IRONRIDGE Solar Mounting Ground Mount Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
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IRONRIDGE Solar Mounting Ground Mount

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Product Information

The Ground Mount Installation Manual provides instructions for the proper installation of the product. It includes important information about ratings, markings, and a checklist of tools and materials required for installation. The product is UL 2703 listed and conforms to the STD UL 2703 (2015) Standard for Safety First edition. The manual also contains torque values for various components and provides information on compatibility with different types of modules.

It is crucial for installers to thoroughly read the manual and understand the installation procedures to ensure product reliability and avoid property damage, bodily injury, or death.
Warranty details can be found on the manufacturer’s website.

Product Usage Instructions

Pre-Installation Checklist:

  • Verify module compatibility (refer to Page 14 for information).
  • Purchase 2 or 3 Pipe or Mechanical Tubing:
    • Pipe: 2 or 3 (NPS) ASTM A53 Grade B SCH 40 Pipe, galvanized to a minimum of ASTM A653 G90 or ASTM A123 G35.
    • Mechanical Tubing: 2.375 x 12 ga (O.D) or 3.500 x 8 ga (O.D.) Mechanical Tubing with one of the following Galvanizations (ASTM A1057).

Tools Required:

  • Post Hole Digger or Powered Auger
  • Socket Drive (7/16, 9/16, and 1/2 Sockets)
  • Torque Wrenches (0-240 in-lbs and 10-40 ft-lbs)
  • Transit, String Line, or Laser Level
  • 3/16 Allen Head

Torque Values:

  • Top Cap Set Screws (3/16 Allen Head):
    • 2 or 3 NPS Schedule 40 Grade B Pipe: 20 ft-lbs
    • 2.375 x 12 ga OD Mechanical Tubing: 11 ft-lbs
    • 3.500 x 8 ga OD Mechanical Tubing: 16 ft-lbs
  • Top Cap U-Bolt Nuts (9/16 Socket): 15 ft-lbs
  • Rail Connector Bracket Nuts (9/16 Socket): 21 ft-lbs
  • Rail Connector U-Bolt Nuts (9/16 Socket): 60 in-lbs
  • Rail Grounding Lug Nut (7/16 Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Rail Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (7/16 Socket): 20 in-lbs
  • Module Grounding Lug Nut (3/8 Socket): 60 in-lbs
  • Module Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (1/2 Socket): 20 in-lbs
  • Universal Fastening Objects (7/16 Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Diagonal Brace Set Screws (1/2 Socket): 15 ft-lbs
  • Diagonal Brace Bolts (1/2 Socket): 40 ft-lbs
  • Microinverter Kit Nuts (7/16 Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Frameless Module Kit Nuts (7/16 Socket): 80 in-lbs

Please refer to the manual’s alternate components addendum (Version 1.80) if using a previous version of Integrated Grounding Mid Clamps, Grounding Lug, and End Clamps. For installations on low slope roofs, refer to the Ground Mount for Flat Roof Applications Addendum (Version 2.80).

Unless otherwise noted, all components have been evaluated for multiple use and can be uninstalled and reinstalled in the same or new location.

DISCLAIMER
This manual describes proper installation procedures and provides necessary standards required for product reliability.
Warranty details are available on website. All installers must thoroughly read this manual and have a clear understanding of the installation procedures prior to installation. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.

IT IS THE INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO:

  • Ensure safe installation of all electrical aspects of the array. All electrical installation and procedures should be conducted by a licensed and bonded electrician or solar contractor. Routine maintenance of a module or panel shall not involve breaking or disturbing the bonding path of the system. All work must comply with national, state and local installation procedures, product and safety standards.
  • Comply with all applicable local or national building and fire codes, including any that may supersede this manual.
  • Ensure all products are appropriate for the installation, environment, and array under the site’s loading conditions.
  • Use only IronRidge parts or parts recommended by IronRidge; substituting parts may void any applicable warranty.
  • Review the Design Assistant and Certification Letters to confirm design specifications.
  • Ensure provided information is accurate. Issues resulting from inaccurate information are the installer’s responsibility.
  • Validate foundation parameters prior to installation, as a local geotechnical report may be required to assess ground conditions. We recommend consulting with a local engineer familiar with local regulations and build site requirements, including soil conditions, terrain and load criteria. All parameters may impact foundation requirements.
  • Ensure bare copper grounding wire does not contact aluminum and zinc-plated steel components, to prevent risk of galvanic corrosion.
  • If loose components or loose fasteners are found during periodic inspection, re-tighten immediately. Any components showing signs of corrosion or damage that compromise safety shall be replaced immediately.
  • Provide an appropriate method of direct-to-earth grounding according to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, including NEC 250: Grounding and Bonding, and NEC 690: Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
  • Disconnect AC power before servicing or removing modules, AC modules, microinverters and power optimizers.
  • Review module manufacturer’s documentation for compatibility and compliance with warranty terms and conditions.

RATINGS

UL 2703 LISTED

5003225

5017912

Conforms to STD UL 2703 (2015) Standard for Safety First Edition: Mounting Systems, Mounting Devices, Clamping/ Retention Devices, and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels

  • Max Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD) Rating: 25A
  • Max Module Size: 30.5 ft²
  • Module Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
  • System Design Load Rating: 10 PSF downward, 5 PSF upward, 5 PSF lateral
  • Actual system structural capacity including spans and cantilevers is are defined by PE stamped certification letters.
  • CAMO Specific Design Load rating: 50 PSF downward, 50 PSF upward, 15 PSF lateral

Certified to CSA STD LTR AE-001-2012 Photovoltaic Module Racking Systems

  • Load Rating: 2400 PA [50 PSF]
  • Max Framed Module Size: 25.6 ft²
  • Max Frameless Module Size: 21.5 ft²

CLASS A SYSTEM FIRE RATING PER UL 2703

  • Not Fire Rated

STRUCTURAL CERTIFICATION

  • Designed and Certified for Compliance with the International Building Code & ASCE/SEI-7

MARKINGS

Product markings are located on the system’s Rail Connectors.

CHECKLIST

PRE-INSTALLATION

  • Verify module compatibility. See Page 14 for info.
  • Purchase 2” or 3” Pipe or Mechanical Tubing

Pipe: 2” or 3” (NPS) ASTM A53 Grade B SCH 40 Pipe, galvanized to a min of ASTM A653 G90 or ASTM A123 G35.

Mechanical Tubing: 2.375” x 12 ga (O.D) or 3.500” x 8 ga (O.D.) Mechanical Tubing with one of the following Galvinizations (ASTM A1057).

  • Allied Gatorshield
  • Allied Flo-Coat Coating
  • Wheatland ThunderCoat

TOOLS REQUIRED

  • Post Hole Digger or Powered Auger
  • Socket Drive (7/16”, 9/16”, and 1/2” Sockets)
  • Torque Wrenches (0-240 in-lbs and 10-40 ft-lbs)
  • Transit, String Line, or Laser Level
  • 3/16” Allen Head

TORQUE VALUES
Top Cap Set Screws (3/16” Allen Head)

  • 2” or 3” NPS Schedule 40 Grade B Pipe: 20 ft-lbs
  • 2.375” x 12 ga OD Mechanical Tubing: 11 ft-lbs
  • 3.500” x 8 ga OD Mechanical Tubing: 16 ft-lbs
  • For Ground Screw to Pipe Connection Hardware see Page 5.
  • Top Cap U-Bolt Nuts (9/16” Socket): 15 ft-lbs
  • Rail Connector Bracket Nuts (9/16” Socket): 21 ft-lbs
  • Rail Connector U-Bolt Nuts (9/16” Socket): 60 in-lbs
  • Rail Grounding Lug Nut (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Rail Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (7/16” Socket): 20 in-lbs
  • Module Grounding Lug Nut (3/8” Socket): 60 in-lbs
  • Module Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (1/2” Socket): 20 in-lbs
  • Universal Fastening Objects (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Diagonal Brace Set Screws (1/2” Socket): 15 ft-lbs
  • Diagonal Brace Bolts (1/2” Socket): 40 ft-lbs
  • Microinverter Kit Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
  • Frameless Module Kit Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs
    • If using previous version of: Integrated Grounding Mid Clamps, Grounding Lug and End Clamps please refer to Alternate Components Addendum (Version 1.80).
    • If installing on a low slope roof please refer to Ground Mount for Flat Roof Applications Addendum (Version 2.80).
    • Unless otherwise noted, all components have been evaluated for multiple use. They can be uninstalled and reinstalled in the same or new location.

IRONRIDGE COMPONENTS

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PIPE SPECIFICATIONS

TESTED AND EVALUATED PIPE AND TUBE

Approved 2” Approved 3”

MeCHANICAL TUBe 12 GA

•       50 ksi yield strength

•       Galvanized (Allied Flo- Coat, Allied Gatorsh- ield or Wheatland Thunder Coat)


top cap set screw install torque: 11-ftlbs

| MeCHANICAL TUBe 8 GA

•       45 ksi yield strength

•       Galvanized (Allied Flo- Coat, Allied Gatorsh- ield or Wheatland Thunder Coat)


top cap set screw install torque: 16-ftlbs

SCHeDULe 40 GR B PIPe

•       ASTM A53 GR B

•       35 ksi yield strength

•       Hot Dipped Galvanized


top cap set screw install torque: 20-ftlbs

| SCHeDULe 40 GR B PIPe

•       ASTM A53 GR B

•       35 ksi yield strength

•       Hot Dipped Galvanized


top cap set screw install torque: 20-ftlbs

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BUILD BASE

A MARK LOCATIONS
Establish pier locations. Once grid of pier locations has been set, verify all angles are square.

Spacing varies with load conditions. Consult engineering specs.

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B.POSITION PIERS CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
Excavate the foundation holes. Insert vertical piers into foundation holes, and pour in concrete mixture. Ensure vertical piers are plumb, level, square, and placed in parallel rows. Level the tops so they are even.

  • Brace piers until concrete foundation has cured.
  • In some cases, cross bracing is required to provide extra support for piers. If required, install Diagonal Braces at this time.

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GROUND SCREW FOUNDATIONS
Follow respective Ground Screw Manufacturer’s installation methods for driving screws into soil. Insert vertical piers into ground screws, ensuring at least 22” of pier is inserted into ground screw.

Tested and/or Evaluated Ground Screws

  2” System 3” System
Manufacturer Model # American Ground Screw Model 3 76mm x 3(+)mm American

Ground Screw Model 3 102mm x 3.75(+)mm
Krinner North America KSF G76| Krinner North America KSF G114
Set Screw Torque

Specification

| SCHD. 40: 90 ft-lb| SCHD. 40: 120 ft-lb
Mech. Tubing: 75 ft-lb| Mech. Tubing: 90 ft-lb

  • A minimum ground screw length of 1300mm must be used for either ground screw manufacturer. Longer lengths may be required in areas with high wind and snow loads or risk of freeze-thaw heaving. Check with your local jurisdiction for frost line embedment requirements.
  • Hex Head Set Screw must be M16-2.0 x 40mm hot-dip galvanized bolts.

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CONNECT SUBSTRUCTURE

A. MOUNT TOP CAPS
Mount a Top Cap on each vertical pier. Wait to tighten set screws.

  • If using Diagonal Braces, install them prior to Top Caps.

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B. LAY HORIZONTAL BEAMS
Set horizontal beams(Pipe or Mechanical Tubing) in Top Cap grooves. Attach with 3/8” U-bolts, Flange Nuts, Flat Washers and Lock Washers. Torque U-bolts to 15 ft-lbs and align assembly.
Torque Top Cap set screws to 20 ft-lbs for Schedule 40 Grade B Pipe, 11 ft-lbs for 2.375” x 12 ga Mechanical Tubing, and 16 ft-lbs for 3.500” x 8 ga Mechanical Tubing.

PLACE RAILS

A. ATTACH HARDWARE
On the ground, attach Rail Connector brackets to rail by sliding 3/8”-16 bonding bolts into side slot. Space out to match vertical pier spacing. With brackets in place, finger tighten Flange Nuts onto bolts.

  • Tape ends of rail, to keep bolts from sliding out while moving.

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B. FASTEN CONNECTORS
Center Rails on horizontal beams, leaving equal distance on ends. Secure with Rail Connector hardware: 3/8”-16 U-bolts, Flange Nuts, Flat Washers and Lock Washers. Torque U-bolt nuts to 60 in-lbs and bracket to 21 ft-lbs.

  • Spacing between rails should align with module manufacturer recommended clamping locations.

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SECURE LUGS

Grounding Lugs
Only one Grounding Lug (Rail or Module) required per continuous subarray, regardless of subarray size (Unless frameless modules are used, see Page 13).

  • Grounding Lugs are intended to for use with one solid or stranded copper wire, conductor size 10-4 AWG.

Rail Grounding Lug
Insert T-bolt in Top Rail slot and torque Hex Nut to 80 in-lbs. Install a minimum 10 AWG solid copper or stranded grounding wire. Torque terminal screw to 20 in-lbs.

  • Rail Grounding Lugs can be installed anywhere along the Rail and in either orientation shown.

Module Grounding Lug
Insert Bolt through Module Manufacturer approved grounding location and torque Hex nut to 60 in-lbs. One Module Grounding Lug may be installed to one module per continious array. Install a minimum 10 AWG solid copper or stranded grounding wire. Torque terminal screw to 20 in-lbs.

  • If using Enphase microinverters or Sunpower AC modules, Grounding Lugs may not be needed. See Page 12 for more info.
  • Refer to module manufacturer manual for grounding instructions.

Rail Grounding Lug

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Module Grounding Lug

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SECURE MODULES

A. SECURE FIRST END
Place first module in position on rails, a minimum of 1” from rail ends. Snap Stopper Sleeves onto UFO. Fasten module to rail using the UFO, ensuring that the UFO is hooked over the top of the module. Torque to 80 in-lbs.

  • Ensure rails are square before placing modules.
  • Hold Stopper Sleeves on end while torquing to prevent rotation.
  • If using CAMO instead of UFO + Stopper Sleeve, refer to Page 7 for CAMO installation procedure.

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B. SECURE NEXT MODULES
Place UFO into each rail, placing them flush against first module. Slide second module against UFO. Torque to 80 in-lbs. Repeat for each following module.

  • When reinstalling UFO, move modules a minimum of 1/16” so UFOs are in contact with a new section of module frame.
  • When UFOs are loosened and re-tightened, ensure UFO T-bolt bottoms out in rail channel before re-torquing UFO to achieve full engagement between T-bolt and rail.
  • If using Wire Clips, refer to Page 9.

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C. SECURE LAST END
Place last module in position on rails, a minimum of 1” from rail ends. Snap Stopper Sleeves onto UFO. Secure UFO Clamps on rails, ensuring they are hooked over top of module. Torque to 80 in-lbs.

  • Hold Stopper Sleeves on end while torquing to prevent rotation.
  • If using CAMO instead of UFO + Stopper Sleeve, refer to Page 7 for CAMO installation procedure.

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D. REPEAT STEPS
Secure remaining module rows, leaving a minimum 3/8” gap between rows.

  • If using End Caps, refer to Page 9.

CAMO

A. SLIDE INTO RAIL
Slide CAMO into rail channel far enough to clear the module frame. CAMO requires 6″ of clearance from end of rail.

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B. PLACE MODULE
Place module on rails (module cells not shown for clarity). When installing CAMO the module can overhang the rail no more than 1/4”.

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C. PULL TOWARDS END
Pull CAMO towards rail ends, at 45 degree angle, so the bonding bolt contacts the module flange edge.

D. SECURE TO FRAME
Rotate handle with an upwards motion until CAMO snaps into rail channel. Ensure CAMO bonding pins are fully seated on top of module frame.

FRAME COMPATIBILITY

CAMO has been tested or evaluated with all modules listed in the Module Compatibility section having frames within the referenced dimensions. Be sure the specific module being used meets the dimension requirements.

  • For installations with Hanwha Q CELLS modules with 32 mm frame heights, the maximum ground snow is 45 PSF (33 PSF module pressure).
  • CAMO’s compatiblity with Canadian Solar modules is limited to the HiDM5 (CS1Y) modules.

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

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  • Grounding Lugs and wire are not required in systems using certain Enphase microinverters or certain Sunpower modules. Equipment grounding is achieved with the Engage cable for Enphase or the AC module cable system for Sunpower via their integrated EGC.
  • Cross Braces are optional for concrete foundation systems.

DIAGONAL BRACES (OPTIONAL)

Slide sleeve on north pier 2-3” above the ground (6” max). Attach Diagonal Brace to sleeve with 1/2” hardware.
Slide second sleeve up on south pier 2-3” below top cap (6” max). Raise Diagonal Brace to align holes in sleeve and brace. Attach hardware and raise sleeve to full extent.
Torque Diagonal Brace bolts to 40 ft-lbs. Torque set screws to 15 ft-lbs.

END CAPS

End Caps add a completed look and keep debris and pests from collecting inside rail.

Firmly press End Cap onto rail end.

  • End Caps come in sets of left and right. Check that the proper amount of each has been provided.
  • For open-structure installations, you can use adhesive to secure the End Caps.

WIRE CLIPS

Wire Clips offer a simple wire management solution.
Firmly press Wire Clip into top rail slot. Open clip and insert electrical wire accordingly. Close clip once complete.

SPLICING CROSS PIPE

The following instructions should be followed, when required, to join more than one section of horizontal beam together to ensure bonding is maintained throughout the system.

A. MECHANICAL TUBING SPLICES
Mechanical tube splices shown in the table below shall be of equivalent Allied Flo-Coat, Allied Gatorshield or Wheat-land ThunderCoat coating.

Mechanical Tube Size of the Structure Splice Tube Size
2.375” OD, 12 Gauge 2.000” OD, 9 Gauge,

Minimum 12” Long

3.500” OD, 8 Gauge| 3.000” OD, 12 Gauge,

Minimum 12” Long

Insert splice tube 6” into first section of cross tube and se-cure with 2 self-drilling screws (1/4”-14 x ¾”), spacing them approximately 1.25” from end of pipe and approximately 3.50” apart, tightening screws to 9 ft-lbs.
Slide second section of cross tube over splice tube and secure with two more self-drilling screws. Tighten screws to 9 ft-lbs.

  • Pre-drill 5/32” pilot holes through cross tube and splice tube for easier installation of self-drilling screws.

B. SCHEDULE 40 GRADE B PIPE SPLICES
Use galvanized threaded pipe couplings that match the pipe size used for the structure. Threaded Schedule 40 Grade B Pipe must be used when splicing cross pipe together.
Fully thread coupling onto both sections of pipe being spliced together.

  • Splice cannot be installed in the cantilever, center 1/3 of interior spans, or the outer 2/3 of end spans.

C. HORIZONTAL PIPES CAN BE JOINED OVER AN INTERIOR TOP CAP WITH A MAXIMUM GAP OF 1/2”

  • To avoid potential problems from the effects of thermal expansion, a maximum total continuous cross pipe length of 100 ft is recommended.

MICROINVERTER KITS

Use IronRidge’s Microinverter Kit to bond compatible microinverters and power optimizers to the racking system.
Insert Microinverter Kit T-bolt into top rail slot. Place compatible microinverter or power optimizer into position and tighten hex nut to 80 in- lbs.

If installing in areas with ground snow loads greater than 40 psf, install MLPE devices directly next to module frame edge

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COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS

Enphase

  • M250-72, 250-60, M215-60, C250-72, S230, S280, IQ 6, IQ 6+, IQ IQ7, IQ 7A, IQ 7+, IQ7 PD, IQ 7X, Q Aggregator

Darfon

  • MIG240, MIG300, G320, G640

Solar Edge

  • M1600, P300, P320, P340, P370, P400, P401, P405, P485, P505, P600, P700, P730, P800p, P800s, P801, P850, P860, P950, P960, P1100

SMA

  • RoofCommKit-P2-US, TS4-R Module Retrofit Kits (TS4-R-S, TS4-R-O, TS4-R-F)

Tigo

  • Tigo Access Point (TAP)
  • TS4-R-X (where X can be F, M, O, or S)
  • TS4-R-X-DUO (where X can be M, O, or S)
  • TS4-A-X (where X can be F, 2F, O, O-DUO, or S)

AP Systems

QS1, YC600

  • Remove Grounding Washer on AP Systems QS1 and YC600 inverters before installing to XR rails.
  • Remove the Stainless Steel Clip on Tigo-”A” MLPE Devices before attaching to XR rails.
  • Use the number of IronRidge Microinverter kits allowed by the MLPE mounting flange. Some will require 1 kit and

SYSTEMS USING ENPHASE MICROINVERTERS OR SUNPOWER AC MOD-

IronRidge systems using approved Enphase products or SunPower modules eliminate the need for lay-in lugs and field-installed equipment grounding conductors (EGC). This solution meets the requirements of UL 2703 for bonding and grounding and is included in this listing.

COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS

Sunpower
Modules with model identifier Ab-xxx-YY and InvisiMount (G5) 46mm frame; where “A” is either E, or X; “b” can be 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22;and “YY” can be C-AC, D-AC, BLK-C-AC, or BLK-D-AC.

Enphase
Microinverters M250-72, M250-60, M215-60, C250-72, and Engage cables ETXX-240, ETXX-208, ETXX-277.

  • A minimum of two inverters mounted to the same rail and connected to the same Engage cable are required.
  • The microinverters or Sunpower AC modules must be used with a maximum 20 A branch rated overcurrent protection device (OCPD).
  • If an AC module is removed from a circuit for maintenance, you must first disconnect AC power and then install a temporary EGC to bridge the gap by inserting an AC extension cable (or via other NEC-compliant means), in order to maintain effective ground continuity to subsequent modules.

DSYSTEIAGONALMS BUSINGRAC ES (OMICROSTPTIONALORAG) E PRODUCTS

Use IronRidge’s Microinverter Kit to bond compatible microstroage devices to the racking system. Insert Microinverter Kit T-bolt into top rail slot. Place compatible microstorage into position and tighten hex nut to 80 in-lbs.

COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS

PHAZR
PHAZR Devices PHAZR-X, where X is 6-12.

  • Running a separate equipment grounding conductor to the PHAZRs is not required.
  • If installing in areas with ground snow loads greater than 40 psf and underneath a module, install PHAZR devices as close as possible to module frame edge.
  • Use the number of IronRidge Microinverter kits allowed by the microstorage mounting flange. Some will require 1 kit and others 2 kits.

FRAMELESS MODULE KITS

Insert Frameless Kit T-bolt in top rail slot. Place star washer over T-bolt, allowing it to rest on top of rail. Secure module clamps with a hex nut and torque to 80 in-lbs.

COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS

  • Sunforson
    Sunforson silver or black SFS-UTMC-200(B) mid and SFS-UTEC-200(B) end clamps.

  • Sunpreme
    Sunpreme silver or black mid and end clamps with part numbers 7500105X where “X” is 1, 5, 6 or 7.

  • Ironridge
    IronRidge silver or black mid and end clamps with part numbers FMLS-XC-001-Y where “X” is E or M and “Y” is B or blank.

    • Follow module manufacturer’s installation instructions to install the module clamps.
    • Frameless modules require using a Grounding Lug on every rail.
    • For Sunpreme Modules Only: If required to use slide prevention hardware, see Module Slide Prevention Addendum (Version 1.10).

MODULE COMPATIBILITY

The Ground Mount System may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 2703 only when the specific module has been evaluated for grounding and/or mounting in compliance with the included instructions. Unless otherwise noted, “xxx” refers to the module power rating and both black and silver frames are included in the certification.

Framed Module List

Make                          Models

Adani| Adani modules with 35 and 40mm frames ASX-Y-ZZ-xxx

Where “X” can be B, M or P, “Y” can be 6 or 7, and “ZZ” can be blank, PERC, B-PERC, or AB-PERC

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Amerisolar| Amerisolar modules with 35, 40 and 50 mm frames AS-bYxxxZ

Where “b” can be 5 or 6; “Y” can be M, P, M27, P27, M30, or P30; and “Z” can be blank, W or WB

Aptos Solar| Aptos modules with 35 and 40 mm frames DNA-yy-zzaa-xxx

Where “yy” can be 120 or 144; “zz” can be MF or BF; and “aa” can be 23 or 26

Astronergy Solar| Astronergy modules with 30, 35, 40, and 45 mm frames aaSMbbyyC/zz-xxx

Where “aa” can be CH or A; “bb” can be 60, 66, or 72; “yy” can be blank, 10 or 12; “C” can M, P, M(BL), M-HC, M(BL)-HC, P-HC, M(DG), or M(DGT); and “zz” can be blank, HV, F-B, or F-BH

ASUN| ASUN modules with 35 and 40 mm frames ASUN-xxx-YYZZ-aa

Where “YY” can be 60 or 72; “ZZ” can be M,or MH5; and “aa” can be blank or BB

Auxin| Auxin modules with 40 mm frames AXN6y6zAxxx

Where “y” can be M or P; “z” can be 08, 09, 10, 11, or 12; and “A” can be F or T

Axitec| Axitec Modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames AC-xxxY/aaZZb

Where “Y” can be M, P, MB or MH; “aa” can be blank, 125- or 156-; “ZZ” can be 54, 60, 72, 120, or 144; “b” can be S, X, V, VB, XV, or MX

Boviet| Boviet modules with 35 and 40mm frames BVM66aaYY-xxxBcc

Where “aa” can be 9, 10 or 12; “YY” is M or P; and “B” can be blank, L or S; and “cc” can be blank, H, H-BF, H-BF-DG, H-HC, H-HC-BF, H-HC-BF-DG, HC-BF or HC-BF-DG

BYD| BYD modules with 35 mm frames BYDxxxAY-ZZ

Where “A” can be M6, P6, MH or PH; “Y” can be C or K; and “ZZ” can be 30 or 36

Canadian Solar| Canadian Solar modules with 30, 32, 35 and 40 mm frames CSbY- xxxZ

Where “b” can be 1, 3 or 6; “Y” can be H, K, L, N, P, U, V, W, X or Y; and “Z” can be M, P, MS, PX , M-SD, P-AG, P-SD, MB-AG, PB-AG, MS-AG, or MS-SD

CertainTeed| CertainTeed modules with 35 and 40 frames CTxxxYZZ-AA

Where “Y” can be M, P, or HC; “ZZ” can be 00,01, 10, or 11; and “AA” can be 01, 02, 03, or 04

CSUN| Csun modules with 35 and 40 mm frames YYxxx-zzAbb

Where “YY” is CSUN or SST; “zz” is blank, 60, or 72; and “A” is blank, P, M or MM; “bb” is blank, BB, 5BB, BW, or ROOF

Dehui

| Dehui modules with 30, 35 and 40mm frames DH-MYYYZ-xxx

Where “YYY” can be 760, 772, 860, 872; and “Z” can be B, F or W

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Ecosolargy

| Ecosolargy modules with 35, 40, and 50 mm frames ECOxxxYzzA-bbD

Where “Y” can be A, H, S, or T; “zz” can be 125 or 156; “A” can be M or P; “bb” can be 60 or 72; and “D” can be blank or B

ET Solar

| ET Solar modules with 30, 35, 40, and 50 mm frames ET-YZZZxxxAA

Where “Y” can be P, L, or M; “ZZZ” can be 660, 660BH, 672, 672BH, 754BH, 766BH, 772BH; and “AA” can be GL, TW, WB, WW, BB, WBG, WWG, WBAC, WBCO, WWCO, WWBCO or BBAC

Flex

| Flex modules with 35, 40, and 50 mm frames FXS-xxxYY-ZZ;

Where “YY” can be BB or BC; and “ZZ” can be MAA1B, MAA1W, MAB1W, SAA1B, SAA1W, SAC1B, SAC1W, SAD1W, SBA1B, SBA1W, SBC1B, or SBC1W

GCL

| GCL modules with 35 mm and 40 mm frames GCL-ab/YY xxx

Where “a” can be M or P; “b” can be 3 or 6; and “YY” can be 60, 72, 72H, or 72DH

GigaWatt Solar

| Gigawatt modules with 40 mm frames GWxxxYY

Where “YY” can be either PB or MB

Hansol

| Hansol modules with 35 and 40 frames HSxxxYY-zz

Where “YY” can be PB, PD, PE, TB, TD, UB, UD, or UE; and “zz” can be AH2, AN1, AN3, AN4, HH2, HV1,

or JH2

Hanwa Solar

| Hanwha Solar modules with 40, 45, and 50 mm frames HSLaaP6-YY-1-xxxZ

Where “aa” can be either 60 or 72; “YY” can be PA or PB; and “Z” can be blank or B

Hanwha Q CELL

| Hanwha Q CELLS Modules with 32, 35, 40, and 42mm frames aaYY-ZZ-xxx

where “aa” can be Q. or B.; “YY” can be PLUS, PRO, PEAK, LINE PRO, LINE PLUS, PLUS DUO or PEAK DUO; and “ZZ” can be G3, G3.1, G4, G4.1, L-G2, L-G2.3, L-G3, L-G3.1, L-G3y, L-G4, L-G4.2, L-G4y, LG4.2/ TAA, BFR-G3, BLK-G3, BFR-G3.1, BLK-G3.1, BFR-G4, BFR-G4.1, BFR G4.3, BLK-G4.1, G4/SC, G4.1/SC, G4.1/TAA, G4.1/MAX, BFR G4.1/TAA, BFR G4.1/MAX, BLK G4.1/TAA, BLK G4.1/SC, EC-G4.4, G5, G5/ SC, G5/TS, BLK-G5, BLK-G5/SC, BLK-G5/TS, L-G5, L-G5.1, L-G5.2, L-G5.2/H, L-G5.3, G6, G6/SC, G6/TS, G6+/TS, G6+, BLK-G6, L-G6, L-G6.1, L-G6.2, L-G6.3, G7, BLK-G6+, BLK-G6+/AC, BLK-G6+/SC, BLK-G6/ TS, BLK-G6+/TS, BLK-G7, G7.2, G8, BLK-G8, G8+, BLK-G8+ L-G7, L-G7.1, L-G7.2, L-G7.3, L-G8, L-G8.1, L-G8.2, L-G8.3, L-G8.3/BFF, L-G8.3/BFG, ML-G9, BLK ML-G9, ML-G9+, BLK ML-G9+, ML-G10, BLK ML- G10, ML-G10+, BLK ML-G10+, ML-G10.a, BLK ML-G10.a, ML-G10.a+, BLK ML-G10.a+, XL-G9, XL-G9.2, XL-G9.3, XL-G9.3/BFG, XL-G10.2, XL-G10.3, XL-G10.c, XL-G10.d, XL-G10.d/BFG or XL-G10.3/BFG

Heliene

| Heliene modules with 40 mm frames YYZZxxxA

Where “YY” can be 36, 60, 72, 96, 120 or 144; “ZZ” can be HC, M, P, or MBLK; and “A” can be blank, Home- PV, or Bifacial

HT-SAAE

| HT-SAAE modules with 35 and 40 mm frames HTyy-aaaZ-xxx

Where “yy” can be 60, 66, 72 or 78, “aaa” can be 18, 156 or 166, “Z” can be M, P, M-C, P-C, M(S), M(VS), M(V), P(V), M(V)-C, P(V)-C, or X

Hyundai

| Hyundai modules with 33, 35, 40 and 50 mm frames HiY-SxxxZZ

Where “Y” can be A, D, M or S; and “ZZ” can be GI, HG, HI, KI, MI, MF, MG, PI, RI, RG, RG(BF), RG(BK), SG, TI, or TG

Itek

| Itek Modules with 40 and 50 mm frames IT-xxx-YY

Where “YY” can be blank, HE, or SE, or SE72

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JA Solar

| JA Solar modules with 30, 35, 40 and 45 mm frames JAyyzz-bbww-xxx/aa

Where “yy” can be M, P, M6 or P6; “zz” can be blank, (K), (L), (R), (V), (BK), (FA), (TG), (FA)(R), (L)(BK), (L)

(TG), (R)(BK), (R)(TG), (V)(BK), (BK)(TG), or (L)(BK)(TG); “bb” can be 48, 60, 66, 72 or 78; “ww” can be D09, D10, D20, S01, S02, S03, S06, S09, S10, S12, S20 or S30; and “aa” can be BP, MB, MR, SI, SC, PR, 3BB, 4BB, 4BB/RE, 5BB

Jinko

| Jinko modules with 35 and 40 mm frames JKMYxxxZZ-aa

Where “Y” can either be blank or S; “ZZ” can be M, P, or PP; and “aa” can be blank, 60, 60B, 60H, 60L, 60BL, 60HL, 60HB, 60HBL, 6HBL-EP, 60-J4, 60B-J4, 60B-EP, 60(Plus), 60-V, 60-MX, 6RL3, 6RL3-B,

6TL3-B, 7RL3-V, 7RL3-TV, 72, 72B, 72-J4, 72B-J4, 72(Plus), 72-V, 72H-V, 72L-V, 72HL-V, 72HL4-V, 72-MX,

72H-BDVP, 72HL-TV, or 72HL-V-MX3

Kyocera

| Kyocera Modules with 46mm frames KYxxxZZ-AA

Where “Y” can be D or U; “ZZ” can be blank, GX, or SX; and “AA” can be LPU, LFU, UPU, LPS, LPB, LFB, LFBS, LFB2, LPB2, 3AC, 3BC, 3FC, 4AC, 4BC, 4FC, 4UC, 5AC, 5BC, 5FC, 5UC, 6BC, 6FC, 8BC, 6MCA, or 6MPA

LG

| LG modules with 35, 40, and 46 mm frames LGxxxYaZ-bb

Where “Y” can be A, E, M, N, Q, S; “a” can be A, 1 or 2; “Z” can be C, K, T, or W; and “bb” can be A3, A5, A6, B3, B6, E6, G3, G4, J5, K4, L5, N5 or V5

Longi

| Longi modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames LRa-YYZZ-xxxM

Where “a” can be 4 or 6; “YY” can be blank, 60 or 72; and “ZZ” can be blank, BK, BP, HV, PB, PE, PH, HBD, HIB, HIH, HPB, HPH, or HIBD

Mission Solar

| Mission Solar modules with 33 and 40 mm frames MSEbbxxxZZaa

Where “bb” can be blank or 60A; “ZZ” can be blank, MM, SE, SO, SQ , SR, SX or TS; and “aa” can be blank, 1J, 4J, 4S, 5K, 5T, 60, 6J, 6S, 6W, 8K, 8T, or 9S

Mitsubishi

| Mitsubishi modules with 46 mm frames PV-MYYxxxZZ

Where “YY” can be LE or JE; and “ZZ” can be either HD, HD2, or FB

Moltech| IM and XS series modules with 40, 45, and 50 mm frames

Next Energy Alliance

| Next Energy Alliance modules with 35 and 40mm frames yyNEA-xxxZZ

where “yy” can be blank or US; “ZZ” can be M, MB or M-60

Neo Solar Power

| Neo Solar Power modules with 35 mm frames D6YxxxZZaa

Where “Y” can be M or P; “ZZ” can be B3A, B4A, E3A, E4A, H3A, H4A; and “aa” can be blank, (TF), ME or ME (TF)

Panasonic (HIT)

| Panasonic modules with 35 and 40 mm frames VBHNxxxYYzzA

Where “YY” can be either KA, RA, SA or ZA; “zz” can be either 01, 02, 03, 04, 06, 06B, 11, 11B, 15, 15B, 16, 16B, 17, or 18; and “A” can be blank, E, G, or N

Panasonic (EverVolt)

| Panasonic modules with 30 mm frames EVPVxxxA

Where “A” can be blank or K

Peimar

| Peimar modules with 40 mm frames SbxxxYzz

Where “b” can be G, M or P; “Y” can be M or P; and “zz” can be blank, (BF) or (FB)

Philadelphia Solar

| Philadelphia modules with 35 and 40 mm frames PS-YzzAA-xxx

Where “Y” can be M or P; “zz” can be 60 or 72; and “AA” can be blank or (BF)

Phono Solar

| Phono Solar modules with 35, 40, and 45 mm frames PSxxxY-ZZ/A

Where “Y” can be M, M1, MH, M1H, M4, M4H or P; “ZZ” can be 20 or 24; and “A” can be F, T, U, UH, or TH

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Recom

| Recom modules with 35 and 40 mm frames RCM-xxx-6yy

Where “yy” can be MA, MB, ME or MF

REC Solar

| REC modules with 30, 38 and 45 mm frames RECxxxYYZZ

Where “YY” can be AA, M, NP, PE, PE72, TP, TP2, TP2M, TP2SM, TP2S, TP3M or TP4; and “ZZ” can be

blank, Black, BLK, BLK2, SLV, or 72

Renesola

| ReneSola modules with 35, 40 and 50 mm frames AAxxxY-ZZ

Where “AA” can be SPM(SLP) or JC; “Y” can be blank, F, M or S; and “ZZ” can be blank, Ab, Ab-b, Abh, Abh-b, Abv, Abv-b, Bb, Bb-b, Bbh, Bbh-b, Bbv, Bbv-b, Db, Db-b, or 24/Bb

Renogy

| Renogy Modules with 40 and 50 mm frames RNG-xxxY

Where “xxx” is the module power rating; and “Y” can be D or P

Risen

| Risen Modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames RSMyy-a-xxxZZ

Where “yy” can be 60, 72, 120, 132 or 144; “a” can be 6 or 7, and “ZZ” can be M, P or BMDG

S-Energy

| S-Energy modules with 35 and 40mm frames SABB-CCYYY-xxxZ

Where “A” can be C, D, L or N; “BB” can be blank, 20, 25, 40 or 45; “CC” can be blank, 60 or 72; “YYY” can be blank, BDE, MAE, MAI, MBE, MBI, MCE or MCI; and “Z” can be V, M-10, P-10 or P-15

Seraphim Energy Group

| Seraphim modules with 30, 35 and 40 mm frames SEG-aYY-xxxZZ

Where “a” can be blank, 6 or B; “YY” can be blank, MA, MB, PA, or PB; and “ZZ” can be blank, BB, BG, BW, HV, WB, WW, BMB, BMA-HV, BMA-BG, BMB-HV

Seraphim USA

| Seraphim modules with 30, 35, 40 and 50 mm frames SRP-xxx-YYY-ZZ

Where “xxx” is the module power rating; and “YYY” can be BMA, BMD, 6MA, 6MB, 6PA, 6PB, 6QA-XX-XX, and 6QB-XX-XX; ZZ is blank, BB, BG or HV

Sharp

| Sharp modules with 35 and 40 mm frames NUYYxxx

Where “YY” can be SA or SC

Silfab

| Silfab Modules with 35 and 38 mm frames SYY-Z-xxxAb

Where “YY” can be IL, SA, LA, SG or LG; “Z” can be blank, M, P, or X; “A” can be blank, B, H, M, N; and “b” can be A, C, L, G, K, T, U or X

Solaria

| Solaria modules with 40 mm frames PowerXT xxxY-ZZ

Where “Y” can be R or C; and “ZZ” can be AC, BD, BX, BY, PD, PM, PM-AC, PX, PZ, WX or WZ

Solarcity (Tesla)

| Solarcity modules with 40 mm frames SCxxxYY

Where “YY” can be blank, B1 or B2

SolarTech

| SolarTech modules with 40 and 42 mm frames AAA-xxxYY

Where “AAA” can be PERCB-B, PERCB-W, HJTB-B, HJTB-W or STU; “YY” can be blank, PERC or HJT

SolarWorld AG

| SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus, Protect, Bisun, XL, Bisun XL, may be followed by mono, poly, duo, black, bk, or clear; modules with 31, 33 or 46 mm frames

SW-xxx

SolarWorld Americas

| SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus, Protect, Bisun, XL, Bisun XL, may be followed by mono, poly, duo, black, bk, or clear; modules with 33 mm frames

SWA-xxx

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Sonali| Sonali Modules with 40 mm frames SSxxx
Stion| Stion Thin film modules with 35 mm frames

STO-xxx or STO-xxxA

SunEdison

| SunEdison Modules with 35, 40 & 50 mm frames SE-YxxxZABCDE

Where “Y” can be B, F, H, P, R, or Z; “Z” can be 0 or 4; “A” can be B,C,D,E,H,I,J,K,L,M, or N ; “B” can be B or

W; “C” can be A or C; “D” can be 3, 7, 8, or 9; and “E” can be 0, 1 or 2

Suniva

| Suniva modules with 35, 38, 40, 46, and 50 mm frames OPTxxx-AA-B-YYY-Z

MVXxxx-AA-B-YYY-Z

Where “AA” is either 60 or 72; “B” is either 4 or 5; “YYY” is either 100,101,700,1B0, or 1B1; and “Z” is blank or B

Sunpower

| Sunpower standard (G3 or G4) or InvisiMount (G5) 40 and 46 mm frames SPR-Zb- xxx-YY

Where “Z” is either A, E, P or X; “b” can be blank, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22; and “YY” can be blank, BLK,

COM, C-AC, D-AC, E-AC, BLK-E-AC, G-AC, BLK-C-AC, or BLK-D-AC

Sunspark

| Sunspark modules with 40 mm frames SYY-xxxZ-A

Where “YY” can be MX or ST; and “Z” can be M, MB, M3, M3B, P or W; and “A” can be 60 or 72

Suntech

| Suntech Modules with 35, 40 and 50mm frames STPxxxy-zz/aa

Where “y” is blank or S; and “zz” can be 20, 24, A60 or A72U; and “aa” can be Vd, Vem, Vfw, Vfh, Wdb, Wde,

Wd, or Wfhb

Talesun

| Talesun modules with 30, 35 and 40mm frames TA6yZZaaxxx-b

Where “A” can be D or P, “y” can be blank, F, G, H, I or L; “ZZ” can be 60 or 72; “aa” can be M, M(H), or P;

and “b” can be blank, B, T, or (H)

Trina

| Trina Modules with 30, 35, 40 and 46mm frames TSM-xxxYYZZ

Where “YY” can be DD05, DD06, DD14, DE14, DE15, DE15V, DEG15, DEG15VC, DE06X, PA05, PC05, PD05, PD06, PA14, PC14, PD14, PE14, or PE15 ; and “ZZ” can be blank, .05, .05(II), .08, .10, .18, .08D,

.18D, 0.82, .002, .00S, 05S, 08S, .20(II), A, A.05, A.08, A.10, A.18, (II), A(II), A.05(II), A.08(II), A.082(II),

A.10(II), A.18(II), H, H(II), H.05(II), H.08(II), HC.20(II), HC.20(II), M, M(II), M.05(II), MC.20(II)

URE

| URE modules with 35 mm frames DyZxxxHaa

Where “y” can be 6 or 7; “Z” can be K or M; and “aa” can be H3A, H4A, or H8A

Vikram

| Vikram solar modules with 40 mm frames VSyy.ZZ.AAA.bb

Where “yy” can be M, P, MBB, MH, MS, MHBB, or PBB; “ZZ” can be 60 or 72; “AAA” is the module power

rating; and “bb” can be 03, 04 or 05

VSUN| VSUN modules with 35 and 40 mm frames VSUNxxx-YYz-aa

Where “YY” can be 60, 72, 120, or 144; “z” can be M, P, MH, PH, or BMH; and “aa” can be blank, BB, BW, or

DG

Waaree| Waaree modules with 40mm frames WSyy-xxx

where “yy” can be blank, M, or MB

Winaico| Winaico modules with 35 and 40 mm frames Wsy-xxxZa

Where “y” can be either P or T; “Z” can be either M, P, or MX; and “a” can be blank or 6

Yingli| Yingli modules with 35 and 40 mm frames YLxxxZ-yy

Where “Z” can be D or P; “yy” can be 29b, 30b, 34d, 35b, 36b or 40d

FRAMELESS MODULE LIST

Make                             Models

Astronergy Solar Astronergy frameless modules CHSM6610P(DG)-xxx
Canadian Solar Canadian Solar frameless modules CSbY-xxx-Z

Where “b” can be 3 or 6; “Y” is K, P, U, or X; and “Z” can be M-FG, MS-FG, P-FG, MB-FG, or PB-FG

Heliene| Heliene frameless modules YYZZxxxA

Where “YY” can be72; “ZZ” can be M; and “A” can be GH

Jinko| Jinko frameless modules JKMxxxPP-DV
Prism Solar| Prism Solar frameless modules BZYY-xxxAAA

Where “Z” can be i or N; “YY” can be 48, 60, 60S, 72 or 72S; and “AAA” can be blank or BSTC

Risen| Risen frameless modules RSMyy-6-xxxZZ

Where “yy” can be 60, 72, 120 or 144; and “ZZ” can be MDG or PDG

Stion| Stion frameless modules STL-xxx or STL-xxxA
Sunpreme| Sunpreme frameless modules GXB-xxxYY

Where “YY” can be blank or SL

Trina| Trina frameless modules TSM-xxxYY

Where “YY” can be either DEG5(II), DEG5.07(II), DEG5.40(II), DEG5.47(II), DEG14(II), DEG14C(II), DE- G14C.07(II), DEG14.40(II), PEG5, PEG5.07, PEG5.40, PEG5.47, PEG14, or PEG14.40

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