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UNIRAC NXT UMOUNT - User Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
PUB2023APR23
UNIRAC Code-Compliant Installation Manual
© 2022 by Unirac, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Summary

NXT System Components

Rail

Supports PV modules with built-in wire management.

Rail Splice

Joins, aligns, and electrically bonds rail sections into a single length.

Stronghold Attachment Kit

Secures rails through roofing material to the building structure.

Stronghold Rail Clamp

Secures rails to L-feet or other mounting methods.

Stronghold Butyl Attachment Kit

Secures rails through roofing material using a butyl pad.

Stronghold Rail Clamp for Butyl Attachment

Secures rails to roof attachment, usable with other methods.

Flashkit Pro

Secures rail through roofing material with L-foot, flashing, and lag bolt.

Combo Clamp

Secures and electrically bonds modules to rails as a mid or end clamp.

Hidden End Clamp Kit

Secures modules to rails as an end clamp.

MLPE and Lug Clamp

Secures MLPE devices or ground wires to rails.

N;S Wire Management Clip

Pre-assembled clamp to secure wires between rails.

Wire Management Clip

Tool-less snap-in clip to retain wires in rail or between rails.

System Layout

Planning Your NXT UMOUNT Installations

Guides the layout of rails and modules for installation.

Laying Out Roof Attachments

Instructions for locating and marking roof attachment points.

Thermal Break

Expansion Joint Used as Thermal Break

Prevents buckling of rails or system connection failure due to thermal expansion.

Stronghold Attachment with Butyl

Mark Array Location

Clean roof surface and mark array location and attachment points.

Placing Stronghold Attachment with Butyl Base

Position attachment on a flat surface before peeling release paper.

Stronghold Attachment with Butyl Installation

Installing Stronghold Attachment with Butyl Base to Rafter

Attaching the base to the roof rafter using screws.

Installing Stronghold Attachment with Butyl Base to Deck

Attaching the base directly to the roof decking using screws.

Stronghold Attachment with Butyl Over Shingles

Installing DTD Butyl Attachment Over Shingle Overlap or Gap

Leveling the surface for attachment over shingle overlaps or gaps.

Roof Prep for Lag Bolt Install

Mark Array Location

Mark array location and determine roof attachment points.

Drill Pilot Holes

Drill pilot holes at each attachment point and fill with sealant.

Stronghold Attachment Install

Install Stronghold Attachment Base

Place base assembly over pilot hole and secure with lag bolt.

Seal

Insert UNIRAC sealant into port and inject until sealant exits vent.

Place Rail Clamp Onto L-Foot

Drop rail clamp assembly into the open slot of L-Foot.

Flashkit Pro Installation

Install Flashkit Pro Flashing

Add sealant to flashing and slide under shingles over pilot hole.

Install L-Foot

Fasten L-foot and flashing with lag bolt into the rafter.

Fix Rail Clamp Onto L-Foot

Place bolt through L-foot slot and rail clamp.

Attachment Orientations

Stronghold Attachment and Rail Clamp Orientations

Four possible orientations for Stronghold Attachment and Rail Clamp.

Stronghold Attachment with Butyl and Rail Clamp Orientations

Two possible orientations for Stronghold Attachment with Butyl and Rail Clamp.

Flashkit Pro L-Foot and Rail Clamp Orientations

Two possible orientations for Flashkit Pro L-foot and Rail Clamp.

Rail Installation

Position Rail Onto Rail Clamp

Insert rail flange into clamp groove and click into place.

Tighten Rail Onto Rail Clamp

Adjust rail height and tighten bolt to specified torque.

Align Rails

Align rail ends to installation area edge and mount modules promptly.

Structural Splice

Splice Installation (If Required Per System Design)

Attach rails using splice, centering and tightening bolts.

System Grounding

System Grounding

Bonding rails to electrical ground using specified components.

System Grounding with MLPE & Lug Clamp

Grounding rails using MLPE & Lug Clamp.

Alternate System Grounding with Ilsco Lay-In Lug

Grounding using Ilsco Lay-In Lug.

Alternate Row Grounding with N;S Bonding Clamp

Grounding between module rows using N/S Bonding Clamp.

Alternate Row Grounding with N;S Bonding Clip

Bonding across N/S module gap using N/S Bonding Clip.

MLPE Mounting

Install MLPE & Lug Clamp

Install MLPE & Lug Clamp onto the rail.

Install Microinverter

Install microinverter onto the rail.

Alternately Install MLPE on Module Frame

Mount MLPE onto module frame flange and tighten bolt.

Wire Management

Install NS Wire Management Clip

Insert wire clamp assembly into rail and seat rail nut.

Install Wire Management Clip

Retain wire in rail channel by pressing clip onto rail flanges.

Combo Clamp Installation

Install Combo (End) Clamps

Install Combo Clamps at the aligned end of rails.

Insert Combo Clamp

Insert clamp from one side of the rail nut into the rail.

Install End Module

Position first module and engage frame with end clamps.

Install Combo (Mid) Clamps

Position clamp assemblies in rail near point of use.

Place Adjacent Module Against Clamps

Ensure modules are tight against clamps with no gaps.

Install Remaining Modules

Proceed with module installation, engaging each clamp.

Hidden End Clamp

Install Module End Clamps

Install the end clamp with pre-assembled end cap onto rails.

Install End Clamps On Rail

Slide end clamp assembly onto rail by engaging grooves.

Position End Clamps

Slide clamp onto rail until module return flange is cleared.

Install First Module

Position module and engage clamp with module return flange.

Engage Clamp

Hold module and tighten end clamp bolt while clamp contacts flange.

Finishing Touches

End Cap Installation

Tuck twist tie into rail and press end cap onto rail edge.

Optional End Cap

Place optional end cap on rail edge and press.

Optional Combo Clamp Cap

Place optional combo clamp cap on rail edge and press.

Install UL2703 Certification Marking Label

Apply certification label to rail at array edge.

Bonding Connections & Grounding Paths

Bonding Combo Mid-End Clamp Assembly

Bonds module to module using combo clamp and bonding pins.

Bonding Rail Splice

Creates bond between splice bar and rail sections for rail-to-rail connection.

Bonding Between Thermal Breaks

Connects lugs at thermal break ends with solid copper wire.

Rack System Grounding

Bonds rail to ground wire using washer tabs and copper wire.

Bonding Microinverter Mount

Bonds MLPE flange to rail using tooth lock washer.

Alternate Row-to-Row Bonding Paths

Connects modules row-to-row using bonding clamp or clips.

Temporary Bonding Connection During Array Maintenance

Installs temporary connection when modules are removed.

Appendix A: System Certification

System Level Fire Classification

Classifies system fire rating for steep and low sloped roofs.

Mechanical Load Test Modules

Lists modules tested for mechanical load performance.

UL2703 Certification Marking

Details certification marking embossed on components and labels.

Compatible Modules

Module Compatibility List

Lists manufacturers and models evaluated for electrical compatibility.

Module Frame Profile Requirements

Notes frame profile features that might interfere with bonding devices.

Maximum Over Current Protection

Specifies maximum over current protection device (OCPD) of 30A.

Fire System Rating Requirements

Lists conditions for achieving Class A fire system rating.

UNIRAC NXT UMOUNT Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandUNIRAC
ModelNXT UMOUNT
CategoryRacks & Stands
LanguageEnglish

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