Photovoltaic panel rail bracket installation specifications

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.

How many PV panels will a Stan-Dard rail kit cover?

Used between PV panels to secure to Stan-dard Rail 1 kit will cover 2 PV panels within a row. Part number changes depending on panel required. Length of bolt depends on the thickness of the PV panel. Used on the first and last PV panel in a row 1 kit will cover the first and last PV panels in a row.

What is a power rail mounting system?

The POWER RAIL mounting system is designed with the professional PV solar installer in mind. The top-clamping rails utilize a single tool with a revolutionary patented RADTM Fastener for faster bolt placement. The unique shape of the RAD provides an anti-rotation feature, locking the bolt in the proper orientation when installed.

Can a racking system be used to ground a PV module?

This racking system may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 only when the specic module has been evaluated for grounding and/or mounting in compliance with the included instructions. The system is a non-separately derived system.

What is a standard solarmount® rail?

Standard SolarMount® Standard rail gives you ultimate fl exibility, including bottom mounting and tilt-up options. SolarMount®Light In fl ush mounted arrays, easy handling SolarMount® Light rail saves aluminum and expense without compromising structural integrity. PV’s most versatile mounting system

How far apart should PV panels be mounted?

The following are answers to the most common questions that we receive about mounting the pv panels. The mounting rails should be spaced apart as above. For example, using a 1.6m high panel, the rails should be spaced approx. 0.8m apart and the panels should be clamped so that they overhang the rails by 0.4m at the top and bottom. MAX.