PLP POWER MAX Tilted 5 Array User manual

POWER MAXTM Accessories
Tilted (5° & 10°), Dual Tilt, & Flush Arrays
Installation Guide
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standards. This procedure is offered only to illustrate safe application for the individual.
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Do not modify this product under any circumstances, except where noted in this application
procedure.
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Table of Contents
Installing Snake Trays - Cable Runs
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array........................................................................................2
Dual Tilt Array....................................................................................................2
Flush Array........................................................................................................3
Installing Ratchet P-Clamps - Conduit & Cable Runs
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array........................................................................................3
Dual Tilt Array....................................................................................................4
Flush Array........................................................................................................4
Installing PipeGuard - Conduit Support
All Systems........................................................................................................5
Installing a Microinverter/Optimizer
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array only.................................................................................5
Installing Roof Protection Pads
All Systems.......................................................................................................6
Installing Deectors
Tilted (10°) Array only........................................................................................6
Installing High Load Brackets
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array and Dual Tilt Array..........................................................7
Installing Unistrut Rail - For Excessive Loads Only
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array only.................................................................................8
Installing Seismic Attachments
All Systems........................................................................................................10
1

The Z-Bracket Kit may be secured to either the Front
Bracket (as shown) or the Rear Bracket using the
existing Flange Nut. Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
Using the hardware provided in the Z-Bracket Kit,
attach the Snake Tray Bracket to the Z-Bracket.
Tighten securely.
Attach the Snake Tray to the Bracket using 5/16 x
3/4” Hex Screw, Flat Washer and Flange Nut.
Tighten securely.
For more on Snake Tray see: snaketray.com
The Z-Bracket Kit is secured on top of the Valley
Bracket as shown using the existing Flange Nut.
Torque to 15 ft.-lbs. .
Using the hardware provided in the Z-Bracket Kit,
attach the Snake Tray Bracket to the Z-Bracket.
Tighten securely.
Attach the Snake Tray to the Bracket using 5/16 x
3/4” Hex Screw, Flat Washer and Flange Nut.
Tighten securely.
For more on Snake Tray see: snaketray.com
Snake Tray®is a registered trademark owned by Cable Management Solutions.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Snake Tray®- Cable Runs
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array - Utilizing PLP’s Z-Bracket Kit
Dual Tilt Array - Utilizing PLP’s Z-Bracket Kit
2

The Bracket is secured to the Tray, under the Module
Stop Bracket using the existing Flange Nut. Torque to
15 ft.-lbs.
Using the hardware provided in the Bracket Kit, attach
the Snake Tray to the Bracket using 5/16 x 3/4” Hex
Screw, Flat Washer and Flange Nut.
Tighten securely.
For more on Snake Tray see: snaketray.com
The Z-Bracket Kit may be secured to either the Front
Bracket (as shown) or the Rear Bracket using the
existing Flange Nut. Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
Using the hardware provided in the Z-Bracket Kit, attach
the Ratchet P-Clamp to the Z-Bracket.
Tighten securely.
For more on Ratchet P-Clamps see: hellermanntyton.us
POWER MAXTM Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Snake Tray®- Cable Runs (cont.)
Flush Array
Tilted (5° & 10°) Array - Utilizing PLP’s Z-Bracket Kit
Installing Ratchet P-Clamps - Conduit & Cable Runs
Snake Tray®is a registered trademark owned by Cable Management Solutions.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Snake Tray®is a registered trademark owned by Cable Management Solutions.
3

The Z-Bracket Kit is secured on top of the Valley
Bracket as shown using the existing Flange Nut.
Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
Using the hardware provided in the Z-Bracket Kit, attach
the Ratchet P-Clamp to the Z-Bracket.
Tighten securely.
For more on Ratchet P-Clamps see: hellermanntyton.us
Two options are available for attaching the
Ratchet P-Clamp, either to the Module Stop
Bracket (above left) or the Tray (above right).
If attaching to the Module Stop Bracket, secure
the Ratchet P-Clamp using the existing Flange
Nut. Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
For the Tray attachment, use the hardware provided in the
Z-Bracket Kit. Secure the Z-Bracket to the Tray and then
secure the Ratchet P-Clamp to the top of the Z-Bracket.
Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
For more on Ratchet P-Clamps see: hellermanntyton.us
POWER MAXTM Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Ratchet P-Clamps - Conduit & Cable Runs (cont.)
Dual Tilt Array - Utilizing PLP’s Z-Bracket Kit
Flush Array - Utilizing PLP’s Z-Bracket Kit
4

1. Hold the PipeGuard in its desired location along
the conduit.
2. Squeeze the bottom of the PipeGuard, to open its
clamp and accept the conduit. Press clamp portion
onto conduit.
3. Rotate the PipeGuard into position under the
conduit.
4. Let the PipeGuard rest on the roof surface.
Spacing Placement:
• Every 10 ft. (3.05m) for 2” (50mm) pipes or larger.
• Every 8 ft. (2.44m) for 1.5” (40mm) pipes.
• Every 6 ft. (1.83m) for 1” (25mm) pipes or smaller.
Place at every union, junction and source.
For more on PipeGuard see: omgroong.com
Attach the Mounting Bracket under the Front Bracket
using the existing Flange Nut. Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
Using the hardware provided in the Mounting Bracket
Kit, attach the Microinverter/Optimizer to the underside
of the Mounting Bracket. Tighten securely.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing PipeGuard - Conduit Support
Installing a Microinverter/Optimizer - Tilted (5° & 10°) Array only
The use of a
compatible
separator sheet is
required between
PipeGuard and
PVC roong
membranes.
Consult roof
membrane
manufacturer
for specic
requirements.
NOTE
POWER MAXTM Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays 5

Use four Protection Pads per Tray Assembly, placing
one Pad under each of the four Tray legs as shown.
Insert the Backing Plate through the Back Bracket
and the Deector, thread on 5/16” Flange Nuts.
Adjust the Deector from side-to-side as needed
then tighten the Flange Nuts. Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
Insert the Backing Plate through the Back Bracket and
the overlapping Deectors. Thread on 5/16” Flange
Nuts. Adjust the Deectors from side-to-side as needed
then tighten the Flange Nuts. Torque to 15 ft.-lbs.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Roof Protection Pads - All Systems
Installing Deectors - Tilted (10°) Array Only
6

Install two High Load
Brackets for each set
of Modules. Place
one Bracket under the
lower (as shown) and
one under the upper
edge of each set of
two Modules.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing High Load Brackets - Tilted (5° & 10°), and Dual Tilt Array
High Load Brackets
are used in those
areas where heavy
snow loads or other
conditions require
additional Module
support.
NOTE
1. Orient the High
Load Bracket as
shown, aligning
its notches with
the upright tabs
of the Module
Bracket.
2. Install the
Modules and the
AMP™ Clamp
per Assembly
Instructions, se-
curing High Load
Bracket in place
underneath the
Modules.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays 7

Install Unistrut Rail
sections on north and
south rows, joining
the rst two Edge
Trays of each row
together.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Unistrut Rails - Tilted (5° & 10°) Array only
Unistrut Rails are
used where design
loads are in excess
of 30 psf (650/lbs/
module).
Unistrut Rails
are only needed on
Tilted 5° &
10° systems with
excessive loads.
Dual Tilt systems
utilize a “shared
Peak Bracket”
which prevents any
outside edge rows
from slipping under
excessive loads.
NOTE
Item Description Qty Supplied By
1 3/8” x 1-1/4” Hex Bolt & Lockwasher - Stainless Steel 4 Customer
2 Channel Nut, Unistrut p/n P3008 or Equivalent 2 Customer
3 Square Washer, Unistrut p/n P1063 or Equivalent 2 Customer
4 Rail, Unistrut p/n P3300 or Equivalent N/A Customer
8

Align Edge Trays with
the Module mounting
holes, and install the
Module End Clamps
on the long edge of
the Module.
POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Unistrut Rails - Tilted (5° & 10°) Array (cont.)
9

POWER MAX™ Accessories Installation Guide, Tilted (5°, 10°), Dual Tilt and Flush Arrays
Installing Seismic Attachments - All Systems
Without exception,
Seismic Attach-
ments must be
installed/applied
per the job specic
project drawings.
Be absolutely
certain that the
roof anchors are
installed/secured
to the roof surface
per the manufactur-
er’s specications.
Failure to do so
could lead to a cat-
astrophic structural
failure and severe
personal injury or
death. Further-
more, failure to
meet specications
voids the system
warranty.
CAUTION
These instructions
do not include
the installation of
the attachment
to the roof top
surface. Refer to
the attachment
manufacturer for
product specic
installation
instructions.
NOTE
Pass the Unistrut under the Ballast Trays and position
N-S to accommodate roof attachment locations.
As needed, Splice Unistrut sections together.
Torque to 20 ft.-lbs.
Secure the Unistrut to the Ballast Trays (it’s only
necessary to secure the north end of each Ballast Tray)
Torque to 20 ft.-lbs.
Install/secure the Roof Anchor to the rooftop. Secure
the Unistrut to the Roof Anchor with the Seismic
Attachment and hardware. Torque to 20 ft.-lbs.
Item Description Qty Supplied By
1 3/8-1” Hex Bolt & Lockwasher - Stainless Steel 4 Customer
2 Splice, Unistrut p/n P4377 or Equivalent N/A Customer
3 Channel Nut, Unistrut p/n P3008 or Equivalent 4 Customer
4 Rail, Unistrut p/n P3300 or Equivalent N/A Customer
5 3/8 x 1-1/4” Hex Bolt & Lockwasher - Stainless Steel N/A Customer
6 Square Washer, Unistrut p/n P1063 or Equivalent N/A Customer
7Aachment Plate (Anchor Aachment Kit) 1 PLP
83/8-16 x 1” Hex Bolt (Anchor Aachment Kit) 4 PLP
93/8 Lock Washer (Anchor Aachment Kit) 4 PLP
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