Series Installation Guide

STP Mount
Series
3
Pre Assembly for Models STP-LCR/090, STP-LCR/120)
Step 1
:
Connecting Panel Support Channels
A. Lay two panel support channels end to end with a connector in the middle.
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). (Detail A) Repeat with the remaining set of channel rails and set
aside.
Final Assembly to Pole
Step 2
:
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 B).
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. 144 in-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 C).
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.
Step 3: Attach Tilt Plate Mounting Channel
A. Place tilt plate mounting channels on the sides of the pole clamp assembly (Detail D).
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 E)
Dropped nuts cannot be retrieved very easily.