Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC

Solar Mounting Installation Guide

- On Grid - Off Grid

Index
Tools and Hardw ..a ..r.e ........................................................................................................... 3 Planning and Starting the Installation. ...........4 C-Rail Installation. ........................................ 5 Solar Panel Installation. ................................ 6 Solar Panel Wiring Diagrams. ...................... 7 Cable and Inverter Installation. .................... 8 Grid Tie Diagram.......................................... 9 Off Grid Diagram. ...................................... 10 Battery Connection Diagrams. .................... 11 Warranty........................................Back Cover

Tools & Hardware

Page 3

Tools Required
Power Drill 11/64 Drill Bit #2 Square Bit #2 Philips Bit 3/16 Driver

Tape Measure

W ire Cutters

Caulking Gun

Chalk Line

Mounting Hardware Supplied

Aluminum C-Rails 1/2 - 13 Self Tap Screw 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 Hex 10 x 1.5 Inch Plated Cap Stainless Bolt Rubber Seal Screw Panel Connector Clip

Panel Rail Clip

Spring Nuts

Planning the Installation

Solar Panel Setup

Page 4

Measure the roof to ensure panels are angled and t properly for best performance. There can be a maximum of 550 volts (13 series) connected panels to the inverter. The best practice is the highest voltage allowed to the inverter. Typically with a 5 kilowatt system, two parallel arrays of 13 serial connections provide maximum power generation.
Serial Connection -- One loop -- 6 panels minimum to a maximum of 13 panels.

Negative

Positive

Negative

Positive

Negative

Positive

Parallel Connection
Negative Connection to Inverter
Negative Positive

Positive Connection to Inverter

Negative Positive Negative Positive Negative Positive

Each array must be the same size and wired into the inverter separately. There are 3 DC connectors on the inverter. Three same size arrays can be made with 3 separate line drops to the inverter. The upper image shows one line drop to the inverter with a serial/parallel setup. There can be 6 to 13 panels each with array.

Kaco Grid-Tie Inverter

Suggested Layouts
If the building doesnt t the full system on the one side, more panels may be added on the next best side of the roof.

Roof panels keep roof/house cooler using less power in summer.

C-Rail Installation

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Step One - Measuring the C-Rail Placements

(This installation manual only covers asphalt and metal roof tops.)

Panels need to be 16 (40.6 cm) from the peak of the roof, 16 (40.6 cm) from the sides and 16 (40.6 cm) from the eaves trough. Measure the first rail at 25 (63.5 cm) from the side of the roof and 16 (40.6 cm) from the bottom, Figure 1. Note: you must secure to roof trusses. Take the rst C-rail and measure it into place. The C-rail will have three 1/4" (0.6 cm) holes. Use the 11/64 drill bit and pre-drill all three holes into the shingle roof top. Flip C-rail over and apply supplied adhesive liberally to the back of the rail and into the drilled holes. Place rail back into position and use 10 x 1.5" (3.8 cm) rail screws to fasten rail to truss. Use Figure 2 for visual. (Do not strip screws by using lower torque setting on drill). To place the second rail measure 24 (61.0 cm) from the first inner rail to the second inner rail. Use 2 rails per solar panel. Continue installing rails until linear measure matches total panel length.
25 (63.5 cm) to side of C-Rail Panel will hang over C-Rail by 2" (5.1 cm) maximum making it 16" (40.6 cm) to the edge of roof.

Figure 1

Fill drilled holes with adhesive

Figure 2

Figure 3
24 (61.0 cm), or the roof truss spacing, between the inner sides of C-Rails. All the way till the end of solar array

Figure 4
2 rails minimum per solar panel

Solar Panel Installation

Step Two

Page 6

With rails secured mount the panels. Cut the springs to the proper length of 1/2 (1.3 cm) so they can t into the C-rail. Pre-install two spring nuts into each C-rail, top and bottom. Insert SS-bracket onto all rails before continuing. The spring nuts are spring loaded and designed to t inside the C-rail with the spring down. Insert spring nut into C-rail and self-lock in rail by twisting 90.
Cut spring on SS-Bracket to two springs so that it ts into C-rail Before

After

Step Three
With the spring nuts installed, set one panel in place. Make sure the panel wire and connections are pulled out above the panel. Place panel on the rst set of rails and clip on the panel rail clip starting at the bottom. The panel rail clip will need to lineup with the rail and spring nuts. Screw the clip to the bracket which will secure the panel. Once two panels are in place, with the bottom rail clips only, clip in the connection cables and tuck them under the panel. (More details on panel connection/conguration on pages 4 and 7). Continue installing panels until the array is finished. Snug all panels together and use the connection clips to clip the . panels together at the seams. After all panels are in place, use the self tapping screws to secure the clips by drilling them into the panel aluminum sides. (Do not strip screws by using lower torque setting on drill or use hand screwdriver.)

Solar Panel Wiring Diagrams

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Connection in series (Example 1)

Connection in Parallel (Example 2)

Connection in Series & Parallel (Example 3)

Series and Parallel (Visual of connectors)

Cable & Inverter Installation

Inverter Installation

Page 8

Find the building power panel. Install a 30 amp dryer outlet. Mount the inverter as close as possible. The solar panel DC cable needs to be as short as possible. If it exceeds 45 (13.7 m) use #8 wire.

Serial Connection

Negative

Positive

Negative

Positive

Negative

Positive

Parallel Connection
Negative Connection to Inverter
Negative Positive

Positive Connection to Inverter

Negative Positive Negative Positive Negative Positive

Kaco Grid-Tie Inverter Home AC Breaker Box

220 Volt Dryer Outlet Keep distance as short as possible.

Distance as close as possible.

Cable Installation

Caution!!! Solar panels generate electricity when sun shines on them. This can cause
a hazardous shock resulting in serious injury or death! It is best to connect in darkness.
Use the red and black DC cables that were provided in the kit and run them to the inverter location using PVC conduit to encase the cables. The MC4 serial clips will have been installed on the cable. The Negative black cable and positive red cable clips will need to be plugged into the panel negative and positive clips. Once this is done follow the inverter instructions on how to fasten Negative and Positive wires into the inverter. Have an electrician install the 220 Volt Dryer outlet and breaker into the AC breaker box. Ensuring everything is wired correctly, plug the inverter into the dryer plug and turn on the inverter. The meter should now be spinning in the opposite direction, resulting in power being fed back to the grid. Congratulations, the installation has been successfully completed!

Grid Tie Diagram

Page 9

Sunlight
Solar panels convert sunlight to DC electrical current.

Building Electric Panel Fuse Box

Imported grid electricity Exported solar electricity

The inverter is plugged into a 220 Volt dryer plug that is connected to the building electrical.

Off Grid Diagram

Page 10

Solar Irradiance from the Sun

Solar Panel(s)

Electric Current

Charge Controller

Inverter
(and/or)

Battery System AC Power DC Power

Battery Connection Diagrams

Page 11

6 Volt Batteries in Series

6 Volt Batteries in Series and Parallel

12 Volt Batteries in Series

12 Volt Batteries in Series and Parallel

Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC WARRANTY

All components of the Solar Panel Kit (hereinafter referred to as Product), sold by Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC carry their own manufacturers warranty. The purchaser is responsible for all related costs necessary to replace any parts or panels, unless covered by the applicable manufacturer. All instructions within the Installation Guide, as well as all local/provincial/state and national codes must be adhered to. The Product Registration and a copy of the original bill (invoice) must be forwarded to Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase in order to register the Product. Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC will not be responsible or liable for any of the following: a) Removal or replacement of all or a part of the Product due to malfunction, workmanship, defects, incomplete or faulty installation; b) The cost of freight, permits, removal or disposal of damaged panels or parts, replacement of panels or parts, labor, electrical requirements or electrical malfunction or failure, or any cost associated with the Product; c) The care, maintenance and safe operation of the Product which is the responsibility of the purchaser of the Product; d) Any accidents, injury, damage or loss incurred due to the use of the Product; e) Any accidents, injury, damage or loss incurred due to faulty installation, operation or maintenance; f) Any out-of-pocket expenses, replacement energy costs, alternative accommodations or loss of revenue due to defective parts or Product; g) any performance problems of the Product; h) Damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from the use of any attachment not authorized for the Product; i) Damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from the Product being altered in any way; j) Any instruction given in the Installation Guide which has not been followed; k) Units with their safety certification labels removed; or l) Damages, malfunctions or failures caused by force majeure, abuse, accident, fire, or acts of God. There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, by Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC except the warranty expressed herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE APPLICABLE WARRAN- TY SPECIFIED ABOVE. SOLAR WIND DEPOTS SOLE LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY DE- FECT, SHALL BE AS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY, AND ANY CLAIMS FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED. No person is authorized to bind Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC, its subsidiaries or affiliates, to any other warranty whatsoever. Farmstead Ready reserves the right at any time to make changes or improvements to the design, materials or specifications of the Product or parts without thereby becoming liable to make similar changes to the Product or any of its parts previously sold. Distributed by: Eagle Valley Enterprises, LLC