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Solar Radiation Shield Manual
k.
Three #8 x 5” (127 mm long)
Threaded Rods with #8 Push Nuts
l.
Three #8 x 2 3/4” (70 mm long) Pan
Head Screws
m.
Three #8 x 1 3/4” (44 mm long) Pan
Head Screws
n.
Three #4 Flat Washers
o.
Four #4 x 1/2” (13 mm long) Pan
Head Self-Threading Screws
p.
Twelve #8 Flat Washers
q.
Nine #8 Split Lock Washers
r.
Six #8 Hex Nuts
s.
Three #8 Wing Nuts
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OOLS
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ATERIALS
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EEDED
In addition to the components listed above, you may need some of the follow-
ing tools and materials. Read through this instruction manual before beginning
and be sure you have everything you need before beginning the installation.
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Small Phillips-Head Screwdriver and Medium Slotted-Head Screwdriver
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Wrench or Pliers
✦
Drill with 3/16” Drill Bit (4.7 mm)
To drill pilot holes if attaching Solar Radiation Shield to the top of a post.
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Adjustable Wrench or 11/32” Wrench and 7/16” Wrench
To tighten hex nuts (11/32” wrench) or to drive lag screws into wall or
post (7/16” wrench).
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Four 1/4” x 1 1/2” Lag Screws (38 mm long)
To attach Solar Radiation Shield to a post or wall.
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Three #8-32 x 1” Screws (25 mm long)
To attach Solar Radiation Shield over the top of a post (if #8 x 2 3/4” pan
head screws (provided) create clearance problems).
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Tape
To hold screws in place when assembling Solar Radiation Shield.
