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Assembly Instructions, Power Rail P6 (Version 2, Rev A)  

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The Power Rail P6 conforms to ANSI/UL 

UL2703 (2015) Standard for Safety First 

Edition: Mounting Systems, Mounting Devic-

es, Clamping/Retention Devices, and Ground 

Lugs for Use with Flat-Plate Photovoltaic 

Modules and Panels.

Electrical

Note: Electrical installations must be in 

accordance with the National Electric 

Code ANSI / NFPA 70. Contact your 

local Authorities Having Jurisdiction 

(AHJ) for additional details.

Max Overcurrent Protective Device (OCPD) 

Rating: 25A
Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing

Module Fuse  

Rating  

Copper Wire Size 

<15 AMPS 

#14 AWG 90°C

<20 AMPS 

#12 AWG 90°C

20-60 AMPS 

#10 AWG 90°C

Splice Plates

Slice Plates have been tested per UL2703 

Bonding & Grounding requirements without 

the use of Bonding Jumpers.
See assembly procedures for proper 

assembly.

Module Clamps

Module clamps have integrated grounding 

and have been tested to UL 2703
See Module Compatibility List for list of 

approved modules.
Module Orientation: Portrait or Landscape

Power Rail 

TM

 P6 Ratings

Fire Class Resistance Rating

The system fire class rating is only valid when 

the installation is conducted in accordance with 

this manual.
Meets the requirements of Class A Steep Slope 

Flush-Mounting Applications when using Type 1, 

Listed Photovoltaic Modules. 
Testing conducted with a 5” Gap (distance be-

tween roof covering and PV module frame) per 

UL1703 allows the system to be installed with 

any gap per manufacturer’s instructions.
Steep Slope refers to roofs with slopes greater 

than or equal to 2:12.

Structural Certification

Mechanical Load Rating: Meets the minimum 

design load rating of UL2703 section 21.4 

(10 psf downward, 5 psf upward, and 5 psf 

downslope) load. Actual system structural ca-

pacity defined by PE review.

Marking

Product markings identified per UL2703 are to 

be located in a location that is readily accessible 

for inspection.

Summary of Contents for POWER RAIL P6

Page 1: ...Assembly Instructions step by step assembly and installation Assembly Instructions Version 2 Rev A SP3411 1 PCN 020317 1 POWER RAILTM P6...

Page 2: ...clamps have integrated grounding and have been tested to UL 2703 See Module Compatibility List for list of approved modules Module Orientation Portrait or Landscape Power RailTM P6 Ratings Fire Class...

Page 3: ...idelines They begin after all roof mounted attach ing hardware has been installed and se cured to the roof substrate They show the Power Rail Mounting Sys tem being installed on the Power Rail PV Flas...

Page 4: ...l P6 Main Components There are five main components and attaching hardware RAD End Clamp L Foot AMPTM Clamp Bonding Clamp P6 Power Rail Splice Plate two hole Splice Plate four hole Factory Assembled A...

Page 5: ...Foot 5 16 x 3 4 turn bolt flange nut Refer to Power Rail Design Guidelines 4 AMP Clamp 5 16 x RAD bolt flange nut 2 per 3 8 gap between modules 5 RAD End C l amp 5 16 x RAD bolt flange nut 4 per Rail...

Page 6: ...ompression block and secure with 5 16 Hex Nut and Flat Washer Torque to 14 16 ft lbs CAUTION NOTE NOTE Cantilever and span dimensions are a design spec ification Consult the design manual to match the...

Page 7: ...dules Splice Plates come in two configurations 2 hole or 4 hole above is a 4 hole Insert 5 16 x 3 4 Turn Bolts into Power Rail and rotate 90 degrees to lock Turn Bolts in place Align Splice Plate with...

Page 8: ...rted into the Power Rail and positioned between adjacent Modules Insert the 5 16 RAD Bolt into Power Rail and rotate 4 Install the Modules cont 90 degrees clockwise to lock the RAD Bolt within the Pow...

Page 9: ...8 Assembly Instructions Power Rail P6 Version 2 Rev A Grounding Bonding Path...

Page 10: ...C260PE REC265PE REC270PE Silfab 38 mm SLA260M SLA265M SLA270M SLA275M SLA280M SLA285M SLA290M SLA295M SLA300M Solar World 31 mm SW280 31mm 33 mm SW280 285 290 295 300 33 mm SW 320 XL 33mm FR SW 325 XL...

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