[3.2] Installing SWH with top mounting clamps
This section covers SWH racking assembly where the installer has elected to use top mounting clamps
to secure modules to the rails. It details the procedure for flush mounting SWH systems to a pitched
roof
TABLE 12. Wrenches and Torque Values
Wrench Size
Recommended
Torque (ft-lbs)
1/4" hardware
7/16"
8
3/8" hardware
9/16"
20
*All top down clamps must be installed with anti-seize to prevent galling and provide uniformity in
clamp load. Solar Warehouse recommends Silver Grade LocTite Anti-Seize Item numbers: 38181,
80209,76732,76759,76764, 80206, and 76775, or equivalent. 1/4” - 20 hardware used in conjunction
with top down clamps must be installed to 10 ft-lbs of torque. In addition, once the hardware are
secured and integrity verified, it is recommended that thread lock be applied.
*
Figure 5. Exploded view of a flush mount installation with L-bracket
Mid Clamp
End Clamp
L-Bracket
SWH RAIL
All SWH end and mid clamps are intended for MULTIPLE USES at same or different
module frame locations.
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