SOP-X Manual

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Custom Side of Pole Mount

(One panel shown.)

A. TOP CHANNEL

BOTTOM CHANNEL

PANEL RAILS: MAY EITHER BE ALUMINUM ANGLE WITH HOLES PUNCHED FOR MOUTING

YOUR PANEL, OR T-SLOT UNIVERSAL ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS FOR SLIDING YOUR PANEL

MOUNTING BOLTS IN, DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU ORDERED.

BRACES: ALUMINUM ANGLE

TOP BRACKET

BOTTOM BRACKET

Note:

Rail and brace dimensions may vary depending on the

model of SOP you order. Custom attachment systems for larger

posts also available. Number of panels may vary.

SIDE OF POLE MOUNT

FOR 1 or 2 PV PANELS

Standard design for 3” or 4”

schedule 40 or 80 pipe

Revision

Not to Scale

05.01.15

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Page 1 of 8 Custom Side of Pole Mount (One panel shown.) A. TOP CHANNEL B. BOTTOM CHANNEL C. PANEL RAILS: MAY EITHER BE ALUMINUM ANGLE WITH HOLES PUNCHED FOR MOUTING YOUR PANEL, OR T-SLOT UNIVERSAL ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS FOR SLIDING YOUR PANEL MOUNTING BOLTS IN, DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YOU ORDERED. D. BRACES: ALUMINUM ANGLE E. TOP BRACKET F.
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Page 2 of 8 Hardware Package for SOP Mounts Components Included Hardware SOP-X, SOP-K for 1 - Panel size "B" ,"C", "D" AND SOP-S for 2 - Panel size "A" For Attaching 4 - 3/8" round U-bolts Cross Channels 8 - 3/8" whiz nuts to Post Included Hardware SOP-Y - "B"&"C" for 2 - Panel size "B" & "C" 4 - 1/2" round U-bolts 8 - 1/2" washers 8 - 1/2" locknuts Included Hardware SOP-Y - "D" for 2 - Panel size "D" with steel pipe clamp attachment system 8 - 1/2" bolts 16 - 1/2" washers 8 - 1/2" locknuts 4 - pipe
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Page 3 of 8 General Specialties Recommendations for Pole Height and Dimension for Side of Pole Mounts We cannot guarantee a standard 1.67 safety factor if these recommendations are not observed. Since we cannot assess each customer's individual site and conditions, a professional installer and the local building department should be consulted for the safest and most effective installation. SOP Model and Panel Size (Letters in “ ” refer to panel size.
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Page 4 of 8 SOP Model and Panel Size (Letters in “ ” refer to panel size. See Capacity Chart) Post Size (sch = schedule, or thickness of pipe wall) SOP – Y “D” For 2 modules size “D” ONLY up to 42 sq. ft.
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Page 5 of 8 Custom Side of Pole Mount for 1 or 2 PV Panels (single panel mount shown here) A E B C D F A. TOP CHANNEL B. PANEL RAILS: (MAY EITHER BE ALUMINUM ANGLE WITH HOLES PUNCHED FOR MOUNTING YOUR PANEL OR T-SLOT ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS FOR SLIDING YOUR PANEL MOUNTING BOLTS IN, DEPENDING ON MODEL YOU ORDERED) C. BRACES D. BOTTOM CHANNEL E. TOP BRACKET E F F. BOTTOM BRACKET These instructions are for either a one panel SOP mount or a two panel SOP mount. The assembly details are the same.
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Page 6 of 8 Place 2 channels on a flat surface. Attach 4 brackets as shown using provided bolts. Leave bolts finger tight for now. Then bolt top channel with smaller brackets to the top of the post using U-bolts with washers and nuts. Make sure the holes in the small brackets on the top channel are UP. To determine spacing between the 2 channels, use a panel rail to gauge the distance from the top of the top channel to the bottom of the bottom channel. Hold a level on centerline as shown. Note bubble.
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Page 7 of 8 Attach panel/rail assembly to the outside of the top channel brackets as shown. Attach braces to bottom of panel rails as shown. Note in Fig. B, the bottom channel has been moved farther up the post than in Fig. A to achieve a more horizontal adjustment for the panel. Fig. A Fig. B In order to adjust the panel to a more vertical orientation, refasten braces to bottom channel brackets as desired.
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Page 8 of 8 Instructions for Attaching Solar Panel to Mounting Rails For T-Slot Rails: Lay T-Slot rails across the short axis of the panel as shown in Photo #1. Slide stainless bolts into T-slot of rail and position so they are opposite to the mounting holes on the frame of the panel as shown in Photo #2. Then roll the rails over so the bolts slip into the holes on the panel frame. Place the flange nut on your finger with the flange UP and thread onto the bolt from underneath as shown in Photo #3.