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- Page 1 KINETIC SOLAR K-RACK™ INSTALLATION GUIDE Kinetic Solar Racking and Mounting UL 2703 and LTR-AE-001-2012 Listed 274725...
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Page 2: Disclaimer
Kinetic Solar Racking and Mounting shall not be held responsible for damages of any kind, including but not limited to: bodily harm, damage to property or injury. Kinetic Solar Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
3. List of Figures ......................3 4. Certification Details ....................4 5. Common System Features ..................4 5.1. Torque Specifications ........................... 4 5.2. Kinetic Product Configurations ........................5 5.3. Components ..............................6 6. Bonding Path ......................11 6.1. Traditional Grounding Path ......................... 11 6.2. -
Page 4: List Of Figures
FIGURE 30 HANGER BOLT TROUGH INSTALLATION FIGURE 31 INSTALLED RAILS FIGURE 32 END AND MID CLAMP POSITIONS IN CONVENTIONAL AND SHARED RAIL LAYOUTS FIGURE 33 INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT FIGURE 34 INTEGRATED CABLE MANAGEMENT Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 3 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide... -
Page 5: Certification Details
This racking system may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 only when the specific module has been evaluated for grounding and/or mounting in compliance with the included instructions. Please see Kinetic Solar’s List of Compatible Modules April 29 Revision 5 for more details. -
Page 6: Kinetic Product Configurations
For use with anodized rail or mill finish rail _____ -G For use with galvanized rail KJS2W-MA Example Kinetic Joiner - Mill Finish for Anodized Rail or Mill Finish Rail Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 5 of 37 27 May 2019... -
Page 7: Components
5.3. Components 5.3.1. Kinetic Nut (K-Nut) The Kinetic Nut (K-Nut) [KHNTS-M or KHNTS-A] is a common component utilized in many Kinetic products. 5.3.1.1. Inserting K-nut into side channel If attaching a component to the side channel of the rail such as an L-Bracket follow the steps shown in Figure 2 1. - Page 8 K-Nut Tightening Procedure For components utilizing the K-Nut, check to ensure that the K-Nut is properly seated in the channel and that its sides are parallel to the length of the rail. Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 7 of 37 27 May 2019...
- Page 9 Figure 4 - Hat Rail Nut Insertion Procedure a) Insert bent end of Nut into wide portion of slot at a 30° angle b) Insert nut fully into slot c) Drop into place Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 8 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
- Page 10 A maximum of two cables can be secured this way using the channel. Figure 7 Integrated Cable Management Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 9 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
- Page 11 Lay cables into Cable Raceway segment. 2. Rotate Raceway segment until it snaps into top edge of side channel of rail Figure 8 Cable Raceway Installation Procedure Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 10 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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Page 12: Bonding Path
Ground Hog Rail and Hat Rail. The module bonding is achieved through the Mid- Clamp. If anodized rail is to be used, then the A-Type of Kinetic Mid-Clamps and Ground Lugs must be used in order to penetrate the anodized coating of the rail and provide adequate bonding. - Page 13 One ground lug is required per array. modules. KHGLUG-A must be used on KHGLUG-A must be used on anodized rail anodized rail Figure 11 Grounding Path of Conventional and Shared Rail Systems Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 12 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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Page 14: Groundhog Rail Grounding Path
Grounding can be achieved on the Groundhog Rail through the use of a ground lug (KHGLUG-M) for mill finish rails or (KHGLUG-A) for anodized rails. The ground lug can be positioned at either the top or the bottom of the rail. Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 13 of 37 27 May 2019... -
Page 15: Hat Rail Grounding Path
Figure 13 Adjustable Ground Mount Grounding Path Grounding can be achieved on the Hat Rail through the use of a ground lug (KHGLUG- G) attached to the Mounting Kit or directly to the Hat Rail. Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 14 of 37 27 May 2019... -
Page 16: Joiners
6.6. Grounding Grounding is to be achieved through the Kinetic Grounding Lug (KHGLUG-M, KHGLUG-A or KHGLUG-G) and a copper or aluminum wire that meets the specifications in the table below. Systems mounted in a conventional rail design require a minimum of one ground lug per row. - Page 17 Rating Solid or Aluminum 10 AWG 75 °C Braided Solid or Copper 8 AWG 60 °C Braided Figure 15 Bonding Conductor Requirements Figure 16 Ground Lug Mounting Options Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 16 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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Page 18: Bonding And Grounding Devices
Grounding Washer 44- Steel 50mm - Hat Rail Nut - SBWK-312 or WEEB-M-KR - 5/16” x 3/4” Green, Stainless, Hex Head Kinetic Ground Lug for Mill KHGLUG-M - Mill Finish Rail Finish Systems Bolt Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 17 of 37... - Page 19 - K-Nut - 5/16” x 3/4” Green, Stainless, Hex Head Bolt - Mill Finish - 5/16” x 1” Stainless Hex Head Bolt Kinetic Ground Lug for KHGLUG-A - Black Anodized - 5/16” Stainless Flat Washer Anodized Finish Systems - Clear Anodized - 5/16”...
- Page 20 Component Description Use With Associated Hardware - 5/16” x 3” Stainless Hex Head Bolt Kinetic End Clamp with - 5/16” Stainless Flat Washer - Mill Finish KEWC4450- Grounding Washer 44- - 5/16” Stainless Lock Washer - Black Anodized BA/CA 50mm (Black Anodized or...
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Page 21: Removing Modules From An Array
If there are two or more modules remaining at the end of a row, there is no need to remove the modules on the end. Figure 18 Module Removal Procedure Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 20 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide... -
Page 22: List Of Compatible Modules
7. List of Compatible Modules Please see the Kinetic Solar’s List of Compatible Modules April 29 Revision 5 for a full list of modules certified for use with our system. 8. Required Maintenance All installed systems should be checked at least annually to ensure that no components have come loose, become damaged or corroded. -
Page 23: Pitched Roof Installation Instructions
Please note that other fasteners can be substituted for lag bolts as long as they meet or exceed the shear and pullout strength of a 5/16” lag bolt. Installation procedures may differ, follow manufacturer guidelines in place of Kinetic instructions where necessary. 9.1. Layout Considerations 9.1.1. - Page 24 The rail positions of shared and conventional. It is recommended that the upper and lowermost rails in a shared rail configuration be installed conventionally in order to make installation easier. Please note that not all panel manufacturers support this clamping configuration. Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 23 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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Page 25: Install Roof Mounts
¼” above the top of the slit in the Figure 22 Flashing Positioning shingle ( Figure 22 Flashing Positioning Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 24 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide... - Page 26 Screw each Base Plate into position using two lag bolts. The Base Plate should be facing downward (holes up with respect to the peak of the roof, stud facing outwards) Figure 24 Install Lag Bolts Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 25 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
- Page 27 PROFLEX v. Slide the K-Flash sheet under shingles and position over the base plate stud; the K-Flash sheet should sit flush against the roof. Figure 28 Installed Flashing Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 26 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
- Page 28 Insert a bead of Geocel 4500 or BES 925 into each of the pilot holes iv. Install Lag Bolts (with EPDM washer) through the Hippo Mount and into the pilot holes Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 27 of 37 27 May 2019...
- Page 29 DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN - THIS MAY DAMAGE THE ROOF AND CAUSE LEAKAGE Figure 29 Hanger Bolt Ridge Installation Figure 30 Hanger Bolt Trough Installation Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 28 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
- Page 30 Standing L rests on top of the seam iii. Torque to 12 ft-lbs (16.3 N-m) 9.2.2.2.2. S-5! / A2 Please refer to the manufacturers installation instructions Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 29 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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Page 31: L-Brackets / Rails
Tighten the bolts of the Joiner. Torque to 12 ft-lbs (16.3 N-m). 9.5. Micro Inverters *Install Micro Inverters according to manufacturer specifications. The following attachment methods can be used. Figure 31 Installed Rails Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 30 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide... -
Page 32: Mount Solar Modules
Insert the K-Nut of the End-Clamp assembly into the top channel of the rail. Insert K-Nut of the Mid-Clamp assembly into the top channel of the rail. Slide Mid and End-Clamps into place against edge of panel Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 31 of 37 27 May 2019... -
Page 33: Wire Management
9.7.2. Lock-On Cable Tie i. Place on rail where needed; approximately 1 x Cable Tie for every 1 foot of rail ii. Wrap Cable Tie around cables and fasten tightly Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 32 of 37 27 May 2019... - Page 34 A maximum of two cables can be secured this way using the channel. Figure 33 Integrated Cable Management Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 33 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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Page 35: Venture Rail System
Tighten the clamps to hold the module in place (do not fully torque) f) Repeat steps 1-4 as required for remaining modules g) Torque clamps to 12 ft-lbs (16.3 N-m) 10.4. Wire Management Various Wire Management methods can be combined Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 34 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide... -
Page 36: Micro-Inverter Mounts
A maximum of two cables can be secured this way using the channel. Figure 34 Integrated Cable Management 10.5. Micro-Inverter Mounts *Install Micro Inverters according to manufacturer specifications. The following attachment methods can be used. Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 35 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide... - Page 37 Insert K-Nut portion of micro inverter mount assembly into side channel of Rail at 30-degrees. b) Install micro inverter onto mount c) Tighten and torque to spec Kinetic Solar K-Rack™ Page 36 of 37 27 May 2019 Installation guide...
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