Top of Pole
Solar Panel Mounts
Pole mounts
for most popular brands of solar modules
 The
Top-of-Pole Mounts we carry are available in several sizes ranging
from 1- module through 24-modules -- up to 260 square feet. The
rack design is determined by the area of the module(s) to be mounted,
not necessarily the number of modules.
Top-of-Pole
mounts are designed for maximum strength and ease of installation.
Our racks are module-specific and not universal, which helps to
reduce the number of parts. This simplifies assembly and minimizes
assembly errors. No aluminum components are threaded to be attached
to other components. All of our mounting sleeves are heavy gauge
steel and have fully welded caps. Hardened bolts are used to lock
the mounting sleeve to the pole.
MODULE-SPECIFIC
DESIGN
Using a module-specific design allows us to build racks with the
fewest number of parts. All racks are made to fit the specific module
that is to be mounted. This ensures that the system is assembled
in just the manner it is intended. No measuring or guesswork is
required. All the holes are located exactly where needed. Gaps between
modules are minimal and uniform. There will never be excess rack
material extending beyond the modules.
MATERIALS
Strongbacks, Elevation Pivots, and Mounting Sleeves are made of
heavy gauge steel flat bar, square tubing and pipe or mechanical
tubing conforming to ASTM A36 and ASTM A500-Grade B.
All parts are
mig-welded, burrs are removed, corners are coped, and edges are
sanded. All steel parts are coated with two coats of industrial
urethane enamel paint. Solar module mounting rails are made of mill-finish
6061-T6 structural aluminum angle or channel. All holes are deburred,
and edges are coped and sanded. Stainless steel module mounting
hardware is provided with each rack. Standard rack assembly hardware
is zinc-plated Grade 5. A stainless steel hardware upgrade is optional.
 ELEVATION
ADJUSTMENT
All standard Top-of-Pole Mounts have six tilt-angle settings from
15° to 65° in 10° increments. The elevation adjustment
is positive locking in each position eliminating the possibility
of slippage. The racks are balanced about the pivot bolt to make
elevation adjustments easy. Other tilt combinations and racks welded
at fixed angles are offered as options.
WINDLOADING
CAPABILITY
Standard mounts are designed and warranted to withstand 30 lbs /
sq. ft.
(approximately 90 mph or 145 km/hr ) . Designs capable of withstanding
greater loads are available.
POLE MOUNTING
All racks have sleeves sized to slip over readily available standard
sizes of installer-supplied SCH40 (Schedule 40) steel pipe. The
largest mounts (225 sq. ft. and above) mount on SCH 80 steel pipe.
The mounting sleeves have set-bolts spaced 90° apart to firmly
secure the rack to the pole.
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6.4KW solar
panel array for a remote home system in Northern California.
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* If you
need a taller pole for snow clearance or to clear nearby obstructions
you will need to have
more pole in the ground. For each extra foot that you add above
ground you will need
approximately 6” in the ground in concrete. If you have
to go more than 2ft-3ft higher than what is shown
in the table you may need a larger diameter pole. Please consult
us. |
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