Fire Class Rating: Class A for low slope roofs with Type I & Type II Modules

Mechanical Load Rating: See 

Appendix B: UL 2703 Grounding

Introduction & Safety Overview

2

System Components

3

Tools, Torque, Construction Aid & 
Accessories

4

Construction Aid Setup

5

Build Assemblies

6

Build North Array Row 

7

Build Remaining Rows

8

Place Ballast

9

Install Module Low Side

10

Install Module High Side

11

Continue Installing Modules

12

Install Deflectors

13

Cam & Lock Claw Inspection

14

Electrical Grounding

15

Appendix A-F

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Содержание clawFR 5 Degree

Страница 1: ...ndix B UL 2703 Grounding Introduction Safety Overview 2 System Components 3 Tools Torque Construction Aid Accessories 4 Construction Aid Setup 5 Build Assemblies 6 Build North Array Row 7 Build Remain...

Страница 2: ...g the installation of PanelClaw mounting systems or any other aspect of the work being performed Before beginning work installers should refer to all local and federal safety health and regulatory req...

Страница 3: ...more details System Components PAGE 3 M6x16mm Bolt 2000697 Wind Deflector 2000899 01 02 03 04 2000699 01 02 03 Cam Claw 2000673 Hardware Kit for Mechanical Attachment Strut 5000223 For Fully Attached...

Страница 4: ...Optional Accessories Shim Pad 5000228 Optimizer Attachment 5000509 Wire Router 500022501 Base Pad 2000678 4 allowable during installation Wire Clip 5000226 PAGE 4 Spacer Stick and Cam Spacer Kit 5000...

Страница 5: ...truction Set 1 1 Assemble the Spacer Stick and adjust to L S dimensions All dimensions are measured from the Base centerlines 1 2 Insert the bolt and adjust the Cam Spacer to the Cam Spacing dimension...

Страница 6: ...ector and Base ALERT Note location of orientation marker on Base Tip Base length may vary depending on the row spacing option Tip Immediately tighten bolts to 6 ft lb which are at the Tilt Arm end of...

Страница 7: ...acings are between modules S L Tip L S R and AEBE dimensions are found in the Racking Construction Set Spacer Stick S L ALERT To ensure system alignment use the Spacer Stick to align Module Connectors...

Страница 8: ...e Spacer Stick to align Module Connectors before securing Rails ALERT See Appendix F for instructions on installing Rails on array edges with breaks PAGE 8 Place Middle or South assemblies onto Assemb...

Страница 9: ...g vibration from activities within or nearby the structure bend the Rail tabs to secure Ballast ALERT Install Mechanical Attachments before going to next step See 9910047 Accessories Installation Manu...

Страница 10: ...e Racking Construction Set Tip Installing modules starting at the south array edge provides more working room and speeds installation ALERT Do not leave modules in vertical position go immediately to...

Страница 11: ...NGAGED Tilt Arm Tongue Lock Claw Rotate module down and rest the module frame on the top of the Tilt Arms Tip Make sure the Tilt Arms are fully raised 7 1 Pull the Tilt Arm forward until the Lock Claw...

Страница 12: ...9910048 RevC February 2020 PAGE 12 7 Continue Installing Modules Use Cam Claw as spacer to set spacing between adjacent modules...

Страница 13: ...es Tip On array edge Deflectors can be installed flush to module array edge Tip Adjacent Deflectors will overlap adjacent deflector not shown Consult the Racking Construction Set for deflector require...

Страница 14: ...ross the entire cFR platform Mark line on gauge to finish setup Use gauge to confirm full Lock Claw engagement line must be visible 9 Cam Lock Claw Inspection Inspect Cam side module connection Cam in...

Страница 15: ...eed 30 amps Installers may opt to use multiple lugs per sub array for redundancy When grounding devices are installed according with the approved methodology and capacity below the connections describ...

Страница 16: ...reduce exposure to fall hazards These may include personal fall arrest systems safety nets guardrails and flagged setbacks from all roof edges as outlined in OSHA Part 1926 Subpart M Fall Protection T...

Страница 17: ...ty boots 5 Gloves 6 High visibility safety vest 7 Hearing protection If any PPE appears to be defective stop the use of such equipment immediately and ensure it is replaced before work continues Refer...

Страница 18: ...accordance with the system installation instructions System Ground Path The system ground path grid is established throughout the array by the interconnection of system components Specifically in the...

Страница 19: ...ppropriately sized Cu wire and a UL 467 listed Tyco Solarlok grounding assembly part number 2106831 1 manufactured by Tyco Electronics Corporation The conductor size should be selected in accordance w...

Страница 20: ...the application UL2703 26 3B Roof slope is less than 2 per ft Wind Deflector is required on the Northern perimeter of the array The system has a Fire Class A rating for low slope roofs with Type II m...

Страница 21: ...ons ALERT PV Module connection to Cam has not been evaluated to be in compliance with ANSI UL 2703 PAGE 21 System Ground Path The system ground path grid is established throughout the array by the int...

Страница 22: ...e conductor size should be selected in accordance with NEC 690 45 and NEC 250 122 1 To ground the grid first determine the groupings of strings whose power output wiring is grounded together at an equ...

Страница 23: ...GLY RECOMMENDED THAT INSTALLERS WEIGH SEVERAL BLOCKS ON SITE TO ENSURE BLOCK WEIGHTS MATCH THE WEIGHT OF THE BLOCKS SPECIFIED IN PANELCLAW S RACKING CONSTRUCTION SET DRAWINGS BLOCK WEIGHT VARIANCES LI...

Страница 24: ...th the adjacent modules Module omitted Roof obstruction Rails are installed across the edge to connect row Bolts which are installed into a pre installed nut are tightened to 6 ft lb Bolts which are i...

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