PanelClaw Polar Bear III, Installation Manual

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Polar Bear III 10 Degree Installation Manual
9910030 Rev B
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Parts and Hardware
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Supports Support unit with pre-installed integrated recycled rubber pads and mounting hardware
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Claw G90 Galvanized Steel module Claw
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Ballast Trays Connects Supports and captures 4”x8”x16” ballast
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Claw Fastener Kit
Serrated flange nuts Stainless Steel 18-8
Hex head cap screw Stainless Steel 18-8
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Ballast Tray Nut Kit Serrated flange nuts 1/4-20 Stainless Steel 18-8
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Ballast Tray Bolt Kit Hex head cap screw 1/4-20 x 0.5” Stainless Steel 18-8
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Ballast Block Solid cap concrete roof paver, conforms to ASTM C 1491-03 standard
 Mechanical Attachment
(optional)
Designed with OMG Roofing Products (PowerGrip and PowerGrip Plus), EcoFasten® Solar, and
Anchor Products (U-Anchor family) attachment systems
Required Tools

3/8” drive torque wrench (settings available up to 10 ft-lbs)
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3/8” deep socket (bolts)
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7/16” deep socket (nuts)
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Spacer Stick (supplied)
Installation
Step 1: Attach Claws to Modules (Prep)
1. Lay module, glass side down, on work surface.
2. Place Claw over appropriate mounting hole while resting Claw flange against outside edge of
module (reference the “ARRAY DIMENSIONS” table in the project drawings if the module has
more than four mounting holes).
3. With one hand, insert bolt through Claw and module holes.
4. With other hand, reach under the module frame flange and thread nut onto bolt until snug.
5. Press Claw firmly against module frame and tighten bolt to 8 ft-lbs of torque ( Figure 1 ).
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the other three Claws.
Figure 1 Claw Placement on Module