Clenergy PostMount 6-A User manual

PostMount 6-A for XL Panels
Installation Guide
Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V1.0
Complying with AS/NZS1170.2：2011 ADMT 4-2016

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Introduction
1. Introduction
Clenergy PV-ezRack PostMount 6-A for XL
Panels (up to 2100 x 1100 mm) is a ground
mounting system suitable for large scale
commercial and utility scale installations. PV-
ezRack PostMount 6-A for XL Panels has
been developed to fit any PV module in the
outdoors and uneven ground areas. PV-
ezRack PostMount 6-A for XL Panels have
good compatibility for the different region via
the angle adjustment (10°~60°). Using high
quality engineered components PostMount 6-A
for XL Panels saves developers and installers,
time and money when delivering large scale
projects.
Please review this manual thoroughly before
installing PostMount 6-A for XL Panels. This
manual provides the following contents:
(1) Installation planning;
(2) Installation instructions.
The PV-ezRack PostMount 6-A for XL Panels
parts, when installed in accordance with this
guide, will be structurally adequate and meet
the AS/NZS1170.2:2011 Admt 4-2016 standard.
During installation, and especially when working
on the ground, please comply with the appropriate
occupational health and safety regulations. Please
also pay attention to other relevant regulations in
your local region. Please check that you are using
the latest version of the installation manual by
contacting Clenergy via email on www.clenergy.
com.cn.or contacting your local distributor.
The installer is solely responsible for:
• Complying with all applicable local or national
building codes, including any updates that may
supersede this manual;
• Ensuring that PV-ezRack and other products
are appropriate for the particular installation and
the installation environment;
• Using only PV-ezRack parts and installer
supplied parts as specified by PV-ezRack
project plan (substitution of parts may void the
warranty and invalidate the letter of certification);
• Recycling: Recycle: according to the local
relative statute;
• Ensuring that there are no less than two
professionals working on panel installation;
• Ensuring the installation of related electrical
equipment is performed by licenced
electricians;
• Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects
of the PV array, including providing adequate
earth bonding of the PV array and PV-ezRack®
PostMount components as required in AS/NZS
5033-2014 ADMT 2 2-2018.
Introduction
Tools & Components
System Overview
Installation Instruction
Warranty
Certification Letter
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02
03
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List of Contents

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2.2 Components
C-U/30/46-G
Universal Clamp
ER-R-ECO/3150
ECO Rail, length 3150mm
ER-AP-PM6/8/A-LP
PM6-A, PM8-A Kit
ER-RT-100/2200
PM6-A Rectangular
Tube-Master
Components
ER-RT-70/3170
PM6-A&PM8-A
Rectangular Tube-
Landscape
ER-P-152/3000
Pipe
ER-SC-PM6
PM6-A, PM8-A Steel Cap
Assembly
ER-RT-100/576
PM6-A, PM8-A
Adjustable Tube
Tools & Components
2. Tools & Components
2.1 Tools
Allen Key 6 mm Spanner 5m TapeTorque Wrench
Tools
EZ-GL-ST
Grounding Lug

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System Overview
3. System Overview
3.1 Overview of PV-ezRack PostMount 6-A for XL Panels
①Universal Clamp
②ECO Rail
③PM6-A Rectangular Tube- Landscape
④PM6-A Rectangular Tube-Master
⑤Steel Cap Assembly
⑥PM6-A Adjustable Tube
⑦Pipe
⑧PM6-A Kit
Side view drawing of PV-ezRack PostMount 6-A for XL Panels is shown below. The panels tilt
angle and embedment depth below are for reference only. Please refer to Certificate Letter to
obatin the certified max panels tilt angle and min embedment depth for different wind regions
and different soil types.
①
②
③
⑤
⑦
⑧
④
⑥

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3.2 Precautionary Measures for Stainless-Steel Fastener Installation
Improper operation may lead to the deadlock of bolts and nuts. Follow the steps below to reduce this
risk.
3.2.1 Reduce the friction coefficient
(1) Ensure that the thread surface is clean (no dirt or contaminant).
(2) Apply lubricant (grease or 40# engine oil) to fasteners prior to tightening to avoid galling or
seizing in the threads.
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System Overview
3.2.2 General installation instructions
(1) Apply force to fasteners in the direction of thread.
(2) Apply force uniformly to maintain required torque.
(3) Professional tools and tool belts are recommended.
(4) Avoid using electric tools for final tightening.
(5) Avoid working at high temperatures.
3.2.3 Safe Torques
Please refer to safe torques defined in this guide as shown in the figure below. If power tools are
required, Clenergy recommends the use of low speed only. High speed and impact drivers increase
the risk of bolt galling (deadlock). If deadlock occurs and you need to cut fasteners, please make sure
that there is no load on the fastener before you cut it. Avoid damaging the anodized or galvanized
surfaces.
3.3 Installation Dimensions
All drawings and dimensions in this installation guide are for generic reference. The PV-ezRack
PostMount 6-A for XL Panels is to be optimized to suit specific conditions for each project and
documented in engineering drawings. As a result, major components of the PV-ezRack PostMount
6-A for XL Panels may be provided in sectional sizes and lengths that vary from those shown in this
guide. The installation operations detailed in this instruction guide remain the same regardless of the
component size. In case you need to do any on-site modifications or alteration of the system in a way
that would be different from engineering drawings, please provide marked up drawings/sketches for
Clenergy’s review prior to modification for comment and approval.

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Installation Instruction
4. Installation Instruction
4.1 Pipe Installation
Dig a hole with the diameter of 300mm .
Place the pole into the middle of the hole and fill it
with concrete (min 25 MPa strength). Maintain the
position of the post. The allowed vertical tolerance
is ±2°.Keep the axle of the 2- Ø22 holes parallel to
East-West;keep the vertical angle deviation within
±5°.For more than one system on one site maintain
all the axles of 2- Ø22 holes aligned.
4.2 Steel Cap Installation
Connect the Pipe to the corrugated washer and Steel Cap Assembly with M20*210 hexagonal
bolt, spring washer 20, M20 nut .
Combine two Steel Caps with M20*160 hexagonal bolt, spring washer 20, M20 hex nut.
Note：
1. Do not fasten the Bolt prior to complete the assembly of PM-A Rectangular Tube-Master.
2. Keep all the Bolt head aligned.

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Installation Instruction
4.3 PM6-A Rectangular Tube-Master Installation
4.3.1 Fix the Rectangular Tube-Master at Steel Cap
Assembly with M20*160 hex bolt, M20 nut, plain
washer 20, and spring washer 20. See the mark ① .
4.3.2 Fix the Adjustable Tube at Rectangular Tube-
Master with M20*160 hex bolt, plain washer 20,
and spring washer 20, M20 nut. See the mark ② .
4.3.3 Fix the Adjustable Tube at Steel Cap Assembly
with M20*160 hex bolt, M20 nut, plain washer 20,
and spring washer 20. See the mark ③.
Realized the angle adjustment by position the bolt
in the differrent holes.
4.3.4 Fasten the Steel Cap Assembly to Pipe with
M20*210, M20*160 Hex Bolt, keep the Rectangular
Tube-Master parallel to the south-north by adjust the
Steel Cap Assembly
Recommended torque for M20 bolts is 210~220
N·m.
Note:
1: Adjust the angle of the allation, the angle of the Rectangular Tube-Master with 10°(6 holes
from up to bottom corresponds to 10° to 60° tilt angle) in order to make the assembly process
run smooth.
2: Using the adjustable washer to avoid the gap between the Rectangular Tube-Master and the
PM3/4-A Adjustable Tube. Unreliable connection is forbidden.

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Installation Instruction
4.4 Rectangular Tube- Landscape Installation
4.4.1 Fix the 3 pcs PM3-A Rectangular Tube- Landscapes at Rectangular Tube-Master with 2 pcs
M12*100 hex bolts，2 pcs M12 nuts , 2 pcs plain washers 12 and 2 pcs spring washers 12. Do not
fasten the Nut until 3 Rectangular Tube- Landscapes aligned.
Note: Adjust the Rectangular Tube- Landscapes until the dimension D1=D2=D3=D4.
Recommended torque for M12 bolts is 50~55 N·m
4.2 ECO Rail Installation
Fix the ECO Rail to Rectangular Tube-Master with M8*20 hex socket bolt, Z module, Spring washer 8,
Washer 8.
Note: Make sure that the rail ends align horizontally and that the rails are parallel to each other.
Recommended torque for M8 bolts is 18~20 N·m
Note:ECO Rail of 3150 mm is a standard length in this system, which can be suitable for up to
1002 mm wide panel. If the panels are over 1002 mm (less than 1100 mm) wide, the required
minimum rail length is:
(panel width-1002)*3+3150 (mm).
For example, panels are 1050 mm wide. The required minimum rail length is (1050-1002)*3+3150
= 3294 mm. For convenience, the rail length is rounded up to 3300 mm (multiple of 50 mm).

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Installation Instruction
4.6 PV Module Installation
4.6.1 Fix the PV panel to Rail, via Universal Inter
Clamps and End Clamps step by step until all the
panels complete.
Recommended torque for M8 bolts is 18~20 N·m
Note: The Universal Clamp can be used both as
a End Clamp and a Inter Clamp, and the height
can be adjusted from 30 to 46 mm.
When the side of the Universal Clamp close the
narrow side of the Universal Clamp Buckle, it
can be used as End Clamp, and when the side
of the Universal Clamp close the wide side of the
Universal Clamp Buckle, it can be used as Inter
Clamp, as shown in the figure on the right. The
Universal Clamp can be directly rotated to the
position of required End or Inter Clamp.
Recommended torque for M8 bolts when it is Inter
Clamp is 18~20 N·m
Recommended torque for M8 bolts when it is End
Clamp is 13~14 N·m
Inter clamp
90°
End clamp
4.6.2 Apply one pre-assembled Grounding Lug per Rail. Click the Grounding Lug into to the rail
channel and insert the Copper Wire. (the maximum size is 4 mm2or similar) Fasten the bolt M6*14 with
5~6 N.m and the bolt M8*25 with 16~20 N.m .Copper Pipe will be supplied for the case that using
small size Copper Wire.
End Clamp Inter Clamp

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There are three solutions for Grounding Lug
installation.
-Solution 1 Fix the Grounding Lug at the end of Rail
as shown in the figure on the right.
-Solution 2 Fix the Grounding Lug at the Rail where
just under the PV Module as shown in the figure on
the right.
-Solution 3 Fix the Grounding Lug at the side
channel of Rail as shown in the figure on the right.
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10 year limited Product Warranty, 5 year limited Finish Warranty
Clenergy (Xiamen) Technology co. Ltd warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") of product(s)
that it manufactures ("Product") at the original installation site that the Product shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years, except for the anodised finish,
which finish shall be free from visible peeling, or cracking or chalking under normal atmospheric
conditions for a period of five (5) years, from the earlier of 1) the date the installation of the Product
is completed, or 2) 30 days after the purchase of the Product by the original Purchaser ("Finish
Warranty").
The Finish Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish. All installations in
corrosive atmospheric conditions are excluded. The Finish Warranty is VOID if the practices specified
by AAMA 609 & 610-02 – "Cleaning and Maintenance for Architecturally Finished Aluminum" (www.
aamanet.org) are not followed by Purchaser. This Warranty does not cover damage to the Product that
occurs during its shipment, storage, or installation.
This Warranty shall be VOID if installation of the Product is not performed in accordance with
Clenergy’s written installation instructions, or if the Product has been modified, repaired, or reworked
in a manner not previously authorized by Clenergy IN WRITING, or if the Product is installed in an
environment for which it was not designed. Clenergy shall not be liable for consequential, contingent
or incidental damages arising out of the use of the Product by Purchaser under any circumstances.
If within the specified Warranty periods the Product shall be reasonably proven to be defective,
then Clenergy shall repair or replace the defective Product, or any part thereof, at Clenergy's sole
discretion. Such repair or replacement shall completely satisfy and discharge all of Clenergy's liability
with respect to this limited Warranty. Under no circumstances shall Clenergy be liable for special,
indirect or consequential damages arising out of or related to use by Purchaser of the Product.
Manufacturers of related items, such as PV modules and flashings, may provide written warranties of
their own. Clenergy's limited Warranty covers only its Product, and not any related items.
5. Warranty
Warranty

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Certification Letter

REF: CL-10130-S
Internal REF: 00143
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18
th
April 2019
Clenergy Australia
1/10 Duerdin Street
Clayton, VIC 3168
Array Frame Engineering Certificate
Postmount PM6-A/2100 Installation
MW Engineering Melbourne Pty Ltd, being Structural Engineers within the meaning of Australian and
NZ Building Regulations, have carried out a structural design check of the PV-ezRack Postmount PM6-
A/2100 within Australia. The design check has been based on the information in the PV-ezRack PM6-
A/2100 Planning and Installation Guide and schematic drawings of the system components, provided by
Clenergy Australia.
Part number Description
ER-R-ECO/3150 PV-ezRack ECO Rail 3150mm
ER-RT-70/3170
PV-ezRack Rectangular Tube-
Landscape 70*70*3170*T4
ER-RT-100/2200
PV-ezRack Rectangular Tube-Master
100*100*2200*T5
ER-RT-100/576
PV-ezRack (PM6-A,PM8-A), Adjustable
Tube 100*50*576
ER-P-152/3000 PV-ezRack, Pipe ø152*3000*T6
ER-SC-PM6/PM8
PV-ezRack PM6-A,PM8-A, Steel Cap
Assembl
y
C-U/30/46-G
PV-ezRack, Universal Clamp for Frame
Height 30-46mm with Grounding Clip
We find the Postmount PM6-A/2100 to be structurally sufficient for Australian and New Zealand use,
based on the following conditions:
 Wind Loads to AS/NZ1170.2:2011, Amendment 4-2016:
o Wind Terrain Category: 2;
o Wind average recurrence interval of 100 years- For ultimate state, 25 years- service-
ability;
o Wind region A, B, C & D;

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 Max Solar Panel Length 2.1m, width 1.1m;
 Yield Strength:
 Steel 300 MPa,
 Aluminium 240 MPa;
 Maximum tilt angle options: refer to tables;
 Dimension as shown here on the picture;

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Maximum Tilt Angle Options
Wind Region
Region
A
Region
B
Region
C
Region
D
Wind speed (m/s) 41 48 - -
Maximum tilt angle (◦) 30 20 - -
Soil Type
Post Embedded in concrete pier:
300 mm diameter concrete piers
minimum depth (m)
Hard class soil
1.37 1.11 - -
[Gravels; dr
y
(
hard
)
cla
y
s]
Very Firm class soil
1.46 1.19 - -
[Dry (Stiff) clays; clayey sands; coarse
sands; compact sands]
Firm class soil
- 1.32 - -
[Dam
p
cla
y
s; sand
y
cla
y
s; dam
p
sands]
Soft class soil
- 1.70 - -
[wet clays; silty loams; wet loose sands]
Notes:
1. Terrain Category 2 (TC2) refers to open terrain, including grassland, with well-scattered
obstructions having heights generally from 1.5m to 5m, with no more than two obstructions
per hectare. This certificate will only cover Postmount PM6-A/2100 installed on TC2.
2. Panel weight calculated: 28kg
3. Solar Panels structural check by others.
4. Other piers dimensions are possible, contact Clenergy, if required.
5. For concrete pier foundations, use 25Mpa strength concrete (minimum).
6. The scope of this certification is for projects located at a maximum altitude of 100m above
sea level. No snow loads have been assessed.
7. If depth of footing is less than length of post below ground (embedment depth of post) the
post must be cut to suit the new level.

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8. Footing depths are for reference only. The characteristics of the soil must be checked on site
by a technical expert. A soil report assessment is always recommended and Clenergy must be
informed on the outcome of the soil report.
Construction is to be carried out strictly on accordance with the instruction manual. This work was
designed in accordance with the provisions of Australian Building Regulations and in accordance with
sound, widely accepted engineering principles.
Should you have any queries, do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Alberto Escobar
Civil/Structural Engineer
BEng MIEAust NER
BRP EC 46542
RPEQ 18759
[e-mail]

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