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Solar Mounting Solutions TopSpeed Mounting System Installation Manual snapnrack.com...
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An Intro to SnapNrack TopSpeed™ with SpeedSeal™ Technology snapnrack.com SnapNrack’s primary goal is to provide our customers with the lowest possible installed cost for mounting residential solar modules, without compromising the values the industry has come to expect: ease of use, quality, aesthetics, and safety. Designing with this goal in mind, we are proud to present the SnapNrack TopSpeed™...
TopSpeed™ System for integrated grounding. Ground Lugs have been evaluated to both UL 467 and UL 2703 Listing requirements. The following ground lugs have been approved for use: SnapNrack model 242-92202, and Ilsco models GBL-4DBT and SGB-4. The following components have been evaluated for bonding as the fault current ground path: TopSpeed™...
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Fire SnapNrack TopSpeed™ has been investigated for a Class A System Fire Classification for Steep-Sloped and low sloped roofs with Type 1 and Type 2 modules. Because the system was tested at 5 inches above the test roof fixture, TopSpeed™ can be installed without any height restrictions due to System Fire Classification.
SnapNrack Universal Skirt in double assembly including SpeedSeal™ base, assembly including including Link portrait or single landscape lengths. clamp top, and (4) SnapNrack #14 SS bottom, Link top, and springs. Wood Screws with 1/2" Hex Head. Wire Managements Components Skirt Spacers...
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Component Details snapnrack.com Hardware Torque Specifications The recommended torque to be applied to components for proper assembly and bonding are as follows: Hardware Description Torque Specification 16 ft-lb All TopSpeed™ ½” bolts; System Leveling Bolt, TopSpeed™ Mount Clamping Bolt, Clamp Bolt Ground Lug model 242-92202 to Module Frame or anywhere on the TopSpeed™...
TopSpeed™ Structural Engineering Report to determine the 16'-6" number of attachments per module side. 22'-0" Insert SnapNrack installation details into design plan set ò specifi c to the project requirements. Draw roof attachment locations on plan set layout based on ò...
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ò ò ò Materials Included - TopSpeed™ System with SpeedSeal™ Technology (1) SnapNrack TopSpeed™ Mount (4) SnapNrack #14 Wood Screw with 1/2" Hex Head & sealing washer Best Practice: Attach all TopSpeed mounts as the modules are being prepped with MLPEs on the ground. Attach Mounts before attaching MLPEs to simplify wire management.
TopSpeed™ Universal Skirt Layout snapnrack.com Required Tools Roof Marking Crayon or Chalk Tape Measure ò ò LAYOUT INSTRUCTIONS 1) Use a tape measure to verify that all modules will fit properly on the roof surface. 2) On the roof draw the layout for the skirt installation including module gaps (recommended 0.75 inch gap),...
TopSpeed™ Mount: Skirt Installation snapnrack.com Required Tools ò Socket Wrench/Impact Driver ò Torque Wrench ò 1/2” Socket ò Roofi ng sealant Materials Included - TopSpeed™ Mount with SpeedSeal™ Technology (1) TopSpeed™ Mount (1) TopSpeed™ Clamp (1) Universal Skirt (1) Universal Skirt Spacers ...
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2) Fill both cavities on bottom 3) Attach TopSpeed™ Mount to roof at locations drawn during the of TopSpeed™ Mount created by using the (4) SnapNrack #14 Wood SpeedSeal™ gasket with roof sealant skirt layout. Mounts must be Screws with 1/2" hex head that are to ensure a watertight seal.
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TopSpeed™ Mount Skirt Installation snapnrack.com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7) Universal Spacers will need to be 8) Install Universal Skirt by holding added to Mounts and Clamps where the skirt in Mount, sliding Skirt to align with array layout marks, and Skirt will be installed.
Wire Management snapnrack.com Required Tools Socket Wrench Torque Wrench 1/2” Socket Electrician Tools ò ò ò ò Materials Included Smart Clips (1) Smart Clip [(2) PV Wire, (1) Enphase IQ Cable] (1) Smart Clip XL [(6) PV Wire, (4) Enphase IQ] ...
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Wire Management snapnrack.com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - GROUND LUG The SnapNrack Ground Lug to be used in accordance with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 1) Ground Lug (242-92202) can be 2) Run 10 – 6 AWG, solid, bare copper 3) Run bare, solid EGC from Ground...
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SmartClip and SmartClip XL should be used to route conductors in a neat and workmanlike manner away from all non-bonded components and support the conductors adequately to eliminate potential damage. 1) Use SnapNrack Smart Clip II to 2) Use SnapNrack Smart Clip XL to manage up two PV wires inside the manage larger bundles of PV wire;...
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(1) SnapNrack MLPE Frame Attachment Bottom (1) 5/16”-18 X 3/4” Serrated Flange Bolt SS (1) SnapNrack Smart Clip (1) SnapNrack MLPE Frame Attachment Coil Spring SS Materials Included SolarEdge Frame Mount Enphase Frame Mount (1) Enphase Microinverter...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - SNAPNRACK MLPE FRAME ATTACHMENT KIT SnapNrack MLPE Frame Attachment kit are used to attach module level performance enhancing devices, and other devices such an SRD (rapid shutdown device), directly to module frames, and provide integrated grounding/bonding for Devices grounded through metal back plate.
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On at a location on the module tighten hardware to 11 ft-lbs. and manage conductors with frame that will not interfere with the SnapNrack Smart Clips. TopSpeed Mounts. Install Note: If module is mounted in portrait, install MLPE on long side, short side for landscape.
ò ò Materials Included SnapNrack TopSpeed™ Mount ➊ SnapNrack TopSpeed™ Clamp ➋ Other Materials Required SnapNrack Smart Clip (2-5 per module) See Wire Management section for details SnapNrack Smart Clip XL (10-20 per array) See Wire Management section for details...
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MLPEs on the ground. Attach Mounts before attaching MLPEs to simplify wire management. Install Note: It is recommended that module leads and connectors are prepared for installation using SnapNrack Smart Clips before being brought to the rooftop. •...
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5) Lower the module to the roof and 7) For staggered arrays and arrays 6) Repeat steps 1 through 5 for drive the (4) pre installed Snapnrack with mixed orientation, use the additional modules in the array. #14 Wood Screws with 1/2" hex TopSpeed™...
PV system. When using Ground Lug R the following TO EGC components are part of the fault current ground path: • SnapNrack, TopSpeed™ Mount GROUND PATH TOPSPEED™ CLAMP • SnapNrack, TopSpeed™ Clamp EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TOPSPEED™ MOUNT...
ò Socket Wrench ò Torque Wrench ò 1/2” Socket ò 7/16” Socket Required Materials ➋ ➊ ➌ #10 Or Larger Bare Copper Conductor ➊ SnapNrack Ground Lug part no. 242-92202 ➋ Ilsco Part No. SGB-4 ➌ DnoRaxx Dynobond™ ➍ ➍...
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2) Attach one ground lug to each end of #10 bare copper wire. See recommended options below: 1. (2) SnapNrack Ground Lug part no. 242-922022 2. (2) Ilsco part no. SGB-4 3. (1) DroRaxx DynoBond™...
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APPROVED MODULE & MLPE INFORMATION SnapNrack TopSpeed™ System has been tested with the following UL Listed module series: The SnapNrack TopSpeed™ System employs top-down clamps and links which have been evaluated for frame-to-system bonding, at specific mounting torques and with the specific module series listed below.
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Appendix A snapnrack.com Manufacturer Model Q.PEAK DUO-G8-XXX Q.PEAK DUO ML-G10+-XXX Q.PEAK DUO-BLK-G8-XXX Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10-XXX Q.PEAK DUO BLK-G6+/AC-XXX Q.PEAK DUO ML-G10.a+-XXX Q.PEAK DUO-ML-G9-XXX Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a+-XXX Q.PEAK DUO-BLK-ML-G9-XXX Q.PEAK DUO ML-G10.a-XXX Q.PEAK DUO-BLK-G9-XXX Q.PEAK DUO BLK ML-G10.a-XXX Hanwha Q Cells Q.PEAK DUO-BLK-ML-G9+-XXX...
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SnapNrack TopSpeed mounting systems has been tested with the following UL/NRTL Listed Module Level Power Electronic (MLPE) Devices. The back plates of the MLPEs have been evaluated for bonding to TopSpeed™ through the SnapNrack MLPE Frame Attachment Kit, model 242-02151.
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