Ubiquiti sunMAX, User Manual

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Page 3: ...oof Mount Requirements 4 Chapter 2 Components 5 Solar Panel 5 Panel Connector 5 Mounting Assembly 6 Connector Mount 6 Trim Cover Kit 7 Jumper Cable 7 Solar Gateway 7 Roof Mount Kit 8 Tile Accessory Ki...

Page 4: ...nverter 25 Installing the Cable Support Clips and Y Cable 26 Portrait Orientation 27 Landscape Orientation 28 Connecting Y Cable to Microinverter 29 Chapter 6 Installation 31 Roof Mount and Flashing I...

Page 5: ...ategory C 59 Interior Zone 59 Edge Zone 60 Exposure Category D 61 Interior Zone 61 Edge Zone 62 Appendix B Tile Roof 63 Additional Tile Roof Mount Requirements 63 Roof Mount and Flashing Installation...

Page 6: ...iv sunMAX Solar User Guide...

Page 7: ...llation and inspection requirements as they pertain to your location Safety The following instructions and safety precautions are in place to ensure proper deployment and operation of your solar equip...

Page 8: ...r choice straddle the ridge and lay down a rubber anchor mat and secure the ladder to the mat Always have one person hold the ladder firmly When you use a two stage ladder secure it with ropes or stay...

Page 9: ...ack High winds can blow slack cable against the mount damaging the cables Wiring Solar Arrays to the Inverter For wiring through walls protect the cables with metal conduits flexible metal conduits as...

Page 10: ...alk line Chalk stick for cutting shingle Tin snips or utility knife for cutting shingle 13 mm wrench preferably an impact driver Caulking gun EPDM compatible roof caulking Shingle ripper or other pryb...

Page 11: ...panel in the array is installed downroof in the lower edge position side by side until a row is complete 64 92 1649 mm 39 06 992 mm Topside View of Solar Panel Portrait Orientation Underside View of...

Page 12: ...of each Mounting Assembly should always point downward towards the Trim Cover Connector Mount Connector Mounts model SM CM 10 provide structural support and 360 adjustment between the Roof Mount and...

Page 13: ...portrait SM TC 2P 5 and landscape SM TC L 5 Jumper Cable Jumper Cables model SM JC 4C 5 connect and extend the Y Cables in adjacent rows together underneath the solar array Jumper Cables attach to th...

Page 14: ...structural mount between the roof surface and Mounting Assembly to support the array The kit includes the roof mount and mounting hardware roof flashing and counter flashing to ensure a watertight in...

Page 15: ...harp edges and will get hot when exposed to sunlight End Run The End Run model SM EC NA provides easy adaptation of cabling from the array to the electrical panel feeding the grid It connects the open...

Page 16: ...Landscape Y Cables model SM YC L4 5 are used to connect panels and devices such as the Solar Gateway or a Microinverter in a landscape array configuration Cable Support Clips The Cable Support Clips m...

Page 17: ...lar Panel Panel Connectors Panel Connectors model SM PC 10 join Solar Panels together structurally between adjacent corners and along the outside edges of the Solar Panels and bond them together elect...

Page 18: ...Roof Mount and the outer edges of the Solar Panel The Mounting Assembly base also slides forward and backward to allow adjustment of the swivel mount position The arrow located on the top surface of...

Page 19: ...anel Portrait and 1 Panel Portrait Landscape In landscape layout there will be one landscape Trim Cover per column The standard width of one landscape Trim Cover is the same width as one Solar Panel i...

Page 20: ...Trim Cover and one 1 Panel Portrait Trim Cover The 1 Panel Portait Trim Cover is the standard width of a single Solar Panel in portrait orientation The Trim Covers also come with two end plates Most...

Page 21: ...l Mounting Assembly locations along the front edge of the array Cable Support Clips The Cable Support Clips slide onto the inner frame underneath the Solar Panel and pivot down over the outer edge of...

Page 22: ...t sit underneath the third course of shingles Flashing is positioned just above the first row of shingles where the roof mount was installed Correct Flashing is positioned above the first row of shing...

Page 23: ...installed in the array Y Cables are reversible and can be installed with a male or female connector on either side of the module This allows the End Run to be installed at a preferred location within...

Page 24: ...ector on Y Cable Female connector on Jumper Cable Cable end cap terminating female connector on Y Cable Row 1 Row 2 Example 1 Example 2 Looking top side down if you want the End Run to terminate on th...

Page 25: ...able If the End Run terminates at the end of a row with a female connector on it you have two options 1 Move the End Run location to the next row in the array which ends with a male connector on it 2...

Page 26: ...still adhere to the same specifications as a multi panel array For grounding purposes a Panel Connector along with the appropriate grounding wire is installed between the Trim Cover and the lower edge...

Page 27: ...21 Chapter 3 Component Usage Transitioning from Landscape to Portrait Transitioning from Portrait to Landscape Pyramid Shape...

Page 28: ...22 sunMAX Solar User Guide Additional Layout Configurations Panel Connector Roof Mount Landscape Array Omitting Center AC Module for Roofing Vent or Pipe Rectangle Shape Portrait...

Page 29: ...surrounded by the edges also referred to as the field Edges The edges are defined as 10 of the least horizontal dimension or a minimum of 3 0 9 m from the edge of the roof and represent areas of highe...

Page 30: ...ff or near the top of a hill where topographic effects change If your installation site differs from any of the factors above please consult with Ubiquiti Networks at sunlink ubnt com about your parti...

Page 31: ...he Solar Panel up against a sturdy wall or lay it on a flat surface that will not scratch the top side of the panel The pre installed junction box should be facing you on the upper half of the Solar P...

Page 32: ...he Microinverter until you hear them snap in Each connector is uniquely shaped to prevent reversal during the installation The Solar Panel will now be referred to as an AC Module Installing the Cable...

Page 33: ...ame halfway between the Microinverter and junction box b Using your thumb press the top of the Cable Support Clip over the front edge of the frame until it snaps into place c Slide the second Cable Su...

Page 34: ...ame approximately 12 305 mm from the right corner edge of the AC Module b Using your thumb press the top of the Cable Support Clip over the front edge of the frame until it snaps into place c Slide th...

Page 35: ...e the Protective Cap from the Power Connector on the Y Cable AC Disconnect Tool Protective Cap Power Connector 2 Plug the Power Connector on the Y Cable into the AC Port on the Microinverter The Power...

Page 36: ...30 sunMAX Solar User Guide The AC Module is now complete and ready for installation Portrait Configuration Landscape Configiuration...

Page 37: ...ntally across the roof This chalk line should be 1 5 38 mm up from where the lower edge of the solar array will be installed 2 Mark the location of the second row of Roof Mounts by placing a parallel...

Page 38: ...to reduce the distance 15 75 400 mm for portrait 19 69 500 mm for landscape 5 Once the first roof mount location is marked continue to mark additional roof mount locations along each horizontal chalk...

Page 39: ...the shingles position the Roof Mount over the rafter center and start predrilling the two holes that will be used to secure the roof mount to the rafter Use the shingle cutout and the two smaller hole...

Page 40: ...you ve secured the lag screws to the rafter 11 Position the Roof Mount into place and tighten the lag screws until the Roof Mount is secure 12 Slide a roofing bar under the shingles to break the bond...

Page 41: ...warm temperatures 14 Slip the Flashing into place underneath the upper course of shingles and lower it over the roof mount The Flashing should be installed with the Ubiquiti logo towards the front 15...

Page 42: ...f the Roof Mount until it is fully seated onto the Flashing Mounting Assembly Installation 1 Use the mounting hardware to attach Mounting Assemblies to the Roof Mounts To begin only install Mounting A...

Page 43: ...g Assemblies 1 Using leveling string tie a knot around the first mounting assembly stud just below the swivel portion of the Mounting Assembly Ensure that the top portion of the stud can be seen throu...

Page 44: ...urface of the roof structure If the height is not the same at both ends turn the mount swivel to adjust the height so they are the same To raise the height turn the mount swivel counterclockwise To lo...

Page 45: ...sized to fit the AC Module edges and should be positioned to support each location in which the AC Modules will be installed Ensure that each Trim Cover is fully seated on the Mounting Assemblies in t...

Page 46: ...m lock will also secure the Trim Cover to the Mounting Assemblies in row one Panel Connector Installation for Trim Cover Prior to installing the first row of AC Modules insert Panel Connectors into th...

Page 47: ...htly on the AC Module Note The remaining roof mount locations should not have Mounting Assemblies installed yet Trim Cover AC Module Mounting Assembly 2 Holding the AC Module at a 45 angle hook the Mo...

Page 48: ...o one or both of the Mounting Assemblies in row two turn the base of the Mounting Assembly in either direction to adjust its height To raise the height turn the base clockwise To lower the height turn...

Page 49: ...use a Panel Connector to join the AC Modules together Panel Connectors connect AC Modules together structurally along the frame edges and bond them together electrically 9 Continue installing AC Modul...

Page 50: ...D will light steady green when the device is connected to a power source The LED may change color during general system activity Network Activity The Network Activity LED will light steady green when...

Page 51: ...ent shock or damage 1 Tilt the Solar Gateway forward and hook it underneath the upper edge of the solar module railing Rotate it down until it stops and rests along the side of the AC Module 2 Use the...

Page 52: ...municate with the Ubiquiti cloud management software Download the sunMAX Install app on your mobile device from the App Store iOS or Google Play Android 1 Launch the app once your download is complete...

Page 53: ...7 Chapter 6 Installation 4 Tap Install to select a customer site to view or install 5 Tap Gateway from the Site Dashboard screen 6 When prompted for a connection type to your local network tap Etherne...

Page 54: ...performing steps a c and tap Next when finished a Remove the Port Cover from the Solar Gateway and remove the Cable Feed Plug from the Port Cover Cable Feed Plug Port Cover b Connect an Ethernet cable...

Page 55: ...49 Chapter 6 Installation c Replace the Port Cover 8 Tap Scan QR to pair the Solar Gateway with the current customer site information 9 Scan the QR code to complete the pairing process...

Page 56: ...MAC address and serial number should appear Tap Next to continue or Redo Scan if necessary 11 The following screen appears while the Solar Gateway is connecting to your LAN and being configured 12 Tap...

Page 57: ...idelines for all wire gauges and installation requirements Items Required Small flat blade screwdriver Wire stripper 2 Phillips screwdriver 13 mm wrench NPT conduit connector for SM EC NA Liquid tight...

Page 58: ...ble until it is firmly seated Note One End Run can support up to 16 continuous AC Modules in an array Solar arrays comprised of more than 16 AC Modules will require additional End Run assemblies 3 Thr...

Page 59: ...locations L1 N L2 GND inside the End Run housing 6 Slide the End Run housing into the cover until it snaps securely in place and pull back on the wiring from the other end to reduce the slack 7 Positi...

Page 60: ...w into the clamp until the screw thread is visible and protruding from the opposite side 9 Hook the conduit clamp on the inside lip of the AC Module and then over the outer lip Tighten the screw on ea...

Page 61: ...ng Panel Connectors Grounding Stud Panel Connector Underside View 12 Insert one end of a copper solid core grounding wire into the grounding stud and torque the hex nut to 7 4 lb ft or 10 N m 13 Ensur...

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Page 69: ...Subflashing 1 Install the threaded studs into the Roof Mounts by turning them clockwise until they bottom out 2 Mark the location of the first row of Roof Mounts by placing a chalk line horizontally a...

Page 70: ...the location of the second row of Roof Mounts by placing a parallel chalk line above the first using the following guidelines For portrait configurations mark 66 1675 mm up from the previous chalk li...

Page 71: ...nd mark the vertical rafter locations on the underlayment surface 9 Transfer the horizontal chalk lines from the tiles to the underlayment below 10 Place a Roof Mount on the underlayment and line up t...

Page 72: ...nings 14 Place the roof mount back into position lining up the larger vertical holes with the pre drilled holes on the roof s underlayment Using the lag bolts secure the roof mount to the underlayment...

Page 73: ...g The non sealed end should face downroof 3 Place the subflashing over the roof mount with the Ubiquiti logo facing downroof Note If the batten prevents proper placement of the roofing paper or subfla...

Page 74: ...and the neck of the roof mount 6 Install the rubber counter flashing over the neck of the roof mount and press it down firmly onto the roofing sealant you applied in the previous step 7 Cut a piece of...

Page 75: ...shing on page 71 to complete the installation Three Course Method 1 Apply roofing sealant in the shape of an arch to the underside surface of the subflashing The non sealed end should face downroof 2...

Page 76: ...to ensure a watertight installation 4 Apply a minimum of 0 25 6 mm continuous roofing sealant around the gap between the subflashing and the neck of the Roof Mount 5 Install the rubber counter flashi...

Page 77: ...it into the cemented area before it dries Then apply another layer 0 13 or 3 mm minimum thickness of elastomeric roof cement over the fabric Upper Flashing 1 Mark the tiles surrounding each mount loca...

Page 78: ...pose the roof mount and subflashing Use caution when cutting to avoid breaking or damaging the tile s Note Use a diamond cutting blade or a masonry core bit to create an opening in the tile s 4 Replac...

Page 79: ...f the roof s tiles Position the opening of the Flashing directly over the Roof Mount and form the Flashing to the curvature of the tiles 6 Slide the top edge of the Flashing underneath the course of t...

Page 80: ...continuous roofing sealant around the gap between the Flashing and the neck of the extension post 10 Install the rubber counter flashing over the neck of the extension post and slide it down firmly o...

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