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Manual for Installation

Pole Mount PM-1-x
PV Module Mounting System Top of the Pole
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Table of Contents

1 General references ................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Safety references ...................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Supply options and main dimensions.................................................................................................... 4

3 Parts list .................................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Foundation ............................................................................................................................................... 7
5 Mounting .................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 Required tools and equipment for assembly .......................................................................................... 8

5.2 Table of required torque .......................................................................................................................... 8

5.3 Calculation of the Beam length and installation dimensions ................................................................ 9

5.4 Installation of the LORENTZ Pole Mount PM-1-x .................................................................................. 10

5.5 Adjustment of the Tilt-Angle ................................................................................................................... 16

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1 General references
This installation instruction contains important information which should be read and understood before
installation and start-up. For safe and reliable operation the whole of this guide should be considered
essential reading as safety and operational information is provided in all sections, not only in the "safety
references" section. Both the installer and person responsible for the on-going operation should read and
understand this guide. This guide should always be available at the installation site. This installation guide
refers to the PV module mounting system LORENTZ PM-1-X.

Storage and Operating Conditions

• suitable for worldwide operations

• dry storage of the paper boxes
• further details according to the installation manual, designs for other conditions on request

The total PV module area of the PV modules must not exceed 8.5 m² (91 ft²). The maximum width of the
PV modules, including the distances between the PV modules, must not exceed 5.2 m (205 inch) and the
height must not exceed 2 m (78 inch) with the combined maximum surface area of 8.5 m² (91 ft²). PV
modules certified to IEC 61215 or UL 1703 must be installed vertically. If the PV modules are not certified
to IEC 61215, UL 1703 then care should be taken to assess the suitability for mounting onto the sub-
structure of the PM-1-X.

The customer must consider the local weather conditions and the suitability of the PM-1-X to operate in
these conditions. The Pole Mount structure is designed to perform with a maximum wind speed of 130
km/h (81mph). The maximum ice thickness is 25.4 mm (1 inch) at maximum wind speed. Snow thickness
equivalence of the ice thickness will vary from 50 mm (2 inch) to 300 mm (12 inch) depending on local
conditions. Where modules are installed in non-equatorial regions then the tilt angle of the modules will
reduce the likelihood of high snow thickness. All warranty claims against LORENTZ are invalidated if the
PM-1-X is installed in inappropriate conditions.

1.1 Safety references

Please read this entire installation guide as safety references are included throughout.

Training and qualification of the personnel

All personnel involved in installation, operation and maintenance of the Pole Mount must be appropriately
qualified to undertake the work.

Safe working
All local safety standards, health and safety assessments and good general working practices must be
considered before work begin to prevent accidents.

Consequences
If safety information and advice is not followed then there is a risk of personal injury, equipment damage
and loss of ability to make warranty claims.
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Electrical safety
Electronic and electrical systems should only be worked on by qualified and experienced persons who
have been trained and hold the necessary permits, certificates and approvals to meet local codes, require-
ments and laws. Untrained and unqualified persons could cause damage to the equipment and increase
the risk of injury. Local rules, codes, requirements and laws must be met (for example the regulations of
Verband der Elektronik = VDE, Germany).

Inappropriate treatment
The safety of the systems can only be guaranteed when they are installed and operated within the guide-
lines and limits listed in the technical specifications

Before installation of PV modules

Refer to the instruction manuals provided with PV modules and inverters for details about electrical and
mechanical installation requirements.

2 Supply options and main dimensions

• 6 kits Pole Mount PM-1-x (x: 1 to 6) mounting structure without pole or beam

• 4 different beams, have be to ordered separately

• 2 different poles, have to be ordered separately

Pole Mount System for installation of PV Module 1.6x0.8m/63x32”and 1.7x1.0m/76x40”

PM-1-x PM-1-1 PM-1-2 PM-1-3 PM-1-4 PM-1-5 PM-1-6

SAP Item No. 19-004090 19-004100 19-004110 19-004120 19-004130 19-004140
Qty. of PV Modules
Size 1.6 x 0.8 m 1 2 3 4 5 6
Size 1.7 x 1.0 m 1 2 3 3 5 5
Foundation
Height [mm] 500
Height [inch] 19.7
D x D [mm] 550 x 550 700 x 700 775 x 775 775 x 775 925 x 925 925 x 925
D x D [inch] 22 x 22 28 x 28 31 x 31 31 x 31 37 x 37 37 x 37

Qty. of PV Modules
Size 2 x 1 m 1 1 3 3 4 4
Foundation
Height [mm] 600
Height [inch] 23.6
D x D [mm] 800 x 800 800 x 800 1100 x 1100 1100 x 1100 1200 x 1200 1200 x 1200
D x D [inch] 31 x 31 31 x 31 43 x 43 43 x 43 47 x 47 47 x 47

Beam 70-1 70-2 70-3 70-3 70-4 70-4

Item No. 19-004170 19-004180 19-004190 19-004190 19-004200 19-004200
Cross section [mm] 70 x 2.9 70 x 2.9 70 x 2.9 70 x 2.9 70 x 5.0 70 x 5.0
Length A [mm] 1100 2100 3400 3400 5200 5200
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Pole 70-1 70-1** 114-1 114-1 114-1 114-1

Item No. 19-004150 19-004150 19-004160 19-004160 19-004160 19-004160
Cross section B [mm] 70 x 2.9 70 x 2.9 114.3 x 3.6 114.3 x 3.6 114.3 x 3.6 114.3 x 3.6
Length [mm] 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900

US Market
Beam US Standard pipe Schedule 40
Cross section [inch] 2.5
Length [inch] for calculation of beam length A see formula chapter 5.3
Pole US Standard pipe schedule 40
Cross section [inch] 2.5 4
Length [inch] 75

** for PV-Module 1.7x1.0 m: max tilt 45°

Main Dimensions

Dimensions with installed PV-modules 1.6 x0.8m and 1.7 x 1.0

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3 Parts list

6 kits Pole Mount PM-1-x (x: 1 to 6) mounting structure without pole or beam

Parts Quantity of parts for each PM-1-x

Part Item No. list No. PM-1-1 PM-1-2 PM-1-3 PM-1-4 PM-1-5 PM-1-6
Rack Head 4-1 53-003860 2 1 1 1 1
Rack Head 2.5-1 53-003870 2 1 1
Rail-1 53-003880 7 2 3 4 5 6 7
Beam Support 2.5-1 53-003890 4 4 5 6 7 8 9
U-Bolt 2.5-1 53-003900 6 4 5 6 7 8 9
PV-Module Clip-1 53-003910 10 4 8 12 16 20 24
Rail washer 2.5-1 53-003920 12 4 6 8 10 12 14
Screw M10x25 53-003930 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Washer 10.5 56-004240 7 4 4 4 4 4 4
Nut M10 56-004250 8 8 10 12 14 16 18
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4 Foundation
Before installing the Pole Mount PM-1-x a suitable foundation is required. Close attention should be paid
that the mounting pole is a minimum 0.4 m into the foundation (more details in the following drawings)
The foundation specified has been designed to meet wind load requirements for the maximum PV mod-
ule surface area.
You should seek professional advice if you plan to use alternative foundation types or sizes. These draw-
ings are examples of a suitable foundation with concrete reinforcement.

Foundations must be designed to meet local standards and requirements.

Component no. 1
Foundation dimensions
Foundation
PM-1-
DxDxC
X
[mm/inch]
PM-1- 550x550x500
1 / 22x22x20
PM-1- 700x700 x500
2 / 28x28x20
PM-1- 775x775 x500
3 / 31x31x20
PM-1- 775x775 x500
4 / 31x31x20
PM-1- 925x925 x500
5 / 36,5x36,5x20
PM-1- 925x925 x500
6 / 36,5x36,5x20

Component no. 2
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5 Mounting

The Pole Mount PM-1-x is designed to require minimum servicing or maintenance work. For safe and
reliable operation the system should be checked regularly.

We recommend that nuts, bolts and screws are checked for appropriate tightness 6
months after installation, and then every year.

All nuts, bolts and connection parts are stainless steel to strength class 70. If any parts are replaced they
should be replaced with parts of the same specification.

All data provided is based on the manufacturer´s specifications.

This manual is an installation guide and does not replace good engineering practice.
The local installer should check and verify the installation carefully.

5.1 Required tools and equipment for assembly

• Ring or open end flat spanner, wrench size 17

• Socket nut (½“-drive) for wrench size 17
• Ratchet spanner ½“
• Torque wrench ½“ (needed torque 32 Nm/23.6 Ib-ft)
• Rubber Mallet
• Measuring tape 5 m (200 inch)
• Marker for steel
• Safety shoes, helmet and safety equipment for lifting and handling steel parts over head
• Oil for the screws

5.2 Table of required torque

Nominal torque for the bolts of the PM-1-X

Screw/Nut dimension Strength class Torque[Nm]

M10 A4-70 32 [Nm] , 23.6 [lb-ft]

Please use a torque wrench to ensure nuts and bolts are tightened correctly!
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5.3 Calculation of the Beam length and installation dimensions

This rack is adjustable for different sizes of PV modules. To assemble the Pole Mount some dimensions
have to be calculated. Ascertain the right installation dimensions as follows:

1. Find the right PV-Module width w

2. Write down the number of PV-Modules n you
want to mount w
3. Calculate the Beam length L1 and the installa-
tion dimension L2

Number of PV Modules = n =

Width of the PV Module = w = [mm / inch]

L1 = n * w + ( n + 1 ) * 30mm = [mm]

L1 = n * w + ( n + 1 ) * 1.2inch = [inch]

L2 = L1 /2 = [mm/inch]

The measurement L3 is only for Pole Mount Systems with an uneven number of PV-Modules necessary.

L3 = w /2 = [mm/inch]

L1 is the total length of the beam. Take the steel marker and mark the position of L2 on the beam. The
Measurement L3 helps you to center the middle PV Module on the beam if your Pole Mount has an une-
ven number of PV Modules.
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5.4 Installation of the LORENTZ Pole Mount PM-1-x

Parts of the mounting system are very heavy so care must be taken during
handling, unpacking and installation. Appropriate safety equipment includ-
ing safety gloves and safety shoes must be worn at all times.

Please follow the steps below for the Installation of the LORENTZ Pole
Mount

1. Starting Situation. The Pole (1) is fitted into the foundation

3. Fix the Rack Head (2) with three screws M10x25 (3) to the Pole.
Please use a torque wrench (32Nm). The Rack Head for a 2.5
inch Pole looks different but can also be mounted with these in-
stallation manual.
2. Place the Rack Head (2) on the Pole (1) and adjust in to South.
The long axis of the Rack Head should be oriented to East/West
direction.
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4. Lay the Beam on the Rack Head

Lightly
tighten

5. Place the Beam Support (4) under the Beam, insert the U-bolt
6. Slide the Beam symmetrical onto the Rack Head. Make sure the
(6) into the holes and through the Rack Head, connect washers
marked middle of the Beam is in the middle of the Rack Head.
10.5 (7) and Nuts M10 (8), tighten them lightly.

7. Place the second Beam Support under the Beam and mount it
as shown in the picture below.

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9. Place a PV Module symmetrically on the Rail and let the other

side of PV Module frame rest on the beam. Clamp the PV Mod-
ule frame with two PV Module Clips (10) on the Rail. The dis-
tance between the end of the rail and the end of the PV Module
Clips should be 10 mm.

8. Mount one of the Rails at a Tilt-angle of 0°.

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Center the rail over the beam

to ensure proper wind load
performance.

Hammer blow

• Hold the PV Module Clips with the open side towards the Rail
and the PV Module. The flat side of the PV Module Clips must
touch the rail. Watch out that the PV Module frame and the Rail Attention:
are between the jaws of the PV Module Clips. Take a rubber For a Pole Mount PM-1-x with an uneven number
mallet and knock the PV Module Clips onto the Rail. of PV Modules you have to center the middle PV
Module over the Rack Head and not the Rail. Use
the mark L3 on the Beam.

10. Pre-install a Rail as shown in step 8 and slide it under the PV

Module and use two more PV Module Clips to fix the PV Module.

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Slide the Rail under

the PV-Module

12. Hold the upper side of the PV Modules and loose the Nuts M10
of the Rack Head.

11. Repeat step 9 to 10 until every PV-Module is mounted.

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13. Set the Tilt angle. Please have a look at Chapter 5.5 Adjustment
of the tilt angle.

14. Tighten the Nuts M10 again.

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5.5 Adjustment of the Tilt Angle

L3 is the measurement between the lower end of the Rail and the Pole. Please Measure from the edge
shown below edge on the Rail to the Pole.

The tilt adjustment for the northern hemisphere is shown below. (Adjust accordingly for southern hemi-
sphere):

Year Round Compromise Tilt Angle = Degree of Latitude

Summer Tilt Angle = Latitude -15 Degrees
Winter Tilt Angle = Latitude + 15 Degrees

Tilt Angle [°] L3 [mm] L3 [inch]

20 370 14.5
25 360 14
30 340 13.5
35 330 13
40 310 12
45 290 11.5
50 260 10
55 240 9.5

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