Mag Tracker Installation Manual
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1. 33 3 8 RAIL SPACING PANEL DEPENDENT 132 5 16 22 3 4 RAIL SPACING mans Inn mul ES ETH PANEL DEPENDENT 33 RAIL SPACING PANEL a 61 1 4 5 3 4 12 2 5 8 24 MODULE PORTRAIT LAYOUT May 14 2012 Page 10 Tracker 190 15 10 147 1 4 190 139 1 4 123 1 4 15 10 amp 3 4 11 3 8 i 5 5 8 Y ono 3 8 ROW SPACING MODULE pe DENT 2 2 15 16 ROW SPACING DEPENDENT po 3 8 ROW SPACING MODULE sn sm DENT 73 1 4 5 578 24 MODULE PORTRAIT LAYOUT 11 7 8 Module Installation amp Grounding e Step 10 Attach Grounding Lugs e Step 11 Attach Grounding Lug to Modules e Step 12 Place 1st module e Step 13 Repeat step 12 Step 10 Attach Grounding Lugs Attach grounding lugs to every IWM rail c channel cradle and post Torque ground lugs to 10 ft lb 13 5 N m May 14 2012 Page 11 MAG Tracker Step 11 Attach Grounding Lug to Modules Attach grounding lugs to each module using bolt and nut supplied with the lugs Torque ground lugs to 10 ft lb 13 5 N m Step 12 Place 1st module Place first module secure with pi clamp in location according to module manufacturers installation manual On the outside clamps you can torque stand off and pi clamp nuts to 11 ft lbs 14 9 N m But leave the inside ones loose to lay the next module under Complete any necessary electrical work including grounding with copper wire thro2. MAG Trsrtl ar Contents MAG TRACKER Compone nts csssssesssssssssssssssscsssssessssssescscsesesssacarsesssessararassesessanssess 1 Molin NON ae ptnosa 7 Module Installation amp Grounding asvavvsvererereserveseserersesesrversenevereesenersenesesesvesenesenne 11 ME 14 DIT 14 ENN 14 May 14 2012 MAG Tracker MAG Tracker Components Racking Components MAG Cradle The Cradle supports the racking and PV modules as well as providing the rotation point and adjustment pin holes Post The Engineered post is designed with flexibility in mind Slots are included for horizontal adjustment May 14 2012 Page 1 MAG Tracker Pull Pin The pull pin is used to adjust the tilt angle of the array Rotation Pin The rotation pin securse the saddle to the post and provides the rotation point for the arrays tilt adjustment C Channel C Channel is the north to south support for the array Notches in the top allow the IWM rail position to be adjusted to accommodate a number of module sizes The c channel bolts to the Saddle then the IWM is bolted on top of the c channel IWM RAIL The IWM rail supports the modules and provides wire management channel for the wiring May 14 2012 Page 2 MAG Tracker T Bar Joiner The T Bar is used to join the IWM rail to the C Channel T Bar Splice The Joiner is used to join lengths of IWM rail end to end End Clamp The End Clamp is used t
3. rotation Height can be adjusted by using a 1 hex nut and washer under the base plate Horizontal adjustment can be done using the slots in the base plate Once posts are aligned use washer 1 lock washer and hex nut and washer to secure the post down Step 3 Install MAG Cradle on Post NOTE This requires at least 2 people Notice orientation of Cradle before lifting Adjustment holes must be on the south side of post Have both the rotation pin and Pull Pin ready Lift Cradle with one person on each end Align the rotation hole on the saddle and the post Insert Rotation Pin Rotate Cradle to the 0 degree maintenance position and insert rotation pin Using laser level or string across the top of the saddle verify that all 4 Cradle are straight and level before moving on to the next step May 14 2012 Page 8 Step 4 Attach C Channel Locate the predrilled holes on the sides of the C Channel and the side of the Cradle to bolt them together Attach C Channel to Cradle using 3 8 bolts lock washers and hex nut Step 5 T bar to IWM Slide the 5 16 bolts for the T Bar down the slot in the side of the IWM rail Measuring from one end space the bolts along the IWM rail so that they are in the correct location to join to the C Channel When measuring note the orientation of the IWM is open side towards the south Place the T bar on the bolts and add the lock washer and hex nut Tighten finger tight in ca
4. 2 Posts e Step 3 Saddle e Step 4 C Channel e Step 5 T Bar to IWM e Step 6 Stand offs and clamp bolts e Step 7 IWM Assembly to C Channel e Step 8 Repeat Steps 5 8 e Step 9 Join IWM Rails Step 1 Foundation and Site preparation Creating the foundations is the most critical step in the process It is important to get them correctly located and the anchors properly aligned otherwise the system will not fit together Make sure you read and understand this manual the big foot manual and the foundation plan for your system before you begin Locate and dig the foundation Ensure alignment and distances between foundations are accurate to the drawings Use anchor bolt template to insure proper anchor bolt spacing Use string line or laser level to insure bolts are correctly oriented and aligned between each foundation Anchor bolts must align north south with in 1 Anchor bolts rotational alignment must be within 2 degree This is critical to insure that the system will assemble properly and not bind when rotated ACHORS ROTATIONAL ALIGNMENT MUST BE WITHIN 2 ACHORS ROTATIONAL NT MINE DEGREE ANCHOR BOLTS ALIGNMENT NORTH SOUTH MUST BE WITHIN 1 May 14 2012 MAG Tracker Step 2 Post Installation Mount post on anchor bolts using slots and string line to insure post are aligned Improper alignment will result in the racking not contacting the C Channel properly or binding on
5. o secure the panels to the IWM rail Stand Off The standoff block is used under the End clamps There are 2 standoff block heights depending on the module thickness Mid Clamp The Mid Clamp is used to secure the panels to the IWM rail May 14 2012 Page 3 MAG Tracker Foundation Components Sonotube Sono tube size depends on the foundation required See foundation drawings for details Anchor Bolts 4x 1 x 48 long anchors per foundation For anchoring the post to the foundation Anchor Plate The 4 anchors are secured to the plate which gets embedded in the concert Anchor Bolt Template Used to align anchors to ensure proper spacing May 14 2012 Page 4 Hardware MAG Tracker 5 16 2 1 2 Stainless Steel Bolt Length Module dependent 5 16 3 4 Stainless Steel Bolt 3 8 1 Stainless Steel Bolt 3 8 1 Stainless Carriage Bolt 3 8 Stainless Steel Lock Washers 5 16 Stainless Steel Lock Washer 3 8 Stainless Steel Flat Washers 3 8 Stainless Steel Nut 5 16 Stainless Steel Nut 3 4 1 Wood Screws 10 1 Stainless Steel Teck Screw Tool List Mason String 1 2 Deep Socket 3 8 drive Torque Wrench Ratchet 3 8 drive 1 2 Open End Wrench Measuring tape Chalk Line Cordless Drill 17 64 Drill Bit May 14 2012 Page 5 MAG Tracker Example Layout May 14 2012 Page 6 Tracker MOUNT INSTALLATION e Step 1 Foundations e Step
6. se you have to slide the T bar when aligning with the C Channel Step 6 Attach Bolts and Standoffs Slide the 5 16 x 2 1 2 hex bolts for the Pi Clamps down the channel measuring to where they will be located for panel clamping Refer to your panel manufactures instructions for proper clamping locations If the rail has end clamps you can place the stands offs and tighten them down in the proper clamping location for your panel If a joiner is used ensure the 5 16 x 1 bolts are located in the slot as this will be difficult to do later May 14 2012 MAG Tracker Page 9 MAG Tracker Step 7 Place IWM Rail on C Channel Place the rail so the T Bar is sitting on the C Channel over the slot with the opening side of the IWM facing south Put the 3 8 Carriage bolt up through the C Channel and T Bar Finger tighten the 3 8 lock washer and nut to the carriage bolt in case you need to shift the rail in the slot Measure from the end of the C Channel to the rail and slide the rail along the slot to proper location according to the module manufactures installation instructions Step 8 Repeat step 5 and 6 for remaining rail Step 9 Join IWM Join the ends of the IWM rail using the joiner plate and 5 16 x 1 Hex Bolts placed along the slot in step 6 Use a 5 16 lock washer and hex nut to secure 176 1 2 133 1 2 176 1 2 148 1 2 1112 148 1 2 61 3 8 ERAS B taba gt
7. ugh the lugs attached in the previous steps May 14 2012 Page 12 MAG Frae Le ert Step 13 Repeat step 12 Repeat step 12 for remaining modules May 14 2012 Page 13 MAG Traclvlar Preventive Maintenance Step 1 Rust Regular inspection should be done for rust If rust if found it should be cleaned of with wire brush and the area sprayed with galvanize pant Step 2 Fasteners Fasteners should also be inspected regularly or immediately after high winds to make sure they are not loose If any are suspect they should be re tightened to the proper torque specification Warranty MAG Tracker the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship as described below under normal installation application use and service conditions for a period of ten years from date of original purchase This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage including rust damage from accident negligence misuse acts of God or any Product installed to SunRise Power Corp Canada s specifications by an authorized installer For more information please see MAG Tracker limited Warranty document or contact Sunrise power May 14 2012 Page 14
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