THE FUTURE OF SOLAR RACKING
INSTALL GUIDE
The world’s simplest, most durable solar mounting system
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The Kanzo™ racking system is an innovative solution for the
solar industry and its racking problems. The Kanzo rack was specifically designed to be the easiest to install, the most affordable
and produces the most energy. Kanzo™ will be the first UL 2703
classified polymer based racking.
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INSTALL GUIDE
THE FUTURE OF SOLAR RACKING
The world’s simplest, most durable solar mounting system
KANZO K1250 RACK
KANZO CLAMP
Bolt
Panel Guide
Panel Stops
Feet
The Kanzo system must be installed with a minimum of a 2 x
2 panel array where the panels are in landscape format, no
limit. Make sure that you have the required K1250 components and the required tools. BE SURE THAT YOU ARE WORKING IN A SAFE AREA, WEARING APPROPRIATE CONSTRUCTION
GEAR AND CAN HANDLE ACCIDENTS SHOULD ONE ARISE.
Skirt
Panel Guide
Wire
Management
Clamp Channels
WIND DEFLECTOR
Mounting
holes
PARTS NEEDED
TOOLS NEEDED
• Kanzo K1250 Racks
• Kanzo Clamps
• Solar Panels
• Ballast Blocks
• Wind Deflectors
(optional)
• Cordless Drill with a
7/16" Socket
• Laser guide and/or chalk line reel (recommended)
• Torque Wrench
(recommended)
Mounting
holes
Parts
APPROVED MODULES
UL 2703 Photovoltaic Mounting System
Currently the Kanzo rack has been reviewed and approved with the following modules.
Category Number
Kanzo K1250 and Kanzo Clamp
Investigated for UL 2703 Classification for
Grounding and Bonding
For Use With:
Pending
SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus SW270, SW275,
SW280, SW285 (mono 2.5 Frame)
* For additional information regarding UL 2703, please visit UL & ETL UL 2703 website at (http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/outscope/outscope.
asp?fn=2703.html). For modules that are not listed above and are certified to UL 1703, please follow the grounding instructions above in the Grounding section of the installation manual.
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INSTALL GUIDE
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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Figure 3A
Figure 3B
Start in the southern most corner of the building. Build
south to north before building east to west. It is recommended to mark perpendicular lines on the roof to accelerate installation.
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Place four K1250’s on the roof, lined up flush with both
of your marked lines in a rectangular format. Place one ballast
block on each rack at this point. This will help keep the racks
from sliding while installing the panels.
3
Making sure that the panel wires are directed toward
the power inverter, carefully lower the solar panel over the
STEPS 1-3
panel guides of the first two racks (Figure 3A). Make sure
that it is flush with both the upper and lower panel stops.
Pull the panel until the underside edge of the panel frame
is flush with the panel guide. DO NOT MOVE THE RACKS. The
first two racks must remain in their initial orientation or the
array's geometry will be altered. Lower the panel on the
remaining two Kanzo racks. Set down the panel on the remaining two racks. Ensure the described edges of the panel
are flush with the Kanzo rack's panel guides and panel stops
for all four racks.(Figure 3B)
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Insert the Kanzo Clamp Feet into the clamp channel.
Slide the clamp to the panels. Ensure that each clamp is
flush with the edge of the panel. For the first panel of the
array, tighten all clamp bolts. For all other clamps, DO NOT
TIGHTEN UNTIL THE END.
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Feed the lead wire into the wire management. The
wiring will snap into the wire management.
6Place additional ballast blocks on the first set of Kanzo
K1250 racks in your array. This will prevent shifting during
the rest of the installation.
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Grab two Kanzo Racks. On the north side of the first
solar panel, line up the racks with the racks supporting
the first solar panel. Repeat step 3, 4 and 5.
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Repeat step 7 until all rows of the system are represented in this first column.
STEPS 4-6
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION (CONT.)
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To build out a row, grab two Kanzo Racks. Align them
on the side of the first rack in the row where the solar
panel is not over the panel guide.
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0 Making sure that the panel wires are facing the
direction toward the power inverter, carefully lower the solar
panel into onto the racks already supporting one solar
panel. Slide the solar panel to be flush with the panel
guide, panel stops and Kanzo clamp. Set the solar panel
on the remaining racks. Ensure that the panel guides and
panel stops are flush with the panels. Repeat step 4 and
5. Connect the wire from the adjacent panel to this panel
to establish a string to carry power from the solar panels
to the inverter.
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1 Repeat step 9 and step 10 for all solar panels in
the middle of the array.
STEPS 7 - 8
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2 For the end of a row of panels, grab two Kanzo
Racks. Align the racks with the panels in the row.
13Making sure that the panel wires are facing the
direction toward the power inverter, carefully lower the solar
panel onto the two racks already holding solar panels.
Ensure the panel guides, panel stops and clamps are flush
with this solar panel. For the final two racks, place the
solar panel over the panel guide as was done for the first
panel in the row. Ensure that the solar panel is flush with
the panel stops, and pull the racks' panel guides flush with
the underside frame of the solar panel (Figure 3A). Repeat
steps 4 and 5. Connect the wire from the adjacent panel
to this panel to establish a string to carry power from the
solar panels to the inverter. Repeat for all panels at the
ends of the rows.
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4Using a cordless drill, tighten all bolts on the
clamps in your system. Add ballast blocks as per the ballast document issued by Kanzo for the specific project.
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5 Complete the loop of the panel wires to the grid
through the power inverter.
STEP 9 - 11
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION (CONT.)
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6 If the system requires wind deflectors, place
the deflector on the back edge of the Kanzo K1250's tall
tower. Using the provided screws, hold the wind deflector
in place and fasten the screws to the back of the tall tower
until the screws and wind deflector are flush with the rack.
Do not over-tighten.
The system is now complete. For operation maintenance
and warranty, please reference the section on the right or
speak with your Kanzo representative.
STEP 16
GROUNDING
KANZO GROUNDING DETAILS
The K1250 mounting system is ETL classified to UL 2703 and UL467. Kanzo mounting systems enable
installers using modules included in Kanzo’s UL 2703 listings to quickly and easily establish UL/ETL-certified electric
bonds between all connected array components, including modules and mounting system components, without the
use of additional grounding devices. Multiple strings with a fuse rating of up to 20 amps can be grounded via a single ground lug (either the “Tyco Solklamp SS
Grounding Split Bolt (MFR# 2106831-1)” or “WEEB Lug (MFR# 720-0842)”) acting as a Grounding Electrode Conductor. When grounding devices are installed
according with the approved method below, the connections described meet all the requirements outlined in NEC 690.43.
All Kanzo module mounting attachments are certified as recognized components under UL 2703 for module-to-module and module-to-mounting system
electric bonding. For projects using modules not currently included in UL 2703 listings, additional approvals from the relevant permitting authority may be
necessary to utilize the UL 2703 electric bonding and grounding method below.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (UL 2703 AND UL467 COMPLIANT)
The Kanzo Clamp provides a UL 2703 and UL467 bond between modules within an array. To continue the bond between rows, follow this method. The
arrays are required to be electrically bonded to other DC grounding paths via the use of either #8 or #6 AWG bonding jumpers or a compatible UL 467 listed
grounding device acting as a Grounding Electrode Conductor. To ground the array, first determine the quantity of strings that a single bonding jumper connection can accommodate based on the module series fuse rating and bonding jumper size. Once the quantity of strings per bonding jumper has been determined, a UL 467 listed grounding device must be attached to the module within that group of strings. Most UL 1703 modules provide a multi-purpose tab to
which a grounding device/lug can be attached. The multi-purpose tab has a hole that is .198” - .208” in diameter. In an array that requires multiple bonding
jumpers to satisfy the capacity requirements, each bonding jumper should be located and installed within the group of strings which will be grounded by that
jumper. Note: Every independent array section must include at least one grounding device/lug.
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INSTALL GUIDE
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kanzo™ warrants to the original purchaser (“Customer”) exclusively that the [ K1250”] for the mounting of photovoltaic modules shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship (under normal and proper use, maintenance and service conditions) that affect the function of the Racking System (the “Warranty”), for fifteen (15) years from the date of shipment by Kanzo(the “Warranty Period”). In the event of a valid warranty claim; Kanzo, in its sole discretion and at its option, will repair, replace or otherwise remedy the defective Racking System during the Warranty Period, in whole or in part. This warranty
covers Kanzo’s Racking System, including clamps, and not any solar or photovoltaic panels or mounting system used with the Racking System.
WARRANTY CLARIFICATIONS
The warranty does not extend, and it is not transferable or assignable, to any subsequent purchaser or user, without the express written consent of Kanzo. The warranty does not extend to discoloration, fading or forms of superficial damage, such as cosmetic fracturing, of the Racking System. The warranty shall not apply to any claimed defect in, or damage to, the Racking System arising out of or being caused by the following: (d) abuse, misuse, acts of
God, acts of terrorism or war, or accident; (e) shipment to the installation location or caused by moving the Racking System after installation; (f) biological infestation or other adverse environmental conditions, including but not limited to animals, flying or falling objects, natural occurrences or disasters,
including without limitation earthquakes, hail storms, wind storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and weather, except for those natural occurrences that do not
subject the Racking System to conditions or forces that exceed the applicable ASTM 7-05 and 7-10 specifications and ratings supplied by Kanzo with the
Racking System; and (h) defects in the design, materials, assembly, construction and/or installation of any panels, frames or other materials or products
into which the Racking System is incorporated. Any improper use, operation, substitution of parts not approved by Kanzo, or any unauthorized alteration
or repair voids this Warranty in its entirety. This warranty is void if installation of the Racking System is not performed in accordance with Kanzo’s written
installation instructions, or if the Racking System has been modified, repaired or reworked in any manner not authorized by Kanzo in writing.
ONE
LAY OUT
THE RACKS
TWO
INSTALL
THE SOLAR
THREE
SAVE
BIG $$
Revised November 2014
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