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- Page 1 LTP HW Mount Series Installation Manual LTP LCR/82HW HLK M v2.1 For Model: LTP LCR/82HW Top of Pole Mount With added High Load Kit NOTE: When adding this High Load Kit to the LTP LCR/124HW top of pole mount, use this manual for assembly and disregard the manual that comes with the main mount kit.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Pole Mount can support installations in a wide range of locations. Customer Support Tamarack Solar makes every effort to ensure your mounting kit is easy to install. If you need assistance at any point in your installation or have suggestions on how we can improve your experience, call... -
Page 3: Tools Required
LTP HW Mount Series NOTE: References to physical direction in this manual, such as “north” and “south”, apply to installations in the Northern Hemisphere. For installations in the Southern Hemisphere, reverse these physical directions. Tools Required: Tools that support the following size hex heads: Torque values are “dry”, add 15% if using anti seize lubricant on stainless hardware (Recommended). - Page 4 LTP HW Mount Series LTP LCR/124HW WITH HIGH LOAD KIT HARDWARE BAGS LIST & KIT CONTENTS BAG PART PART BAG PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER Kit, 1/2 x 1.25 (5) Set 29-5007-010 29-5002-200 Kit, Spare Hardware Galvanized Bolt, 1/2-13x1.25"...
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Page 5: Step 1: Pre Assembling The Aluminum Pv Module Support Rails
LTP HW Mount Series Pre Assembly for Model LTP LCR/82HW with High Load Kit NOTE: Some parts and hardware come from both the High Load Kit and the basic mount. The following steps supersede some of the steps in the instruction manual included with the mount this High Load Kit is being installed onto. -
Page 6: Step 2: Pre Assembling The Galvanized Steel Cross Rails
LTP HW Mount Series Step Assembling the Galvanized Steel Cross Rails Note: The LTP LCR/82HW Kit will contain six 66” Cross Rails (galvanized steel) and three Connectors, and the High Load Kit will contain two additional 66” Cross Rails and one additional Connector. - Page 7 LTP HW Mount Series To make the double rail assembly, lay four of the Cross Rails end to end and back to back, as shown in Detail C. Make sure that the sides with the obround slots all face up. Place two rail connectors, one on each side, in the open sides of the rails, centered on the seam between the two rail halves, and with their flanges down, as shown in Detail C.
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Page 8: Step 3: Pre Assembling The Aluminum Upper Cross Rail
LTP HW Mount Series Step 3: Assembling the Aluminum Upper Cross Rail There are two 66” aluminum Upper Cross Rails included, used with the supplied aluminum Connector to assemble one 132” Upper Cross Rail assembly. A. Lay the two 66” Upper Cross Rails end to end, with the obround slots facing up, the open sides facing the same direction. -
Page 9: Step 4: Connecting Pv Modules To Module Support Rail Assemblies
LTP HW Mount Series Step 4: Connecting PV modules to Module Support Rail assemblies: The LTP LCR/82HW mount utilizes two PV modules per column, two columns side by side. For assembly, attach the two PV modules to each pair of 82” aluminum Module Support Rails, as shown in Detail E. -
Page 10: Step 5: Attach Pole Clamp Assembly To Top Of Pole
LTP HW Mount Series Place one single Module Support Rail and one doubled Module Support Rail assembly across the PV modules with the obround slots in the rails face down on the module frames, and the open side of the single rail facing towards the center of the modules, as shown in Detail E. If the PV modules have a single wiring junction box on the back, place the doubled rail assembly near the end of the module where the junction box is as shown in Detail E (or see note on previous page) if the modules have two central junction boxes). - Page 11 LTP HW Mount Series Install the four 5/16” x 7/8 bolts, each with a flat washer against the heads, and flange nuts in the four holes of the clamp halves flange ends. Tighten the 5/16” bolts, alternating turns from side to side, pulling the outer flanges together (again, close or touching, not flattened out) (see Detail G).
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Page 12: Step 6: Attach Tilt Plate Mounting Channels
LTP HW Mount Series Step 6: Attach Tilt Plate Mounting Channels A. Place the two Tilt Plate Mounting Channels on the sides of the Pole Clamp assembly as shown in Detail H. Also note the “helpful tip” in Detail H. Install 1/4"... -
Page 13: Step 7: Attach Tilt Plates
LTP HW Mount Series Step 7: Attach Tilt Plates A. Attach Tilt Plates, with the flanges facing to the outside as shown in Detail I, using the six 1/2” 13 x 1.25” bolts (three for each Tilt Plate), flat washers, lock washers and nuts. Position the Tilt Plates with the top level (0°... -
Page 14: Step 8: Attach Cross Rails To Tilt Plates
LTP HW Mount Series Step 8: Attach Cross Rails to Tilt Plates. A. Place the previously assembled doubled Cross Rail assembly across the north end of the Tilt Plates, and one of the single rail Cross Rail assemblies across the south end of the Tilt Plates, with the open side of the single rail assembly facing to the inside. -
Page 15: Step 9: Attach Pv Module Support Rail Sub Assemblies To Cross Rails
LTP HW Mount Series Step 9: Attach PV Module Support Rail Sub Assemblies to Cross Rails A. Lean one of the 82” module support sub assemblies (with the two PV modules attached) against the cross rail, as seen in Detail K, with the doubled rail assembly to the inside (near the pole) and with the PV module’s wiring junction box in the proper location for final wiring. - Page 16 LTP HW Mount Series Place the inside edges of the PV modules near the center of the Cross Rails (where the seam is between the two connected Cross Rail sections), as shown in Detail M. Move in or out for 1/2 of the desired spacing between the two PV module columns (east to west).
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Page 17: Step 10: Install Upper Cross Brace And Knee Brace Rails
LTP HW Mount Series Repeat Step 9 A through D with the other PV module and Module Support Rail assembly on the other side of the pole. Make sure that this column’s PV module junction boxes are in the proper location. - Page 18 LTP HW Mount Series Repeat across the south end of the Module Support Channels, using the third set of Cross Rails previously pre assembled, as shown in DETAILS P and Q. This will act as the Knee Brace Cross Rail. Install with the open side of the Rail assembly is facing the pole.
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Page 19: Step 11: Adjust Tilt Angle ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…
LTP HW Mount Series Step 11: Adjust Tilt Angle A. Remove the lower two 1/2" 13 x 1.25” bolts from the Tilt Plates and tilt the array to the desired angle. The array tilts in 10° increments from 0° to 60°. Re install the 1/2" 13 bolts and torque all six bolts (three per Tilt Plate) to 40 ft lbs. - Page 20 LTP HW Mount Series Loosely attach the Outer Swivel Brackets to the Lower Knee Brace Clamp with the (previously set aside) 5/16” 18 x 1” bolt, flat washer, and flange nut, as shown in Detail T. Note: The flanges on both brackets need to face to the outside as shown in Detail U. Detail T: D.
- Page 21 LTP HW Mount Series Loosely attach the two 39.5” Outer Knee Brace Channels to the Outer Swivel Brackets on the Lower Knee Brace Clamp (on the pole), with the open sides facing in, as shown in Detail V, using the 5/16”...
- Page 22 LTP HW Mount Series H. Connect the Inner Knee Brace Channels to the Outer Knee Brace Channels, as shown in Detail X, using the 5/16” 18 x 7/8” bolts, flat washers, and flange nuts, in the holes nearest to each end of the Inner and Outer Channels (see Detail X).
- Page 23 LTP HW Mount Series Finished Detail:...
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Page 24: Foundation Hole Guidelines
LTP HW Mount Series Foundation Hole Guidelines The suggestions below are recommendations only. It is the installer’s responsibility to validate foundation parameters prior to installation, as local geotechnical report may be required to assess ground conditions. We recommend consulting with a local engineer familiar with local regulations and build site requirements, including soil conditions, terrain and load criteria (wind, snow, seismic). - Page 25 LTP HW Mount Series Installation Recommendations: Concrete to be min 3,500 PSI 1. Auger hole to minimum depth shown in foundation guidelines, + 6" for (#2). Drilled holes to be filled with concrete shall be cleaned to remove all loose cuttings. 2.
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Page 26: Installer Responsibility
Tamarack Solar by Purchaser, any employee of Purchaser, client of Purchaser, end user of the Product or other party, even if Tamarack Solar has been advised of the possibility of such claims or demands (collectively, “Third Party Claims”). This limitation applies to all...