Chiko USA GroundFlex U2V Solar Panel Ground Mount Kit | 30 Solar Panels
Description
The Chiko USA GroundFlex U2V is a durable and versatile solar panel ground mount system designed for both concrete foundation and ground screw foundation installations. Made from high-performance, all-galvanized materials, this system ensures longevity with a service life of over 30 years.
Mounting Options
- Ground Screw Mount – Ideal for installations where excavation is limited or challenging. Requires specialized heavy equipment for installation.
- Concrete Foundation Option – A reliable, traditional option for securing the system on a concrete base.
- Trident Mount Kit – A ground mounting system with a patented three-cylinder pile design, offering strong support and adaptability for various soil conditions.
- High Wind Variation - Designed for those who live in windier areas or with an AHJ and require a mounting kit with higher wind tolerances
Key Features
- Versatile Installation – Compatible with both framed and frameless PV modules and supports portrait configuration.
- Fixed 20° Tilt – Optimized for solar energy production.
- Universal Engineering – Designed to meet all building codes, local regulations, and environmental load requirements.
- Durable Materials – Hot-dip galvanized steel construction for corrosion resistance.
- Fast and Efficient Assembly – Pre-cut and pre-drilled components for quick installation, reducing labor costs.
Mounting Benefits
Ground Screw Mount Option
- Quick Installation – Ground screws can be installed rapidly without the need for concrete curing time.
- Minimal Site Preparation – Ideal for locations with uneven terrain, reducing the need for grading and excavation.
- Heavy Equipment Required – Installation requires specialized machinery to drill and secure the ground screws.
- Strong and Secure Foundation – Provides excellent stability and resistance to uplift forces.
Concrete Foundation Option
- Reliable and Long-Lasting – Concrete foundations offer a solid and permanent support structure.
- Customizable to Site Conditions – Can be engineered to meet local soil and load requirements.
- Extended Installation Time – Requires excavation, formwork, and curing time for the concrete to set properly.
- No Specialized Machinery Needed – Unlike ground screw installations, concrete foundations do not require heavy drilling equipment.
Trident Mount Option
- Quick Installation – Works efficiently in various climates and soil conditions.
- Minimal Site Disturbance – Low environmental impact with a removable and reusable design.
- Adaptable to Slopes – Eliminates the need for costly excavation or drainage.
- Strong Structural Support – Engineered to handle both downward and uplift forces.
Shipping Information
- This product will be a Terminal or Business with loading dock Delivery.
- Custom shipping is available at an additional rate to businesses with the means to unload the ground mount off the truck (6-ton forklift with a minimum of 8' forks).
- No direct-to-consumer shipping.
- Not eligible for shipping discounts or coupons.
Additional Notes
- Professional Installation Recommended – Some mounting options, such as the ground screw system, require heavy equipment not provided with the kit.
- Regional Variations – The mounting system’s spans vary by location: approximately 9-foot spans in the Southwest and approximately 7-foot spans in the Midwest.
- Limited Warranty Disclaimer – Signature Solar and EG4 do not guarantee the performance of third-party products used during installation.
Disclaimer: No claims, representations or warranties, whether express or implied, are made by Signature Solar or EG4 as to the safety, reliability, performance and durability of any other non-Signature Solar or non-EG4 branded products used at and during the installation of Signature Solar or EG4 product line. Furthermore, EG4 or Signature Solar accepts no liability whatsoever for the safety, reliability, performance and durability of any non-EG4 or non-Signature Solar products.
Please note that the solar mounting system has different spans for different regions. The Southwest region has approximately 9-foot spans, while the Midwest region has approximately to 7-foot spans.
Product Specifications
Chiko USA GroundFlex U2V Solar Panel Ground Mount Kit | 30 Solar Panels Product Specifications
| Feature |
Specification |
| Panel Compatibility |
Supports both framed and frameless PV modules |
| Tilt Angle |
Fixed 20° tilt for optimal solar exposure |
| Foundation Options |
Compatible with ground screw, concrete, and trident mount foundations |
| Module Orientation |
Supports portrait configuration |
| Material |
High-performance, all-galvanized steel for corrosion resistance |
| Service Life |
Over 30 years |
| Installation |
Pre-cut and pre-drilled components for quick assembly |
| Max Panel Dimensions |
Up to 67.8" x 44.6" (1720 mm x 1135 mm) |
| Warranty |
25-year limited warranty |
Product Manual
Product Warranty
Chiko Warranty
1. Quality Standards
Production should be conducted in accordance with the local National Industrial Production Standards, and meet local calculation requirement.
2. Warranty Period
In order to make customers feel at ease using Chiko products, Chiko Solar provides all its mounting racks with 10-year quality warranty, during which the company shall be liable for defects in material and workmanship.
3. Warranty Conditions and Contents
(1) Chiko Solar guarantees that at the time of goods delivery, all components of the supplied products shall be new products, and free from quality defects in materials and product manufacturing. Chiko Solar shall repair or replace the defective product if the Product is reasonably proven to be defective from the delivery date till the end of warranty date, on the condition that the Product is subject to customer design requirements and installed in accordance with Chiko Solar’s written installation instructions, which shall be followed by a quality check of the installation and construction by the construction side.
(2) It is necessary for the user party to carry out regular inspections (for bolts loosening, etc ) twice a year.
4. Disclaimers
Even within the warranty period, only paid repairs are provided in case of the following circumstances. And even within the range of paid repairs, Chiko Solar, at its sole discretion, has the right to refuse maintenance as the case may be, if the malfunction occurs again or other expanding derivative injury occurs.
(1) Contents which are not covered by this warranty.
(2) Wording changes of the warranty, or records refuting the facts.
(3) Installation of the Product is not performed in accordance with Chiko Solar’s written installation instructions, or if the Product has been modified, repaired, or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by Chiko Solar IN WRITING. Chiko Solar shall not be liable for malfunction and damage arising out of the incorrect use under any circumstances.
(4) The actual installation location is inconsistent with the information provided to Chiko Solar, or malfunction and damage due to improper operation after the Product is handed over to the customer.
(5) Malfunction and damage of Chiko Solar mounting racks caused by the malfunction or damage of non-Chiko products.
(6) Malfunction and damage due to the joint use of solar power generation system and non-solar-power-generation systems, such as wind and fuel cell generating sets.
(7) Product Failure due to incorrect installation in the salt damage area, e.g., not specifying to use the Product in coastal zones when placing an order but actually install the Product in the coastal zones.
(8) Malfunction, damage and harm as a result of smoke contamination or being installed in hot spring area.
(9) Malfunction and damage resulting from natural disasters ( lightning, hail, snow and ice, crustal activities, etc ).
(10) Malfunction and damage caused by animals like birds.
(11) Malfunction and damage arising from external accidents ( fire, explosion, riots, cast stone, war, etc ).
(12) Malfunction and damage caused by changes in the installation site after product handover.
(13) Discoloration of the mounting racks, scratches, dirt and the like due to the growth of time.
(14) Malfunction and damage caused by using the Product in a power environment that exceeds the rated voltage range stipulated by the local Power Administration Law ( a law that regulates on power generation, transmission, electricity buying).
(15) Other expanding damages due to the malfunction of Chiko products.
(16) Malfunction and damage as a result of intent or negligent accident by users or other third parties.
(17) Malfunction and damage caused by using non-Chiko mounting racks and solar systems.
(18) To apply warranty to Chiko Solar after the Warranty Period, or apply without a timely manner after the occurrence of problems that are under warranty.
(19) This Warranty shall be void when there is OEM production or under the circumstance that Chiko Solar is solely responsible for manufacturing products designed by customer.
(20) Other responsibilities that Chiko Solar shall not be liable for.
5.Jurisdiction Agreement
If there is a dispute on quality warranty, Shanghai District Court shall be the exclusive jurisdiction of the court in the trial of first instance.
6.Other Matters
(1) The warranty does not cover the construction process of installation. For the installation construction, please contact sales agent.
(2) The warranty excludes the power loss caused by machine failure, and the loss and restoration of the data recorded in the machine.
(3) Chiko Solar shall not be liable for the using fund, profit loss, manufacturing loss, revenue loss etc., which are caused by accidental injury or related to solar mounting racks.
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