GROUND MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL - 6
© 2019 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 2.8
3. 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 pier spacing. With brackets in place, finger tighten
flange nuts onto bolts.
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Tape ends of rail, to keep bolts from sliding out while moving.
B. FASTeN CONNeCTORS
Center rails on cross pipes, 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
.
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Spacing between rails should align with module manufacturer
recommended clamping locations.
GROUNDING LUGS
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
.
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Only one Grounding Lug required per continuous subarray,
regardless of subarray size (Unless frameless modules are used,
see Page 10).
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If using enphase microinverters or Sunpower AC modules,
Grounding Lugs may not be needed. See
for more info.
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Grounding Lugs can be installed anywhere along the rail and in
either orientation shown.
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Grounding Lugs are intended to for use with one solid or
stranded copper wire, conductor size 10-4AWG.
4. SeCURe LUGS
A
B
U-Bolt
60 in-lbs
Bracket
21 ft-lbs
Hex Nut
(84 in-lbs)
Terminal Screw
(20 in-lbs)
Hex Nut
(80 in-lbs)
