EG4 Brightmount Fixed Angle Ground Mount System
Installation Guide
Overview
This document provides instructions for the installation of the EG4 Brightmount Fixed Angle Ground Mount System. This system is designed for securely mounting solar panels at a fixed angle to the ground.
Parts Diagram
The EG4 Brightmount system comprises the following components:
Long extruded aluminum rails that form the primary structure for mounting solar panels.
Metal clamps used to secure solar panels between the rails.
Metal clamps used to secure solar panels at the ends of the rails.
Structural components, typically legs or base supports, that attach the system to the ground.
Components for establishing an electrical ground connection for safety.
Stainless steel clips used in the grounding process.
Anchor bolts used for securing the mounting structure to concrete foundations.
L-shaped brackets used for mounting the system, often attached to the ground structure.
Components used to join rail sections and ensure electrical continuity across the system.
Dimensions and Layout
The system's dimensions and layout are critical for proper installation and stability. All measurements are provided in millimeters (mm).
Side View: Illustrates the angle of the solar panels and vertical height clearances.
Top/Front View: Depicts the arrangement of multiple panel rows, including lengths and spacing between components.
Isometric View: A detailed visual representation of the assembled ground mount structure with solar panels, showing the placement and connection of various parts.
Tools Needed
- Glove
- Power tool
- Crescent wrench
- Meter ruler
- Drill 12.5mm
- Allen wrench
Installation Steps
Step A: Install Leg Group
Using an M8*80 bolt, M8 washers, and an M8 nut, install the U45 connector. This typically involves securing it to the leg group using a DIN912 M8*65 Bolt Group.
Diagram shows a bolt, washer, and nut connecting a U45 connector to a rail component.
Step B: Install Mounting Bracket
Attach the mounting brackets to the legs. Use M8*65 bolts, M8 washers, and M8 nuts to connect the legs to the mounting bracket as shown in the diagrams.
Diagrams illustrate the process of connecting leg components to the main mounting bracket using specified hardware.
Step C: Install "L" Foot
Secure the "L" foot using an M8*65 bolt, M8 washers, and an M8 nut. Detailed dimension drawings are provided for precise placement.
Diagrams show the "L" foot being attached to the rail structure with bolts and washers.
Step D: Connect Mounting Bracket to Concrete Anchor
For concrete foundations, drill a 12mm hole. Use expansion screws (M10*100) to securely fasten the mounting bracket to the concrete anchor.
Diagram shows a concrete surface with a drilled hole, an expansion screw being inserted, and the mounting bracket attached to the screw.
Step E: Rail Installation
Follow the provided diagrams for rail installation. This typically involves connecting rail sections and ensuring proper alignment. A circular grounding shim may be used in the middle of the rail connections.
Diagrams (a, b, c) illustrate the sequence of connecting rail segments and potentially incorporating grounding elements.
Step F: Connect Frames
Join the assembled frames together using junction brackets and M8 allen bolts. Ensure all connections are secure.
Diagrams show two rail sections being joined by a junction bracket and fastened with bolts.
Completed Construction
The final assembly results in a stable ground mount structure supporting solar panels, typically anchored to concrete footings.
An image depicts the fully assembled ground mount system with multiple solar panels installed on concrete foundations.
Step G: Install PV Modules
Mount the solar modules onto the rails using the End clamps and Mid clamps. Ensure the clamps are tightened appropriately to secure the panels.
Diagrams show the placement of End clamps and Mid clamps around the edges and middle of solar panels attached to the rails.
Step H: Install Earth Lug
Attach the earth lug to the end of the rails to complete the grounding circuit for the solar array.
Diagram shows an earth lug being connected to the end of a rail section.
