Annex9 SkySmart II - Installation Manual - GPM1-34MW Solar Project-Update v11

SKYSMART II
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Engineering by ARCTECH TRACKERS
MA-ECIDI-maroc-34MW
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Table of Contents
1 FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 ABOUT ARCTECH ............................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED .........................................................................................5
1.4 AFTER SALES SERVICE ........................................................................................................................................ 5
2 GENERAL SOLAR TRACKER DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 6
2.1 DAYTIME TRACKING .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 BACKTRACKING ..................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 TRACKER DATASHEET ........................................................................................................................................ 8
3 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT .............................................................................................................................9
4 LIST OF MAIN COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................... 10
5 DEFINITION OF HARDWARE ........................................................................................................................ 15
6 FOUNDATION PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................... 17
6.1 LAYOUT OF FOUNDATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 17
6.2 TERRAIN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................17
6.3 TOLERANCES FOR RAMMING POST .................................................................................................................18
6.4 TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLATING POSTS .........................................................................................................18
7 DEGREES OF FREEDOM AND TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLING SLEW DRIVES AND BEARINGS ............................20
8 STRUCTURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................21
8.1 STEP 1: INSTALLATION AND LEVELING OF DRIVE SEATS AND ¨POST SEATS ................................................... 22
8.2 STEP 2: INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT OF “SLEW DRIVES” ........................................................................ 24
8.3 STEP 3: INSTALLATION OF PURLINS .................................................................................................................27
8.4 STEP 4: INSTALLATION OF TORQUE TUBES AND PREASSEMBLED PURLINS ................................................... 28
8.4.1 TORQUE TUBES AND BEARING SEAT ............................................................................................................................28
8.4.2 TORQUE TUBES AND PURLINS ......................................................................................................................................28
8.4.3 TORQUE TUBES AND DRIVE POST ................................................................................................................................ 29
8.4.4 BEARING SEAT AND POST SEAT ................................................................................................................................32
8.4.5 TORQUE TUBES AND TORQUE TUBE CONNECTION .....................................................................................................35
8.5 STEP 5: PURLINS DISTRIBUTION ALONG THE TRACKER ...................................................................................36

8.6 STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION SHAFT .......................................................................................... 37
8.7 STEP 7: TIGHTENING HAND-TIGHTENED FASTENERS ......................................................................................44
8.8 STEP 8: MODULES INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 44
8.9 STEP 9: MOUNTING OF CONTROLLER ........................................................................................................... 44
ANNEXES ........................................................................................................................................................... 46
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SKYSMART II-MA-ECIDI-maroc-34MW ▌INSTALLATION MANUAL
1 FOREWORD
1.1ABOUT ARCTECH
Arctech (SSE-STAR: 688408) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of intelligent solar trackers, fixed-tilt
structures and BIPV systems for utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects worldwide. As of the end of
2020, the company had supplied over 32GW of tracking and racking systems to nearly 1,100 PV plants in
40 countries, thanks to its extensive marketing networks including its offices in China, Japan, India, the
U.S., Spain, Australia, UAE, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Vietnam and Argentina. With innovation and a customer-
first philosophy in its DNA, Arctech is committed to offering industry-leading solar trackers and best-in-class
services to boost energy yield for solar power plants and maximize returns for investors. For more
information, please visit www.arctechsolar.com.
1.2ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the proper installation procedures and provides minimum standards required
for product reliability and warranty. Thoroughly understanding this manual is imperative to proper
installation; failure to follow the guidelines set forth can result in property damage, bodily injury, or even
death. Any modification of the installation procedures must be informed immediately to Arctech Solar in
order to be validated or not.
 Ensure that the installation is completed by a solar professional, and all tasks are supervised by
technical staff assigned for this purpose.
 Comply with all applicable local or national building codes, including any that may supersede
this manual.
 Ensure all installation equipment is appropriate for the installation, environment, and site’s
conditions.
 Use only “SkySmart II” original parts or parts supplied or recommended by Arctech Solar.
Replacements with parts from other sources may void any applicable warranty.
 Validate foundation parameters prior to installation, as a local geotechnical report may be
required to assess soil conditions. We recommend consulting with a local engineer familiar with
local regulations and build site requirements, including soil conditions, terrain and load criteria. All
parameters may impact foundation requirements. Lengths of foundation posts here are illustrative
only.
 Comply with all applicable fire codes including, but not limited to, keeping walkways clear and
avoiding obstacles.
 Ensure provided information is accurate. Issues resulting from inaccurate information are the
installer’s responsibility.
 Confirm with the module manufacturer that Ground Mount Tracker is compatible with the
selected module.
 Ensure safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV system. All electrical installation and
procedures should be conducted by a licensed and bonded electrician or solar contractor. All work
must comply with national, state and local installation procedures, product and safety standards.
 See installation O&M manual for details about the periodic and preventive maintenance labors on
the trackers.
To facilitate the comprehension of this manual, some symbols and messages are included:
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NOTICE: Indicates a situation which, if not observed, will or could result in malfunction or damage.
ADVICE: indicates a suggestion to carry out an action in a useful way, or indicates additional information
of interest
Arctech Solar’s trackers are customized on project basis. Figures, tables, quantities, in this manual may vary.
For specific project information refer to the “Project Specific Annex” at the end of the document.
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: All the contents of this manual, including the graphics contained herein, are
intended for the use of the recipient to whom the document and all associated information are directed.
Arctech Solar Holding Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this document, which is supplied in confidence. It
must not be used for any purpose other than that for which it is supplied and must not be reproduced, in
whole or in part stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
permission in writing from Arctech Solar Holding Co., Ltd. ARCTECH SOLAR® is a trademarked tracker
and module mounting structure of Arctech Solar Holding Co. A patent covering the ARCTECH SOLAR®
has been granted.
DISCLAIMER: Information and data contained in this manual is exclusively for the purpose of assisting in
the operation and maintenance of Arctech Solar Holding Co., Ltd.’s ARCTECH SOLAR®. No warranty is
given nor can liability be accepted for use of this information for any other purpose. Arctech Solar Holding
Co., Ltd. has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to amend specifications
and parameters without notice.
The parts and spare parts supplied by Arctech Solar have been specially designed by Arctech Solar for its
trackers, non-original parts and spare parts and / or not validated by Arctech Solar will be considered
invalid, however Arctech Solar may certify these elements and their safety.
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1.3SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED

1. Comply with all applicable safety standards and codes, including those that may supersede this
manual.
2. Use only original parts or parts supplied or recommended by Arctech Solar. Replacements with
parts from other sources may void any applicable warranty.
3. Use only recommended tools in good condition. These tools must only be used for their intended
purpose.
4. Certified personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn by all personnel involved with the
activities described in this manual, according to local safety codes
It is mandatory to wear high visibility clothing, safety boots, protection gloves, hearing
protectors and a hard hat throughout all tasks comprised in this manual.
5. The working area and its environment must be clean and tidy with no elements that could obstruct
visibility or works.
6. Do not perform any works while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Do not perform any works if feeling tired or sleepy.
8. Make sure that you adopt an appropriate posture while performing the tasks which will not cause
pain or injuries.
9. In case of doubt or if any of the above-mentioned safety recommendations are not in place, stop
and communicate to your supervisor.
1.4AFTER SALES SERVICE

Arctech's clients have a wide range of services available, based on project requirements. We offer
comprehensive engineering support from project planning to commissioning and O&M guidance.
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2 GENERAL SOLAR TRACKER DESCRIPTION

SkySmart II is a string-powered single-axis solar tracker designed to be significantly more stable under
wind loading when compared with the industry state-of-the art.
The new tracker concept SkySmart II is defined as an Independent Row 2P tracker, which includes a
Synchronous Multi-point Driving System (3, 4 or 5 fixed points) which significantly increases torsional
stiffness.
Up to 160 Modules 50-90 kWp* Capacity

*420-560Wp modules
This single-axis solar tracker consists of horizontal steel beams, aka torque tubes, (aligned in the North /
South direction) supported on a series of structural posts, which are fixed on the terrain. The torque tubes
support mounting rails and PV modules (along the East / West direction), these horizontal steel beams turn
(±60º) by mechanical rotating drive to orient the PV modules to their optimal position with respect to solar
radiation.
The solar tracker tracks the Sun’s position throughout the day and returns to stow during night-time or
when the stow strategy against the high winds gets triggered.
2.1DAYTIME TRACKING
This tracking technology uses geographic latitude, longitude, and time as the main parameters, and
astronomical algorithms (a general formula for the sun's position and horizontal coordinates) to calculate
the sun's altitude α and azimuth γ.
The tracker is a structure with a mechanism and electric motor, which is connected to a control box with the
tracking algorithm. This controller receives information about the specific tilt angle through an inclinometer.
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2.2BACKTRACKING
During sunrise and sunset, the first row of trackers cast shadows on consecutive PV arrays due to Sun’s
low altitude. Increasing row spacing can effectively reduce power losses caused by shadow occlusion, but
it will increase investment costs such as land, cables, and construction.
Backtracking technology is a reverse-direction tracking routine. Its application in PV tracking systems can
avoid shadow occlusion between PV arrays ensuring the optimization of power generation of PV systems,
and reducing the land area.
In simple terms, the backtracking routine uses the control system to calculate whether there is a shadow
between the PV arrays in the morning and afternoon according to the module pitch, the array size and the
azimuth and altitude of the sun. If there is shadow, the tracker will turn in the opposite direction to avoid it
and until the shadow is no longer there.
The operation of the tracker throughout the day is: as the Sun's altitude increases after sunrise, the tracker
gradually rotates from the flat or starting position to the maximum angle until the time when there is no
shading between PV arrays. Then it goes into regular tracking, which is turning towards the sun. In the
afternoon, there will be shadow occlusion between PV arrays and the tracker will be in the backtracking
mode again, from the maximum tracking angle position gradually turning to flat position to ensure that there
is no shadow occlusion in the PV array throughout the day.
PV arrays in the morning or evening without backtracking PV arrays in the morning or evening with backtracking
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2.3TRACKER DATASHEET
SKYSMART II TRACKER SPECIFICATIONS

Tracking Type Independent horizontal single-axis tracker
Tracking Range ±60°
Driving System Slewing drive, synchronous multi-point design
Tracker N-S Length ≤95m
Limitation
System Voltage 1,000 V or 1,500 V
Ground Coverage Ratio Typical ≥32%
Foundation Options Ramming/Pre-drilling/Concrete Piles
Terrain Adaption Up to 20% N-S Slope
Structure Material Hot dipped galvanized/Pre-galvanized steel/ Mg-Al-Zn steel
Power Supply Powered by PV strings, back-up Li-ion battery
Power Consumption Typical 0.04kWh/day
Standard Design Wind
105mph (47m/s) per ASCE7-10, higher wind load available
Speed
Module Supported All commercially available modules
Operation Temperature -20℃ to 60℃ (-30℃ to 60℃ Optional)
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
Control System 1 controller per tracker
Control Algorithm Astronomical algorithms + Tilt sensor close loop
Tracking Accuracy ≤ 2°
String-Powered Yes
Backtracking Yes
Communication Options Lora wireless/ RS 485 cable
Night Position Yes
Flood Mode Optional
Snow Mode Optional
Wind Protection Mode Yes
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3 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
General Post Drive Post General Post General Post Drive Post General Post General Post Drive Post General Post
3 Fixed Point Tracker Front View
3 Fixed Point Tracker Top View
General Tracker Side View
The above illustrations do not show the exact tracker dimensions for a specific project. To obtain such,
please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annex A.1
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4 LIST OF MAIN COMPONENTS
Pos. Pos. Pos.

Drive Post Post Seat 7in Slew Drive Seat
① ② ③
Code Code Code
Details see Details see
300005753
300023796
Annex BOM Annex BOM
Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] 9.44 Weight[kg] 7.79
Pos. Pos. Pos.

7in Slew Drive 7in Slave Drive A 7in Slave Drive B
④ ⑤ ⑥
Code Code Code
300002214
300018942 300018943
300002216 300018944
300004390
Weight[kg] 80 Weight[kg] 69.9 Weight[kg] 69.9
Pos. Pos. Pos. Grounding

Gasket20-40 General Post
⑦ ⑧ ⑨ Washer
Code Code Code
Details see
300000939
300023802 300003285
300003284
Annex BOM
Weight[kg] 0.04 Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] 0.002
Pos. Slew Drive Pos. Pos.

AI Control Box Control Box Hoop
⑩ Reinforcing Plate ⑪ ⑫
Code Code Code
300000953
300023774 300022705
300003759 300023049
300001020
Weight[kg] 0.1 Weight[kg] 10 Weight[kg] 0.31
Pos. Antenna Fixed Pos. Pos. Tube

Tube Connector
connector
Torque Tube
⑬ Support ⑭ ⑮ Pre-assemble
Code Code Code
Details see 300023790
300000973
300023050 300001172
Annex BOM
Weight[kg] 0.4 Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] 13
Pos. Pos. Pos. Transmission

Bearing Seat Plastic Bearing
⑯ ⑰ ⑱ Shaft Fixed Plate
Code Code Code
300008350
300000455 300007944
300004331 300023052
300001004
Weight[kg] 1.9 Weight[kg] 0.5 Weight[kg] 0.25
(*) a/p = Weight varies per project. Please see the specific value in Annex BOM.
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Pos. Transmission Pos. Transmission Shaft Pos. Transmission

⑲ Shaft Connection ⑳ Plastic Bearing 21 Shaft
Code Code Code
300007866 Details see

300002325
300023051 300004325
Annex BOM
Weight[kg] 2.27 Weight[kg] 0.06 Weight[kg] a/p(*)
Pos. Clamp Fixed Pos. Pos.

Grounding Cable Gasket20-60
22 Member 2 23 24
Code Code Code
300023795
300001077 300012410 300023803
300000975
Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] 0.02 Weight[kg] 0.15
Pos. Clamp Fixed Pos. Purlin with Pos.

Purlin Assy.
25 Member 3 26 Bracing Assy. 27
Code Code Code
Details see Details see
300001091
Annex BOM Annex BOM
Weight[kg] 0.61 Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] a/p(*)
Pos. Pos. Pos. Grounding Cable

Tube Cover 7inMotor
motor
28 29 Hoop
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Code Code
Code
300007909
300003234 300019973
300003711 300004338
300008369
Weight[kg] 0.21 Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] 0.09
(*) a/p = Weight varies per project. Please see the specific value in Annex BOM.
Refer to the Annex A.4. to consult the List of Electronic and Communication parts.
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Pos.
Post Seat Pos.
② Post Seat
②
Code Code
TZ9057385 TZ9057385
Pos.
Post Seat Weight[kg] 9.44
② Weight[kg] 9.44
Code Pos.
General Post Pos.
⑧ General Post
⑧
TZ9057385 Code Code
Weight[kg] 9.44 Details see Details see
Pos. Annex BOM Annex BOM
General Post Weight[kg] a/p(*)
⑧ Weight[kg] a/p(*)
Code Pos.
Pos.
Bearing Seat Bearing Seat
Details see ⑯
⑯
Annex BOM Code Code
Weight[kg] a/p(*)
300000455 300000455
Pos.
Bearing Seat Weight[kg] 1.9
⑯ Weight[kg] 1.9
Code Pos.
Plastic Bearing Pos.
⑰ Plastic Bearing
⑰
300000455 Code Code
Weight[kg] 1.9
300004331 300004331
Pos.
Plastic Bearing Weight[kg] 0.5
⑰ Weight[kg] 0.5
Pos.
Code Grounding Cable Pos.
23 Grounding Cable
23
300004331 Code
Code
Weight[kg] 0.5
300012410
Pos.
300012410
Grounding Cable Weight[kg] 0.02
23 Weight[kg] 0.02
Code
300012410
Weight[kg] 0.02
South
North
Pos.
Pos. Pos. Pos. Grounding Cable
Pos. Pos. Drive Post Grounding Cable Drive Post 23
Drive Post Grounding Cable ① 23 ①
① 23 Code
Code Code Code
Code Code
Details see Details see 300012410
Details see 300012410
300012410 Annex BOM Annex BOM
Annex BOM Weight[kg] 0.02
Weight[kg] 0.02
Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] a/p(*)
Weight[kg] a/p(*) Weight[kg] 0.02
Pos. Pos.
Pos. 7in Slew Drive Seat 7in Slew Drive Seat
7in Slew Drive Seat ③ ③
③
Code Code
Code
300005753 300005753
300005753
Weight[kg] 7.79 Weight[kg] 7.79
Weight[kg] 7.79
Pos. Pos.
Pos. 7in Slew Drive 7in Slave Drive A
7in Slave Drive A ④ ⑤
⑤
Code Code
Code
300002214 300002216
300002216
Weight[kg] 80 Weight[kg] 69.9
Weight[kg] 69.9
Pos. Pos.
Pos. Gasket20-40 Gasket20-40
Gasket20-40 ⑦ ⑦
⑦
Code Code
Code
300000939 300000939
300000939
Weight[kg] 0.04
Pos. Slew Drive Pos. Slew Drive
Pos. Slew Drive
⑩ Reinforcing Plate ⑩ Reinforcing Plate
⑩ Reinforcing Plate
Code Code
Code
300000953 300000953
300000953
Weight[kg] 0.1
Pos. Pos.
Pos. Gasket20-60 Gasket20-60
Gasket20-60 24 24
24
Code Code
Code
300000975 300000975
300000975
Weight[kg] 0.15
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Pos.
Tube Cover
28
Code
300003234
Weight[kg] 0.21
Pos. Tube Connector

⑮ Pre-assemble
Code
300001172
Weight[kg] 13
South
North
Purlin Assembly
Pos.
Tube Cover
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Code
300003234
Weight[kg] 0.21
13
Pos. Transmission Shaft

⑱ Fixed Plate
Code
300001004
Weight[kg] 0.25

⑳ Plastic Bearing
Code
300004325
Weight[kg] 0.06
South
North

⑱ Fixed Plate
Code
300001004
Weight[kg] 0.25

⑳ Plastic Bearing
Code
300004325
Weight[kg] 0.06
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5 DEFINITION OF HARDWARE
TIGHTENING TIGHTENING
SCREW SIZE JOIN DESCRIPTION (From – To) TORQUE TORQUE
[Nm] [ft-lb]
M4 WIFI Antenna bracket to Antenna 1.5 1
M6 Wind Sensor joints 8 6
M8 Control Box to Fixing hoops 10 7

PV Modules to Purlin Assy.
Transmission shaft connection to
M8 Transmission shaft 15 11
Transmission shaft to Slew drive
Grounding cable hoop to torque tube
M10 Wind Sensor post 40 30
Bearing seat to Post seat

M12 80 59
Purlin with bracing to Clamp Fixed

M12*60 10 7
Member3
M12*60 Purlin to Bracings 30 22
Drive post to Drive Seat
General post to Bearing Seat
M16 Slew Drives to Torque tubes 210 155
T.T. Connection to Torque Tube
Wind sensor seat
M20 Slew drive to Drive Seat welding 290 214
Recommended equipment as below:
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Recommended equipment and tooling as below:
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6 FOUNDATION PROCEDURE
6.1LAYOUT OF FOUNDATIONS
General Post Drive Post General Post General Post Drive Post General Post General Post Drive Post General Post
X (According to Project) X (According to Project)
All above dimensions identified as “a”, “b”, “c”, & “x” (according to project) are project specific.
Please See Annex A.
Foundation depths and distances to ram, please see the specific foundation drawings in Annex
A.1. This installation manual takes the top of the posts as reference.
30±30 mm 30±30 mm
Take drive post as a reference post, always take the tolerance between the same reference post.
6.2TERRAIN REQUIREMENTS
Dim. Dimension Orientation

α < 20 % N/S or S/N
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6.3TOLERANCES FOR RAMMING POST
The figure shows the height scenarios for Post ramming (it depicts the same posts in three different
scenarios, not different posts)
6.4TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLATING POSTS

b
a α
Nominal Position E-W Position N–S Position (*) Clocking Position
θ β
N-S Plumbness E-W Plumbness Height Adjustment
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Pos. Dimension Orientation

a +/- 20mm E-W
b +/- 20mm (*) N-S
c +/- 30mm Height
α +/- 3 degrees Clocking
θ +/- 2 degrees N-S
β +/- 1 degree E-W
(*) Not cumulative. ±20 from reference post
Example of valid posts positions for any tracker
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7 DEGREES OF FREEDOM AND TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLING

SLEW DRIVES AND BEARINGS
Pos. Dimension Orientation Pos. Dimension Orientation

a +/- 20mm E-W a +/- 20mm E-W
b +/-6 mm N-S b +/- 3mm N-S
c +/- 30mm Vertical c +/- 30mm Vertical
α +/- 3 degrees Clocking α +/- 3 degrees Clocking
β +/- 12 degrees N-S β +/- 12 degrees N-S
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8 STRUCTURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
The step-by-step installation procedure of the Tracker components is described below:
 STEP 0: RAMMING POSTS (described above)
 STEP 1: INSTALLATION AND LEVELING OF DRIVE SEATS AND THE POST SEAT
 STEP 2: INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT OF “SLEW DRIVES”
 STEP 3: INSTALLATION OF PURLINS
 STEP 4: INSTALLATION OF TORQUE TUBES AND PREASSEMBLED PURLINS
 STEP 5: PURLINS DISTRIBUTION ALONG THE TRACKER
 STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION SHAFT
 STEP 7: TIGHTENING HAND-TIGHTENED FASTENERS
 STEP 8: MODULES INSTALLATION
 STEP 9: MOUNTING OF CONTROLLER
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8.1STEP 1: INSTALLATION AND LEVELING OF DRIVE SEATS AND ¨POST

SEATS 3
1
4
5
Drive Seat onto Drive Post
Qty. Tightening Socket

Pos. Ref. Description per Torque Wrench sizes
figure [Nm] / [ft-lbs] DIN / ANSI
1 300023796 Slew Drive Seat 2 - -
2 See Annex Drive Post 1 - -
3 -- Bolt M16x50, 8.8 8
4 -- Flat Washer 16 8
5 -- Big Flat Washer 16 8 210 / 155 (*) 24 / 24
6 -- Spring Washer 16 8
7 -- Nut M16 8
(*) Do not exceed Maximum Torque.
Leveling of Drive seats
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Please keep the slots facing

the same direction in all posts
within the same tracker.
7 5
6 4
3
Assembly of Post Seat onto General Post

1 300023789 Post Seat 1 -
See Annex
2 BOM General Post 1
3 -- Bolt M16x50, 8.8 4
4 -- Flat Washer 16 6 210 / 155 (*) 24 / 24
5 -- Big Flat Washer 16 2
7 -- Nut M16 4
Leveling of Post Seats
173±15 mm
(*) Do not tighten until Step #7.
General post Drive post
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8.2STEP 2: INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT OF “SLEW DRIVES”
Put this Locknut in place and do not apply the torque

until Step #8, when the Antenna Support plate will be
1 installed.
2
Drive Seats
Assembly of Slew Drive onto Drive Seat

1 See Annex Motor and Slew Drive 1 --
2 -- Bolt M20x100, 10.9 4 West
3 300023803 Gasket20-60 4
290 / 214 (*) 30 / 30
4 300023802 Gasket20-40 4
5 -- Hexagon Nut M20 8
Only the first four nuts should be tightened to spec.

The four locking nuts must not be tightened yet.
The DC Motor always towards the West direction.
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1
1
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
Assembly of the Slave Drive A (South) onto Drive Seat Assembly of the Slave Drive A (North) onto Drive Seat

1 See Annex Slave Drive A(South)/(North) 1 --
2 -- Bolt M20x100, 10.9 4
3 300023803 Gasket20-60 4
290 / 214 (*) 30 / 30
4 300023802 Gasket20-40 4
5 -- Hexagon Nut M20 8
Tightening the first four nuts after the alignment of slew drive.
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Once the "Slew Drives" have been mounted onto the posts, it is absolutely necessary to align and level
them, as described below:
1st ALIGNMENT STEP:
1 2
Slave Drive A (North)as Slave Drive A (South) as

Initial Reference E-W alignment & clocking
regulated Point (Target)
I. The “Slave Slew Drive A(North)” is the Initial reference.

II. Put the “Slave Slew Drive A(South)” onto its support. Center and align it according to the first one
so the line they form goes through the center of each post.
2nd ALIGNMENT STEP:
Slave Drive A (North)as Motor and Slew Drive as Slave Drive A(South)
Initial Reference regulated Point (Target) as secondary reference
E-W alignment & Clocking
III. Mount the “Main Slew Drive with Motor” in the center post so its center is aligned with the
previous slew drives.
If the alignment #2 is not possible, the Slew Drive to the North must be readjusted until the
same line goes through the center all slew drives.
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8.3STEP 3: INSTALLATION OF PURLINS

PURLIN OPTION III: PURLINS WITHOUT BRACES（Outside gasket 400）
2
4
5
6
Qty.
Tightening Torque
Pos. Ref. Description per
[Nm] / [ft-lbs]
figure
1 See Annex Purlin 1
2 300023795 Clamp Fixed Member2 1
3 -- Bolt M12x200 ,8.8 2
4 -- Flat Washer 12 2 80 / 59 (*)
6 -- Nut M12 2
Do not tighten
completely in this Step
There are two types of purlin without brace designs. The difference is the length of bottom strengthen plate. Exact purlin design will
be selected basing on project load. Below shows one purlin with long strengthen plate.
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8.4 STEP 4: INSTALLATION OF TORQUE TUBES AND PREASSEMBLED

PURLINS
8.4.1 TORQUE TUBES AND BEARING SEAT
3
Torque Tubes mounting through the Plastic Bearing

Housing

1 See Annex Torque Tube 1 -
2 300007944 Plastic Bearing 2 -
3 300008350 Bearing Seat 1 -
8.4.2 TORQUE TUBES AND PURLINS
(*) Please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annexes to know the exact torque tube thicknesses.
Inserting the Purlins along

the Torque Tube
Purlin without Braces
The picture above is just illustrative. It does not show

the exact quantity of purlins. Please refer to the
Annexes to know the exact quantity of purlins needed
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Do not fix the Purlin assy. to the Torque tube yet, they must be moved freely as they will be positioned
in place later. See Step #5.
For the quantities of purlins to be pre-assembled, please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annexes
8.4.3 TORQUE TUBES AND DRIVE POST
Notice
-All the M16 bolt (part 3 in the table below) connecting slew Drive T.T. to slew Drive must have screw
thread sealant painted before inserting into the hole.
-Make sure the spacings are correct before tightening.
Pour some thread sealant into a small container (the thread sealant is anaerobic and will not solidify in non-
closed spaces). Try to keep the thread as clean as possible and then immerse the bolt into the sealant as 4
teeth are covered with sealant. Now you can install the bolt. Refer to below:
The M16 bolt with 10 teeth’s sealant
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3
2
T.T. install to the bottom at the

shaft of slew drive
Torque Tubes mounting onto the Slave Drive A
Put all bolts in place and then then fasten

and tighten according to the sequence
above.
It is recommended to place all preassembled purlins
on one side in order to perform subsequent steps
more conveniently.
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Qty. Tightening Socket Wrench

Pos. Ref. Description Per Torque sizes
1 See Annex Torque Tube 2 -
2 300023774 Slew Drive reinforcing plate 8 -
3 -- Bolt M16x30 ,10.9 16 210 / 155 24 / 24
(*) Please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annexes to know the exact torque tube thicknesses.
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8.4.4 BEARING SEAT AND POST SEAT

Bearing Seat
Detail of Flange Nut
Post Seat
Assembly of Bearing Seat onto Post Seat
Socket
Qty. Tightening
Wrench
Pos. Ref. Description per Torque
sizes DIN /
figure [Nm] / [ft-lbs]
ANSI
1 -- Bolt M12x40, 8.8 4
80 / 59 19 / 18
4 -- Flange Nut M12 4
Detail of Grounding Cable
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Socket
Qty. Tightening
Wrench
sizes DIN /
ANSI
1 300008369 Grounding cable hoop 1
2 -- Bolt M8 x 25 1
3 -- Flat Washer 8 2 15 / 11 -
5 -- Nut M8 1
6 300012410 Grounding Cable 1
These grounding cables will be installed in each posts (as shown in below figure)
3 Fixed Point Tracker
Bearing Seat
Detail of Flange Nut
Transmission Shaft
Fixed Plate
Post Seat
Assembly of Bearing Seat onto Post Seat with Transmission Shaft Fixed Plate
Socket
Qty. Tightening
Wrench
sizes DIN /
ANSI
1 -- Bolt M12x40, 8.8 4
80 / 59 19 / 18
4 -- Flange Nut M12 4
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Auto-adjusting of Bearing Seat
It is recommended to place all preassembled purlins

on each side in order to perform subsequent steps
more conveniently.
The Bearing seat should be not fastened when it is installed, since it will adapt itself when the
Torque Tube is totally aligned. Therefore, no tolerances are needed.
(*) Please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annexes to know the exact Torque Tube thicknesses.
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8.4.5 TORQUE TUBES AND TORQUE TUBE CONNECTION
Torque Tubes assembly and alignment
1 4 8 4 2 6
5 1 3 7
Tighten long M16*190 bolts first, then tighten

the remaining 8 bolts according to the sequence
above and retighten 2xM16*190 once again.
After installation, max. distortion angle of both
ends is not more than 0.3°.
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Pos. Ref. Description per Torque sizes
1 300023790 Tube Connector 2 - -
2 -- Bolt M16x190, 8.8 2
160 / 118
3 -- Big Flat washer 16 4
4 -- Bolt M16x50, 8.8 8 24 / 24
210 / 155
5 -- Flat washer 16 16
6 -- Spring Washer 16 10 -
7 -- Nut M16 10 -
Qty. per
Pos. Ref. Descripción
figure
1 300007909 Tube Cover 1
8.5STEP 5: PURLINS DISTRIBUTION ALONG THE TRACKER
In this Step is defined the adjusting and lock of the Purlins along the Torque Tubes (both sides). The
dimensions “x” varies by project. Please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annex A.1.
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8.6STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION SHAFT
Transmission Shaft
Fixed Plate
Please install the transmission shaft fixed plate in the same face.
The axes of “Torque tube” and “Transmission Shaft” shall be in parallel.
Both Blue faces must be in

parallel
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Hereafter, it is recommended to follow the following sequence for the Central section of “Transmission
shaft” installation:
 Step 6.1: Put the “Transmission Shaft Plastic Bearing” into the “Transmission Shaft fixed plate” first, and
then insert the “Transmission Shaft” into it.
(*) Please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annex A.1 to know the exact length of each Transmission
Shaft to be installed.
 Step 6.2: Keep the above parts horizontally fixed on the General post “a” (Do not tighten in this step).
Central Section Transmission Shaft
General Post “b” General Post “a”
(*) Do not tighten until the end of Step #6.
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 Step 6.3: Sliding the “Transmission Shaft” on its axis direction to the opposite General Post “b”.
General Post “b”
 Step 6.4: Pre-assembly Transmission Shaft Plastic Bearing in the same way and then move the
Transmission Shaft through its center.
General Post “b”
 Step 6.5: Ensure the Transmission Shaft Fixed Plate is installed tightly and keep the transmission
Shaft on the same line.
(*) Do not tighten until the end of this Step #6.
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The central section installation should be so:
Transmission Shaft#3
Fixed Plate #1 Fixed Plate #1
Plastic Plastic Bearing #2

Bearing #4
&
Installation subsequence of central Transmission shaft and support pieces
 Step 6.6: Once Central section of “Transmission shaft” has been installed, install the transmission shaft
to the slew drive as below:
Slew Drive & DC Motor Slave Drive A
1
2
4
3
Nuts above are preassembled and it must be taken off before starting this step.

1 -- Hexagon socket Screw M8x60 1
2 -- Flat washer 8 2
3 -- Nut M8 1 15/11
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Transmission Shaft on Slave Drive A Transmission Shaft on Slew Drive
(*) Please refer to the detailed drawings in the Annex A.1 to know the exact length of each Transmission
Shaft to be installed.
Do not tighten until Transmission shaft assy. is completely set and leveling.
 Step 6.7: Installation of the transmission shaft connection
3 2
1
7
8
6
1
4
Installation of Transmission Shaft connection
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Tightening
Qty. Socket
Po Torque
Ref. Description per Wrench sizes
s. [Nm] / [ft-
figure DIN / ANSI
lbs]
1 See Annex Transmisión Shaft 1 - -
2 300023051 Transmission Shaft Connection 1
3 -- Bolt M8x70, 8.8 2
4 -- Big Flat washer 8 4
5 -- Spring Washer 8 6 15/11
6 -- Nut M8 6
7 -- Bolt M8x25 ,8.8 4
8 Flat washer 8 8
Do not tighten until transmission shaft is completely set and leveling.
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8.7STEP 7: TIGHTENING HAND-TIGHTENED FASTENERS

Once all previous components have been assembled, it is necessary to tighten all threaded
connections, where torque was not applied, for levelling and alignment of all tracker components.
These connections that need to be tightened at this point are listed below:
 Bearing Seat onto General Post
 Assembly of Slew Drive onto Drive Seat
 Assembly of Slave Drive onto Drive Seat
8.8STEP 8: MODULES INSTALLATION

Please refer to the Annex A.3 for modules installation.
1) The PV module and purlin are fixed with bolt .
Module fixing system
Electrical current:
Module Washer Bolt Purlin Torque tube
2) The PV module and purlin are fixed with Bolt and flat washer.
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8.9STEP 7: TIGHTENING HAND-TIGHTENED FASTENERS

Once all previous components have been assembled, it is necessary to tighten all threaded
connections, where torque was not applied, for levelling and alignment of all tracker components.
These connections that need to be tightened at this point are listed below:
 Bearing Seat onto General Post
 Assembly of Slew Drive onto Drive Seat
 Assembly of Slave Drive onto Drive Seat
8.10 STEP 8: MODULES INSTALLATION
Please refer to the Annex A.3.
8.11 STEP 9: MOUNTING OF CONTROLLER

1
5 2
2 4
3
Communication Antenna and Support plate

Pos. Ref. Description per Torque sizes
1 See Annex Antenna communication 1 - -
2 300023050 Antenna support plate 1
- Allen key
3 -- Bolt M4x10 3
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The AI control box is mounted on the torque tube side with the emergency button facing south.
This grounding cable connects the control box with the torque tube. The cable is fixed to the torque tube
with a self-tapping screw which cannot damage the torque tube.
5
7
6
2 8
North
South
4
1
3
Control Box and fixing plates
Socket
Qty. Tightening
Po Wrench
Ref. Description per Torque
s. sizes
DIN / ANSI
1 300022705 AI Control Box 1 - -
2 300023049 Control box hoop 2
3 300012450 Control Box Grounding Cable 1
4 300002028 Self-tapping screw 1
5 -- Bolt M8x30 4
10/7
8 -- Nut M8 4
The distance from the end of Torque Tube to Control box hoop is 620mm (Refer to below figure).
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ANNEXES
LIST OF ANNEXES
A.1. GENERAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS

A.2. STANDARD COMPLETE B.O.M.
A.3. FIXING PV MODULES TO PURLINS
A.4. ELECTRICAL WIRING
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A.1. GENERAL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS
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A.2. STANDARD COMPLETE BOM.
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A.3. FIXING PV MODULES TO PURLINS

There are two possible panel installation methods:
a) Tracker in horizontal position (0 degree).
b) Tracker in tilted to ~45 degrees.

For trackers that mount up to 120 PV modules, the PV modules installation must be performed
in the lower row in one go (as picture follows).
Then, the tracker can be rotated to -45 degrees to install the remaining PV modules.
WARNING!
For trackers that mount more than 120 PV Modules, the team at site should contact with
Arctech Engineering in order to provide them alternative installation procedure.
WARNING!
-Modules should be place in stow position (horizontal, i.e. 0 deg.) after panel installation is
complete or interrupted due to shift change.
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A.4. ELECTRICAL WIRING

A.4.1. “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT” (AI) CONTROLLER
Power is obtained directly from the module string using a T-connector as shown below, DC
extension cable & T-connectors are provided by Arctech Solar.
When connecting power ensure the DC switch is in OFF position, and the emergency
stop is pushed in.
Use only for wired

communication solution
DC switch
+/- DC power directly

from module string
There is no LED
and Sensor, only Connects to motor Emergency Stop Button
two terminals.
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In-line fuse T-connector
MC4-connector
Follow guidance below to tie the motor cable. If already tied up, skip this step.
Lay the motor cable along the motor shell and make sure the cable loop radius is larger than 50mm.
Tie the cable with cable ties and cut the excess plastic tie.
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Ⅰ:For Exterior Tracker (as shown in below figure)
Tie the motor cable with cable ties, make sure the cable loop radius is larger than 50mm.
The reserved cable of antenna cannot be too long, it should be tied together with motor
cable and control box cables on the purlin bracing.
Ⅱ:For Interior Tracker (as shown in below figure)
The reserved cable of antenna cannot be too long, it should be tied together with motor
cable and control box cables on the torque tube.
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A.4.2. COMMUNICATION BOX WIRING
Requirements for the communication box power supply:

 220VAC±10%
 50/60Hz
 200W
Requirements for the communication box cable:
 Flexible cable
 Rated voltage 300/500AC,
 Temperature resistance 125℃
 UV resistance F2
 STP (shield twisted pair)
 Recommended Communication distance is within 100m given the onsite electrical
installation
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A.4.3. WIND SENSOR

The wind sensor post should be installed in an open & a leveled place. It should not be near wall or in a
place with big slope or terrain depression. The height of the wind cup’s center is 4m to 4.5m off the
ground.
Objects within 5m around the post should be at least 1m lower than the height of wind cup’s center.
Wind sensor must be adjusted to face north.
Foundation type for the wind sensor post should be followed as the one considered for the
project (direct ramming/predrill/concrete encased posts), but with the embedment of 1300mm.
Wind sensor
Communication
antenna holder
Mid pole
Communication Box
Wind sensor seat
1200mm±20
Wind Sensor Seat Connector
A.
General Overview of Wind Sensor Assay
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For the detailed dimension as annotated in B, can be referred in below figure.
Detailed Dimension of Wind Post Assy.
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Grounding is required on the wind sensor post above the ground. The post needs to be self-
grounded with the project grounding net. (Marked “A” in above figure.)
The grounding materials such as grounding cable or grounding flat iron can be used. Fixed with
self-tapping screw, welding or other installing methods according to the specific project.

A -- Wind Sensor holder 1 - -
B -- Wind Sensor 1
a -- Flat Washer 6 4
8/6
b -- Spring Washer 6 4
c -- Bolt M6x30 4
Tightening
Qty. Socket
Torque
Pos. Ref. Description per Wrench sizes
[Nm] / [ft-
figure DIN / ANSI
lbs]
a -- Bolt M6x30 3
b -- Flat Washer 6 6
8/6
c -- Spring Washer 6 3
d -- Nut M6 3
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A -- Antenna 1
300000929 Communication Antenna
B 1
Holder Hoop B
a -- Bolt M6x30 6 8/6
d -- Nut M6 6
Communication Antenna
Holder hoop A
Qty.
Tightening Socket
per
Pos. Ref. Description Torque Wrench sizes
figur
[Nm] / [ft-lbs] DIN / ANSI
e
a -- Bolt M10x50 4
40 /30
d -- Nut M10 4
A 300000574 1
Holder
B 300000947
Holder hoop A
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Tightening
Qty. Socket
Torque
[Nm] / [ft-
figure DIN / ANSI
lbs]
A 300023805 Wind Sensor Mid Pole 1
a -- Bolt M10x50 4
b -- Flat Washer 10 8 40 / 30
d -- Nut M10 4
Tightening
Qty. Socket
Torque
[Nm] / [ft-
figure DIN / ANSI
lbs]
A 300023054 Communication Box Hoop 2
B 300023053 Communication Box Mounting Plate 2
40 / 30
a -- Bolt M10x50 4
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d -- Nut M10 4
Tightening
Qty. Socket
Torque
[Nm] / [ft-
figure DIN / ANSI
lbs]
A 300022702 Communication Box 1
a -- Bolt M8x25 2
b -- Flat Washer 8 4 15 / 11
d -- Nut M8 2
A
c

A 300023138 Wind Sensor Seat Connector 1
a -- Big Flat Washer 16 4
210 / 155 24 / 24
b -- Spring Washer 16 4
c -- Nut M16 4
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d
A
c

A 300023804 Wind Sensor Seat 1
a -- Bolt M16x60 4
210 / 155 24 / 24
d -- Nut M16 4
e -- Big Washer 16 4
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SKYSMART II

8.5 STEP 5: PURLINS DISTRIBUTION ALONG THE TRACKER ...................................................................................36

1.2ABOUT THIS MANUAL

1.3SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED

1.4AFTER SALES SERVICE

2 GENERAL SOLAR TRACKER DESCRIPTION

Up to 160 Modules 50-90 kWp* Capacity

SKYSMART II TRACKER SPECIFICATIONS

3 Fixed Point Tracker Front View

3 Fixed Point Tracker Top View

General Tracker Side View

4 LIST OF MAIN COMPONENTS

Pos. Pos. Pos.

Pos. Pos. Pos.

Pos. Pos. Pos. Grounding

Pos. Slew Drive Pos. Pos.

Pos. Antenna Fixed Pos. Pos. Tube

Pos. Pos. Pos. Transmission

Pos. Transmission Pos. Transmission Shaft Pos. Transmission

300007866 Details see

Pos. Clamp Fixed Pos. Pos.

Pos. Clamp Fixed Pos. Purlin with Pos.

Pos. Pos. Pos. Grounding Cable

Pos. Tube Connector

Pos. Transmission Shaft

Pos. Transmission Shaft

Pos. Transmission Shaft

Pos. Transmission Shaft

M6 Wind Sensor joints 8 6

M8 Control Box to Fixing hoops 10 7

M10 Wind Sensor post 40 30

Bearing seat to Post seat

Purlin with bracing to Clamp Fixed

Recommended equipment as below:

Recommended equipment and tooling as below:

X (According to Project) X (According to Project)

Dim. Dimension Orientation

6.3TOLERANCES FOR RAMMING POST

6.4TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLATING POSTS

Nominal Position E-W Position N–S Position (*) Clocking Position

N-S Plumbness E-W Plumbness Height Adjustment

Pos. Dimension Orientation

(*) Not cumulative. ±20 from reference post

Example of valid posts positions for any tracker

7 DEGREES OF FREEDOM AND TOLERANCES FOR INSTALLING

Pos. Dimension Orientation Pos. Dimension Orientation

8 STRUCTURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

The step-by-step installation procedure of the Tracker components is described below:

 STEP 0: RAMMING POSTS (described above)

 STEP 2: INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT OF “SLEW DRIVES”

 STEP 3: INSTALLATION OF PURLINS

 STEP 4: INSTALLATION OF TORQUE TUBES AND PREASSEMBLED PURLINS

 STEP 5: PURLINS DISTRIBUTION ALONG THE TRACKER

 STEP 6: INSTALLATION OF TRANSMISSION SHAFT

 STEP 7: TIGHTENING HAND-TIGHTENED FASTENERS

 STEP 8: MODULES INSTALLATION

 STEP 9: MOUNTING OF CONTROLLER

8.1STEP 1: INSTALLATION AND LEVELING OF DRIVE SEATS AND ¨POST

Drive Seat onto Drive Post

Qty. Tightening Socket

(*) Do not exceed Maximum Torque.

Leveling of Drive seats

Please keep the slots facing