Product Install Manual

Genmounts | Renewable Energy Holdings97 River Road 2nd Floor Flemington, NJ 08822

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Genmounts LT Installation Manual Aurora Install Manual


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

3.0 TECHNICAL SPECS

4.0 INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITY

5.0 SITE SELECTION

6.0 TOOLS REQUIRED

7.0 COMPONENT LIST

8.0 ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

9.0 MAINTENANCE

10.0 CERTIFICATIONS


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WARNING

The Genmounts™ LT mounting system is engineered and tested to withstand specifications when installed properly. Failure to install properly may decrease the performance of the installation or void the warranty.

SAFETY

All regional safety requirements should be followed when installing Genmounts™.All equipment/tools should be properly maintained and inspected prior to use. This installation manual is intended for use by professional installers with a working knowledge of construction principles.

The Patriot Aurora mounting system is engineered and tested to withstand specifications when installed properly. Failure to install properly may decrease the performance of the installation or void the warranty.

All regional safety requirements should be followed when installing the Patriot Aurora. All equipment/tools should be properly maintained and inspected prior to use. This installation manual is intended for use by professional installers with a working knowledge of construction principals.


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1.0 Introduction

The purpose of this document is to provide instructions on how to properly install Genmounts™LT Racking System.

2.0 Product Overview

Genmounts™ offers a low profile easy installation solar mounting system to be used on the ground or on flat roofs. All Genmounts™ components are made from uncoated 5052 H32 aluminum, but custom materials and finishes can be used at the customers’ request.

The key components of Genmounts™ LT Racking System are the following:

Ballast & South Pans Bonding Compression Clamps Hardware

Features of the technologically advanced Genmounts™ LT Racking System are:

1. Lightweight stackable aluminum mounting pans that provide attachment of two (2) modulesper pan

2. Two (2) connections per pan maximum3. Complete electrical bonding at all connection points per pan4. Low installation labor costs

3.0 Technical Specs

All materials are made from non-corrosive materials, stainless steel or aluminum, with a product warranty of ten (15) years.

The purpose of this document is to provide instructions on how to properly install the Aurora racking system.

Patriot offers a low profile easy installation solar mounting system to be used on the ground or on flat roofs. All Patriot components are made from uncoated 5052 H32 aluminum, but custom materials and finishes can be used at the customers’ request.

The key components of hte Aurora racking system are the following:

Features of the technologically advanced Aurora racking system are:

All materials are made from non-corrosive materials, stainless steel or aluminum, with a product warranty of ten (10) years.


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4.0 Installer Responsibility

The installer is responsible for the following:

Complying with all applicable local or national codes including any that may supersedethe relevant requirements stated in this manual

Ensuring that the Genmounts™ system components are appropriate for the particularinstallation and the installation environment

Ensuring that the selected structure can support the Genmounts™ system under actualenvironmental loading conditions

Using only Genmounts™ approved parts and installer–supplied parts as specified byGenmounts™. Substitution parts may void the warranty

Ensuring Genmounts™ systems are not installed on roofs with a slope greater than 3°.(Unless approved by EOR)

Ensuring racking allows for proper thermal expansion and contraction properties byplacing a break in the array every 100 feet. (utilize alternate mounting holes in racking)

Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the Solar PV System Ensuring the installation shall be conducted by qualified service personnel only

5.0 Site Selection

Proper preparation of the ground or building rooftop must be ensured for a well-performing system to be installed.

For ground mount applications, the Genmounts™ LT system will typically be mounted on a flat surface or slightly graded surface facing South.

For rooftop mount applications, the Genmounts™ LT system must be mounted on a debris free surface that passed inspection for structural support and can withstand the additional pv array load.

General guidelines include:

Choose a clear area free of shading Prepare a well-drained pad of no more than five (5) degree slope west to east and zero (0) degrees north to south Suggested three (3) foot border surrounding array

The installer is responsible for the following:

• Complying with all the applicable local or national codes including any that may supersede the relevant requirements stated in this manual.

• Ensuring that the Aurora system components are appropriate for the particular installation and the installation environment

• Ensuring that the selected structure can support the Aurora system under actual environmental loading conditions.

• Using only Aurora approved parts and installer supplied parts as specified by Patriot. Substitution parts may void the warranty.

• Ensuring Aurora systems are not installed on roofs with a slope greater than 3 degrees (unless approved by EOR.)

• Ensuring racking allows for proper thermal expansion and contraction properties by placing a break in the array every 100 feet. (Utilize alternate mounting holes in racking.)

• Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the Solar PV System.• Ensuring the installation shall be conducted by qualified service personnel only.

Proper preparation of the ground or building rooftop must be ensured for a well-performing system to be installed.

For ground mount applications, the Aurora system will typically be mounted on a flat surface or slightly graded surface facing South.

For rooftop mount applications, the Aurora system must be mounted on a debris free surface that passed inspections for structural support and can withstand the additional pv array load.


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6.0 Materials and Tools Required

The following tools are required for the installation of the Genmounts™ LT system:

Open end, 7/16” Box Wrench 3/8” Drive Socket Wrench and 7/16” Deep Sockets Suggested impact wrench, torque 12ft. lbs (144 in.lbs.) String line Concrete or stone ballast (project specific wind load analysis shall be used to determine

minimum weight requirements)

The following tools are required for the installation of the Aurora system:


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7.0 Component List

The Genmounts™ LT system contains the following parts:

Pans (Ballast Pan & South Pan) Top-Down Compression Bonding Mid Clamp Top-Down Compression Bonding End Clamp 18-8 Stainless Steel Hardware (1/4”-20 serrated flange nut,1/4"-20 serrated flange screw)

Ballast Pan South Pan

Top-Down Compression Bonding Mid Clamp Top-Down Compression Bonding End Clamp

The aurora system contains the following parts:


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1/4"-20 Serrated Flange Screw

18-8 Stainless Steel Hardware

1/4"-20 Serrated Flange Nut


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8.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Install Genmounts™ LT South Pans

EAST WEST LINE

SOUTH PAN (TYP)

1. Strike an east - west reference line to mark the beginning of the array.

2. Place free edge of end pan along east west line ensuring the pans remainsquare.

a. a pre-measured spacer the length of the module can be used to pre-determine pan spacing east to west.

3. Install ballast block in pans to secure location and prevent movement.

Step 1: Install Aurora South Pans


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Step 2: Install Genmounts™ LT Ballast Pans

1. Install ballast pans as per site specific ballast plan and continue to populate the array.

a. use a pre-cut spacer, the length of the short side of the module, to space pansnorth to south.

2. Adding ballast block to pans as they are laid out helps ensure minimal displacement ofpans while assembling array. (repeat process, see below)

BALLAST PAN W/ BLOCK (TYP)

Step 2: Install Aurora Ballast Pans


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Step 3: Install Modules

1. Install modules starting at south edge, using the flanges of the pan to ensure the moduleis mounted square to the pans. (see images below)

a. the next pan to the north can be pushed up against the frame of the module toensure the rack is properly installed under the module.

South Side North Side


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Step 4: Install Bonding Top-Down Compression Clamps

1. Install top-down compression bonding mid clamps utilizing the 1/4"-20 serrated flange screw and nut through clamp and secure module to the racking by fastening the clamp.(Clamp model shown as representation of installation sequence. Actual clamp may vary.)

a. torque hardware to 12 ft. lbs.

b. use the middle of the (3) supplied mounting holes on the ballast pans, unless roofconditions dictate otherwise.

2. Utilize the bonding end clamps on the edgeof the array as shown.


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End row mounting condition:

Genmounts LT pans have additional mounting holes located near the edge of the pan which are to be used when terminating an individual row of a sub-array. This reduces the amount which the pan extends past the module and decreases overall array dimensions.

The image below depicts the optional mounting location for row termination.

Aurora pans have additional mounting holes located near the edge of the pan which are to be used when terminating an individual row of a sub-array. This reduces the amount which the pan extends past the module and decreases overall array dimensions.


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Step 5: Repeat Process to Populate Array

1. Install remaining ballast block as per construction documents and ensure all hardwarehas been properly installed and torqued to 12 ft. lbs.


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Step 6: Grounding

General Notes:

The modules and pans are all electrically bonded together, left to right and front to back to form one single structure. However, each sub-array needs to be properly grounded from ANY single point on that sub-array to an appropriate grounding source. Genmounts LT system is certified to a short circuit fuse rating of 419 Amps maximum. One (1) ground connection is required per sub-array rated at a maximum of 419 Amps. The grounding conductor shall be a copper #10 AWG wire. **Please confirm with an electrician, as this is their responsibility**

The graphics below depict typical grounding details.

Option 1:

Option 2:

The modules and pans are all electrically bonded together, left to right and front to back to form one single structure. However, each sub-array needs to be properly grounded from ANY single point on that sub-array to an appropriate grounding source. Patriot’s Aurora system is certified to a short circuit fuse rating of 419 Amps maximum. One (1) ground connection is required per sub-array rated at a maximum of 419 Amps. The grounding conductor shall be a copper #10 AWG wire. **Please confirm with an electrician, as this is their responsibility.

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9.0 Maintenance

1. Genmounts recommends a yearly inspection of all PV systems performed by an installer.Special attention shall be paid to loose or corroded electrical or mechanical connections and verify proper grounding.

2. The installer shall adequately spot check the torque of all the fasteners.

3. In the unusual event that a PV module or racking component must be replaced or re- torqued, proceed with the same care as during the initial installation.

4. The installer shall also verify that all ballast blocks are:a. free from damage or degradationb. properly positioned in the pansc. installed according to the plans and calculations of the project


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10.0 Certification

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