PV-ezRack PostMount 8-A Technical manual

PostMount 8-A with ECO-Rail
Code-Compliant Planning and Installation Guide V 3.0
Complying with AS/NZS 1170.2: 2021
Last Updated - Mar. 2023

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Introduction
Complying with all applicable local or national
building codes, including any updates that may
supersede this manual;
Ensuring that PVezRack® and other products are
appropriate for the particular installation and the
installation environment;
Using only PVezRack® parts and installer supplied
parts as specified by PVezRack® project plan
(substitution of parts may void the warranty and
invalidate the letter of certification);
Recycling 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 PVezRack® PostMount
components as required in AS/NZS 5033: 2021.
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The installer is solely responsible for:
List of contents
Introduction
Tools & Components
System Overview
Installation Instruction
Certification
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03 - 05
06 - 09
10 - 12
Clenergy PVezRack® PostMount 8-A is a ground
mounting system suitable for large scale commercial
and utility scale installations. PVezRack® PostMount
8-A has been developed to fit any PV module in
the outdoors and uneven ground areas. PVezRack®
PostMount 8-A have good compatibility for the
different region via the angle adjustment (10°~60°).
Using high quality engineered components PostMount
8-A saves developers and installers, time and money
when deliveringlarge scale projects.
Please review this manual thoroughly before installing
PostMount 8-A. This manual provides the following
contents:
1) Installation planning;
2) Installation instructions.
- Introduction -
The PVezRack® PostMount 8-A parts, when installed
in accordance with this guide, will be structurally
adequate and meet the AS/NZS 1170.2: 2021 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.au or contacting your local
distributor.
Product Warranty:
Please refer PVezRack® Product Warranty on our
website.

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- Tools and Components -
Tools and Components
Tools
Allen Key 6 mm String & Marker PenSpanner
Anchoring Kit
Torque Wrench
Mixing Nozzles
5m Tape
Components
ER-R-ECO/XXXX
ECO-Rail x 6
ER-RT-100/2900
PM6-A Rectangular
Tube-Master x 1
ER-RT-70/2600
PM6-A&PM8-A
Rectangular Tube-
Landscape x 3
ER-P-152/3000
Pipe x 1
ER-SC-PM6/PM8
PM6-A, PM8-A Steel Cap
Assembly x 1
ER-RT-100/576
PM6-A, PM8-A
Adjustable Tube x 1
ER-IC-ST
Inter Clamp
Standard x 18
ER-EC-ST
End Clamp
Standard x 12
ER-I-05
Tin Interface
ER-I-05/CM
Tin Interface
with Click Module

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System Overview
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Side view drawing of PVezRack® PostMount 8-A 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. End Clamp Standard 2. Inter Clamp Standard 3. Steel Cap Assembly 4. PM8-A Pole 5. Adjustable Tube
6. Rectangular Tube-Master 7. Rectangular Tube-Landscape 8. ECO-Rail
1. PostMount 8-A

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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.
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.
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.

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All drawings and dimensions in this installation guide are for generic reference. The PVezRack® PostMount 8-A is to
be optimized to suit specific conditions for each project and documented in engineering drawings. As a result, major
components of the PVezRack® PostMount 8-A 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.
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. Installation Dimensions

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Installation Instruction
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.
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 PM8-A Rectangular Tube-Master.
2. Keep all the Bolt head aligned.
1. Pipe Installation
2. Steel Cap Installation

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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).
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).
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).
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.
Realized the angle adjustment by position the bolt in the differrent
holes.
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 adjustable washers to fill gaps between the Rectangular
Tube-Master and the Adjustable Tube and Steel Cap. Image on the
right shows adjustable washers inserting between the Rectangular
Tube-Master and Steel Cap.
3. PM8-A Rectangular Tube-Master Installation

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Fix the ECO-Rail to Rectangular Tube-Master with M8*20 hex socket bolt, Z module, Spring washer 8, Washer 8.
Recommended torque for M8 bolts is 18~20 N·m.
Note:
Make sure that the rail ends align horizontally and that the rails are parallel to each other.
4. Rectangular Tube-Landscape Installation
Fix the 3pcs PM8-A Rectangular Tube-Landscapes at Rectangular Tube-Master on pre-welded L profile angle bracket
with 2pcs M12*100 hex bolts, 2pcs M12 nuts , 2pcs plain washers 12 and 2pcs 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
5. ECO-Rail Installation
D1
D2
D3
D4

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End Clamp Inter Clamp
Fix the PV panel to Rail, via Inter Clamps and End Clamps step by step
until all the panels complete.
Recommended torque for M8 bolts is 18~20 N·m
6. PV Module Installation

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Certification

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