STP HW Mount Series Installation Manual STP-LCHW-MAN 2018 Edition v1.
STP HW Mount Series Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................................1 Customer Support ..........................................................................................................................................1 Tools Required ............................................................................................................................................
STP HW Mount Series Tools Required Tools that support the following size hex heads: Torque values are “dry”, add 15% if using anti-seize lubricant on stainless hardware (Recommended). Deep sockets for 5/16” and 1/2”, long combination wrench for 5/16. 1. 3/8” = 240\20 In\Ft Lbs 2. 5/16”= 144\12 In\Ft Lbs 3. 1/4" = 84\7 In\Ft Lbs Components List The following parts are used on the STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW mount models: Galvanized coated sheet steel components will show rust on cut edges and is normal
STP HW Mount Series Pre Assembly for Models STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW Step 1: Connecting Panel Support Channels (STP-LCR/124HW only) A. Lay (1) 56” and (1) 68” panel support channel end to end with a connector in the middle. NOTE: You will need 2 sets, 1 left and 1 right, keep 56” supports on the same end with open sides facing each other (Detail A). B. Using a connector, bolt the panel support channels together.
STP HW Mount Series Step 5: Attach Tilt Plate Mounting Channel A. Place tilt plate mounting channels on the sides of the pole clamp assembly (Detail E). B. Install 1/4" bolt, flat and flange nuts 6 places on both sides, tighten to 84 in-lbs. Note: placing the flange nut in the “closed” side of the wrench to align with the bolt through the cutout will make it easier to start. (Detail F) Dropped nuts cannot be retrieved very easily. Step 6: Attach Tilt plates A.
STP HW Mount Series Step 11: Install Lower Vee Brace STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW A. Pre assemble both of the lower brace angle brackets with the 5/16-18 x 1.0 bolt, flat and flange nut (attached to one of the angle brackets for shipping). Do not torque, just snug for alignment (Detail N) B. Attach the lower knee brace clamp and preassembled angle brackets loosely to the pole with the 3/8-16 x 4" U-bolt flat, lock and nut. (Detail N) See (DETAIL M) for location position. C.
STP HW Mount Series Detail AA (left assembly shown) Detail B 124HW SHOWN Detail C Detail D 6
STP HW Mount Series Detail F Detail E Helpful tip: pre install 3/8" bolt for ease of assembly in Detail G.
STP HW Mount Series Detail H 82HW DETAIL I Detail H 124HW DETAIL K (STP-LCR/82HW SHOWN) STP-LCR/124HW SHOWN 8
STP HW Mount Series DETAIL J DETAIL L (STP-LCR/82HW SHOWN) 9
STP HW Mount Series Location Chart STP-LCR/124HW C B A ANGLE 0° 27.06 6.50 36.56 10° 27.06 8.50 41.27 20° 25.06 8.50 48.76 30° 25.06 16.50 46.14 40° 15.06 18.50 51.19 50° 15.06 26.50 49.74 60° 5.06 30.50 56.80 DETAIL M (STP-LCR/124HW shown) Location Chart STP-LCR/82HW ANGLE A B C 0° 19.17 6.50 40.97 10° 19.17 8.50 44.45 20° 15.17 8.50 50.00 30° 15.17 18.50 43.60 40° 15.17 26.50 38.79 50° 1.17 26.50 48.51 60° 1.17 32.50 49.
STP HW Mount Series DETAIL P DETAIL Q DETAIL R 11
STP HW Mount Series Foundation Hole Guidelines (see charts pages 14, 15) The suggestions below are recommendations only. It is the installer’s responsibility to validate foundation parameters prior to installation, as local geotechnical report may be required to assess ground conditions. We recommend consulting with a local engineer familiar with local regulations and build site requirements, including soil conditions, terrain and load criteria (wind, snow, seismic).
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STP HW Mount Series 60° TILT 50° TILT 40° TILT 30° TILT 20° TILT 10° TILT 0° TILT Footing Chart 2 panel STP-LCR/82HW 60 and 72 cell modules Design Wind Speed (V) Ground Snow Load (pg) ASCE 7-10 ASCE 7-05 0 10 20 30 40 50 72 72 110 MPH 85 MPH 72 72 60 72 72 115 MPH 89 MPH 72 60 72 72 120 MPH 93 MPH 72 60 72 72 130 MPH 100 MPH 72 60 72 72 140 MPH 108 MPH 72 72 72 150 MPH 116 MPH 60 Design Wind Speed (V) ASCE 7-10 ASCE 7-05 110 MPH 85 MPH 115 MPH 89 MPH 120 MPH 93 MPH 130 MPH 100 MPH 140 MPH 108 MPH 15
STP HW Mount Series 60° TILT 50° TILT 40° TILT 30° TILT 20° TILT 10° TILT 0° TILT Footing Chart 3 panel STP-LCR/124HW 60 and 72 cell modules Design Wind Speed (V) Ground Snow Load (pg) ASCE 7-10 ASCE 7-05 0 10 20 30 40 50 72 72 110 MPH 85 MPH 72 60 72 72 115 MPH 89 MPH 72 60 72 72 120 MPH 93 MPH 72 60 72 72 130 MPH 100 MPH 72 60 72 72 140 MPH 108 MPH 60 72 72 150 MPH 116 MPH 60 0 72 72 72 72 72 72 Ground Snow Load (pg) 10 20 30 40 50 72 72 60 72 72 60 72 72 72 60 72 60 72 Design Wind Speed (V) ASC
STP HW Mount Series Installer Responsibility The installer is solely responsible for: Complying with all applicable local or national building codes, including any that may supersede this manual; Ensuring that Tamarack Solar and other products are appropriate for the particular installation and the installation environment; Using only Tamarack Solar parts and installer-supplied parts as specified by Tamarack Solar.
