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Surface mounting on composition roofs:
Orient the solar panel to face the sun for the longest possible exposure during the day, (south or southwest facing slopes are the best).
The powder coated panel base can be mounted to just about any surface.
Step 1.
Loosen and remove screw A (both sides) to allow the panel to swing away from the base.
Set the screws aside.
(fig. 24)
Step 2.
Before mounting, make sure to pull the wire back through the hole in the center of the base so the base can lay flat on the roof surface
when installed.
(fig. 25)
Step 3.
Mount the base using four 3” galvanized screws making sure to seal the screw holes with a roof tile adhesive as shown. Tilt the panel
away from the base while installing the screws. If the panel is to remain flat against the base when installed it is recommended that
you allow the roof tile adhesive to completely dry before contacting with the panel.
(fig. 26 & 27)
fig. 24
fig. 25
fig. 26
fig. 27
Surface mounting for S-Tile, Flat Tile or Metal roofs
Step 1.
Determine the location of the contact points by positioning the panel in the desired area. For S-Tile roofs, find a position with as much
surface area coming in contact with the bottom of the panel as possible. The panel must be mounted on at least 2 rows of tile as
shown.
(fig. 28 & 29)
Step 2.
Apply enough roof tile adhesive to the underside of the base to firmly secure the panel to the surface. Both surfaces should be dry
and free of any dirt or solvents.
(fig. 30)
Step 3.
The panel can be tilted into two positions with the adjustment arm, chose the best angle and reinstall the adjusting screws (screw A).
(fig. 31)
fig. 28
fig. 29
fig. 30
fig. 31
screw A
mount on at
least 2 tiles
reinstall
screw A
Mounting the Solar Panel
Determine the distance between the vent and
the area you will be mounting the solar panel
The Solar panel unit comes with 30 ft. of wire. It is a good idea to measure the distance from the
vent opening and where you’ll be installing the panel to make sure you have enough wire to cover
the span.
(fig. 23)
fig. 23
