Series Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Customer Support
- Tools Required
- Components List
- Pre Assembly for Models STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW
- Step 1: Connecting Panel Support Channels (STP-LCR/124HW only)
- Step 2 Connecting inner\outer brace channels
- Step 3: Connecting Panels to Panel Supports
- Final Assembly
- Step 4: Attach Pole Clamp Assembly to Pole
- Step 5: Attach Tilt Plate Mounting Channel
- Step 6: Attach Tilt plates
- Step 7: Attach Cross Rails to Tilt Plates.
- Step 8: Attach Panel Support Sub Assembly to Cross Rails
- Step 9: Install Knee Brace Cross rail STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW
- Step 10: Adjust Tilt Angle
- Step 11: Install Lower Vee Brace STP-LCR/82HW STP-LCR/124HW
- Detailed Diagrams for Assembly
- Foundation Hole Guidelines (see charts pages 14, 15)
- Footing Chart 2 panel STP-LCR/82HW
- Footing Chart 3 panel STP-LCR/124HW
- Installer Responsibility
- Warranty Information
STP HW Mount
Series
12
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). All of
these parameters may impact foundation requirements.
Installation Recommendations: Concrete to be min 3,500 PSI
1. Auger hole to minimum depth shown in foundation guidelines, + 6" for (#2).
Drilled holes to be filled with concrete shall be cleaned to remove all loose cuttings.
2. Stumps or other decomposable material exceeding 3 inches in the least dimension located
within the drilled diameter of the foundation shall be removed entirely prior to placing
concrete.
3. The bottom 6" of hole should be filled with crushed rock or a blocking; this will prevent the
pipe(s) from touching the base of the hole, insuring complete encapsulation of the pipe when
concrete is poured, as well as allowing for water drainage. (see option 1)
4. The pipe(s) should be installed vertically no matter the slope of the install site and centered in
the hole.
5. Make arrangements to prevent the pipe(s) from twisting or moving prior to and during
pouring of the concrete.
6. The pipe(s) should be braced to remain plumb and in position until concrete has cured at
least 24hrs.
7. The solar system shall not be attached to the support pipe until the concrete has reached
3,500 psi.
The Steel Post shall be embedded into the concrete pier using one of the following options:
A. Option 1: To within 12” of the bottom of the concrete pier.
B. Option 2: The steel post embedment shall be a minimum of 36” into the concrete pier
with (2) #5 bars extending vertically to within 12” of the bottom of the pier, one
on each side of the steel post. The rebar shall lap with the steel post a minimum
of 30”. A bolt (5/16” minimum) shall be placed through the steel post at
approximately 6” (+/- 2”) from the bottom of the post with a hand tightened nut
to provide uplift resistance in direct bearing with the concrete