DIY or Full-Service Pro Solar Installation
You can choose how to install the solar panel system. You can Do-It-Yourself (DIY), hire any contractor or handyman for labor, or we can provide Full-Service Professional installation. Most customers choose DIY to save some serious money. However you decide to go solar, we will provide the permit plans, instruction manuals and lifetime technical support. You will also have the same manufacturer warranties, and be eligible for tax credits, rebates and other incentives.
Full-service, professional solar panel system installation by a state licensed contractor includes labor, wiring, electrical setup, balance of system parts, building permit, utility approval, inspection, monitoring setup, and activation. 5 to 10 year warranty on labor. Installation services are not subject to state sales tax. Final price subject to system design and site visit. Additional fees may apply for electrical panel upgrade, conduit wiring greater than 100 ft.
Preformed Line Products DPW MPM-G2 Carport Solar Shade Canopy Installation
The carport canopy mounting kit uses a vertical steel post anchored in the ground with a concrete footing. The standard engineering calls for a 36" diameter hole at 42" depth. This time-lapse video illustrates the assembly of the solar carport. The front ground clearance can be 96" or 8' and higher.
Tools Required to Assemble the DPW MPM-G2 Ground Mount
- 1/2 inch wrench or socket for 5/16 inch module clamp hardware
- 3/4 inch wrench or socket for 1/2 inch hardware
- Torque wrench
- Ratchet wrench
- Ratchet extension bar
- 3 to 6 foot level
- Framing square
- Tape Measure
ALL CONCRETE WORK SHALL CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ACI 301 AND ACI 318. CEMENT PER ASTM C150, TYPE II. AGGREGATE PER ASTM C33. CONCRETE SHALL BE READY MIXED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM C94 AND SHALL BE DESIGNED FOR A MINIMUM 28 DAY COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AS FOLLOWS: FOUNDATIONS of 3,000 PSI* (*DESIGNED FOR 2,500 PSI)
FOUNDATIONS:
1. NO SOILS REPORT PROVIDED. FOUNDATION DESIGN IS BASED ON MINIMUM IBC SOIL BEARING VALUE = 1500 PSF PER IBC TABLE 1804.2. DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS SHALL BE BUILT IN UNDISTURBED SOIL OR COMPACTED FILL MATERIAL NOT LESS THAN 12" IN DEPTH. THE MINIMUM DEPTH OF FOOTINGS BELOW THE UNDISTURBED GROUND SURFACE SHALL BE 12".
2. THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY GEOTECHNICAL ASPECTS OF THIS PROJECT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OWNER RETAIN A REGISTERED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER TO CONDUCT A GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND PREPARE A REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FOUNDATION AND EARTHWORK PROCEDURES.