KB Racking BarnRack, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...antic Ave Suite 106 Toronto ON M6K 3E7 714 W Olympic Blvd Suite 936 Los Angeles CA 90013 Phone 1 888 661 3204 Fax 647 933 5375 info kbracking com www kbracking com Revision NW 06 Jan 2016 I N S T A L L A T I O N M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...rated for the application Grounding Racking system may be used to ground and or mount a PV module complying with UL1703 Modules Racking system to be used with modules where compatibility from manufacturer has been approved FOR YOUR SAFETY While installing the PV system proper safety equipment should be worn DANGER Only qualified professionals should install solar panels DC cabling and any anti lig...

Page 3: ...allation 5 How to Use Your Layout Diagram 5 How to Use Your Spacing Diagram 6 Installing Hook Profile 7 Installing Rails 11 Installing Panels 13 Grounding and Cable Management 13 Installing ETL Certified Grounding Lugs 14 Tyco Grounding Lug 14 Ilsco Grounding Lug 15 Completing the Installation 18 Product Maintenance Information 18 3 ...

Page 4: ...X Roof Hook B00 04B Splice Plate C02 xxE Module Middle Clamp C02 xxE Module End Clamp M8 T Bolt Lag Bolt TEKS Screw M8 Serrated Flange Nut Sealing Washer Not evaluated to UL2703 Requirements TORX T40 Bit 3 16 Allen Bit Tip 13mm Hex Socket Safety Gloves Safety Glasses Power Drill Adapter Bits for Drill Ratchet Torque Wrench 4 ...

Page 5: ... be a minimum of 3ft 0 9m away unless otherwise stated Failure to comply could result in an inspection failure requiring the system to be dismantled Distance from rooftop hatches and or doorways Solar panels should be a minimum of 5ft 1 5m away unless otherwise stated Distance between arrays Unless otherwise stated solar arrays should be spaced a minimum of 4ft 1 2m from each other E W with a mini...

Page 6: ...unt that all parts and their desired quantities have arrived in the proper fashion How to Use Your Layout Diagram 1 2 Note the following items on your project specific Layout Diagram NORTH ARROW DIMENSIONS LEGEND ARRAY NUMBERS ROOF STRUCTURES SUPPORTS From your layout use the N S and E W dimensions at a corner of your roof as the ORIGIN i e the beginning of your installation Figure 1 Sample Layout...

Page 7: ... following important dimensions ROW SPACING Distance between Hook rows along corrugation COLUMN SPACING Dist between Hook columns across corrugation PANEL SPACING Distance between panel columns Record the above numbers and do not confuse them Figure 2 Sample Spacing Diagram 7 ...

Page 8: ...ith the roofing ribs and the underlying purlin members Figure 3 Detailed View of System Components IMPORTANT The roof hooks are meant to be positioned on top of the rib profile in order to remove them from the water causeway when it rains These hooks are also meant to be fastened into the purlin of the roof structure 8 ...

Page 9: ...r wood structures as well as metal use the appropriate screws along with sealing washers to penetrate the roof and fasten into the purlin below The respective screws and washers will be provided depending on the roof structure It is critical that hooks supporting the same column row of modules should be oriented in opposite directions to better distribute the forces on the system and create less s...

Page 10: ...ion 2 IMPORTANT The hook profiles and hanger bolts must be spaced according to the engineering drawings and never at a greater spacing than as indicated Please refer to Figure 7 on the following page to see the sample engineering drawing and specified dimensions 10 ...

Page 11: ...oks to the roof ensuring a water tight seal with the rubber sealing tape The roof hook must not make direct contact with the metal roofing Use water resistant caulking where necessary to eliminate to possibility of leaks Figure 8 Fasten hook profile 11 ...

Page 12: ... M8 serrated nuts are fastened to the T Bolts as shown in Figure 9 above the bolt head provides a locking mechanism on the inside of the rails allowing the nut to be fastened effectively IMPORTANT Due to the spacing of the ribs the hook profiles and therefore the rail position may vary slightly from the engineering drawings provided It is important to keep in mind that each pair of rails running u...

Page 13: ...required length when necessary When securing two rails together splice plates are used at the end of each rail and fastened together using the provided bolts and serrated nuts Make sure to secure splice plates on the underside of the rails Figure 11 Splice Plate Rail Connectors 13 ...

Page 14: ...g the array edge click end clamps C02 xxE into supports When clamped the KB Konnect Clamp should appear centered on the support Figure 12 Snapping the clamp in position Figure 13 Final Assembly Figure 14 Fastening the clamps IMPORTANT Strong winds can lift panels Solar panels cannot be left unsupervised without all FOUR 4 KB Konnect clamps torqued in place 14 ...

Page 15: ...middle clamps with a standard drill or torque wrench Torque to 8 3Nm 6 1ft lb Figure 15 Use Standard Drill Imageforreferenceonly EkonoRackmodelshown Figure 16 Use Torque Wrench Imageforreferenceonly EkonoRackmodelshown IMPORTANT End clamp blocks provided by KB Racking are designed to match your solar module thickness This ensures the clamp sits flat If end clamps do not sit flat you have the incor...

Page 16: ...vent damage to solar panel and clamp do not exceed recommended torque setting above Do not use hammer drills impact drivers or long allen keys IMPORTANT When securing clamps ensure panels do not slide and fall off roof It is recommended that at least 2 installers install the first panel in each row IMPORTANT KB Konnect clips are designed for single use only If clips are removed for maintenance pur...

Page 17: ...g wires across each continuous row once per rail extensions Insert uninsulated grounding wire into each grounding lug Each continuous row of panels is grounded once on the end of the rails IMPORTANT When bonded any one panel OR group of panels can be removed without disrupting the bonding path 17 ...

Page 18: ...G RW75 uninsulated copped ground wire into wire slot Tighten hex nut Torque to 5 08Nm 3 75ft lb IMPORTANT For the purpose of electrical bonding one grounding lug is required per row DO NOT exceed 20 panels in the E W directions per row respectively Panels may be installed in landscape or portrait orientation Maximum Series Fuse Rating 30 Amps Fig 15 Grounding Lug Schematic Tyco model 2058729 1 sho...

Page 19: ...els may be installed in landscape or portrait orientation Maximum Series Fuse Rating 30 Amps Insert 6 AWG RW75 uninsulated copped ground wire into wire slot Tighten the bolt Torque to 5 08Nm 3 75ft lb Fasten grounding lugs not provided onto the frame of the rails of Each Row Tighten the bolt Torque to 5Nm 3 69ft lb Grounding Lug Schematic Ilsco model SGB 4 shown as an example 19 ...

Page 20: ...be carefully and methodically considered At all times the array must be interconnected to the grounding lug as well as during maintenance PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING Installer is responsible for and shall provide an appropriate method of direct to earth grounding in accordance with the latest edition of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 CSA 22 1 Safety Standard for Electrical Installations or the ...

Page 21: ...pierce the panel frame to provide a electrical bonding connection between adjacent panel frames The grounding continues through the panel frames across the rails where the system is connected to a grounding wire through grounding lugs Therefore a single continuous rail needs to be grounded in each Row Module Clamp 21 ...

Page 22: ...fe span and ensure peak performance KB Racking recommends routine maintenance checks The following checks should be completed every 6 months to maintain the system s integrity Remove debris from rooftop that can damage panels or stop solar absorption Clean solar panels and remove bird waste Check clamps and hardware to ensure intended connections are secured Check components for damage warping ben...