C-shaped Steel PV Module Support
Installation Guide
Issue: 02
Date: 2017-02-09
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
1 Safety Information
■ Safety Precautions
To ensure safety of humans and the equipment, pay attention to the safety symbols on the equipment and all the
safety instructions in this document. The "NOTE", "NOTICE", and "WARNING" statements in this document do not
represent all the safety instructions. They are only supplements to the safety instructions. When operating Huawei
equipment, follow the precautions and special safety instructions provided by Huawei. Huawei will not be liable for
any consequences that are caused by the violation of safety regulations and design, production, and usage
standards.
■ Local Safety Regulations
When operating the equipment, comply with local laws and regulations.
■ Personnel Requirements
Personnel who plan to install or maintain Huawei equipment must be qualified electricians who receive thorough
product training, understand all necessary safety precautions, and are able to correctly perform all operations.
You can modify default parameters only after being granted approval from Huawei technical support.
■ Symbols
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment
damage, data loss, performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTE
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points in the main text.
■ Human Safety
To prevent electric shocks, use insulated tools and wear insulation gloves when connecting cables.
To prevent inhalation or eye contact with dust, take adequate preventive measures when drilling holes.
To prevent personal injury, wear protective shoes when moving batteries.
2 Tools
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3 Determining the Orientation and Tilt of PV Modules
Determine the orientation of PV modules based on design requirements. In the northern hemisphere, PV
modules face south. In the southern hemisphere, PV modules face north. The following table lists the tilt
design specifications.
Site latitude (degree) 0–15 16–25 26–30 31–45
PV module tilt (degree) 15 25 35 45
4 Installation Effect Diagrams
NOTE
When the wind speed is less than 40 m/s (3s), it is considered as low wind speed.
When the wind speed is greater than 40 m/s (3s) and less than 70 m/s (3s), it is considered as high wind speed. In that
case, raking struts and reinforcing vertical beams must be installed.
a. Installation effect diagram for PV modules at a title angle of 15 or 25 degrees at low wind speeds
PV module
Vertical hook
beam
Horizontal
beam
Post
Heightening
column
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b. Installation effect diagram for PV modules at a title angle of 15 or 25 degrees at high wind speeds
Reinforcing
vertical beams
Reinforcing
vertical beams
PV module
Vertical hook
beam
Horizontal
beam
Raking
strut
Post
Clamp
Heightening
column
3
c. Installation effect diagram for PV modules at a title angle of 35 or 45 degrees at low wind speeds
Vertical beam
Horizontal beam
PV module hook
Post
Heightening
column
4
d. Installation effect diagram for PV modules at a title angle of 35 or 45 degrees at high wind speeds
Reinforcing vertical beams
Reinforcing vertical beams
Raking strut
Clamp
PV module hook
Vertical beam
Horizontal
beam
Post
Heightening
column
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5 Installing a Low PV Module Support
1. Install posts.
NOTICE
•When installing posts, partially tighten anchor bolts. After installing all PV modules, tighten all the anchor bolts.
•Secure each bolt using two nuts.
2. Install vertical beams onto the posts.
NOTICE
Determine the position for installing vertical beams according to the PV module tilt angle.
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3. Install horizontal beams onto the vertical beams.
NOTICE
Determine the position for installing a horizontal beam according to the position of the horizontal beam silkscreen in
relation to the partition plate for the vertical beam.
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4. Install reinforcing vertical beams onto the horizontal beams.
NOTICE
Determine the position for installing a vertical beam according to the position of the horizontal beam silkscreen in
relation to the partition plate for the vertical beam.
PV Module Tilt: 15° or 25°
5. Install raking struts.
a. Install clamps.
NOTICE
When installing a clamp, partially tighten the shorter side of the clamp using a bolt. Tighten it after the raking strut is
installed.
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b. Install reinforcing raking struts.
c. Tighten the clamps and anchor bolts.
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PV Module Tilt: 35° or 45°
6. Install raking struts.
a. Install clamps.
NOTICE
When installing a clamp, partially tighten the shorter side of the clamp using a bolt. Tighten it after the raking strut
is installed.
b. Install raking struts.
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c. Tighten the clamps and anchor bolts.
7. Install PV module hooks.
NOTICE
Determine the position for installing PV module hooks according to the horizontal beam silkscreen.
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8. Install connectors.
9. Install PV modules.
Determine the orientation of control boxes behind PV modules.
NOTE
When installing PV modules, ensure that the control boxes behind PV modules face the same direction.
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Determine the position for installing PV modules.
NOTE
Install PV modules from left to right.
Align the right edge of the first PV module with the right outer edge of the second vertical beam.
Ensure that one end of each PV module is fastened to the hooks.
Hook
Align
[Link] pressing blocks.
NOTICE
When installing a pressing block, ensure that its edge clings to the PV module edge.
Pressing block
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6 (Optional) Installing Heightening Columns
1. Install posts.
NOTICE
•When installing posts, partially tighten anchor bolts. After installing all PV modules, tighten all the anchor bolts.
•Secure each bolt using two nuts.
2. Install left and right supports.
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3. Install front and rear supports.
4. Install posts onto the heightening columns.
NOTICE
•When installing posts, partially tighten anchor bolts. After installing all PV modules, tighten all the anchor bolts.
•Secure each bolt using two nuts.
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7 Installing Cables for PV Modules
1. Connect DC power cables to PV modules.
DC power cables to PV Optional extension cables for DC PV modules
To the positive modules power cables to PV modules
terminal on the solar
controller or solar
junction box (SJB)
To the negative
terminal on the solar
controller or SJB
To the positive To the positive To the positive To the positive
terminal on the solar terminal on the solar terminal on the solar terminal on the solar
controller or SJB controller or SJB controller or SJB controller or SJB
To the negative To the negative To the negative To the negative
terminal on the solar terminal on the solar terminal on the solar terminal on the solar
controller or SJB controller or SJB controller or SJB controller or SJB
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2. For details about how to route DC power cables and ground cables for PV modules, see the following figure.
Solar
controller or
SJB
Ground bar
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8 (Optional) Installing an SJB and Cables
1. Install an SJB.
(Optional)
Standard SJB Installing an SJB
and Cables
Mounting ear
Mounting ear
Clamp
Enhanced SJB
Mounting ear
Mounting ear
Clamp
2. Install the SJB ground cable.
NOTE
You do not have to connect a
ground cable to a standard SJB.
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3. Install cables between PV modules and the SJB.
PV Module Type Installation Mode Max. Routes Connected to SJB
265 W PV module 12 PV modules connected in series 4
The following figure assumes that at most four routes of PV modules are connected to the SJB.
Standard SJB
PV modules
Enhanced SJB
PV modules
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9 (Optional) Installing the Alarm Cable for Reporting PV Module Thefts
ECC500 Scenario
1. Route the cable through the
holes behind PV modules in
sequence and bind the cable
using cable ties.
2. Connect the cable to the
DI_1 port on the ECC500,
as shown in the figure on
the right.
MUS01A
NOTE
The dry contact for connecting
the alarm cable varies based
on actual conditions. The DI_1
port is used as an example.
ICC100 Scenario
ICC100-N5
1. Route the cable through the
holes behind PV modules in
sequence and bind the cable
using cable ties.
2. Connect the cable to the DI_1
port on the ICC100, as shown in
the figure on the right.
NOTE
The dry contact for connecting
the alarm cable varies based on
actual conditions. The DI_1 port
is used as an example.
SMU Scenario
1. Route the cable through the
holes behind PV modules in
sequence and bind the cable
using cable ties.
2. Connect the cable to the DIN2
port on the SMU, as shown in
the figure on the right.
NOTE
The dry contact for connecting UIM
the alarm cable varies based
on actual conditions. The DIN2
port is used as an example.
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