Renogy MTS-SP100 User manual
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MTS-SP100
RENOGY Pole Mount System
2775 E Philadelphia St, Ontario, CA 91761
1-800-330-8678
Version: 1.2
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Important Safety Instructions
Please save these instructions.
This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the Renogy Pole
Mount hardware system. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate
potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when
performing this task.
CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the system.
NOTE: Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and proper operation
of the system.
General Safety Information
Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the installation.
Do NOT attach solar panel to pole mount until mount is securely fit, and pole base has
been secured.
Chance to strip nuts and bolts exists.
Multiple people for installation is suggested.
Do NOT substitute parts from other manufacture ring sources, doing so may void the
warranty and/or result in an unstable system
This system is NOT possess any compliance with residential structural codes and should
not be used in place of a system that is, if so required by local regulations
Installer Responsibilities
Installation compliance with any applicable codes which are in force at the installation site
Installation compliance and compatibility with all system components and the environment
including but not limited to roofing, system components, etc.
Verification that all project information is accurate
WARNING: This equipment should be installed, adjusted, and serviced by qualified electrical
maintenance personnel familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the
hazards involved. Failure to observe this precaution may result in bodily injury. Protective gloves
and safety glasses should be worn during installation.
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Table of Contents
General Information ...................................................................................................................................................4
Identification of Parts .................................................................................................................................................5
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................8
Fasten L-Channels to L-Brackets .................................................................................................................8
Slide U-Bolt through back face of L-Channel .........................................................................................9
Attach Support Arm to bottom L-Brackets .......................................................................................... 10
Fasten T-Slotted Brackets to top L-Channel using the L-Brackets .......................................... 11
Fasten the bottom of the T-Slotted Bracket to Support Arm ...................................................... 12
Slide panel onto brackets and fasten with end lamps .................................................................... 13
Pole Mount Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Compatibility ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
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General Information
The Renogy Pole Mount System is designed for off-grid applications, when mounting to a roof is
not ideal. It will support off-grid systems, and Renogy 100W solar panel. The system comes
complete with all fasteners to secure the system to the installation surface. This system makes
the installation of small solar systems easy, affordable and quick.
Key Features
5052-H32 aluminum construction
Stainless steel fasteners
High-tensile strength
Corrosion Free
Withstands 50 psf (125 mph wind loads)
Attractive brushed aluminum finish
Infinitely adjustable between 15-65 degrees
Precision hole positioning and alignment
Easy, rapid assembly
Well-illustrated instructions
Wind resistance of 120mph
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Identification of Parts
Image Component Qty Description
T-Slotted Bracket
(A)
2
Main component.
Solar modules are
secured to this
directly. Unit works in
tandem with other
segments
L-Channel (B) 2
Unit which connects
two T-slotted
brackets.
L-Bracket (C) 4
Acts as a joint
between L-channel
and support arm.
Support Arm (D)
2
It supports T-slotted
brackets on the side
and connect them to
L-channel.
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U-Bolt (E) 2
Unit which connects
the pole and
mounting system.
T-Bolt (F) 8
Fastener used to
connect T-slotted
bracket to other
components and can
slide along the
bracket so as to
adjust the space for
panel.
Cap Head Bolt (G)
Spring Washer (I)
10
18
(G): General fastener
used throughout
system. Various
lengths present.
(I): Deformable
washer which creates
a spring force from
deformation.
Provides the
necessary preload to
cap screw.
Washer (Small)
(H) 18
Normal flat washer
used to prevent
surface marring on
components from the
use of the Lock
Washers.
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End Clamp (J) 4
Holds end modules in
place via
compression and
acts as an end stop.
NOTE: May look
different than
pictured. Specific
end clamps
required based on
panel thickness.
Nut (Small) (K) 18
Used to tighten T-
bolts and cap head
bolts to components.
Washer (Large)
(L) 4
Normal flat washer
used to prevent
surface marring on
components from the
use of the Lock
Washers.
Nut (Large) (M) 8 Used to tighten U-
bolts to L-channel.
Table 1
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Installation
Recommended tools to have before installation (Not provided):
Socket wrench
Torque extension
Box-Leveler
Tape Measure
18mm wrench or socket for larger hex nut
13mm wrench or socket for smaller hex nut
The above tools and equipment are highly recommended to have available to assist with
installation but are in no way a comprehensive list of tools that can ease installation. Installers
feel free to substitute comparable equipment where appropriate.
Note: All Cap Head Bolts (G) must have a Washer (H) and Spring Washer (I) prior feeding
through a hole.
Fasten L-Channels to L-Brackets
A. Place Washer (H) flush to top surface of L-Channel (B), and align the holes.
B. Slide the Spring Washers (I)) onto the Cap Head Bolt’s (G) thread so that the bottom face
of the Cap Head Bolt is touching the top surface of the spring washer.
C. Feed the thread of the Cap Head Bolt (G) through both L-Channel (C) and Washer’s hole.
Repeat for all 4 holes.
D. Align the L-Bracket (C) with the bottom face of the L-Channel (B) and feed the protruding
threads through the L-Bracket holes. Make sure the L-Bracket is flush and tighten bolts.
E. Fasten the L-Bracket (C) to L-Channel (B) with two small Nuts (K).
F. Repeat for both sets of L-Channel (B), fasteners, and L-Bracket (C).
Figure 1
B
G
I
H
K C
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Slide U-Bolt through back face of L-Channel
A. Hold the assembled system up to pole so that L-Channel (B) back face is flush to surface
of the pole and slide the U-Bolt (E) through the holes.
B. Fasten U-Bolt (E) with a large washer (L) and 1 or 2 nuts (M) (depending on how much
thread is available.
C. Repeat for bottom L-Channel and last U-Bolt.
Figure 2
E
L
M
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Attach Support Arm to bottom L-Brackets
A. Flush Support Arm (D) to L-Bracket (C) and align the holes.
B. Place washer on Support Arm (D) surface and align holes.
C. Feed a Cap Head Bolt (G) through Support Arm (D), and the L-Bracket (C).
D. Fasten it with small Nuts (K).
D. The orientation should be close to Figure 3.
E. Repeat for the other side.
Figure 3
Note: The reason for this is that depending on the angle that the T-Slotted brackets are
fastened to the top L-Channel, you may need to adjust the bottom L-Channel so that it will
be flush against the pole.
D
G
I H
K
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