Installation Guide

Installation Instructions

The S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E and S-5-B clamps are made for typical standing seam proﬁles. When

attaching to machine folded seams (regardless of panel proﬁle and geometry), S-5!

clamps are

designed to engage the seam as shown. For horizontal seam applications, the setscrews must be

accessible from the top for tightening.

On many snap-together type seams, the setscrews are opposite the open (or overlap) side of the

seam. On some seams, this aspect of clamp orientation is not critical. The S-5-U has four setscrew

locations to make the clamp more versatile, however, only two setscrews are used per clamp. The

setscrews should always be placed on the same side of the clamp. Determine how to position the

clamp, and for the S-5-U, which side of the clamp to load the setscrews into.

For maximum holding strength, setscrews should be tensioned and re-tensioned as the seam

material compresses. When relying on tested values, screw tension should be veriﬁed using

a calibrated torque wrench between 160 and 180 inch pounds when used on 22ga steel and

between 130 and 150 inch pounds for all other metals and thinner gauges of steel. Consult the

S-5! website at www.S-5.com for published data regarding holding strength.

S-5! Warning! Please use these products responsibly! Visit our website or contact your S-5! distributor

for detailed installation instructions and load test results. The user and/or the installer of these parts

is responsible for all necessary engineering and design for the intended use of these parts in an

assembly or application.

products are patented by Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd.

Attach almost anything to standing seam metal roofs

without piercing the panel!

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S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E and S-5-B Clamps

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Installation Instructions The S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E and S-5-B clamps are made for typical standing seam proﬁles. When attaching to machine folded seams (regardless of panel proﬁle and geometry), S-5!® clamps are designed to engage the seam as shown. For horizontal seam applications, the setscrews must be accessible from the top for tightening. On many snap-together type seams, the setscrews are opposite the open (or overlap) side of the seam. On some seams, this aspect of clamp orientation is not critical.
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Installation Instructions The S-5!® Mini clamps are made for a variety of standing seam proﬁles. When attaching to machine folded seams (regardless of panel proﬁle and geometry), S-5! clamps are designed to engage the seam as shown. S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E and S-5-B Mini Clamps 1 2 On many snap-together type seams, the setscrew is opposite the open (or overlap) side of the seam. On some seams, this aspect of clamp orientation is not critical. Install with a screw gun and included screw gun bit tip.