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Assembly Instructions, POWER RAIL

TM

 ‒ Two-Tier Tilt Kit 

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POWER RAIL

TM

 ‒ Two-Tier Tilt Kit

About these instructions:

•  The instructions do not include any 

 

information on the selection or installa

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tion of attaching hardware to be mount

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ed to the roof substrate or concrete 

foundation. For information on com

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patible roof attaching hardware, see 

our publication titled “POWER RAIL

TM

  

Design Guidelines”.

•  Begin after all attaching hardware has 

been installed and secured to the roof 

substrate or concrete foundation.

•  They are intended to be used by individ

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uals with sufficient technical skills for the 

task.  Knowledge  and  use  of  hand  tools, 

measuring devices and torque values is 

also required.

•  Included, are various Notes, Cautions, 

and Warnings that are intended to assist 

in the assembly process and/or to draw 

attention to the fact that certain assembly 

steps may be dangerous and could cause 

serious physical injury and/or damage to 

components. Follow the procedures and 

precautions in these instructions carefully.

For questions on a specific installation, please:
Contact us by Phone: 800-260-3792
Send an Email request: info@PLPSolar.com

WARNING

Follow the  

procedures and 

precautions in 

these instructions 

carefully.

Periodic Inspection

PLP  recommends  a  periodic  re-inspection  to 

check for any loose components or any corro

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sion. If any loose components and any corrosion 

is found, the affected components are required to 

be replaced immediately, with the original mount

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ing system manufacturer’s component parts.

Required Tools

3/4 inch wrench or socket for 1/2 inch 

 

hardware

1/2 inch wrench or socket for 5/16 inch 

 

hardware

Torque wrench

Ratchet wrench

Ratchet extension bar

Framing square

Tape measure

Summary of Contents for POWER RAIL 60 Cell

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions step by step assembly and installation Assembly Instructions SP3504 POWER RAILTM TWO TIER TILT KIT...

Page 2: ...is product is intended for use by trained technicians only This product should not be used by anyone who is not familiar with and not trained to use it When working in the area of energized lines extr...

Page 3: ...ssist in the assembly process and or to draw attention to the fact that certain assembly steps may be dangerous and could cause serious physical injury and or damage to components Follow the procedure...

Page 4: ...Tier Tilt Kit Main Components There are seven main components and attaching hardware Strongback Rail to Rail Bracket Rail Rail Splice Plate Leg Cross Brace L Foot AMP Clamp Bonding Mid Clamp Factory A...

Page 5: ...Joists Module Type Angle degrees Tilt Leg Length H in Span Length X in Cantilever Length C in Foot Spacing Y in Strongback Length in 60 Cell 15 23 3 84 42 80 126 25 37 2 84 42 80 35 51 84 42 80 45 64...

Page 6: ...13 x 1 1 2 Carriage Bolt into channel of Strongback and slide it down to the previously made alignment mark Install the Leg and secure with a 1 2 Flat Washer Lock Washer and Nut Tool tighten for now...

Page 7: ...que 45 50 ft lbs Ensure that the attachment points align to marks on the Strongback Insert a 1 2 13 x 1 1 2 Carriage Bolt into the channel of the Strongback and align it to the previously made alignme...

Page 8: ...t a 5 16 x 1 Turn Bolt into the channel of the Cross Brace and rotate 90 degrees to lock the Turn Bolt in place Secure the ends of the Cross Brace to the Legs with a 5 16 Flange Nut as shown above Cen...

Page 9: ...ific clamping locations use those specifications if none are specified by the manufac turer use a factor of 20 percent of the module length to determine the N S positions of the Rail to Rail Brackets...

Page 10: ...annel of the POWER RAIL aligning it with the Rail to Rail Bracket Rotate the Turn Bolt 90 degrees to lock it in place Secure with a 5 16 Flange Nut Torque to 15 ft lbs 9 Install the POWER RAIL CAUTION...

Page 11: ...lt with in the POWER RAIL Secure with a 5 16 Flange Nut Torque to 15 ft lbs AMP Clamp bonding Mid Clamps are inserted into the POWER RAIL and positioned between the adjacent Modules Insert the 5 16 RA...

Page 12: ...Corporate Headquarters 660 Beta Drive Mayfield Village OH 44143 Telephone 800 260 3792 Fax 440 442 8816 preformed com Email info plpsolar com 2019 Preformed Line Products SP3504...

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