Summary of Contents for U.S. Solar Mounts USSM-AGM4 Series
- Page 1 U.S. Solar Mounts USSM-AGM4 Single Pole Mount Installation Manual REV 1 Adjustable -Tilt, Single - Pole Racking Systems Ultra-Rugged Solar Mounting Solutions ©2014 U.S. Solar Mounts Corp. All Rights Reserved...
- Page 2 UPPORT U.S. Solar Mounts makes every effort to ensure your racking system is easy to install. If you need assistance at any point with your installation or have suggestions on how we can improve your experience, call U.S. Solar Mounts’ customer support. We would like your feedback…good or bad.
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Page 3: Electrocution Hazard
SAFETY NOTICES, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS This chapter contains important safety instructions. You must read, understand, and comply with all of these safety instructions in order to protect your life and safety, and to prevent equipment problems or damage. Failure to follow the instructions in this chapter may void equipment warranties. - Page 4 WARNING! We make every effort to remove sharp edges from our galvanized products. However, we highly recommend wearing gloves when handling metal parts in order to avoid sharp edges. 3. FOUNDATION SETUP The following image is for reference when setting the foundation for the array mount. Standard 4” SCH40 pilings must have a height of no more than 66”...
- Page 5 4. AGM SYSTEM OVERVIEW The U.S. Solar Mounts AGM is a low-profile, ground-mounted racking system for commercially available photovoltaic modules. The AGM System is ruggedly constructed and very robust. Its design allows for simple and easy seasonal adjustment to optimize performance at various locations.
- Page 6 Components: One (1) assembly per rack. Cradle Assembly Fully assembled. Includes angle locking pin. Torque Tube Clamps One (1) pair per rack. Includes: 8, ½”-13 HDG Bolts 8, ½” HDG Flat Washers 8, ½”-13 HDG Hex Nuts Torque Tube Straps Two (2) pair per rack.
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Page 7: Installation Process
ABOUT SETTING THE ELEVATION ANGLE The Main Cradle has a series of 6 positioning holes that provide a secure angle setting for various array elevations. The Main Pivot has 2 holes; 1 North, 1 South. The Angle Locking Pin will be installed through the desired angle selection hole in the Cradle, and through either the North or South hole in the Pivot, as shown in the figure below. -
Page 8: Step 1: Install The Cradle
STEP 1: Install the Cradle ½” Mounting Hardware U-Bolts STEP 2: Install Torque Tubes ½” Hex Bolts, Washers and Nuts... -
Page 9: Step 4: Install The Rails
STEP 3: Assemble the Rails (Two Assemblies) NOTE: Slide bolts into position from ends of rails along side-slots 5/16” Carriage Bolts and Serrated Flange Nuts STEP 4: Install the Rails NOTE: Leave Rails loose until PV modules have been mounted for easier module positioning and mounting. 5/16”... - Page 10 STEP 6: Install PV Modules 5/16” Carriage Bolts and Serrated Flange Nuts Once the modules have been installed and the Rails have been tightened down, the Angle Locking Pin can be pulled and the rack can be tilted to the proper elevation, using the angle elevation section as a reference.
- Page 11 U.S. SOLAR MOUNTS LIMITED WARRANTY U.S. Solar Mounts is so confident in our products that we warranty each Mounting Structure to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for fifteen (15) years from the date of first purchase when installed properly and used for the purpose for which it is designed.
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