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    • Home
    • Where You Live Matters
    • DO THE MATH
    • Installation Manual
    • Sunchaser8 Specifications
    • DIY Powerwall
    • What is a slew drive?
    • Grid Failure Means?
    • Commercial Projects
    • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
    • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
    • Power Everything by Sun
    • Why Clean Solar Panels
    • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
    • Solar Wiring for Dummies
    • Solar Permitting is Scary
    • Help Wanted
    • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
    • Terms of Use and Sale
  • Home
  • Where You Live Matters
  • DO THE MATH
  • Installation Manual
  • Sunchaser8 Specifications
  • DIY Powerwall
  • What is a slew drive?
  • Grid Failure Means?
  • Commercial Projects
  • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
  • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
  • Power Everything by Sun
  • Why Clean Solar Panels
  • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
  • Solar Wiring for Dummies
  • Solar Permitting is Scary
  • Help Wanted
  • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
  • Terms of Use and Sale

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2024 Sunchaser 8 Installation manual

2024 Sunchaser 8 Installation manual with metric conversions and Grady's Notes

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DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE BASE TEMPLATE

Print copy on 8 1/2 x 14 paper FULL SIZE and reverse one to printers mark for complete template.  Make sure you do not allow "print to fit"

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additional info and refinements to installation manual

Additional Information

This is the top template you will need to make to properly set the mounting bolts for the Suntracker 8 Dual Axis Solar tracker.  We made ours out of 1/2" scrap plywood.  A 16" Sono-tube works perfectly for the tower.  It is critical to insure that your tower is plumb and level.  Any project starts with a good foundation.  Request a printable full size template at info@howtodiysolar.com


IMPORTANT Don't forget to adjust the depth of the foundation to your frost line.  You can add or subtract the depth from the tower, not the base.


The entire foundation requires about 1 yard of standard concrete.  That is equal to forty (40) eighty (80) pound bags of Sakrete or equal product.  About $280.00 at current prices.  Net $196,00 after the 30% tax Credit.


Spacing for multiple units to avoid shading.  30' on the East to West line.  43' on the North to South Line.



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  • Home
  • Where You Live Matters
  • Installation Manual
  • Sunchaser8 Specifications
  • DIY Powerwall
  • What is a slew drive?
  • Grid Failure Means?
  • Commercial Projects
  • DUAL AXIS TRACKER DATA
  • How to DIY Solar and WHY?
  • Why Clean Solar Panels
  • SOLAR SYSTEM PRICE LIST
  • Solar Wiring for Dummies
  • Solar Permitting is Scary
  • Help Wanted
  • Sunchaser 8 Customer Pics
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