MOUNTING THE SOLAR PANELS USING GATOR CLAMPS.
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8. Mounting the Solar Panels
Using Gator Clamps.
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Apply ample sealant to both the bottom and top of the lower hole on the bottom portion of the gator clamp. (Fig.
8.4-A). Position the bottom portion of the gator clamp perpendicular to the chalk line with the lower hole being
placed right on the chalk line. Lag the gator to the roof through the lower hole using a 1/4” x 4” 1-5060-011 S.S
lag bolt. (Fig. 8.4-B). For barrel tile roofs, place (4) 2-1020-005 barrel tile spacers underneath each gator clamp by
inserting the 4’ of the barrel tile spacer into the four corners of the bottom of the gator clamp. (Fig. 8.5).
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.
To ensure proper spacing, hang the top headers of panels in the bottom portion of the gators attached to the roof
as you go. Once again, be sure gator clamps are at least 2” away from each ridge along the heading. (Fig. 8.4-D).
Once all gators are properly lagged to rack or roof surfaces, and all the collectors are hung in place, connect the
top headers of each collector using (2-1410-004) panel clamps. Snap the top portion of each gator clamp over the
panel header onto the bottom portion of each gator clamp by pushing down firmly. (Fig. 8.4-C).
Install (2) SS Screws (2-1020-006) to secure gator top to gator bottom assembly.
Attach the bottom headers of the collectors with (2-1410-004) panel clamps.
Locate and mount the gator clamps (2 each) along the bottom header, aligned with the upper header gators. The
bottom gator should be installed allowing a large gap on the to allow for contraction of the collectors.
Attach feed and return lines following Heliocol’s published guidelines.
The corners of where the feed and the return are located should be fastened down by pipe straps that are also
supporting the pipe.
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INSTALLATION MANUAL HELIOCOL
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SOLAR POOL HEATER
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2014 UMA Solar
NOTE:
Typical residential mounting
plan shown. For additional mounting
options for commercial installations
please refer to addendum provided
by manufacturer’s engineering
department.
