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Assembly 

1

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Corner out and mark array 
on roof.
Snap chalk lines for rail 
location within shingle 
course. (Refer to module 
manufacturer frame 
clamping zones).
Mark mounting locations 
over rafters and chalk lines 
within shingle course.
Refer to engineering letters 
for allowable mount spacing.

2a

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Locate the rafter and clean roofing surface for mount placement. Peel back protective paper from butyl, and stick 
down mount on a single shingle course with the two center holes lining up over the rafter. Position all mounts in 
the same direction with the long side towards the ridge. Drive provided lag screws into the rafter until the conical 
washer stops rotating, providing a positive seal. Do not over torque.

Mount Placement and Installation (Rafter Connection)

Summary of Contents for Splice Foot X

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Page 2: ... products though it is solely the responsibility of the installer to choose compatible code compliant products for the roofing and racking systems in use For a list of products and roofing best practice resources visit https k2 systems com en US base camp or call 1 760 301 5300 verify and use main office line for technical support from a K2 Systems representative Important Note The Splice Foot X X...

Page 3: ...ount spacing 2a Locate the rafter and clean roofing surface for mount placement Peel back protective paper from butyl and stick down mount on a single shingle course with the two center holes lining up over the rafter Position all mounts in the same direction with the long side towards the ridge Drive provided lag screws into the rafter until the conical washer stops rotating providing a positive ...

Page 4: ...aces 2b For deck attachments follow steps in 2a but only use Splice Foot screws in the four corners of the mount When possible always attach mounts to the rafter and only use deck attached as a secondary option when rafters are not within mounting zones for the array Follow K2 engineered calculations and span charts for deck attachments When deck attaching check for positive engagement into plywoo...

Page 5: ... comes within 2 of the lag screw fill the seam with roof sealant Sealant application 5a Position and install rail on back side of Splice Foot towards the ridge as shown in the image Insert only one T Bolt through one Splice Foot slot and into side channel of CrossRail Turn the T Bolt clockwise ensuring that the mark at the end of the shaft is vertical indicating proper alignment Tighten to 25 8 ft...

Page 6: ...el of CrossRail Turn the T Bolts clockwise ensuring that the mark at the end of the shaft is vertical indicating proper alignment Leave a 5 8 gap between rails in the center of the Splice Foot Tighten to 25 8 ft lbs 35 Nm Note Rail connector function for Splice Foot is only compatible with mill rail Splicing two rails ...

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