Installation Guide

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S-Rail

(Roof / Wall / Ground Mount)

ALUMINUM RAILS

: UNIVERSAL T-SLOT ANGLE EXTRUSION 2” X 1½” X 1/8” or 3”

X 1 ½” X 3/16” (SIZE DEPENDENT ON MODULES USED) OR PUNCHED ALUMINUM

ANGLE – 2 PLACES

BACK BRACES

: 6061 – T6 ALUMINUM ANGLE – 2 PLACES

MOUNTING FEET

: 6061 – T6 ALUMINUM ANGLE BRACKET – 4 PLACES

Note:

By changing the position of the back braces and rails you

can move your array more vertical or horizontal.

S – RAIL UNIVERSAL

Roof, Ground and Wall Mount

REVISION:

02.12.16

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Page 1 of 4 S-Rail (Roof / Wall / Ground Mount) A. ALUMINUM RAILS: UNIVERSAL T-SLOT ANGLE EXTRUSION 2” X 1½” X 1/8” or 3” X 1 ½” X 3/16” (SIZE DEPENDENT ON MODULES USED) OR PUNCHED ALUMINUM ANGLE – 2 PLACES B. BACK BRACES: 6061 – T6 ALUMINUM ANGLE – 2 PLACES C. MOUNTING FEET: 6061 – T6 ALUMINUM ANGLE BRACKET – 4 PLACES S – RAIL UNIVERSAL Note: By changing the position of the back braces and rails you can move your array more vertical or horizontal. Roof, Ground and Wall Mount REVISION: 02.12.16 www.
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Page 2 of 4 Fastening Hardware Per each two panel mount: 15 – 5/8” X ¼” stainless steel bolts 15 – ¼” stainless steel flange nuts 2 for feet to rail bottom 2 for feet to brace bottom 1 extra 2 for brace to rail 8 for two panels to rails NOTE: You will need to purchase whatever fasteners are appropriate for attaching the mount to your particular roof or other mounting surface. Shown below are 4 of the different adjustment angles for these mounts. www.generalspecialtiesmfg.
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Page 3 of 4 Installation Instructions for Roof / Wall /Ground Mounts for PV Panels In the northern hemisphere, this mount should be oriented so the panels on it face as close to due south as possible. In the southern hemisphere, facing north. The mount is made to attach to a roof, side wall, or flat horizontal surface. If the mount is to be attached to a roof, lag bolts may be used if at least 4” of the 5/16” lag bolts on each mounting foot are screwed into a solid wood member.
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Page 4 of 4 Instructions for Attaching Solar Panel to Mounting Rai ls For T-Slot Rails: Lay T-Slot rails across the short axis of the panel as shown in Photo #1. Slide stainless bolts into T-slot of rail and position so they are opposite to the mounting holes on the frame of the panel as shown in Photo #2. Then roll the rails over so the bolts slip into the holes on the panel frame. Place the flange nut on your finger with the flange UP and thread onto the bolt from underneath as shown in Photo #3.