Summary of Contents for EG4 BrightMount Adjustable Cat1
- Page 1 A D J U S T A B L E C a t 1 U S E R M A N U A L ©2024 EG4 ELECTRONICS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. VERSION 1.0 | INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ABBREVIATIONS..............................1 GENERIC SAFETY..............................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTIFICATIONS ....................2 INTRODUCTION ..............................4 PACKING LIST............................... 4 ENGINEERING DRAWINGS ..........................5 INSTALLATION..............................6 TOOLS NEEDED ............................6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................6 INSTALLING CEMENT BLOCKS & BASE ....................7 INSTALLATION OF BEAM &... -
Page 3: Abbreviations
1. ABBREVIATIONS • In-lbs. – Inch Pounds • AWG – American Wire Gauge • kW – Kilowatt • A – Amps • kWh – Kilowatt-hour • Ah – Amp hour(s) • LCD – Liquid Crystal Display • AC – Alternating Current •... -
Page 4: Generic Safety
2. GENERIC SAFETY 2.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before beginning any work, carefully read all safety instructions, and always observe them when working on the system. The installation must follow all applicable national or local standards and regulations. Incorrect installation may cause: •... - Page 5 Cancer and Reproductive Harm – See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov for more details. DISCLAIMER EG4 reserves the right to make changes to the material herein at any time without notice. Please refer to www.eg4electronics.com for the most updated version of our manuals/spec sheets.
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Page 6: Introduction
4. PACKING LIST The following items are included with the BrightMount Adjustable Cat1. Before assembly and installation, please inspect the contents to ensure no components were damaged in transit. -
Page 7: Engineering Drawings
5. ENGINEERING DRAWINGS 179.5 in. (4560 mm) 89.8 in. (2280 mm) 43.3 in. (1100 mm) 1.9 in. (50 mm) 19.7 in. (500 mm) 12.9 in. 51.2 in. (1300 mm) 51.2 in. (1300 mm) 51.2 in. (1300 mm) 12.9 in. (330 mm) (330 mm) 18.5 in. -
Page 8: Installation
6. INSTALLATION 6.1 TOOLS NEEDED String Electric Drill Tape Measure Hexagon Sleeve Drill Bit 9mm M8/M10 Allen Wrench Marking Pen Torque Wrench Crescent Wrench Rubber Hammer 7. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before installation, the list below shows a few precautionary measures to prevent nuts and bolts from getting corroded and seizing over time. -
Page 9: Installing Cement Blocks & Base
7.1 INSTALLING CEMENT BLOCKS & BASE Each leg group requires its own concrete base; this solid foundation prevents movement in case of heavy winds. Step1: Pour concrete bases for each leg group according to the figure below. The bases should be 51.2 in. -
Page 10: Installation Of Beam & Column
7.2 INSTALLATION OF BEAM & COLUMN ® Below are the steps to assemble the leg groups for EG4 BrightMount Adjustable Cat1. Step 1: Unfold the beam & column leg assembly and align the holes with the base slot holes. Once aligned, install an M8*60 bolt, flat washer, spring washer, and 17 mm nut on each anchor bolt and torque the 17 mm nuts to 115 in-lbs. - Page 11 Step 2: Repeat the process four more times. Step 3: The adjustable aluminum leg can be adjusted to create different angles of inclination to maximize solar energy transfer. The inner section of the adjustable leg has one hole while the outer section has five holes.
- Page 12 Step 4: After aligning the holes for the desired angle, insert an M8x50 mm bolt with a flat washer through the aligned holes and secure with an M8 flat washer, spring washer, and nut. (See the images below)
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Page 13: Rack Rail Assembly
7.3 RACK RAIL ASSEMBLY The following figures provide instructions on how to install the rail clamps onto the EG4 ® BrightMount Adjustable Cat1 rack rails and secure them with the set screws. Step 1: The figure below shows how to connect the rack rails to each other using the splice connector and bonding jumper. - Page 14 ® When attaching the extension to the EG4 BrightMount Adjustable Cat1, first remove the original splice connector. Then, insert the extension rail along with the new splice connector in its place. Be sure to maintain a gap of 0.4 in. (10 mm) to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
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Page 15: Solar Panel Installation
There are three different sized end clamps: 1.18, 1.38, and 1.57 in. (30, 35, and 40 mm). Ensure the end clamps used are properly sized for the solar panels being installed. • Panels mounted on the ends of the EG4 ® BrightMount Adjustable Cat1 will require two end clamps and two mid clamps. - Page 16 Step 2: Install two mid clamps on the side of the panel as described below. a) Referencing the figure below, insert mid clamps with grounding clips onto both rack rails. b) Push the mid clamps against the panel so that the mid clamps overlap the top of the panel, and the body of the clamps are flush against the side of the panel.
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Page 17: Ground Lug & Wire Installation
This will ensure proper grounding of all solar panels. ® Finish assembling the EG4 BrightMount Adjustable Cat1 by using the cable clips provided to clean up the cables and secure them to the frame. -
Page 18: Warranty Information
8. WARRANTY INFORMATION For information regarding warranty registration on EG4 ® Electronics products, please navigate to https://eg4electronics.com/warranty/ and select the corresponding product to begin the registration process. - Page 19 CONTACT US support@eg4electronics.com (903) 609-1988 www.eg4electronics.com...
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