Step 1: Positioning solar panel feet on solar panel
• Place a mark (using a pencil or sharpie) 4” (101.6 mm) from edge at
all four corners.
(Fig. 1.1)
• Gripper pad on the bracket
(A-BRT4)
will be pointed away from
back of the panel.
(Fig. 1.2)
• Drill the brackets in place with the #8 1 ½” (38.1 mm)
(F-018)
self
drilling phillips head screw.
(Fig. 1.3)
• Repeat for all four brackets
(A-BRT4)
.
(Fig. 1.4)
Note:
Do not use the Prepunch holes in the solar panel
along the long edge of the solar panel. to attach solar panel
feet to panel.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Install solar panel on shingle roof
Step 2: Locating the Solar Panel on the roof
•Pick a location for the panel that maximizes the sun hitting it when
the light is wanted the most. Typically this means a South facing
roof in the Northern hemisphere.
• Roughly locate center of where panel will mount for cable
penetration. Make sure not to hit framing underneath.
(Fig. 2.1)
• Drill one ½” (12.7 mm) hole through the sheathing.
(Fig. 2.2)
2.1
2.2
Step 3: Mounting the Solar Panel
• Position the solar panel centered over the roof grommet.
•
Using a sharpie, mark the four holes of the brackets.
•
Add caulking to the four markings and reposition the panel
back into place.
(Fig 3.1)
• Fasten solar panel with rubber washer head screws
(F-030) through each mounting bracket. (Fig 3.2 & 3.3)
3.1
3.2
3.3