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Sunmodo EZ Tilt-Up System Installation Manual

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EZ Tilt-Up System
SunModo PV Rack Mounting System
UL2703 Compliant
Pub. D10061-V004
Copyright 2018
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  • Page 1 EZ Tilt-Up System SunModo PV Rack Mounting System UL2703 Compliant Pub. D10061-V004 Copyright 2018 1 of 28...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product is tested to and recognized to UL 2703 standards for safety grounding and bonding equipment. SunModo PV Rack Mount System can be used to mount photovoltaic (PV) panels in a wide variety of locations. All installations shall be in accordance with NEC requirements in the USA.
  • Page 3 EZ Tilt-Up System Clamp Installation – Landscape Orientation ..................26 Landscape End Clamp Installation ......................26 Mid Clamp Installation ........................... 26 Ground Wire Attachment ......................... 27 Ground Lug Installation ......................... 27 Rail End Covers ..........................27 UL 2703 Label Placement ....................... 28...

  • Page 4: Installer Responsibility

    PV systems is a dangerous procedure and should be supervised by trained and experienced personnel. It is not possible for SunModo to be aware of all the possible job site situations that could cause an unsafe condition to exist. The installer of the ground system is responsible for reading these instructions and determining the safest way to install the ground system.

  • Page 5: Sunmodo Self-Bonding System

    The self-grounding and bonding system is for use with PV modules that have a maximum series fuse rating of 30A. The maximum number of PV modules is limited by the system voltage, so in a system has multiple inverters, the SunModo racking system can theoretically go on forever.

  • Page 6: Ez Tilt-Up System Components

    EZ Tilt-Up System EZ Tilt-Up System Components End Clamp Kit, fits panel height from K10224-1XX 31 to 50 mm. For last 3 digits, see K10224-1XX-BK table on last page. Adjustable End Clamp Kit, fits panel K10299-001 height from 33 to 50 mm.
  • Page 7 EZ Tilt-Up System Grounding Lug Kit with Grounding Spacer and 1/4-20 T-Bolt. May be K10179-001 For single-use only repositioned until torqued to final value. 3/8” Slot Rail Splice Kit with 2X 3/8- K10178-001 16 hex bolts and flange nuts with K10178-BK1 integral grounding.
  • Page 8 EZ Tilt-Up System Helio Rail: Features both 1/4” and A20144-XXX (Clear) 3/8” side slots, and 1/4” top slot for A20144-XXX-BK (Black) clamping PV panels. Available in 84”, HR250 (Standard Rail) 124”, 164” and 206” lengths. Last 3 digits denote rail length. 4 stock sizes in clear and black.
  • Page 9 EZ Tilt-Up System A20055-004 Side Mount Standoff available 5”, 7” A20055-006 and 9” heights A20055-008 9 of 28...
  • Page 10 EZ Tilt-Up System HR150 (Open Rail): Features wire management channel and both 1/4” and 3/8” side slots, and 1/4” A20242-XXX (Clear) top slot for clamping PV panels. A20242-XXX-ML (Mill) Available in 83”, 124” and 166” A20242-XXX-BK (Black) lengths. Last 3 digits denote rail HR150 (Open Rail) length.

  • Page 11: List Of Compliant Pv Modules

    EZ Tilt-Up System List of Compliant PV Modules UL 2703 Qualified Modules for use with SunModo PV Racking Systems Evaluated PV Modules Module Model numbers manufacturer C-Sun CSUN290-72P, CSUN295-72P, CSUN300-72P, CSUN305-72P, CSUN310-72P, CSUN285-72M, CSUN290-72M, CSUN295-72M, CSUN300-72M, CSUN305-72M, CSUN310-72M, CSUN315-72M, CSUN320-72M, CSUN235-60M, CSUN240-60M,...
  • Page 12 EZ Tilt-Up System LG275S1C-G4, LG280S1C-G4, LG285S1C-G4, LG300N1C-G4, LG300N1K-G4, LG300N1T-G4, LG305N1C-G4, LG305N1K-G4, LG310N1C-G4, LG310N1K-G4, LG310N1T-G4, LG315N1C-G4, LG320N1C-G4, LG335S2W-G4, LG340S2W-G4, LG360N2W-B3, LG365N2W-B3, LG365N2W-G4, LG370N2W-G4, LG375N2W-G4, LG380N2W-G4, LG385N2W-G4, LG390N2W-A5, LG395N2W-A5, LG400N2W-A5 Mitsubishi PV-MLE270HD, PV-MLE275HD, PV-MLE280HD Panasonic VBHN285J40 Phono Solar Tech PS255M-20/U, PS260M-20/U, PS265M-20/U, PS270M-20/U,...
  • Page 13 EZ Tilt-Up System Sunmodule Protect 265W mono Sunmodule SW 245 - 255 poly / Pro-Series SolarWorld Sunmodule Pro-Series: (33mm frame) 250W poly, 255W poly, 260W poly 315W XL mono, 320W XL mono, 325W XL mono, Sunmodule Plus: 260W mono, 270W mono, 275W mono,...

  • Page 14: Tools Required For Installation

    EZ Tilt-Up System Tools Required for Installation Electric Drill or impact driver. Note that the use of an impact driver is strongly discouraged for all stainless nut and bolt hardware. 3/8” Socket wrench Sockets for 3/8” drive sockets, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16” and 1- 1/16”...
  • Page 15 EZ Tilt-Up System Tape measure Saws for cutting aluminum posts and rails as necessary 15 of 28...

  • Page 16: Torque Values For Ez Tilt-Up Components

    EZ Tilt-Up System Torque Values for EZ Tilt-Up Components These maximum torque values must be adhered to, both for mechanical strength and to insure the performance of the integral grounding and bonding features. It is recommended that anti-seize compound be applied to the screw threads and a torque wrench be used to measure the bolt torque during final assembly.

  • Page 17: Ez Tilt-Up System Overview

    EZ Tilt-Up System EZ Tilt-Up System Overview The EZ Tilt-Up System is an adjustable single module row and low point load system that is ideal for light roof structure application. The design has an adjustable tilt leg that offers maximum flexibility and tilt degree options that maximize power output production. The installation is easy and quick which saves labor cost.

  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    EZ Tilt-Up System Installation Instructions: Penetration Sealant System There are a variety of penetration sealing options, your roof installer should specify the type of penetration sealant to be used. A structural engineer should specify the type of fastener to be used. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation on the installation and torque to be used with a particular fastener type.

  • Page 19: Ez Tilt-Up Assembly Example

    EZ Tilt-Up System EZ Tilt-Up Assembly Example The EZ Tilt-Up shown below is just one example of the many ways the system can be configured. Tilt-Up Kit with hardware: K10284-XXX 19 of 28...

  • Page 20: Ez Tilt-Up Tilt Angle Selection

    EZ Tilt-Up System EZ Tilt-Up Tilt Angle Selection The EZ Tilt-Up chart shown below has been provided to help you selected your desired tilt angle. With standard Front Leg length of 8” (K10284-008) select the desired Rear Leg length using the...

  • Page 21: Direct L-Foot Attachment

    EZ Tilt-Up System Direct L-Foot Attachment Secure the L-Foot to the roof using self-tapping anchors. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation on the installation and torque to be used with a particular fastener type. Self-tapping anchors shown are not provided. Front Rail Attachment Attach the Front Leg to the L-Foot using 3/8-16 x 1”...

  • Page 22: Top Mount Standoff L-Foot Attachment

    EZ Tilt-Up System Top Mount Standoff L-Foot Attachment Secure the Top Mount Standoff to the roof structure using 5/16 Lag Screws. Front Rail Attachment Attach the L-Foot to the Top Mount Standoff. Torque to 15 ft. lbs. Attach the Front Leg to the L-Foot using 3/8-16 x 1”...

  • Page 23: Side Mount Standoff L-Foot Attachment

    EZ Tilt-Up System Side Mount Standoff L-Foot Attachment Secure the Side Mount Standoff to the roof structure using 5/16 Lag Screws. Front Rail Attachment Attach the Front Leg to the Side Mount Standoff using 3/8-16 x 1” Bolt and 3/8-16 Flange Nut.

  • Page 24: Rail Splice Installation - 1/4 Or 3/8

    EZ Tilt-Up System Rail Splice Installation – 1/4 or 3/8 Where rail splicing is required, either the 2 bolts for the 3/8” rail slot or the 4 bolts for the 1/4” rail slots can be used. Shown is the 4 bolts for the 1/4” rail slot version.

  • Page 25: Clamp Installation - Portrait Orientation

    EZ Tilt-Up System Clamp Installation – Portrait Orientation Proceed with the mounting of the PV panels using the mid and end clamps. Specific mounting instructions are shown in the following sections for Portrait and Landscape mounting. Installing Mid Clamps: A mid clamp is used between PV panels.

  • Page 26: Clamp Installation - Landscape Orientation

    EZ Tilt-Up System Clamp Installation – Landscape Orientation Proceed with the mounting of the PV panels using the mid and end clamps. Specific mounting instructions are shown in the following sections for Portrait and Landscape mounting. Installing Mid Clamps: A mid clamp is used between PV panels.

  • Page 27: Ground Wire Attachment

    EZ Tilt-Up System Ground Wire Attachment The picture shows a grounding lug mounted on one Rail per row of panels, and a #6 solid copper grounding wire connecting the Ground Lugs to the building ground per NEC 690.47. Ground Lug Installation...

  • Page 28: Ul 2703 Label Placement

    EZ Tilt-Up System UL 2703 Label Placement When requested the UL 2703 Label can be located on East-West running Rail or Beam. www.sunmodo.com for current warranty documents and information. SunModo Corporation 14800 NE 65th Street Vancouver, WA 98682 Ph: 360-844-0048...

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