kinetic KLGM User manual

Fixed Angle Ground Mount
Installation Guide
High Wind Fixed Angle and Fixed Angle Ground Mount Installation Guide
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Product Certifications
SBWK-312 WEEB-M-KR CL501TN
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
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Disclaimer
Kinetic Solar Racking and Mounting Inc. (Kinetic Solar) does not install any components of its Racking and
Mounting systems. Kinetic Solar Racking and Mounting does not have any duty or responsibility for safe and
proper installation and/or maintenance of its Racking and Mounting systems; including job site safety standards
and procedures.
All installation work must comply with the applicable regional and local regulations or other national or
international electrical standards and are the sole responsibility of the installer, contractor and/or developer.
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 orinjury. Kinetic Solar Inc.shall not beheld responsible for the proper
compliance or non-compliance with the instructions detailed in this manual including handling solar modules,
solar racking or system installation.
Before attempting to install, operate or service a Kinetic Solar system, all instructions should be read and
understood. Failure to follow these instructions/guidelines may result in death, injury or property damage.
Module manufacturer’s guidelines should be followed at all times. Modules mounting guidelines should be
followed at all times. Ensure recommended rail spacing is consistent with the provided structure. It is the sole
responsibility of the customer to ensure that a compatible module is used.
Solar module width and/or length will determine the exact rail spacing. (Please refer to the module manufacturer’s
specifications)
Please retain this manual for future reference. Kinetic Solar reserves the right to make additions, deletions and
modifications to the content of this document without prior notice.
This manual is only valid for the following Kinetic Solar Racking Systems: Static Ground Mount Models Starting
with SKU KLGM or KRGM
The instructions contained in this manual are exclusive to the products referenced. Use of any other products in
conjunction with the listed products is done at one’s own risk.

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Table of Contents
PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS ...........................................................................2
DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................3
GENERAL NOTES ............................................................................................5
TOOLS REQUIRED ..........................................................................................6
MAIN COMPONENTS.......................................................................................6
MOUNTING PROCEDURE ................................................................................7
Step 1A: Pre-Assemble A-Frames ................................................................................................................................7
Step 1B: Place A-Frames...............................................................................................................................................9
Step 2: Attach cross bracing.......................................................................................................................................11
Step 3: Secure Structure..............................................................................................................................................12
Step 4: Mount Hat Rails ...............................................................................................................................................13
Step 5: Final Tighten and Torque................................................................................................................................14
Torque Chart..............................................................................................................................................................14
Step 6: Mount Modules ................................................................................................................................................15
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................16
APPENDIX 1 –GROUNDING GUIDELINES ....................................................16
APPENDIX 2 –SPACING GUIDELINES .......................................................... 17
APPENDIX 3 –FOOT DETAIL ........................................................................19

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General Notes
oThe hot dip galvanizing process may sometimes cause zinc accumulation
inside holes or along edges. This is normal. Bolts / hardware can be
lightly tapped through the holes to clear the buildup. Alternatively they can
be cleaned up with a drill so long as the Zinc is not completely stripped
oDrawings in this installation manual are examples and are NOT specific to your
order.
oWhen installing components do not fully tighten components until specified
oPrior to installation, ensure that you are in possess all of the required
components for installation

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Tools required
Main components
Measuring Tape
Chalk /String Line
Impact Wrench
1/2” Wrench
1/2” Socket
9/16” Socket
9/16” Wrench
1 1/8” Wrench
1 1/8” Socket (Deep)
Torque Wrench
Hammer
A-Frames (8 pcs each)
Feet
6,8,10 Module Hat Rails
Cross Braces
End Clamps
Mid Clamps
Hardware

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Mounting Procedure
Step 1A: Pre-Assemble A-Frames
a. Each A-Frame consists
of the following:
i. Main diagonal
member
ii. Column
iii. Support Brace
iv. Connection Tube
v. Splice Plates (4)
vi. Feet (2)
b. Pre-Assemble the A-Frame using the included 3/8” hardware with the
lock washer positioned between the flat washer and the hex nut

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c. Attach splice plates using supplied carriage bolts and hardware so that
the slots are perpendicular to the main diagonal. The location of the
plates depends on whether you are using 60 or 72 cell modules. Check
the module manufacturers guidelines to ensure that your modules are
compatible. Ensure that they are square and torque to 12 ft-lbs.

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Step 1B: Place A-Frames
a. Determine the model of ground mount that you are installing. If you are
using the High Wind Ground Mount, the length of the cross bracing will
be 131.45”, if you are using the Standard Ground Mount model the cross
bracing will be 170.6”
b. Position feet on foundation –See Appendix 2 Spacing Guidelines and
Appendix 3 Foot Detail
i. Spacing between A-Frames is 124.5” if using the High Wind
Ground Mount and 165.17” if using the Standard Ground Mount
ii. Spacing between front and rear feet is 91.98”
c. Establish the highest point (ballast or ground screw) where an A-Frame
foot will be located. This will be known as the datum foot. Once the
position is confirmed for all feet fasten them in place (Hardware not
included)
Datum
Foot Location
Ballast or Ground
Screw

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d. Place the assembled A-Frame on top of the feet with the hex nut and flat
washer pre-installed
e. Secure in place using the flat washer (3/4”), lock washer (3/4”) and hex
nut (3/4”) do not fully torque
e.
e.
d.

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Step 2: Attach cross bracing
a. Mount cross bracing to A-frames
iii. If the A-frame is in the middle
of the array, the bolt (5/16” x 3
½”) goes through both pieces
of cross bracing
iv. Refer to diagram to ensure
the correct holes are being
used
v. The cross bracing is designed
to be installed on opposite
sides of the A-Frame
b. Fully tighten and torque the
cross bracing

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Step 3: Secure Structure
a. The front and rear feet should look as shown. Do not fully torque ¾”
hardware until all of the feet have been determined to be level.
b. Fully torque all of the nuts related to the height adjustment of the feet
once the position and level has been confirmed
c. Fully torque the rest of the hardware
Note: Feet Shown Before Torqueing

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Step 4: Mount Hat Rails
a. Mount the hat rails to the splice plates that have been installed on the A-
Frames. Hat rails always attach to the innermost set of holes of the
splice plate.
b. The splice plates have slots to accommodate the hat rail in order to
provide some tolerance for error. It is best to install the bolt in the
middle of the slot wherever possible.
c. The hardware must be assembled in the following order from top to
bottom:
i. 5/16” x ¾” bolt
ii. Lock washer
iii. Flat washer
iv. Hat rail
v. Flat washer
vi. Hex nut
a.

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Step 5: Final Tighten and Torque
a. Systematically tighten and torque all of the bolts in the structure to the
following values.
Torque Chart
5/16”
12 ft-lbs
3/8”
20 ft-lbs
3/4”
60 ft-lbs

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Step 6: Mount Modules
a. Insert the end clamps at the end of each rail by inserting the bent end of
the nut into the large cutout portion of the slot and pivoting so that the
nut is in the channel of the hat rail and the end clamp is sitting on top

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i. Make sure that the end clamp is set to the correct size for the
module you are using.
ii. The end clamp should touch both the rail and the module without
tightening
iii. If it is not the correct height, disassemble the clamp, slide the
teeth into the correct spot and reassemble
b. Position modules on top of rails in desired position
c. Insert mid clamps by sliding or lifting edge of module and inserting in a
similar fashion to the end clamps
d. Slide modules into desired position (ensure squareness) and torque end
and mid clamps to fix in place
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.
Appendix 1 –Grounding Guidelines
One grounding lug is required per array. Grounding can be achieved using a Kinetic
Grounding Lug attached to either Hat Rail or the A-Frame.

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Appendix 2 –Spacing Guidelines
See next page for Standard Ground Mount Foot Spacing Guide

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See previous page for High Wind Ground Mount Foot Spacing Guide

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Appendix 3 –Foot Detail

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