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SOLAR PANEL LOCATON
The following recommend
ati
ons for lo
cati
on of the PowerFLEX
TM
solar panels are important to ensure
best performance and aesthe
ti
cs. The PowerFLEX
TM
solar panels:
Need to be placed close enough to each other so that the pre-fabricated cables will reach. The
included “Y” cables in the two panel system will allow the panels to be placed 6’-7’ apart.
Route the cables such that they are not pulling or placing stress on the panel’s jun
cti
on box.
Bends or turns in the wiring should be gentle and as large as possible.
Can be posi
ti
oned either in-line with the RV or across it.
Should be located in an area that is not shaded by the AC unit, satellite or TV antenna, roof vents,
etc…
Require a minimum of 21.5” x 81.5” area, including edging.
Note: It is a good idea to “dry
fi
t” the solar panels and edge trim components prior to permanently
adhering them to the roof.
ROOF SURFACE PREPARATION
PROPER ROOF PREPARATION IS PARAMOUNT TO ATTAIN THE NECESSARY LONG-TERM
ADHESION OF THE PANEL AND MOUNTING STRUCTURE
Follow all recommend
ati
ons in this sec
ti
on for Roof Prepar
ati
on and associated precau
ti
ons
Add
iti
onal Pr
ecauti
ons and Warnings
New EPDM roo
fi
ng surfaces may contain a layer of mica or other non
stic
k layer. This layer must
be removed.
Citrus based cleaners, denatured alcohol, or mineral spirits are not recommended for use on
EPDM rubber roo
fi
ng materials.
All roo
fi
ng surfaces can be very slippery when wet. Extreme cau
ti
on should be taken and it is
recommended to navigate the roo
fi
ng surface on your hands and knees. This will greatly reduce
the risk of falling.
Note: For older rubber (EPDM) roofs, the solar panels should be adhered to the roof with screws
as described in “SPECIAL ROOF TYPES” sec
ti
on.
DOCUMENT NO. 1000564 REV. E
