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- Page 1 Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide KAGM-G September 2021 Revision...
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Page 2: Product Certifications
The above products are tested to UL 467, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.41 US/Can safety standards for safety grounding and bonding equipment. Hat rails, Mid Clamps, and Kinetic Ground Lugs have been certified to meet the bonding requirements of UL 2703 and LTR AE-001-2012. Please contact us for more details Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
Kinetic Solar Racking and Mounting shall not be held responsible for damages of any kind, including but not limited to: bodily harm, damage to property or injury. Kinetic Solar Inc. shall not be held responsible for the proper compliance or non-compliance with the instructions detailed in this manual including handling solar modules, solar racking or system installation. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Step 9: Set / Adjust Tilt Angle ............................. 19 REQUIRED MAINTENANCE ................19 APPENDIX 1 – GROUNDING GUIDELINES ............ 20 APPENDIX 2 – SPACING GUIDELINES ............20 APPENDIX 3 – FOOT DETAIL ................ 21 Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 5: General Notes
When installing components do not fully tighten components until specified o Prior to installation, ensure that you are in possess all of the required components for installation Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 6: Tools Required
1/2” Wrench End Clamps / Toe Clamps 1/2” Socket Mid Clamps 3/4” Wrench Hardware 3/4” Socket 1 1/8” Wrench 1 1/8” Flare Nut Wrench Adapter Torque Wrench Hammer Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 7: Mounting Procedure
Insert the pivot axle into the set of aligned holes so that it pins the two members together and the tapped middle portion is aligned with the corresponding hole in the column Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... - Page 8 (5/16”) on both of the bolts and torque to 12 ft-lbs i. Tighten the bolt in the pivot axle until the lock washer collapses and then add another ¼ turn Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved...
- Page 9 Tighten the hardware until it is hand tight and then add an additional quarter turn. This hardware assembly does not need to be torqued using a torque wrench Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 10: Step 1B: Place A-Frames
Place the first Ballast or upright in this position so Ground Screw that the foot is seated at the minimum position on the screw adjustment. Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... - Page 11 Hand tighten the remaining components h. If using ground screws or screw piles, attach feet to ground screws / screw piles Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 12: Step 2: Attach Cross Bracing
The cross bracing designed to be installed on opposite sides of the A- Frame b. Hand tighten bolts to set spacing Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 13: Step 3: Attach C-Channels / Supports
(with 2 x 3/8” flat washers on outside of both sides) i. Clevis pin must go through small hole in support bar ii. Insert cotter pin to finish installation Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 14: Step 5: Mount Hat Rails
Mount the hat rails in place according to the size of module you are using For 72 cell modules, use the outermost set of holes in the C- Channel to mount the top and bottom rails Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... - Page 15 Flat washer vi. Hex nut d. Once all of the Hat Rails have been mounted, proceed to torque all of the bolts connecting them to 12 ft-lbs Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 16: Step 6: Mount Feet
Tightening Chart All values are default and to be used unless specified otherwise 5/16” Collapse Lock Washer + ¼ Turn 1/2” 50 ft-lbs 3/4” 60 ft-lbs Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 17: Step 8: Mount Modules
Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021... - Page 18 Slide modules into desired position (ensure squareness) and torque end and mid clamps to fix in place to 12 ft-lbs Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 19: Step 9: Set / Adjust Tilt Angle
Required Maintenance At 6 months and 12 months after installation and at least once yearly afterwards, check to ensure that all bolts remain at the proper torque setting. Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved... -
Page 20: Appendix 1 - Grounding Guidelines
Commercial | Residential | Industrial | Institutional Appendix 1 – Grounding Guidelines One grounding lug is required per array. Grounding can be achieved using a Kinetic Grounding Lug attached to either the C-Channel or the A-Frame. Appendix 2 – Spacing Guidelines Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide... -
Page 21: Appendix 3 - Foot Detail
Kinetic Solar 65 Martin Ross Ave. Unit 1 www.Kineticsolar.com 1-416-665-3755 Commercial | Residential | Industrial | Institutional Appendix 3 – Foot Detail Adjustable Ground Mount 2.0 Installation Guide Revised December 2021 ©2018 All Rights Reserved...
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