8. Mounting Collector with Gator Clamps
The beauty of the “gator clamp” installation method is its simplicity it can be
used on just about any type of roof or rack installation.
For rack systems, asphalt shingle roofs, or tile roofs follow these simple steps:
1.
At this point in the installation the replacement UniverSol collector should be
located next to, but not connected to, the adjacent, existing collector(s).
2.
Position the first gator clamp so that the anchor hole is centered directly above a
roof truss and beneath the upper header of the UniverSol panel. Metal, tile, and
other roof types require different placement of the gator clamps. The UniverSol panel
should be located where it will be when connected to the adjacent, existing collectors.
3.
Subsequent gator clamps should also be placed directly over a roof truss.
Each UniverSol collector requires two gator clamps on the top header and
two on the bottom header. For barrel tile roofs, each gator clamp needs
to be positioned so that it is centered on the top ridge of a tile.
4.
Apply ample sealant to both the bottom and top of the lower hole on the bottom
portion of the gator clamp. With the gator clamp positioned over the roof truss
bolt the gator to the roof through the lower hole using a 1/4” x 4” S.S lag bolt.
5.
The bottom of the gator is designed to grip the roof’s surface to avoid
rotation back and forth. However, if the roof surface is particularly hard
or slick, use an additional lag bolt in either the top or center hole.
6.
The UniverSol panel should now have its upper header
resting on the bottom portion of the upper gator clamps.
9
UniverSol Replacement Kit
Panel Header (Top)
2-1810-018 Locking Latch
2-1810-020 Top Panel Clamp
2-1810-015 Bottom Panel Clamp
2-1810-017 Gasket
2-1410-003 Hose Adaptor
2-1410-004
4” Rubber Hose
Fig. 7.2
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