SnapNrack Array Skirt User manual

Array Skirt Installation Manual
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Materials Included
SnapNrack Array Skirt
SnapNrack Array Skirt Frame Mount
SnapNrack Array Skirt Splice
SnapNrack Array Skirt End Cap Pair
Hardware Description Torque Specifi cation
Array Skirt Frame Mount 5 - 6 lb-ft (60 - 72 lb-in)
3 - 4 lb-ft (36 - 48 lb-in) Kyocera short side
Technical Specifi cations
Dimensions 162” Skirt Length
Material Skirt and Splice: 6000 Series Aluminum
Frame Mount: 6000 Series Aluminum, Stainless Steel Hardware
End Cap: Rubber
Compatibility All Module Frames
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Installation Instructions
2. With bolt backed out, rest fl at top side of skirt mount onto bottom edge of module frame.
3. Sandwich module frame with two halves of skirt mount, ensuring that shorter end of extrusion is facing
up.
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Required Tools
Socket Wrench
Torque Wrench
1/2” Socket
Circular Saw or Portable Band Saw
Tape Measure
1. Locate array skirt mounts using the following span and cantilever rules:
Rail Span (ft) Skirt Mount Span (ft) Max Overhang (in)
8 6 12
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4 3 6
2 2 3
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4. Finalize placement of skirt mount and torque hardware to 5 - 6 lb - ft.
INSTALL NOTE: Torque to 3 - 4 lb - ft when installing on short side of Kyocera modules.
5. Determine length(s) of array skirt needed for array(s).
Installation Instructions
6A 6B
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6. If array skirt needs to be cut, it can be done prior to installation at ground level or on the roof after
installation.
6A. If cutting skirts prior to installation, a circular saw with an appropriate metal-cutting blade is
recommended.
6B. If cutting skirts after installation, a portable band saw is recommended.

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7. Rest array skirt on top hook of skirt mounts, then push lower hook up and lock into bottom of array
skirt.
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8. If a splice is required, install by pushing it equally into lengths of array skirt and butting ends together.
INSTALL NOTE: All spliced sections must follow max overhang limits noted in Step 1.
9. Push end caps onto skirt edges to complete installation.