PV Module Support (RuralStar Pro pole)

Quick Guide

Issue: 03
Part Number: 21540459
Date: 2022-05-13

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 1 Safety Precautions
■ 太阳能光伏组件支架（一体化杆）
General Safety
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2 Tools

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3 Installed RuralStar Pro Pole
Item Pro pole
Weight 422 kg (Pole only)
Lightning rod

Omni antenna
Omni antenna

BTS
Yagi antenna

PV module

Cabinet

Foundation pit

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4 RuralStar Pro Pole Height

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5 Routing Cables

The cables routed from the

pole cable hole have a
length of 1.5 m reserved.

Omni antenna cable

Omni antenna cable

BTS ground cable, power cable and

signal cable
Omni antenna cable

PV module power cable PV module power cable

PV module power cables

Cabinet ground cable
BTS power cable and signal cable
Cabinet ground cable
BTS ground cable
Pole ground cable
Pole ground cable

6 Installing a RuralStar Pro Pole

6.1 Determining the Direction and Tilt Angle of PV Modules
Determine the direction 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 angle design specifications.
Site Latitude (Degree) 0–15 16–45
PV Module Tilt Angle (Degree) 15 25

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6.2 Installing a RuralStar Pro Pole

1. When installing a pole, use an auxiliary pole, a chain hoist, and a lifting rope to
hoist the pole.
2. Various auxiliary poles, such as common derrick mast and steel pipe commonly
used in constructions, can be used.
3. In this document, the steel pipe with a thickness of 5 mm and a diameter of 10
cm is used as an auxiliary pole.
4. Before installing the auxiliary pole, measure the pole height to ensure that the
chain hoist can lift the upper pole above the lower pole.

1. Dig a foundation pit. 2. Assemble the lower pole, route the pole
ground cable, and install the lower pole in the
foundation pit.

1. RuralStar Pro poles must

be installed in a foundation 1. When installing the lower pole, ensure
pit. The length and width that the ground bar of the lower pole
of the foundation pit must face east and west.
be greater than 1.6 m. 2. Route the exposed cable on the pole
2. The bearing capacity of the through a PVC corrugated pipe.
soil in the foundation pit is 3. After the lower pole is installed, backfill
at least 100 kPa. the soil layer by layer and use a
3. Compact the foundation pit compactor to tamp it.
using the compacting
machine, and ensure that
the pit bottom is level and
its bearing capacity meets
the expected requirement.

Ground cable

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3. Install the foot steps on the upper pole.

When installing the foot steps,

ensure that the hooks face upwards.

4. Install a lightning rod. 5. Install Yagi antenna mounting kits.

The Yagi
antenna
mounting kits
must be
installed above
the cable hole.
Recommended
height: 100
mm

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6. Install Omni antenna mounting kits.

7. Install the Omni antenna fasteners.

8. Install the Omni antenna, Yagi antenna, and BTS.

For details about how to install the Omni antenna, Yagi antenna, and BTS, see
RuralStar V100R002C00 Solution Overview and Installation Guide.

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9. Install the upper pole. 10. Routing Cables.

Use a pull wire to route

cables.

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11. Install vertical beams for the PV module support.

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12. Install the angle supporting kits for 13. Install short horizontal beams for the
the PV module support and select PV module support.
mounting holes for the angle
supporting kits based on the tilt angle
of the PV module support.

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14. Install horizontal beams for the PV 15. Install vertical beams for the PV
module support. module support.

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16. Install raking struts for the PV module support.

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17. Install auxiliary components that secure PV modules.

Auxiliary components that secure PV

modules can be installed in either forward
or reverse direction. Determine the
installation direction based on the actual
PV module size. (Obtain the PV module
dimensions on the PV module nameplate.)

PV module 2132*1052 1956*992

dimensions (mm)
Installation direction forward reverse

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18. Install PV clamps and partially tighten all screws.

When installing the rubber pad, ensure that

the adhesive side faces upwards, remove
the adhesive sticker, and press the rubber
pad to ensure that it is firmly attached.

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19. Install and secure the PV modules, adjust the position of the clamps to secure the PV
modules, and tighten the screws.

• When installing a PV module, mount the

PV module on the auxiliary component of
the PV module to facilitate PV module
positioning.
• When securing PV modules, ensure that
the clamps are firmly attached to the
inner side of the PV modules.
• When installing PV modules, ensure that
the distances between the PV module
edges and the two ends of the support
horizontal beam are the same.

Forward installation auxiliary component

Auxiliary
component
PV Module
PV Module

Auxiliary component

Reverse installation auxiliary component

Auxiliary
component
PV Module PV Module

Auxiliary
component

PV Module

Clamp

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20. Install a ground cable.

Site ground bar

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7 Installing a Cabinet
1. Remove the screws from the side wall 2. Install the connective kit between the
of the cabinet. cabinet and the upper pole.

3. Install the cabinet base.

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4. Secure the cabinet. 5. Secure the pole mounting kit on the
cabinet.

6. Install a ground cable.

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