Install and concrete footer information for TPSM-350×2-TP

Installation Steps:

1. Use the 4 J bolts provided cast into a concrete foundation suitable for the location and the
expected loads on the structure. Minimum recommended is 1200mm (48”) Deep and 600mm
(24”) square, or about 0.453m3 (16 cubic ft.) The foundation may vary depending on soil and
location. It is recommended, and in some locations, required, to seek the advice and or
approval of a licensed Professional Engineer familiar with your local codes and requirements
prior to construction.

2. Place the Pole base on the foundation, aligning the bolt holes with the protruding bolts.
Ensure that the post is plumb vertical with a level. Use the provided nuts, lock washers, and
washers and tighten the nuts and ensure the post is secured to the foundation.

3. Place the Pole Cap level on the Pole and position as desired. Angled cradle flanges should
point towards the equator or the direction of greatest solar insolation for your site. Tighten
the 6x M8 socket head bolts to maintain the correct position.

4. Place the square girder in the cradle flanges and fasten with the M18 x 150mm supporting
bolt and nut.

Tube Cap with the supporting M18 x 190mm bolt and nut. Fasten arms to square girder with
the supporting M18 x 190mm bolt and nut.

Adjust the angle of elevation by attaching the angle adjusting arms into the hole location

corresponding to the required angle. Please refer to the illustration below. Installation process
may be easier at the 10o angle, and carefully may be adjusted after construction is complete.

5. Place the Large Tube across the flanges on the Square Girder at the welded mounting plates
and fasten with two U-brackets. Care should be taken to ensure that the tube beam is
centered and level on the square girder. Beams should be parallel.

6. The mounting Rails come in two pieces for easier shipping. Utilize the splices provided to
recombine the rails to be the full length. Although not required, it is recommended to utilize
a splice in both the side channel and the top channel of the rail for greater strength.

7. Slide the U-bracket bolts into the slot on the underside of the rail.* Guide the ends of the tube
struts through the U-brackets and position. Each rail requires two U-brackets, one of the
two brackets should utilize the bonding plate to form the equipment bond between the
anodized aluminum rail and the steel structure so all metal parts are electrically bonded to
Earth Ground (EG, ).

8. Care should be taken to make sure that the ends of the rails line up by using a long straight
edge or snap line. Arrows found on the rails should line up with one of the tube struts. The
farthest outside rails should line up right on the tube edge. The inner rails should be no less
than 1003mm (39.5”) on center from the outer rails.Be sure that the grid is square prior to tightening the U-brackets.

9. Place solar panels on the rails.

11. Use end clamps with M8x25mm Hexagon screw and fixing nuts (preassembled) to attach
solar panels to the rails. Be sure first row of modules are aligned and square with the rail grid
before tightening

Adjacent solar panels in columns are attached by using mid-clamps with M8 socket head bolts
clamping both module frames. Be sure that the stainless steel bonding plate included with the
mid-clamp is situated between the module (panel) frame and the mounting rail. The bonding
plates are required to break the protective anodizing of the aluminum and ensure a continuous equipment bond of all metallic components to Earth Ground (EG, 

12. Repeat steps until installation is complete, top row will utilize end clamps as the first row.
13. Adjust the tilt and direction as required for the site and tighten all bolts to final torque upon
completion.