FS SystemTM Ground Mount Installation Manual. ISO. MI-008. The Schletter FS
System for ground mount photovoltaic (PV) installations is specifically designed ...
FS SystemTM Ground Mount Installation Manual
FS System The Schletter FS System for ground mount photovoltaic (PV) installations is specifically designed to meet or exceed applicable IBC, ASCE, and UL standards. For more information on the FS System, please see system brochure. Features • Conforms to UL 27031 • Certified to ULC/ORD STD C1703 • Electrically Bonded Unit2 • 30 Amp Series Fuse Rating • Pre-assembled Components • Fully Integrated and Modular Components • Includes grounding module clamps The FS System is capable of accommodating nearly any framed or frameless PV module currently on the market.3 Each FS System is custom designed to meet specific structural load requirements4. Included in the FS System are the Rapid5K™ grounding clamp specifically designed to secure the frame of a PV module to the FS System.5 In turn, the components and assemblies that comprise an FS System form an electrically bonded unit. While individual components and structural sections will vary between designs, the primary assemblies and installation methods will remain the same. 6
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The FS System is evaluated for electrical bonding only. The FS System meets all IBC and ASCE requirements for structural loading; it has not been evaluated for loading under UL 2703. 2 Installer is responsible for verifying that system meets applicable NEC and CSA standards. 3 Maximum number of modules shall not exceed system voltage. 4 Individual parts and components will vary from system to system. Please reference system specific drawings. 5 This racking system may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL1703 only when the specific module has been evaluated for grounding and/or mounting in compliance with the included instructions. 1
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FS SystemTM Ground Mount Installation Manual Sample Drawings Specific drawings are provided for each project. Key information included on these drawings is as follows: 1. Design Criteria 4. Array Tilt 2. Notes Section 5. Array Dimensions 3. Module Dimensions 6. Post Embedment 2 1
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LOADS: MODULE DEAD LOAD = 2.23 PSF SLOPED ROOF SNOW LOAD = 0 PSF
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INSTALLATION TOLERANCES: LATERAL POST PLACEMENT IS ±5.0" TOTAL LATERAL DEVIATION OF POSTS WITHIN AN ARRAY IS ±5.0" POST HEIGHT VARIATION TOLERANCE IS ±0.40" POST VERTICALITY TOLERANCE 10% of the checked bolted connections are loose, the check has to be increased by a factor of five.
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If more than 10% of connections are still loose, all bolted connections much be checked.
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Tighten to specified torques
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Requirements per ASME B107 and AISC
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WARNING: Risk of death by electric shock
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Maintenance should only be performed by qualified personnel.
For More Information For more information on the FS System, please see: FS System Product Sheet Ground Mount System Overview
FS Mounting Kit Product Sheet
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Approved Module Manufacturers Bonding and Grounding Canadian Solar CS6X-310|315|320P CS6X-P-FG CS6K-P-FG CS6K-M CS6K-M AB CS6P-P CS6P-P-SD CS6V-M
Yingli Green Energy YL300C|295C|290C|285C|280C|275C-30b YL290D|285D|280D|275D|270D-30b YL340D|335D|330D|325D|320D|315D-36b YL275P|270P|265P|260P|255P|250P-29b YL260P|255P|250P|245P|240P-29b YL325P|320P|315P|310P|305P|300P-35b
Hanwha Q Cells Q.PRO BFR G4|G4.1|G4.3 Q.PLUS BFR G4.1 Q.PRO L G4.1 Q.PLUS L G4.1|G4.2 LG
LGxxxN1C-G4 LGxxxN1W-G4 LGxxxS1C-G4 LGxxxS1W-G4 LGxxxN1K-G4 LGxxxN2C-B3 LGxxxN2W-B3
SolarWorld Sunmodule SW 80 MONO RHA Sunmodule SW 150 POLY R6A Sunmodule SW 150 MONO R6A Sunmodule SW 100 POLY RGP Sunmodule Plus SW 280-295 MONO Sunmodule Plus SW 285-300 MONO (5-busbar) Sunmodule Plus SW 280-290 MONO BLACK (5-busbar) Sunmodule Plus SW 275-290 MONO BLACK Sunmodule Pro-Series SW 260 POLY WOB Sunmodule Protect SW 275-280 MONO BLACK Sunmodule SW 320-325|340-350 XL MONO Trina TSM-PD14 TSM-PD05 TSM-PD05.08 TSM-PD05.05 TSM-PEG5 TSM-PEG5.07 TSM-PEG14 TSM-PEG40.07
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