State Tilt Roof - Manual

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TILE ROOF MOUNTING / SPANNER MOUNTING
Although there are other installation methods for mounting
solar collectors, it has been determined that the spanner
mounting method is the most suitable for this application.
Consult with you installer if other mounting means are
required for your installation.
D”
B” B” C” C”
A”
MOUNTING
POINTS
RAFTER
BASED ON 16” CENTER RAFTERS
VERTICAL MOUNT
Figure 1.
RAFTER
B” B” C”
MOUNTING
POINTS
C”
A”
D”
BASED ON 16” CENTER RAFTERS
HORIZONTAL MOUNT
Figure 2.
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SOLAR COLLECTOR TILE ROOF MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Drill & Drill Bits
Saw (Hand or Circular w/Extension Cord)
Tape Measure
Chalk Line
Utility Knife
Level
Pliers
7/16” & 9/16” Wrenches & 8” & 10” Adjustable Wrenches
Ratchet w/ 7/16” & 9/16” Sockets
Roof Sealant
10 linear feet of 2” x 4” or 2” x 6” lumber for spanner
mounting per number of collectors in the system
6’ x 8’ or 6’ x 10’ Tarp (1 per collector)
Installation Hardware (Supplied) Includes:
• Hardware & Mounting Brackets
PRINTED 0311 319355-001
anchor the solar collector and the mounting hardware to the
structural members of the roof with the stainless steel hardware
provided. The solar collector must be attached to the mounting
hardware as detailed in Figure 17.
Preserving the integrity of the roof membrane is the
most important roofing consideration. Ensure that all roof
penetrations required to plumb and mount the solar collector
are properly flashed and sealed in accordance with standard
roofing practices.
If the region is subject to hurricane conditions, additional
steps may be required to secure the collector and mounting
hardware to the structural members. In certain areas of the
country, local building codes may require collector wind load
testing or prescribe specific mounting procedures. Consult
your local building department.
Install the collectors as described in the Tile Roof Mounting
instructions.
CAUTION
ALL PERSONS WORKING ON ROOFS SHOULD
HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A FALL SAFETY
COURSE AND SHOULD BE PROPERLY EQUIPPED
WITH THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE COLLECTOR
MOUNTING AND PRIOR TO SYSTEM CHARGING THE
COLLECTORS MUST BE COVERED BY A BLANKET OR
OTHER MEANS TO AVOID SOLAR RADIATION FROM
HEATING THE COLLECTORS. THE SURFACES OF THE
COLLECTOR CAN BECOME EXTREMELY HOT AND
COULD POSE A BURN HAZARD.
WARNING
The most important structural consideration is to securely