Instruction Sheet
SolKlip* Grounding Clip Assemblies 408-10160
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26 MAR 08 Rev B
1954381-[ ]
Figure 1
Self-Captivating
Thread-Cutting
Screw
Base
Slider
Wire Slot
Removal Slot
8-32 Screw
and Hex Nut
Grounding Clip Assembly 1954381-1 Grounding Clip Assembly 1954381-2
1. INTRODUCTION
SolKlip Grounding Clip Assemblies 1954381–[ ]
shown in Figure 1 are used with metal–framed
photovoltaic (solar) panels and related products that
require grounding for safety reasons.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.
All numerical values in this instruction sheet are
in metric units [with U.S. customary units in
brackets]. Dimensions are in millimeters [and
inches]. Figures are not drawn to scale.
2. DESCRIPTION
The grounding clip assembly consists of a slider,
base, and self–captivating thread–cutting screw or
8–32 screw and hex nut. The grounding clip accepts
solid uninsulated copper wire sizes 10 or 12 AWG.
3. INSTALLATION
(See Figure 2)
1. Using a No. 21 drill bit, drill a (4.09–mm
[.161–in.] diameter) hole in the frame.
2. Place the grounding clip onto the frame, making
sure that the screw straddles the drilled hole.
Using a No. 2 cross–recessed screwdriver, thread
the screw into the hole until the head is flush with
the base and the base is flush with the frame, then
tighten the screw with another 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Recommended torque is between 2.3 and 2.8 Nm
[20 and 25 in.–lbs].
3. For the grounding clip with the 8–32 and hex
nut, thread the hex nut onto the end of the screw,
then using a 3/8–in. wrench, tighten the nut.
Figure 2
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Installation
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For Grounding Clip with
8-32 Screw and Hex Nut
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4. Insert the wire into the wire slot. Press down on
both ends of the wire (the wire slot will cause the
wire to form a slight curve).
5. Manually, or using channel lock pliers, push the
slider over the base until it covers the base. This
will terminate the wire.
4. REMOVAL
Insert the tip of a flat–head screwdriver into the
removal slot, and rotate the screwdriver so that the
slider moves away from the base until the screw head
is exposed. Remove the wire.
To remove the grounding clip with the thread–cutting
screw from the frame, loosen the screw. To remove
the grounding clip with the 8–32 screw and hex nut
from the frame, use a 3/8–in. wrench to remove the
hex nut, then loosen the screw.
5. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
The grounding clip can be re–used up to 5 times after
proper removals (the 8–32 screw and hex nut can be
re–used; however, the thread–cutting screw must be
replaced). Do not re–use the thread–cutting screw
after removing the grounding clip from the frame. The
grounding clip is not repairable. Discard and replace
any defective or damaged grounding clips.
Order replacement parts through your representative,
or call 1–800–526–5142, or send a facsimile of your
purchase order to 717–986–7605, or write to:
CUSTOMER SER VICE (038–035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105–3608
6. REVISION SUMMARY
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Changed “aluminum” to “metal” in Section 1
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Added grounding clip assembly with screw and
hex nut
