Polar Bear III HD Mechanical Attachment Bracket Installation Manual
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Introduction
The PanelClaw Mechanical Attachment Bracket is an
option for PanelClaw’s Polar Bear®
III HD flat roof
photovoltaic mounting systems. The PanelClaw Mechanical Attachment Bracket is designed to enable
installers to seamlessly connect EcoFasten Solar®, OMG® Roofing Products and Anchor Products
™
Mechanical A
ttachments to PanelClaw’s Polar Bear
III HD system. This installation manual demonstrates
the proper connection of EcoFasten, OMG and Anchor products to Polar Bear III HD components.
THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL DOES NOT COVER SELECTION OF OR INSTALLATION OF ANY MATERIALS
USED TO SEAL A MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT TO THE ROOF. FOR THESE INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE SEE OEM
PROVIDER INSTALLATION MANUALS AND RELATED LITERATURE. A LIST OF OEM PROVIDERS IS SHOWN
BELOW.
THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL DOES NOT COVER SELECTION OF OR INSTALLATION OF FASTENERS
REQUIRED TO FASTEN A MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT TO THE ROOF STRUCTURE ITSELF. FOR THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SEE OEM PROVIDERS INSTALLATION MANUALS AND RELATED LITERATURE. A
LIST OF OEM PROVIDERS IS SHOWN BELOW.
ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT ROOF PATCHES, PATCH SELECTION, PATCH
COMPATIBILITY WITH ROOF MEMBRANE, PATCH COMPLIANCE WITH ROOF MEMBRANE
MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES, OR ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO MECHANICAL ATTACHMENTS AND
ROOF WARRANTIES, MUST BE DIRECTED TO RESPECTIVE MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT OEM PROVIDER
SHOWN BELOW.
PANELCLAW IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD PARTY MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT PRODUCTS OR THEIR
RESPECTIVE INSTRUCTIONS, MANUALS, WARRANTIES, OR SUPPORT.
OEM MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT PROVIDERS:
•
Anchor Products: www.anchorp.com
•
OMG Roofing Products: www.omgroofing.com
•
ECOFasten Solar: www.ecofastensolar.com
Safety Overview
Safety is an essential part of every photovoltaic (PV) installation and every construction site. It is
imperative to plan ahead for any safety concerns and hazards to promote safe work practices during
installation. This section does not claim to address or Support all safety concerns that may arise during
the installation of PanelClaw mounting systems or any other aspect of the work being performed. Before
beginning work, installers should refer to all local and federal safety, health, and regulatory
requirements to assure compliance. Refer to OSHA Part 1926 and its related Subparts for federal
construction related regulations and standards.
The section in
Appendix A: Safety
outlines some of the obvious / major hazards that could exist during
the installation of PanelClaw products, and are divided to bring a level of clarity to such hazards. Some
sections do not apply to all PanelClaw product lines and such exclusions are noted within each section.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, READ THE SAFETY PROVISIONS ATTACHED IN
APPENDIX A
AND REVIEW
THE INSTALLATION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.
