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Page 1: Table Of Contents
5 Degree Table of Contents Disclaimers Installation Manual Ratings & Markings System Components Accessories Tools, Torque, & Construction Aid Construction Aid Setup Build Assemblies Build North Row Rail Installation Build Remaining Rows Place Ballast Install Module Low Side Install Module High Side... -
Page 2: Disclaimers
Installer’s Responsibility Each PV system is unique and is frequently made up of multiple The clawFRplus 5 Degree flat roof mounting system is comprised IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO: sub arrays. The Racking Construction Set, which must be onsite at of four major components that intuitively assemble into a •... - Page 3 Low Slope Roofs (less than 2:12) with Module Types 1, 2, 16, 19, 22, 25, 29, 30 and 38 • Class A Fire rating is applicable with or without wind deflectors. Review PanelClaw Racking Construction Set for deflector configuration requirements. •...
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Page 4: System Components
System Components Module Base Rail Wind Deflector Cam Claw M6x16mm Bolt Connector 500050202 2000695/2000895 2000899XX 5000636 2000854 2000697 5000644XX Accessories Base Pad Shim Pad Mechanical Attachment Strut MLPE Attachment Mechanical Hardware Kit Ballast Block Ground Lug Kit 2000678 5000228 2000930 5000619 5000423 See Appendix A for more... -
Page 5: Tools, Torque, & Construction Aid
Construction Aids Spacer Stick Cam Spacer Spacer Stick and Cam Spacer Kit 5000510/5000610 2000761 may be required, see page 6 for more information 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 are... -
Page 6: 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 2000695/2000895 on the assembly as shown, shift the Rail Rail 2000695/2000895... -
Page 7: Build Assemblies
2. Build Assemblies 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: Immediately tighten bolts at the Tilt Arm end of the assembly to 6 ft-lb. -
Page 8: Build North Row
3. Build North Row North Assembly Snap North Edge, Array Edge, and Base Edge lines. Tip: Snap Array Edge lines on one or both array edges (row ends) and snap Base Edge line on the edge where module mounting will begin. Place North Assemblies with the Base Pads along the North Edge line. -
Page 9: Rail Installation
4. Rail Installation ALERT: “L” Rails must sit on top of “S” 4.1 Place a Rail on all “S” spacings (module centered). Rails at ends of rows should be flush with array Rails. Otherwise, system rigidity is edge when “S” spacings permits. compromised. -
Page 10: Build Remaining Rows
5. Build Remaining Rows 5.1 Place “Middle” or “South” Assemblies onto Assemblies from previous row and bolt to 6 ft-lb. Alert: Sheet Title: Assemblies in the Racking Construction Set clearly indicates hole selection. Using the wrong hole will result in an array which Middle Assembly North Assembly does not match site plan. -
Page 11: Place Ballast
6. Place Ballast 6.1 Install a Rail onto array in locations where Ballast is required. Bolt to both Module Connectors and tighten 6 ft-lb. ALERT: Every Rail must be fastened to two Module Connector assemblies. Tip: Ballast and Rails are only placed on “S” spacings. Center Rails on the “S”... -
Page 12: Install Module Low Side
7. Install Module Low Side 7.1 Starting with the South array edge place module on Cam Seat and align with array edge. Cam Seat Tip: R dimension is found in the Racking Construction Set. See Sheet Title: Typical Array Dimensions 7.2 Ensure the module is vertical and flush against the back of the Cam Seat 7.3 Place Cam Claw over module flange. -
Page 13: Install Module High Side
8. Install Module High Side Module Installation 8.1 Rotate the module down and rest the module frame on Tilt Arm top of the Tilt Arms. 8.2 Support the module carefully while rotating the Tilt Arm just enough to rest the module frame on the extended portion of the Tilt Arm. -
Page 14: Continue Installing Modules
9. Continue Installing Modules 9.1 Starting with the South array edge continue to install modules following Steps 7-8. Use the Cam Claw to set the spacing between modules, approximately 3/4“ which corresponds to the width of the Cam Claw. ALERT: Check the R dimension every 5 module and adjust spacing between modules as needed. -
Page 15: Install Deflectors
10. Install Deflectors 10.1 Place the bottom edge of the Deflector in the Deflector Seat near the bottom of the Tilt Arm. Fasten to Tilt Arm with bolt and tighten to ft-lb. 10.2 ALERT: Consult Sheet Title: Ballast Layout –XX in the Racking Construction Deflector... -
Page 16: Electrical Grounding
Grounding Overview The path to ground is established throughout the array by electrically bonding the The clawFRplus 5 Degree flat roof system can be used to ground PV module through the module frame connections on the Module Connector Tilt and/or mount a PV module complying with ANSI/UL 1703 or Arms and Cam Connections. -
Page 17: Appendix
Please note the additional block specifications below which may be more stringent than the ASTM specification. It is strongly recommended that installers weigh several blocks on-site to ensure block weights match what is it specified on PanelClaw’s Racking Construction drawings. - Page 18 Appendix B: Mechanical Attachment (“MA") Strut Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930 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 19 Appendix B (Continued) Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930 Step 2. Center Strut assembly between Bases at required install location. With a felt marker or other means Mark location of Roof Attachment in center slot Torque of U-bracket EZ. Install Roof Attachment per Clip manufacturer instructions.
- Page 20 Appendix B (Continued) Part Number: 5000423 & 2000930 Location 2: High Edge Installation Location (Typical) Location 1: Low Edge Location (Typical) M6 Bolts M6 Bolts tighten tighten 6ft-lb 6ft-lb 3/8” connections 3/8” connections tighten to 21 ft-lb tighten to 21 ft-lb Pilot Hole Pilot Hole Location 3: Interior Location (Typical)
- Page 21 Appendix C: 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).
- Page 22 Appendix D: 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 23 2703 List of Ratings and Compatible Modules and MLPEs” 1/2“ Used with 5/16” bolts document. The most recent version is available on the PanelClaw website (www.panelclaw.com/ul-2703). ALERT: 5/16” bolts are used for MLPE installation. Check MLPE installation manual for specific instructions.
- Page 24 Appendix E (Continued) Part Number: 5000619 Enphase Installation Solar Edge Installation ALERT: Must be Flush 5/16” MLPE 5/16” bolt flange nut MLPE bracket MLPE 5/16” bolt MLPE ALERT: MLPE must be a minimum of 3” away from bracket the roof, and at least 1.5” from the back sheet of 5/16”...
- Page 25 Keep back straight and lift straight up with legs without twisting. It is important to lift installation or O&M of PanelClaw products and are divided to bring a level of clarity to such with the legs and not the back.
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