INSTALLATION - RACKING
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TILE ROOF INSTALLATION
Note:
The tile roof interface is only suitable for installation on timber rafters.
1. Determine and mark the position of the
tile roof interfaces according to your
plans. Remove the roof tiles at marked
positions or, if possible, simply move
the tiles up slightly.
2. Fix the tile roof interfaces to rafters
using two M6 X 80 mm wood screws.
Ensure a 50 mm minimum screw
embedment into the rafters.
3.
Warning:
Tile roof interfaces must not
press against roof tiles and must be
fixed parallel with rafters. If necessary,
pack underneath tile roof interfaces
with timber.
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4.
Warning:
Do not use tile roof
interfaces as a climbing support as
extreme loading of this point could
cause damage to the tile below.
5. For thin tiles (such as slate, shingles)
proceed directly to step 6.
For thick tiles (such as grooved tiles), if
necessary, use an angle grinder to
chase a recess (or remove raised
groves) on the tile that covers the tile
roof interface at the point where the
interface protrudes through so that the
tile lies flat.
For thick tiles it may also be necessary
to cut a recess into the tile located
below the tile roof interface.
Now proceed to installation of the rails.
Refer to “Rail Installation” on page 33.
