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The following tools and equipment are highly recommended to have available to assist with
installation but are in no way a comprehensive list of tools that can ease installation. Installers
feel free to substitute comparable equipment where appropriate.
Image
Component
Description
Ratchet/Torque
Wrench
Allows for tightening of fasteners.
Torque wrench allows for careful
monitoring of torque value to prevent
overtightening.
6mm Socket
Drive
Used with ratchet to tighten down
bolted joint between panel and Z-
Bracket.
5/32” Socket
Drive
Used with ratchet to drive screw into
mounting surface and secure Z-
bracket to it.
Center Punch
Indents mounting surface to reduce
screw wandering during initial drive.
Crescent
Wrench
Used to prevent rotation of the nut
during joint tightening until split lock
washer has effectively engaged.
Tape Measure
Summary of Contents for Off-Grid Kit
Page 8: ...8 Wiring 1 Unscrew battery terminals and connect battery connections...
Page 10: ...10 4 Insert battery remote sensor block terminal and connect wires POLARITY SENSITIVE...
Page 16: ...16...
Page 17: ...17 Repeat for each Z Bracket in the set at each corner...
Page 18: ...18...
Page 20: ...20...
Page 21: ...21 NOTE Orient panel in level plumb layout as desired before fixing in position...
Page 23: ...23 Repeat for all brackets NOTE Seal around all edges of bracket and screws...
Page 27: ...27...
Page 29: ...29 NOTE Orient panel in level plumb layout as desired before fixing in position...
Page 36: ...36 NOTE Start lag bolt threading by hand...
Page 37: ...37 Rail System Construction 2 1...
Page 38: ...38 4 3...
Page 39: ...39 6 5...
Page 40: ...40 Repeat for all continuous rail sets Rail Seating 7 1...
Page 41: ...41 3 2...
Page 42: ...42 5 4...
Page 44: ...44 3 2...
Page 45: ...45 5 4 NOTE Ensure that the End Clamp is spaced a minimum distance of 1 25 from rail end face...
Page 46: ...46 Continue mid clamp procedure for each additional panel 6 7...
Page 55: ...55 Figure 7 Figure 8...