LEGEND Array Information

STRINGS PER MODULES PER

TYPE WIND ZONE QUANTITY
TABLE TABLE
630'-5" PV Modules Racking

Exterior 242 2 38
16' TYPICAL Manufacturer JA Solar Gamechange Racking

ROW SPACING
Model JAP6-72-315 Genius Tracker
Interior 92 4 76
Dimensions 77.00'' x 39.01'' x 1.8''

Weight 57.32 lbs

Ground
1"
33'-116 Clearance
29.03''

364 Actuator Posts

Quantity 18240 1920 Regular Posts

510'-5" 18,240 modules at 315W

1" TYPICAL
22 5745.6 kW
TABLE SPACING
Design Information

Building Occupancy Category I

762'-37
8" 1"
58'-04
Wind Exposure Category C

Design Wind Speed 105 mph ASCE7-10

Design Snow Load 10 psf

510'-5"
Area of Array 20.52 acres

No. of rows 107

GENERAL NOTES
The layout shown herein is based on site layout geometry
provided to GameChange Solar by the customer.

Any changes to the site that may affect the solar PV arrays
630'-5" depicted herein shall be notified to GameChange Solar.

The layout and accompanying detail drawings herein are

specific to the module shown in the Array information table
3" TYPICAL above.
4
0 100' 200' 400' PANEL SPACING GameChange Solar cannot be responsible for errors
during installation caused by changes that impact the
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 ROW TUBE LEGEND Array Information

TYPE LENGTH TABLE USED COLOR Racking

PV Modules

1" TYPICAL 3" TYPICAL Manufacturer JA Solar Gamechange Racking

39' 2 String Table Red
4
ROW TUBE OVERHANG PANEL SPACING Model JAP6-72-315 Genius Tracker
1"
1'-72
Dimensions 77.00'' x 39.01'' x 1.8''
39' 4 String Table Light Green
Weight 57.32 lbs
3'-3"
PANEL WIDTH 33'-15
8" Ground
29.03''
Clearance
1" 2 String Table Orange
39'
44'-32
364 Actuator Posts
Quantity 18240 1920 Regular Posts
0.25 TYPICAL
33'-15
8"
ROW TUBE GAP
18,240 modules at 315W
45'-53
4"
4 String Table Dark Blue
39'
5745.6 kW
33'-15
8"
Tube Squeeze Splices
Design Information
39'
1" TYPICAL 3" TYPICAL
4 25'-713
16"
ROW TUBE OVERHANG 1" Building Occupancy Category I
PANEL SPACING 253'-44

TUBE LENGTH
1"
5'-92

POST SPACING
3'-3"
25'-713
16" Wind Exposure Category C

PANEL WIDTH 28'-115

8"
45'-53
4"
1"
44'-32
Design Wind Speed 105 mph ASCE7-10
33'-15
8"
TUBE LENGTH

POST SPACING

28'-115
8"
39' 45'-53
4" Design Snow Load 10 psf
127'-53
8"
33'-15
8"
28'-115
8"
0.25 TYPICAL Area of Array 20.52 acres
ROW TUBE GAP
1" 45'-53
4"
44'-32 33'-15
8"
28'-115
8"
No. of rows 107

1"
5'-92
1"
1'-72 GENERAL NOTES
The layout shown herein is based on site layout geometry
6'-5" PANEL LENGTH provided to GameChange Solar by the customer.
6'-5"
PANEL LENGTH
Any changes to the site that may affect the solar PV arrays
depicted herein shall be notified to GameChange Solar.

Exterior Wind Zone Interior Wind Zone The layout and accompanying detail drawings herein are
specific to the module shown in the Array information table

2 Strings 4 Strings above.

38 Panels 76 Panels GameChange Solar cannot be responsible for errors

during installation caused by changes that impact the
layout as shown

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 Array Information
1"
7'-72 PV Modules Racking
TYPICAL
BLUE TO LIGHT BLUE Manufacturer JA Solar Gamechange Racking

POST SPACING
Model JAP6-72-315 Genius Tracker

Dimensions 77.00'' x 39.01'' x 1.8''

Weight 57.32 lbs

Ground
29.03''
Clearance

364 Actuator Posts

Quantity 18240 1920 Regular Posts

18,240 modules at 315W

5745.6 kW

Design Information

Building Occupancy Category I

1"
11'-92
Wind Exposure Category C

TYPICAL
LIGHT BLUE TO LIGHT BLUE Design Wind Speed 105 mph ASCE7-10

POST SPACING
Design Snow Load 10 psf

Area of Array 20.52 acres

No. of rows 107

GENERAL NOTES
The layout shown herein is based on site layout geometry
provided to GameChange Solar by the customer.

Any changes to the site that may affect the solar PV arrays
depicted herein shall be notified to GameChange Solar.

The layout and accompanying detail drawings herein are

specific to the module shown in the Array information table
above.

GameChange Solar cannot be responsible for errors

during installation caused by changes that impact the
layout as shown

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 LEGEND Array Information

PV Modules Racking

Heavier Gauge Purlins Area

Manufacturer JA Solar Gamechange Racking
Purlins Will Be Marked with Yellow 22'-6" TYPICAL
Model JAP6-72-315 Genius Tracker

Dimensions 77.00'' x 39.01'' x 1.8''

Weight 57.32 lbs

Ground
29.03''
Clearance

364 Actuator Posts

Quantity 18240 1920 Regular Posts

18,240 modules at 315W

5745.6 kW

Design Information

Building Occupancy Category I

Wind Exposure Category C

Design Wind Speed 105 mph ASCE7-10

Design Snow Load 10 psf

Area of Array 20.52 acres

No. of rows 107

GENERAL NOTES
The layout shown herein is based on site layout geometry
provided to GameChange Solar by the customer.

Any changes to the site that may affect the solar PV arrays
depicted herein shall be notified to GameChange Solar.

The layout and accompanying detail drawings herein are

specific to the module shown in the Array information table
above.

GameChange Solar cannot be responsible for errors

during installation caused by changes that impact the
layout as shown

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 Array Information

PV Modules Racking

Manufacturer JA Solar Gamechange Racking

Model JAP6-72-315 Genius Tracker

Dimensions 77.00'' x 39.01'' x 1.8''

Weight 57.32 lbs

Ground
29.03''
Clearance

364 Actuator Posts

Quantity 18240 1920 Regular Posts

18,240 modules at 315W

5745.6 kW

Design Information

Building Occupancy Category I

Wind Exposure Category C

Design Wind Speed 105 mph ASCE7-10

Design Snow Load 10 psf

Area of Array 20.52 acres

No. of rows 107

GENERAL NOTES
The layout shown herein is based on site layout geometry
provided to GameChange Solar by the customer.

Any changes to the site that may affect the solar PV arrays
depicted herein shall be notified to GameChange Solar.

The layout and accompanying detail drawings herein are

specific to the module shown in the Array information table
above.

GameChange Solar cannot be responsible for errors

during installation caused by changes that impact the
layout as shown

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 PARTS LIST GC Genius Tracker System
Use only GameChange parts. Use of other parts to complete the
Item No. Description Part No. Material installation as substitutes may void the warranty.
Make sure the ground structure is inspected and can support the loading
1 Center Post GC61HGT Galvanized, G235+ Steel resulting from the GC Genius Tracker System and provided PV modules.
Follow all safety instructions that are required by relevant local, regional
2 Standard Post GC361WT Galvanized, G235+ Steel
and national organizations and procedures as outlined in the Install
3 Bearing Collar Bottom 6005A / 6061 Al Alloy Manual, both for mechanical and electrical aspects of the solar PV array
GC1601
installation.
4 Bearing Collar Top GC1602 6005A / 6061 Al Alloy When encountering undocumented or unexpected obstacles requiring a
work around, they should be noted on working drawings and notified to
5 Capture Ring GC1603 Galvanized, G90 Steel supervisor for evaluation. Work should then be completed in a manner that
ensures that the remainder of the array is not affected.
6 Bearing Wheel GC367 HDPE Customers are responsible for grade variations and making sure slope
tolerances support GameChange System. GC Genius Tracker System
7 Row Tube GC365 Galvanized, G90 Steel
ideally should be installed on flat, level and pre-compacted ground. This is
8 Squeeze Splice GC1355 Galvanized, G90 Steel to avoid system settlement over time. Topsoil with loam content and
organics should be removed, and soil scraped down to subsoil level. If the
9 Purlin GC903 Galvanized, G90 Steel system is installed on new fill, the soil should be compacted with a
compacting roller prior to installation. However, due to vertical adjustability
10 U-Bolt GC1325 Magnacoat Steel of the Tubes on the Posts, the GC Genius Tracker System may be erected
on less than ideally prepared grounds when site conditions preclude
11 Purlin Angle GC378 Galvanized, G90 Steel
removal of topsoil. In that scenario, the Tubes should be adjusted to
12 Driving Arm (Upper, Lower) GC2375, GC2376 Galvanized, G90 Steel appropriate heights on Posts during periods of operation and maintenance
visits.
13 Driving Arm Spacer GC1361 Galvanized G90, Steel Reference the Install Manual for detailed installation steps. Not following
the Install Manual may result in voiding warranty.
14 Controller GC2002
Material Storage
15 Controller Bracket GC2011 Galvanized G90, Steel Make sure to install system within several days of receipt of components.
Storage of components in a damp or wet environment can lead to white
16 Linear Actuator GC2003
rust on galvanized parts as well as other damage on other protective
17 Squeezer Plate GC2301 Galvanized, G90, Steel coatings which can lead to accelerated corrosion to components, and void
the warranty. Galvanization is especially prone to white rust when
18 Squeezer Wrap GC2399 EPDM components are still bundled because the zinc coating requires airflow
over its surface to establish its protective patina, otherwise water can
19 Wind Break Plate GC2029 Galvanized, G90, Steel cause corrosion of the zinc and it has no protection against it in enclosed
spaces, such as those between parts that are bundled.
20 Solar Panel GC2091
Tool Required
21 Master Controller GC2001

22 Pole GC2099 2" OD Galvanized Steel Tube

Torque Wrench
23 Pole U-Bolt GC2098 Magnacoat Steel Suggested finish torques : 1/4" hardware use 6 ft lbs
3/8" hardware use 35 ft lbs
24 Panel Bracket Top GC2104 Galvanized, G90, Steel 1/2" hardware use 50 ft-lbs
3/4" hardware use 200 ft-lbs
25 Panel Bracket Bottom (Left, Right) GC2105L, GC2105R Galvanized, G90, Steel String Line
Impact drill with interchangeable drivers
26 Pole Angle GC2106 Galvanized, G90, Steel Must use anti-seize such as LocTite for bolts used to mount modules (most
bolts come pre-dip with anti-seize)
27 Anemometer GC2102
Tape Measure
28 Enclosure Attachment Bracket GC2107 Galvanized, G90, Steel 48 inch long level
Assembly jigs for Driving Arm and Actuator Assemblies are optional
29 Threaded Rod (1/2", 3/4") GC1351, GC1352 Magnicoated Steel
Preventative Maintenance
30 Hex Bolt (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4") Magnicoated Steel After Installation, installer must annually monitor for any surface rust that
may occur over time. Identify any rust areas, wire brush area to remove
31 Hex Nuts and Lock Washers or Serrated Head Flange Nuts (1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4") Magnicoated Steel: 3/8", 1/2", 3/4"; Stainless Steel: 1/4" rust, and coat area with 70%+ zinc rich or equivalent field life paint. This
step is not required if rust is limited to edges which were cut during
32 Washers (1/2", 3/4") Magnicoat or HDG Steel
fabrication.
Star Washer (1/4")
Clips must be checked annually and after storms with severe winds to
33 Stainless Steel
make sure their installation and torque settings remain correct.
34 TEK Screw (1/4") Magnicoated or Stainless Steel Following extreme wind turbulences (in excess of 80% of designed wind
speed) and annually, inspections are required. Bolted joints and joints that
35 Grounding Strip GC20 Stainless Steel mechanically move shall be inspected for any loosened hardware or
component damage. Any impedance to mechanical movement must be
36 Jumper GC1304 Aluminum rectified.
Torque settings must be checked for all hardware.
All Clips must be checked to make sure there is no gap between side of
Clip and module.
Proper preventative maintenance must be conducted or warranty may be
voided. The Install Manual provides required maintenance steps and
diagnostic procedure for malfunctions. Follow steps and consult with
GameChange in case of maintenance issues.

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 3) Attach Bearing Collar Bottom to the Post Bracket. Leave connections loose. For Bearing Collar Bottom installation
TOP TIP: Use vertical adjustability provided to make onto the Center Posts, be sure that the center of the Bearing Collar Bottom is aligned to the center of the Center
GC Genius Tracker System
Use only GameChange parts. Use of other parts to complete the
Row Tubes level, and the site install look great. Post to within +/- 0.5 inches. This is critical for the proper rotational range and performance of the tracker. Consult installation as substitutes may void the warranty.
with GameChange if this alignment is impossible for any reason. Make sure the ground structure is inspected and can support the loading
resulting from the GC Genius Tracker System and provided PV modules.
Follow all safety instructions that are required by relevant local, regional
4) Place two Bearing Wheel halves above and below the Row Tube. Then place the bottom Bearing Wheel onto the and national organizations and procedures as outlined in the Install
1) Post Alignment Procedure and Specifications
Bearing Collar Bottom, slide the Bearing Collar Top over the Row Tube and Bearing Wheels into position flush with Manual, both for mechanical and electrical aspects of the solar PV array
the Bearing Collar Bottom. Position a Capture Ring on either side of the Bearing Collars and fasten them onto the installation.
Mark locations of Posts and for each table, set stakes past the first and last When encountering undocumented or unexpected obstacles requiring a
Bearing Collars using TEK screws.
Posts at the proper height. Install Posts in between the stakes to align the tops work around, they should be noted on working drawings and notified to
Proper Height supervisor for evaluation. Work should then be completed in a manner that
of the Post to the line created between the stakes. Standard Post (GC361TW) 4 ensures that the remainder of the array is not affected.
shall open to the South, and Center Post (GC61HGT) shall open to the West. 6 Customers are responsible for grade variations and making sure slope
tolerances support GameChange System. GC Genius Tracker System
Drive Posts the specified distance apart. Be sure to meet to constraints: 33 ideally should be installed on flat, level and pre-compacted ground. This is
Posts are square azimuthally to +/- 1.5 degree for Center Posts and +/- 3 to avoid system settlement over time. Topsoil with loam content and
degrees for Standard Posts organics should be removed, and soil scraped down to subsoil level. If the
system is installed on new fill, the soil should be compacted with a
Posts are plumb, optimally +/- 1 degree for Center Posts and +/- 3 degrees compacting roller prior to installation. However, due to vertical adjustability
for Standard Posts of the Tubes on the Posts, the GC Genius Tracker System may be erected
Make sure tops of Posts are leveled to be at a consistent height or slope
5 on less than ideally prepared grounds when site conditions preclude
depending on the topography of the land (with a tolerance of 0/+1 for removal of topsoil. In that scenario, the Tubes should be adjusted to
Center Posts and +/- 1 inch for Standard Posts). 3 appropriate heights on Posts during periods of operation and maintenance
visits.
Not more than +/- 1 inch cumulatively (from the proper post location marked Reference the Install Manual for detailed installation steps. Not following
on ground) in east to west direction at top of post the Install Manual may result in voiding warranty.
30 2
Not more than +/- 3 inches for Center Posts or +/- 4 inches for Standard
Posts cumulatively (from the proper post location marked on ground) north Material Storage
to south direction at top of post Center Post 32 31 Make sure to install system within several days of receipt of components.
Storage of components in a damp or wet environment can lead to white
Note that embedment depth will vary to handle rolling ground variations. rust on galvanized parts as well as other damage on other protective
Gamechange provides piles with additional length enabling an adjustment 5) Start with 2 Bearing Assemblies on the Center Post, and repeat 3 and 4 until Row Tube is properly supported by a coatings which can lead to accelerated corrosion to components, and void
range typically of 4" to 6". Be careful to always meet minimum embedment the warranty. Galvanization is especially prone to white rust when
single Bearing Assembly on all Standard Posts.
depth and ground clearance requirement. GC61HGT components are still bundled because the zinc coating requires airflow
over its surface to establish its protective patina, otherwise water can
West cause corrosion of the zinc and it has no protection against it in enclosed
spaces, such as those between parts that are bundled.

Tool Required

Torque Wrench
Suggested finish torques : 1/4" hardware use 6 ft lbs
Standard Post 3/8" hardware use 35 ft lbs
1/2" hardware use 50 ft-lbs
3/4" hardware use 200 ft-lbs
GC361 String Line
Impact drill with interchangeable drivers
South Must use anti-seize such as LocTite for bolts used to mount modules (most
bolts come pre-dip with anti-seize)
Tape Measure
6) Join one Row Tube to the next using Squeeze Splice. Go down entire tables attaching Row Tubes. Once all Row 48 inch long level
Tubes for a single table are joined, tighten all hardware to specification. Assembly jigs for Driving Arm and Actuator Assemblies are optional
Make sure defined distance between foundations is measured from center of post to center of next post along
the ground (not from plan view). Otherwise foundation locations will creep if there is rolling terrain. since plan 30 Preventative Maintenance
view does not factor in dimensions differences caused by terrain. This may cause following installation steps After Installation, installer must annually monitor for any surface rust that
to be more difficult. 31 may occur over time. Identify any rust areas, wire brush area to remove
rust, and coat area with 70%+ zinc rich or equivalent field life paint. This
step is not required if rust is limited to edges which were cut during
fabrication.
Clips must be checked annually and after storms with severe winds to
1 4 make sure their installation and torque settings remain correct.
8
Following extreme wind turbulences (in excess of 80% of designed wind
speed) and annually, inspections are required. Bolted joints and joints that
7) Install U-bolts and Purlin Angles on either side of the Capture Rings to prevent lateral row movement (north-south). mechanically move shall be inspected for any loosened hardware or
At a minimum, there shall be lateral stops at the Center Post, first Standard Post, and last Standard Post. Consult component damage. Any impedance to mechanical movement must be
2 GameChange to determine if additional lateral stops are necessary based on site conditions. rectified.

Distance Torque settings must be checked for all hardware.

All Clips must be checked to make sure there is no gap between side of
10 Clip and module.
Proper preventative maintenance must be conducted or warranty may be
11 voided. The Install Manual provides required maintenance steps and
diagnostic procedure for malfunctions. Follow steps and consult with
GameChange in case of maintenance issues.
31
2) Repeat Post Assembly and installation for adjacent tables. Position Post Assembly to the appropriate distance
apart as required by layout.

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 TOP TIP: Use vertical adjustability provided to make 12) Once installed, rotate Driving Arm Assembly to the West. Driving Arm shall have the window for the Actuator facing GC Genius Tracker System
Row Tubes level, and the site install look great. down. All Bearing Wheel halves shall be to the east or west of the Row Tube. Use only GameChange parts. Use of other parts to complete the
installation as substitutes may void the warranty.
Make sure the ground structure is inspected and can support the loading
resulting from the GC Genius Tracker System and provided PV modules.
8) Preassemble Driving Arm halves. Torque to specification. Follow all safety instructions that are required by relevant local, regional
and national organizations and procedures as outlined in the Install
29 31 Manual, both for mechanical and electrical aspects of the solar PV array
installation.
31 30 When encountering undocumented or unexpected obstacles requiring a
work around, they should be noted on working drawings and notified to
supervisor for evaluation. Work should then be completed in a manner that
12 ensures that the remainder of the array is not affected.
Customers are responsible for grade variations and making sure slope
tolerances support GameChange System. GC Genius Tracker System
ideally should be installed on flat, level and pre-compacted ground. This is
to avoid system settlement over time. Topsoil with loam content and
12 organics should be removed, and soil scraped down to subsoil level. If the
system is installed on new fill, the soil should be compacted with a
compacting roller prior to installation. However, due to vertical adjustability
of the Tubes on the Posts, the GC Genius Tracker System may be erected
16 on less than ideally prepared grounds when site conditions preclude
13) Attach the stroke end of the Actuator to the Driving Arm Assembly through the window.Be sure to stage nuts along removal of topsoil. In that scenario, the Tubes should be adjusted to
9) If Squeezer Plates not installed onto Linear Actuator, Actuator the threaded rod so that there is a nut on either side of both walls of the Driving Arm and there are separate double appropriate heights on Posts during periods of operation and maintenance
Assembly shall be preassembled. Place Squeezer Wrap around
nut setups on either side of the Actuator stroke to keep the Actuator centered. Double nuts on either side of the visits.
the Actuator housing at prescribed position. Place Grounding Actuator stroke shall not be tight against the Plates. Reference the Install Manual for detailed installation steps. Not following
Strip next to Squeeze Wrap. Clamp Actuator, Wrap, and the Install Manual may result in voiding warranty.
Grounding Strip together using 2 Squeezer Plates. Torque to
specification. Material Storage
Make sure to install system within several days of receipt of components.
Storage of components in a damp or wet environment can lead to white
rust on galvanized parts as well as other damage on other protective
31 30 coatings which can lead to accelerated corrosion to components, and void
the warranty. Galvanization is especially prone to white rust when
components are still bundled because the zinc coating requires airflow
17 35 over its surface to establish its protective patina, otherwise water can
18 29 12 cause corrosion of the zinc and it has no protection against it in enclosed
spaces, such as those between parts that are bundled.
31 Tool Required
10) Put Actuator Assembly through window of Center Post (motor
end East). Install Actuator to the Post using threaded rod and 14) Install Purlins onto Row Tube using U bolts and Purlin Angles. 9 Torque Wrench
nuts. Be sure to stage nuts along the threaded rod so that there Leave them loose until positions finalized as Wind Break Plate 10 Suggested finish torques : 1/4" hardware use 6 ft lbs
are a nut on either side of both walls of the Posts and there are and PV modules are installed. 3/8" hardware use 35 ft lbs
separate double nut setups on either side of the Squeezer Plates 1/2" hardware use 50 ft-lbs
3/4" hardware use 200 ft-lbs
to keep the Actuator centered. Double nuts on either side of the String Line
Squeezer Plates shall not be tight against the Plates. Impact drill with interchangeable drivers
15) Install Wind Break Plate centered on the Driving Arm on top of 2 Must use anti-seize such as LocTite for bolts used to mount modules (most
Purlins. Torque Plate and Purlin hardware to specification. bolts come pre-dip with anti-seize)
1 Tape Measure
48 inch long level
Assembly jigs for Driving Arm and Actuator Assemblies are optional

31 29 Preventative Maintenance
19 After Installation, installer must annually monitor for any surface rust that
11 may occur over time. Identify any rust areas, wire brush area to remove
rust, and coat area with 70%+ zinc rich or equivalent field life paint. This
30 31 step is not required if rust is limited to edges which were cut during
fabrication.
11) Install Driving Arm Assembly onto Row Tube, in between the 2 31 Clips must be checked annually and after storms with severe winds to
Bearing Assemblies on the Center Post. With Bearing Wheel 29 make sure their installation and torque settings remain correct.
Following extreme wind turbulences (in excess of 80% of designed wind
halves above and below the Row Tube, install the Driving Arm
speed) and annually, inspections are required. Bolted joints and joints that
pointed up. Insert threaded rods through the Driving Arm holes 13 16) Install small PV module onto center of Wind Break Plate. mechanically move shall be inspected for any loosened hardware or
and Spacer tubes surrounding the Row Tube. Torque to component damage. Any impedance to mechanical movement must be
specification. 31 rectified.
Torque settings must be checked for all hardware.
12 All Clips must be checked to make sure there is no gap between side of
20 Clip and module.
Proper preventative maintenance must be conducted or warranty may be
voided. The Install Manual provides required maintenance steps and
diagnostic procedure for malfunctions. Follow steps and consult with
GameChange in case of maintenance issues.

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 TOP TIP: Use vertical adjustability provided to make 20) Ground out system via commerically available grounding lug and 8 gauge copper wire from any Post The system is GC Genius Tracker System
Row Tubes level, and the site install look great. rated to be able to ground out up to 25 A. Install appropriate number of ground points for the site. Use only GameChange parts. Use of other parts to complete the
installation as substitutes may void the warranty.
31 11 Make sure the ground structure is inspected and can support the loading
resulting from the GC Genius Tracker System and provided PV modules.
Follow all safety instructions that are required by relevant local, regional
17) Install Controller to the south of the Center Post using Enclosure
and national organizations and procedures as outlined in the Install
Brackets, U bolts, and Purlin Angles. The side of the Enclosure Manual, both for mechanical and electrical aspects of the solar PV array
with wires shall be pointing towards the Center Post. Connect MC4 installation.
connectors from the Enclosure to the PV module, but DO NOT When encountering undocumented or unexpected obstacles requiring a
connect the wiring to the Actuator until the Master Controller is work around, they should be noted on working drawings and notified to
supervisor for evaluation. Work should then be completed in a manner that
set up. ensures that the remainder of the array is not affected.
Customers are responsible for grade variations and making sure slope
tolerances support GameChange System. GC Genius Tracker System
ideally should be installed on flat, level and pre-compacted ground. This is
to avoid system settlement over time. Topsoil with loam content and
organics should be removed, and soil scraped down to subsoil level. If the
system is installed on new fill, the soil should be compacted with a
21) Install Pole to mount the Master Controller and associated components just to the north of the arrays as not to cast compacting roller prior to installation. However, due to vertical adjustability
shading. The order of components to be installed on the Pole starting from the top are: Anemometer, small PV of the Tubes on the Posts, the GC Genius Tracker System may be erected
on less than ideally prepared grounds when site conditions preclude
module, and Master Controller. Use Pole Angles and Mounting Brackets with U bolts to mount all components. removal of topsoil. In that scenario, the Tubes should be adjusted to
appropriate heights on Posts during periods of operation and maintenance
visits.
18) Install Jumper Straps at the following location types: Reference the Install Manual for detailed installation steps. Not following
10 15 14 the Install Manual may result in voiding warranty.
a) Bearing Assembly (TEK screw) to nearby Purlin Angle (3/8"
Material Storage
flange nut)
31 23 26 27 Make sure to install system within several days of receipt of components.
Storage of components in a damp or wet environment can lead to white
b) Center Post (1/4" bolt & flange nut) to Squeeze Plate (3/8" rust on galvanized parts as well as other damage on other protective
flange nut) coatings which can lead to accelerated corrosion to components, and void
36 20 the warranty. Galvanization is especially prone to white rust when
22 components are still bundled because the zinc coating requires airflow
over its surface to establish its protective patina, otherwise water can
cause corrosion of the zinc and it has no protection against it in enclosed
spaces, such as those between parts that are bundled.

Tool Required
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Torque Wrench
23 Suggested finish torques : 1/4" hardware use 6 ft lbs
3/8" hardware use 35 ft lbs
31 1/2" hardware use 50 ft-lbs
25 26 23 31 3/4" hardware use 200 ft-lbs
String Line
Impact drill with interchangeable drivers
Must use anti-seize such as LocTite for bolts used to mount modules (most
36 bolts come pre-dip with anti-seize)
21 Tape Measure
48 inch long level
28 Assembly jigs for Driving Arm and Actuator Assemblies are optional

19) Install PV modules onto Purlins using hex bolts and nuts, spacing 23 Preventative Maintenance
Purlins appropriately. Of the 4 bolts used to mount each PV After Installation, installer must annually monitor for any surface rust that
may occur over time. Identify any rust areas, wire brush area to remove
module, 1 must include a star washer on the inside of the module 31 rust, and coat area with 70%+ zinc rich or equivalent field life paint. This
frame to bond the module to the system. Torque modules and step is not required if rust is limited to edges which were cut during
Purlin U bolts to specification. fabrication.
Clips must be checked annually and after storms with severe winds to
make sure their installation and torque settings remain correct.
Following extreme wind turbulences (in excess of 80% of designed wind
speed) and annually, inspections are required. Bolted joints and joints that
mechanically move shall be inspected for any loosened hardware or
component damage. Any impedance to mechanical movement must be
rectified.
Torque settings must be checked for all hardware.
All Clips must be checked to make sure there is no gap between side of
Clip and module.
31 Proper preventative maintenance must be conducted or warranty may be
9 voided. The Install Manual provides required maintenance steps and
30 diagnostic procedure for malfunctions. Follow steps and consult with
30 33 31 GameChange in case of maintenance issues.
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