IronRidge Ground Mount Diagonal Brace Hardware for 2" and 3" Pipe – GM-DB-HW01-M1
SKUGM-DB-HW01-M1
The IronRidge Diagonal Brace Hardware kit (GM-DB-HW01-M1) holds the bolts, set screws, washers and nuts that fasten a diagonal brace to its two sleeves on an IronRidge Ground Mount. IronRidge lists one kit for both 2" and 3" pipe.
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Product Overview
The IronRidge Diagonal Brace Hardware kit (GM-DB-HW01-M1) holds the bolts, set screws, washers and nuts that fasten a diagonal brace to its two sleeves on an IronRidge Ground Mount. IronRidge lists one kit for both 2" and 3" pipe.
IronRidge Ground Mount combines XR100 or XR1000 rails with locally sourced 2" or 3" steel pipe or mechanical tubing. Vertical pipes (piers) are set in concrete or ground screws, and horizontal pipes run across their tops. A diagonal brace runs at an angle between a north and a south leg to stiffen the structure.
The brace tube and sleeves are sold separately. The set screws lock each sleeve to its leg, and the bolts join the brace to the sleeves.
Best For
- Completing a diagonal brace: IronRidge's cut sheet shows one hardware kit, one brace tube and two sleeves per brace.
- 2" or 3" pipe ground mounts: IronRidge lists this kit "For 2” & 3” Pipe".
Key Features & Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product type | Diagonal brace hardware kit for IronRidge Ground Mount |
| Part number | GM-DB-HW01-M1, "GM Diagonal Brace Hardware (For 2” & 3” Pipe)" (IronRidge Parts Catalog) |
| Contents (per IronRidge cut sheet, one brace) | 4 jam nuts 1/2-13; 4 cup-point set screws 1/2-13 × 1.50"; 2 hex bolts 1/2-13; 4 flat washers 1/2"; 2 spring lock washers 1/2"; 2 hex nuts 1/2-13 |
| Material; finish (per IronRidge cut sheet) | Steel; hot-dip galvanized |
| Torque (per IronRidge manual) | Brace bolts 40 ft-lbs; set screws 15 ft-lbs (1/2" socket) |
| Warranty (per IronRidge) | 25 years for products and 10 years for accessories and electrical junction boxes, from shipment. The 5-year finish warranty does not apply to mill aluminum, pre-plated steel or polymeric products. See IronRidge Limited Warranties and Disclaimer (Warranty.IronRidge.2025). |
| Source | IronRidge Parts Catalog, Version 3.66 (2026); IronRidge Diagonal Brace Cut Sheet v1.2; IronRidge Ground Mount Installation Manual, Version 4.9 (2026); IronRidge Limited Warranties and Disclaimer (Warranty.IronRidge.2025) |
What You May Also Need
Usually required
- A brace tube: For 2" pipe, 88.5" or 106.5". For 3" pipe, the 87.0", 2.5" tube or IronRidge's 105" tube.
- Two sleeves: The 2" sleeve for 2" pipe, or IronRidge's 3" sleeve (GM-DB3-SLV01-M1) for 3" pipe.
May be required
- A torque wrench and 1/2" socket: Listed in IronRidge's Ground Mount manual.
Optional upgrades
- Other ground-mount parts: See ground mounts.
Check current manufacturer documentation before combining components, especially batteries, inverters, communications equipment and system-control hardware.
Important Considerations
- Install order. IronRidge's manual says to install diagonal braces before the top caps.
- Sleeve placement. IronRidge says to place the north sleeve 2–3" above the ground (6" max) and the south sleeve 2–3" below the top cap (6" max), then raise the south sleeve to its full extent.
- Pipe is not included. IronRidge Ground Mount uses installer-supplied 2" or 3" Schedule 40 steel pipe (ASTM A53 Grade B, galvanized) or approved galvanized mechanical tubing. See the pipe specifications in IronRidge's Ground Mount manual.
- Engineering and permits. IronRidge says actual structural capacities are defined by PE-stamped project plans. Use IronRidge's Design Assistant and certification letters, and check local codes and soil conditions.