Aurora Genmounts Install LT Installation Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.0 TECHNICAL SPECS 4.0 INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY 5.0 SITE SELECTION 6.0 TOOLS REQUIRED 7.0 COMPONENT LIST 8.0 ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 9.0 MAINTENANCE 10.0 CERTIFICATIONS
WARNING The Patriot Genmounts Aurora mounting LT mounting system system is engineered is engineered and tested and tested to withstand to withstand specifications specifications when installed when installed properly. properly. Failure Failure to install to install properly properly may decrease may decrease the performance the performance of the installation of the or installation void the warranty. or void the warranty. SAFETY All regional safety requirements should be be followed when installing the Genmounts. Patriot Aurora. All equipment/tools All should should be properly be properly maintained and and inspected inspected prior prior to use. to use. This This installation manual is intended for use by professional installers with a a working knowledge of of construction principals. principles.
1.0 Introduction The purpose of of this document is is to to provide instructions on on how to to properly install the Genmounts Aurora racking LT Racking system. System. 2.0 Product Overview Patriot Genmounts offers a offers low profile a low easy profile installation easy installation solar mounting solar mounting system to system be used to on be the used ground on the or ground on flat or roofs. on flat All roofs. Patriot All Genmounts components are components made from are uncoated made 5052 from uncoated H32 aluminum, 5052 H32 but custom aluminum, materials but custom and finishes materials can and be used finishes at the can customers be used at request. the customers request. The key components of hte Genmounts Aurora racking LT Racking system are System the following: are the following: Ballast & South Pans Bonding Compression Clamps Hardware Features of of the technologically advanced Aurora Genmounts racking system LT Racking are: System are: 1. Lightweight stackable aluminum mounting pans that provide attachment of two (2) modules per pan 2. Two (2) connections per pan maximum 3. Complete electrical bonding at all connection points per pan 4. Low installation labor costs 3.0 Technical Specs All materials are made from non-corrosive materials, stainless steel or or aluminum, with a a product warranty of ten (10) (15) years.
4.0 Installer Responsibility The installer is responsible for the following: Complying with all the applicable local local or national or national codes codes including any any that that may may supersede the relevant requirements stated in in this manual. Ensuring that the Aurora Genmounts system components system components are appropriate are appropriate for the particular for the particular installation and installation the installation and the environment installation environment Ensuring that the selected structure can support the Genmounts system under actual Ensuring that the selected structure can support the Aurora system under actual environmental loading conditions environmental loading conditions. Using only Genmounts approved parts and installer supplied parts as specified by Using Genmounts. only Aurora Substitution approved parts parts and may installer void the supplied warrantyparts as specified by Patriot. Substitution Ensuring Genmounts parts may void systems the warranty. are not installed on roofs with a slope greater than 3. Ensuring (Unless approved Aurora systems by EOR) are not installed on roofs with a slope greater than 3 degrees (unless Ensuring approved racking by allows EOR.) for proper thermal expansion and contraction properties by Ensuring placing a racking break in allows the array for proper every 100 thermal feet. expansion (utilize alternate and contraction mounting properties holes in racking) by placing Ensuring a break safe installation the array of every all electrical 100 feet. aspects (Utilize of alternate the Solar mounting PV System holes in racking.) Ensuring safe the installation shall of all be electrical conducted aspects by qualified of the Solar service PV System. personnel only Ensuring the installation shall be conducted by qualified service personnel only. 5.0 Site Selection Proper preparation of of the the ground or building rooftop must be be ensured for a well-performing system to to be be installed. For ground mount applications, the Aurora Genmounts system LT will system typically will be typically mounted be on mounted a flat surface on a flat or slightly surface graded or slightly surface graded facing surface South. facing South. For rooftop mount applications, the Genmounts LT system must be mounted on a debris free For rooftop mount applications, the Aurora system must be mounted on a debris free surface that surface that passed inspection for structural support and can withstand the additional pv array passed load. inspections for structural support and can withstand the additional pv array load. General guidelines include: Choose a clear area free of shading Prepare a well-drained pad of no more than five (5) degree slope west to east and zero (0) degrees north to south Suggested three (3) foot border surrounding array
6.0 Materials and Tools Required The following tools are required for the installation of the Aurora Genmounts system: LT system: Open end, 7/16 Box Wrench 3/8 Drive Socket Wrench and 7/16 Deep Sockets Suggested impact wrench, torque 12ft. lbs (144 in.lbs.) String line Concrete or stone ballast (project specific wind load analysis shall be used to determine minimum weight requirements)
7.0 Component List The aurora Genmounts system LT contains system the contains following the parts: following parts: Pans (Ballast Pan & South Pan) Top-Down Compression Bonding Mid Clamp Top-Down Compression Bonding End Clamp 18-8 Stainless Steel Hardware (1/4-20 serrated flange nut,1/4"-20 serrated flange screw) Ballast Pan South Pan Top-Down Compression Bonding Mid Clamp Top-Down Compression Bonding End Clamp
18-8 Stainless Steel Hardware 1/4"-20 Serrated Flange Screw 1/4"-20 Serrated Flange Nut
8.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step Step 1: 1: Install Install Aurora Genmounts South Pans LT South Pans SOUTH PAN (TYP) EAST WEST LINE 1. Strike an east - west reference line to mark the beginning of the array. 2. Place free edge of end pan along east west line ensuring the pans remain square. a. a pre-measured spacer the length of the module can be used to predetermine pan spacing east to west. 3. Install ballast block in pans to secure location and prevent movement.
Step 2: 2: Install Install Aurora Genmounts Ballast Pans LT Ballast Pans 1. Install ballast pans as per site specific ballast plan and continue to populate the array. a. use a pre-cut spacer, the length of the short side of the module, to space pans north to south. 2. Adding ballast block to pans as they are laid out helps ensure minimal displacement of pans while assembling array. (repeat process, see below) BALLAST PAN W/ BLOCK (TYP)
Step 3: Install Modules 1. Install modules starting at south edge, using the flanges of the pan to ensure the module is mounted square to the pans. (see images below) a. the next pan to the north can be pushed up against the frame of the module to ensure the rack is properly installed under the module. South Side North Side
Step 4: Install Bonding Top-Down Compression Clamps 1. Install top-down compression bonding mid clamps utilizing the 1/4"-20 serrated flange screw and nut through clamp and secure module to the racking by fastening the clamp. (Clamp model shown as representation of installation sequence. Actual clamp may vary.) a. torque hardware to 12 ft. lbs. b. use the middle of the (3) supplied mounting holes on the ballast pans, unless roof conditions dictate otherwise. 2. Utilize the bonding end clamps on the edge of the array as shown.
End row mounting condition: Aurora Genmounts pans have LT pans additional have mounting additional holes mounting located holes near the located edge of near the pan the edge which of are the to be pan used which when are to terminating be used when an individual terminating row an of a individual sub-array. row This of reduces a sub-array. the amount This which reduces the pan the extends amount past which the the module pan extends and decreases past overall the module array dimensions. and decreases overall array dimensions. The image below depicts the optional mounting location for row termination.
Step 5: Repeat Process to Populate Array 1. Install remaining ballast block as per construction documents and ensure all hardware has been properly installed and torqued to 12 ft. lbs.
Step 6: Grounding General Notes: The The modules modules and and pans pans are all are electrically electrically bonded bonded together, together, left right left and to right front and to back front to to form back one to single form structure. one single However, structure. each However, sub-array each needs sub-array to be properly needs grounded to be properly from ANY grounded single point from on ANY that sub-array single to point an appropriate on that sub-array grounding to source. an appropriate Patriot s Aurora grounding system source. is certified Genmounts to a short LT circuit system fuse is rating certified of 419 to Amps a short maximum. circuit fuse One rating (1) ground of 419 connection Amps maximum. is required One per (1) sub-array ground rated connection at a maximum is required of 419 per Amps. The sub-array grounding rated conductor at a maximum shall be a of copper 419 Amps. #10 AWG The wire. grounding **Please conductor confirm with shall an be electrician, a copper as #10 this is their AWG responsibility. wire. **Please confirm with an electrician, as this is their responsibility** The graphics below depict typical grounding details. Option 1: Option 2:
9.0 Maintenance 1. Genmounts recommends a yearly inspection of all PV systems performed by an installer. Special attention shall be paid to loose or corroded electrical or mechanical connections and verify proper grounding. 2. The installer shall adequately spot check the torque of all the fasteners. 3. In the unusual event that a PV module or racking component must be replaced or retorqued, proceed with the same care as during the initial installation. 4. The installer shall also verify that all ballast blocks are: a. free from damage or degradation b. properly positioned in the pans c. installed according to the plans and calculations of the project Genmounts Renewable Energy Holdings 97 River Road 2 nd Floor Flemington, NJ 08822 T: 908-788-7750 F: 908-837-9021 Version 1.4 10.0 Certification Patriot s Aurora