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ESDEC PANELCLAW clawFR 5 Degree Installation Manual

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clawFR 5 Degree
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9910048 RevJ June 2022
System Fire Class Rating: Class A for low slope roofs with Type 1, 2, 16, 19, 22, 25, 29 and 30 Modules
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Scan here for installation videos Table of Contents Introduction & Safety Overview Storage, Array Construction, and O&M considerations System Components Accessories Tools, Torque, & Construction Aid Construction Aid Setup Build Assemblies Build North Array Row Build Remaining Rows Place Ballast Install Module Low Side clawFR 5 Degree Install Module High Side...

  • Page 2: Introduction & Safety Overview

    Introduction Installer’s Responsibility The clawFR 5 Degree flat roof mounting system is comprised of IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO: • Ensure safe installation of all electrical aspects of the array. All four major components that intuitively assemble into a support structure for photovoltaic (PV) modules.

  • Page 3: Storage, Array Construction, And

    Safety Overview Sub Array Dimensions Safety is an essential part of every PV installation and every Each PV system is unique and is frequently made up of multiple construction site. It is imperative to plan ahead for any safety sub arrays. The Racking Construction Set, which must be onsite at concerns and hazards to promote safe work practices during all times during construction, details sub array dimensions and installation.

  • Page 4: System Components

    System Components Pair of grooves Cam Claw* Base Module Connector M6x16mm Bolt 500050202 5000523XX 2000673 (1 pair of grooves) 5000515 2000697 2000815 (1 groove) Rail Wind Deflector 2000695/2000895 2000899XX Module Adapters See: Appendices D-J Lock Claw Clip Frame Enhancer Cam Seat Spacer 2000819/5000419 2000832/5000532 2000833/5000533...

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories See: Appendices D-J MLPE Attachment Base Pad Shim Pad 5000519 2000678 5000228 Mechanical Hardware Kit Ground Lug Kit 5000423 5000494 Note: Use of non-UL listed accessories, including non-metallic components, does not affect the system ANSI/UL 2703 certification. Wire Management Accessories See: 9910053-Wire Management Manual WM Homerun Cover...

  • Page 6: Tools, Torque, & Construction Aid

    Construction Aids Spacer Stick Cam Spacer / Lock Claw Insertion Depth Gauge Spacer Stick and Cam Spacer Kit 5000510/5000610 2000761 may be required Tools Drill with Inline-Torque Limiter or Torque Wrench 10 mm Magnetic Nut Driver ALERT: NO IMPACT DRIVERS Torque Setting* Fastening Operation Bolts which are installed into a pre-installed nut...

  • Page 7: Construction Aid Setup

    1. Construction Aid Setup Tip: L, S, and Cam Spacer dimensions are found in the Racking Construction Set. See Sheet Title: Typical Array Dimensions. 1.1 Assemble the Spacer Stick and adjust to L & S dimensions. All dimensions are measured from the Base centerlines. Tip: To stiffen the Spacer Stick, place one Rail Rail 2000695/2000895 2000695/2000895 on the assembly as shown, shift the Rail...

  • Page 8: Build Assemblies

    2. Build Assemblies Scan here for Assembly Jig Manual Tilt Arm Hole 1 2.1 Position components as required per assembly type and loosely assemble the Cam, Module Connector and Base. Hole 2 ALERT: Note location of orientation marker on Base “ ” Hole 3 Tip: Base length may vary depending on the row spacing option.

  • Page 9: Build North Array Row

    Scan here for 3. Build North Row rail installation video ALERT: ensure system alignment, use the Spacer Stick to align Module Connectors before securing Rails. Spacer Stick See Sheet Title: Typical Array Tip: L, S, R and AEBE dimensions Dimensions in the Racking are found in the Racking Construction Set for AEBE Construction Set.

  • Page 10: Build Remaining Rows

    4. Build Remaining Rows Spacer Stick Tip: Raise Tilt Arms after bolting assemblies in preparation for Rail installation. Middle or South Assembly Rail are required at Southern Array Edges 4.2 Install Rails throughout the array using the same steps described on the previous page. Alternating Choose correct between “S”...
  • Page 11 Scan here for 4. Build Remaining Rows (Continued) common rail installation mistakes Rail Configurations for South Interior Corners Torque to 3 ft-lb In cases where a contiguous array has module omissions additional Rails must be installed as shown. Rails are installed across the edge to connect row Alert: Modules are included for illustrative purposes only Rails are installed across the...

  • Page 12: Place Ballast

    5. Place Ballast Tip: Sheet Title: Ballast Layout –XX in the Racking Construction Set identifies where Ballast is to be installed. Mark the roof with ALERT: Do not step chalk to speed up installation. on Ballast Blocks 5.1 Install Rails in locations where Ballast is required. Bolt Rails to Module Connectors using preinstalled nut closest to the Tilt Arm and tighten to 6 ft-lb.
  • Page 13 5. Place Ballast (Continued) 5.3 When 5-6 Ballast Blocks are required two Rails are needed. The Rail spans across two modules. first Rail is placed on the two Module Connectors supporting the ballast for the module and then shifted east or west to align with one edge of the module (dimension R).

  • Page 14: Install Module Low Side

    Scan here for 6. Install Module Low Side module installation video ALERT: Install Mechanical Attachments before installing modules. See Appendix D. Install Cam Seat Spacer, if required, before installing modules. See Appendix J for instruction. Tip: R dimension is found in the Racking Construction Set.
  • Page 15 6. Install Module Low Side (Continued) Cam flanges are located away from the module mounting holes If Cam flanges align with the module mounting holes, Contact PanelClaw. Consult Sheet Title: Typical Array Dimensions in the Racking Construction Set to verify that appropriate R dimension is in use.

  • Page 16: Install Module High Side

    Scan here for 7. Install Module High Side module high side installation video Tongue Tilt Arm Lock Claw Tip: Use two hands when engaging Lock Claw to ensure correct installation. Tip: See Appendix I for Lock Claw Support module while carefully Pull the Tilt Arm forward until the Lock Rotate module down and rest the module reset method.

  • Page 17: Continue Installing Modules

    7. Continue Installing Modules Use Cam Claw as spacer to set spacing between modules. ALERT: Check the R dimension every 5 module and adjust spacing between modules as needed. ALERT: If Cam Flanges are located on Module mounting holes refer to page 15 of the manual to verify appropriate spacing.

  • Page 18: Install Deflectors

    8. Install Deflectors* ALERT: When forecasted wind gusts exceed 25% ALERT: When forecasted wind gusts exceed 25% of the wind speed listed in the site criteria table of the wind speed listed in the site criteria table of the Racking Construction Set, Deflectors must of the Racking Construction Set, Deflectors must be installed on all mounted modules to avoid be installed on all mounted modules to avoid...

  • Page 19: Cam & Lock Claw Inspection

    9. Cam & Lock Claw Inspection Cam installation can be quickly visually Inspect Cam side module connection inspected (no gauge is available or required) by comparing a known good installation with all other installations. Some gap between Module and Cam is permissible.

  • Page 20: Electrical Grounding

    Electrical Grounding Please consult with national and local building code(s) for Grounding Instructions complete grounding requirements for your installation. The clawFR grounding method conforms to ANSI/UL 2703 and is For modules that have been evaluated for use with clawFR 5 Degree, certified by Intertek for use with approved photovoltaic please follow the instructions below in Appendix A: UL 2703...

  • Page 21: Appendix

    Appendix A: UL 2703 Grounding The clawFR 5 Degree flat roof system may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with ANSI/UL 1703 or ANSI/UL 61730 only when the specific module has been evaluated for grounding and/or mounting in compliance with the included instructions.
  • Page 22 Appendix A: UL 2703 Grounding (Continued) Grounding Instructions: PanelClaw components within the array are required to be electrically bonded to other DC grounding paths via the use of appropriately sized Cu wire and a UL 467 listed Tyco Solarlok grounding assembly, part number 2106831-1, manufactured by Tyco Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 23 Appendix B: Ratings UL 2703 Listing: ClawFR 5 Degree conforms to STD UL 2703 (2015) Standard for Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/ Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels and Certified to CSA TIL No. A-40. •...
  • Page 24 Appendix C: Ballast Blocks PanelClaw does not provide the ballast blocks required to construct the system in accordance with PanelClaw’s Racking Construction Set drawings. However, PanelClaw maintains a list of potential block suppliers across the country and this list is available upon request. Ballast blocks for any ballasted rooftop system shall conform to ASTM C1491 or C1884 where applicable.
  • Page 25 Appendix D: Mechanical Attachment (“MA") Strut Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930/2000830 Tools Required: Drill with In-Line Torque Limiter or torque wrench Various sockets (see table) ALERT: NO IMPACT DRIVERS Torque Setting* Fastening Operation Socket sizes Fastening Operation 21 ft-lb (29 Nm) U-bracket EZ connections (3/8”...
  • Page 26 Appendix D (Continued) Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930/2000830 Step 2. Center Strut assembly between Bases at Tip: Use off-center slots on the required install location. With a felt marker or MA Strut if roof obstructions other means Mark location of Roof Attachment in prevent the use of center slot.
  • Page 27 Appendix D (Continued) Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930/2000830 High Edge Installation Location (Typical) MA Struts may be installed in several possible array M6 Bolts locations. tighten to 6ft-lb ALERT: See Sheet Title: Ballast Layout –XX in the Racking Construction Set for installation locations of Mechanical Attachments on each individual project.
  • Page 28 Appendix E: Shim Pad Part Number: 5000228 Some roof systems with slope changes and/or localized undulations may result in cases where the Base Pads are more than 2” off the roof after array grid construction (prior to ballast, module, and deflector installation). If this occurs Shim Pads can be provided and installed on the bottom of the Base Pads to ensure the Base rests on the roof at all contact points.
  • Page 29 Appendix F: Base Pad Part Number: 2000678 Some roof systems may need to disperse the concentrated loads of the arrays over more surface area. If this is the case, additional Base Pads can be provided and installed into additional slots on the bottom of the Bases to increase the load distribution to the roof.
  • Page 30 Appendix G: MLPE Bracket Part Number: 5000519 Module Level Power Electronics (MLPE) provide a host of benefits to solar arrays. The MLPE bracket offers a convenient solution for mounting MLPE’s to clawFR 5 Degree system. Each MLPE Bracket Kit includes the following items (sufficient for mounting 100 MLPEs to clawFR) •...
  • Page 31 Appendix G: SolarEdge Installation Part Number: 5000519 Do not use this hole ALERT: Push MLPE towards MLPE Bracket before Tilt arm tightening the bolt. The MLPE edge needs to be flush with the MLPE Bracket edge. 5/16” bolt MLPE M6 Bolt Attach MLPE to Tilt Arm using M6 bolts.
  • Page 32 Appendix G: Tigo Energy Installation Part Number: 5000519 M6 Bolt MLPE 5/16” flange nut MLPE bracket Rail 5/16” bolt Module Connector Attach MLPE to Module Connector underneath the rail using M6 bolts. Torque to ft-lb. Attach MLPE Bracket to MLPE Mounting Plate using 5/16” bolt and Torque to ft-lb.
  • Page 33 Appendix G: Enphase Energy Installation Part Number: 5000519 5/16” flange nut M6 Bolt MLPE Rail MLPE bracket Module Connector 5/16” bolt Attach MLPE to Module Connector underneath the rail using M6 bolts. Torque to ft-lb. Attach MLPE Bracket to MLPE Mounting Plate using 5/16” bolt ALERT: MLPE must be a minimum of 3”...
  • Page 34 Appendix H: Lock Claw Clip Part Number: 2000819/5000419 Deflectors removed for illustrative purposes Lock Claw Clips are a part of the module adapters that will be included with your order in such cases that modules require it. Each Lock Claw Clip Pack includes 300 Lock Claw Clips.
  • Page 35 Appendix I: Frame Enhancer Part Number: 2000832/5000532 ALERT: Verify that the slot of the frame enhancer is aligned with the module frame Frame Enhancers are a part of the module adapters that will be included with your order in such cases that modules require it. Each Frame Enhancer Pack includes 300 Frame Enhancers.
  • Page 36 Appendix J: Cam Seat Spacer – Installation Aid Part Number: 2000833/5000533 Cam Seat Spacers are a part of the module adapters that will be included with your order in such cases that modules require it. Each Cam Seat Spacer Pack includes 300 Cam Seat Spacers.
  • Page 37 Appendix K: Lock Claw Reset Method In rare cases, Lock Claw performance can be degraded by damage from improper handling or excessive cycling. If the Lock Claw angle relative to the Tilt Arm is outside the specified range of 8 to 10 degrees, follow the steps below to reset the Lock Claw.
  • Page 38 Appendix L: Safety The subsections below outline some of the obvious / major hazards that could exist during the installation or O&M of PanelClaw products and are divided to bring a level of clarity to such hazards. Some sections do not apply to all PanelClaw product lines and such exclusions are noted within each section.
  • Page 39 Appendix L: Safety (Continued) Keep back straight and lift straight up with legs without twisting. It is important to lift with the legs and not the back. If an object is too large or heavy, ask for help and do not attempt to lift by yourself. In the case that mechanical assistance (e.g. crane, forklift, etc.) is required to complete the lifting operations, all machine operators of such devices should be licensed and trained.

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