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be spaced approximately 30” apart. The collectors will rest on top of the U-channels.
(Picture 1)
Picture #1
3.
Verify a secure connection to the trusses. If lagging directly into the roof trusses is not
possible, secure a 2’ x 4’ wood beam perpendicular to the trusses, inside the attic, and
anchor the bolts to this member. Again, verify a secure connection into the new
member.
4.
Connect the Latch to the Gripper (Picture 2) utilizing the provided nut and bolt. Slide
the Latch into the top of the U channel so that the Gripper remains on top of the
opening. Place them at the middle of the U-channel’s top and tighten. (Picture 3)
Picture
#2
Picture
#3
5.
Loosen the Gripper providing space to insert the slot at the collector’s edge between the
Gripper’s hook and the U-channel’s top. Once both Grippers are grabbing the
collector’s edge slot, tighten both Grippers. (Picture 4)
Picture #4
Figure #3
6.
Repeat steps 2-5 for the top. That’s it. The collector is anchored.
