Series Installation Guide

STP HW Mount Series
3
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. Tighten the 5/16-18 x 7/8” hardware (hex bolt,
flat
washer, and flange nut) to 144 in-lbs (dry). Repeat with the remaining set of channel rails and set aside.
Step 2 Connecting inner\outer brace channels
A. Lay an inner brace channel inside of an outer brace channel, adjust overlap per the chart (Detail M) and bolt
together using the holes at the ends of th channels with 5/16 x 7/8 bolts, flat and flange nut,
torque to 144 inLbs (dry) (
Detail AA) Note: make one left hand and one right hand.
Step 3 : Connecting Panels to Panel Supports
(STP-LCR/124HW) 3 panels per tier, connect middle panel only, (Detail B)
(STP-LCR/82HW) 2 panels per tier, connect both panels
B. Lay panel(s) on a flat surface, frame side up.
C. Lay panel supports across the panel(s) with obround slots face down, and the open sides facing towards the center
of the panel, aligning the mounting holes of the panel with the obround slots on the panel supports, placing the
panel in the center (3 panel tier shown)
or equally spaced (2 panel tier). Install with 1/4 x 3/4 bolts, flats, locks and
nuts, tighten only enough to hold firmly, do not torque at this time.
Final Assembly
Step 4 : Attach Pole Clamp Assembly to Pole
A. Slide the pre-assembled pole clamp over the pole, the assembly should rest on the notches on the top edge of the
pole. (Detail C).
B. Loosen the four 1/4" bolts slightly to allow the clamp halves to tighten up on the pole.
C. Orientate brace to face south.
D. Tighten the 8 outside 5/16 flange nuts on the threaded rods evenly, making sure that each nut is tightened the
same amount of turns so the distance between
the clamp halves is the same on each side of the pole, until the
torque setting is reached. 12 Ft-lbs (dry).
E. Finger tighten the 8 inside 5/16 flange nuts up to the flanges of the clamp halves.
F. Using a long 5/16 box wrench, tighten 5/16 flange nuts, alternating turns from side to side, pulling the flanges
together. (Close or touching, not flattened out).
G. Install 5/16 x 7/8 bolt, flat, and flange nuts in the 4 holes of the clamp halves flange ends. Tighten 5/16 bolts,
alternating turns from side to side, pulling the flanges together. (close or touching, not flattened out)
(Detail D).
H. Check the torque of the 8 outside flange nuts, re torque as needed.
I. Torque the four 1/4" bolts on top to 84 in-lbs. (previously loosened slightly)
J. (Optional) caulk the seams on top of pipe clamp to seal preventing rain water entering the pipe.