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AEESolar SnapNrack Manual

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2009

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  • Page 1 Ground Mount 2009...
  • Page 2 U.S. patents or pending patent applications in the U.S. AEE Solar, the AEE Solar logo, and SnapNrack are trademarks or registered trademarks of AEE Solar, Inc. DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS"ANDALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED...
  • Page 3 AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual Table of Contents LETTER OF CERTIFICATION ..................IV INTRODUCTION ....................1 ................1 VERVIEW OF THE RACK YSTEM ....................2 VERVIEW OF THIS ANUAL ................. 2 OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS INSTALLER ......................... 2 UPPORT PREPARE FOR THE INSTALLATION ..............
  • Page 4 SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar Letter of Certification Page | iv...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Overview of the SnapNrack System The SnapNrack system, from AEE Solar, is a low profile, visually appealing, photovoltaic (PV) module installation system. This innovative suite of racking components simplifies the process of installing solar modules and shortens install times, which lowers installation costs.

  • Page 6: O Verview Of This M Anual

    Comply with all applicable local or national building codes, including any that may supersede this manual. Make sure that the SnapNrack components and other products are appropriate for the particular installation and the installation environment. Use only AEE Solar supplied parts.

  • Page 7: Prepare For The Installation

    AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual 2. Prepare for the installation 2.1 Introduction The SnapNrack system is designed to be installed with a minimum number of footings resulting in a significant labor savings over traditional installation methods. The system integrates with ordinary 1-1/2”...
  • Page 8 SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar Obtain installer supplied tools and materials Make sure you have all the necessary additional hardware components, tools, and other material that are needed to complete the installation. These include: Post hole digger Wheelbarrow / shovel String line Line level or builder’s level...

  • Page 9: S Urvey The Site

    AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual 2.4 Survey the site 2.5 Lay out system on the ground Measure the installation area and develop an Using the information collected in the site survey, accurate drawing identifying any obstacles such complete a system layout showing array location as buildings, ditches, and trees.
  • Page 10 SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar Typically, most ground-mount arrays are installed When laying out the array, be sure to leave in a landscape configuration, with the long side of space for the module clamps on the rails. the PV modules horizontal and the rails running Module mid clamps (see photo on page 5) are up the slope.
  • Page 11 AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual Standard module end clamps (see photo on page Verify that mounting rail spans are in accordance 5) require 1½ inches of extra rail to extend past with the Rail Span Calculations table in the the end of the module frame.

  • Page 12: Install Pipe Frame

    SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar 3. Install pipe frame 3.1 Excavation of the footings Excavate core footings—typically12 inches in diameter by 42 inches deep. See engineering design plans in the back of this manual for recommended hole depth.

  • Page 13: I Nstall Pipe

    AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual We recommend the use of a horizontal brace until the concrete sets. Install the end braces and then set up a string line to insure alignment. Place supports at a distance that will allow the pipe beam to be supported without sagging.

  • Page 14: Install Rails

    SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar 4. Install rails 4.1 Attach pipe clamps Snap in SnapNrack pipe to rail clamp insert and attach rails to pipe frame as shown in the detail diagram. Inserts are designed to snap in and out of rail channels.

  • Page 15: Install Modules On Rails

    AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual 5. Install modules on rails Snap in clamps on all the rails so the clamps will 5.1 Prepare clamping be ready when you place the modules. hardware Preassemble module clamping hardware. Each clamp assembly consists of a module clamp, a channel nut, and a 5/16 inch bolt and split lock washer.

  • Page 16: S Et First Module

    SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar 5.2 Set first module Place the first module, taking care to line the module up to the rails. The rest of the installation will go more smoothly if you take the time to get the first module lined up properly.

  • Page 17: C Onnect Wiring

    AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual 5.3 Connect wiring Connect module leads and train the wires into the rail channels as the modules are being installed. This will ensure a clean electrical installation with no dangling wires. Use module...

  • Page 18: Final Check

    SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar 6. Final check 6.1 Kick the tires Grab module frames and gently push up and down in various locations around the array to ensure that nothing moves. 6.2 Check tightness of all bolts Check all bolt torques to ensure that all 5/16 inch hardware is tightened to 10 ft-lbs.

  • Page 19: Appendix

    AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual 7. Appendix 7.1 Rail span tables Page | 15...
  • Page 20 SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar Page | 16...
  • Page 21 AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual Page | 17...
  • Page 22 SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar Page | 18...
  • Page 23 AEE Solar SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual Back View of the Array Bracing “C” when required is installed between the rear legs East to West. It should be a horizontal brace similar to brace “A” Page | 19...
  • Page 24 SnapNrack Ground Mount Installation Manual AEE Solar Page | 20...
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