Vertical photovoltaic panel bracket diagram

What is a power rail PV module mounting system?

The PV module mounting system engineered to reduce installation costs and provide maximum strength for parallel-to-roof, tilt up, or open structure mounting applications. The POWER RAIL mounting system is designed with the professional PV solar installer in mind.

What are photovoltaic panels & how do they work?

They are designed for builders constructing single family homes with pitched roofs, which offer adequate access to the attic after construction. It is assumed that aluminum framed photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on a “post” and rail mounting system, the most common in the industry today, will be installed by the homeowner.

How do I design a photovoltaic and solar hot water system?

Provide an architectural drawing and riser diagram for the homeowner showing the planned location for future photovoltaic and solar hot water system components. Space requirements and layout for photovoltaic and solar water heating system components should be taken into account early in the design process.

Do I need to meter a photovoltaic system?

It is assumed that aluminum framed photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on a “post” and rail mounting system, the most common in the industry today, will be installed by the homeowner. While metering the system is encouraged, the specification does not address system wiring elements for associated system sensors or monitoring equipment.

How do I connect a solar stack module to a pedestal?

Modules should be bonded to the Solar Stack pedestals with the manufacturer approved middle/end clamps. Grounding hardware (as a part of the module clamps) forms secure electrical bonds with both the module and the pedestal, resulting in many parallel grounding paths throughout the system.

How do I attach a module to a bracket?

Apply bolts to fix modules on the bracket through mounting holes on the back frame. See details in Figure 3. In the figure, A represents the permissible overlap distance between the module frame and bracket Table 5 lists the recommended bolts and associated accessories for use when connecting brackets to the modules.