Renogy MTS-TM100 Flat Roof Tilt Mount 2775 E Philadelphia St, Ontario, CA 91761 1-800-330-8678 1 Version: 1.
Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions. This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the Renogy Tilt Mount hardware system. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information. WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task. CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the system.
Table of Contents General Information ...................................................................................................... 4 Compatibility ................................................................................................................. 5 Identification of Components ....................................................................................... 5 Installation ...........................................................................................................
General Information The Renogy Tilt Mount will support various mounting applications, especially in off-grid. It is suitable for most Renogy panels and can be mounted on any flat surface. This mount is designed to allow some adjustment of the panel’s angle for optimum performance. The angle adjustability is dependent on the panels themselves, with bigger panel sizes decreasing angle adjustability.
Compatibility The following chart represents the Renogy Modules for which this Tilt Mount works for and is optimized for. Optimization of the module implies that there are more degrees of freedom tilting.
Nut 10 Spring Washer 10 Washer 20 4mm Hex Key 1 Installation WARNING: The equipment should be installed, adjusted, and serviced by a qualified electrical maintenance personnel familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and hazards involved. Failure to observe this precaution may result in bodily injury. Protective gloves and safety glasses should be worn during installation. CAUTION: The stripping of the threads on the nuts and bolts is possible.
B. Slide spring washer through the threads of the 25mm Cap Bolt and then slide washer so that both make contact with the 25mm Cap Bolt’s underside. C. Flush L-Joint to the back of the panel as shown in the pictures. D. Align 25mm Cap Bolt with spring washer and washer through the L-Joint base hole. Follow up by adding a washer after the hole and then use a nut to tighten into place. E. Repeat for all 4 L-Joints. Refer to the picture for correct orientation of the L-Joints.
Attach L-Joint to L-Bracket Foot Note: The mounting angle demonstrated in the image is to serve as a guide for users and their individual assemblies. A. Flush the L-Bracket Foot onto the L-Joints. Note that the bottom of the L-Bracket Foot should face outward of the L-Joint. Also note that the 2 L-Bracket Foots will be on the same side longitudinally as seen in the image. B.
Attach Extension Bracket to L-Joint A. Extend the Extension Bracket to a desired length. B. Keep the extension bracket in place by using a 4mm hex key (included) to tighten the small threads down. C. Orient the Extension Bracket to be mated with the inside of the L-Joint. The T-slot on the L bracket should be facing the inside of the panel. D. Slide spring washer through the threads of the 55mm Cap Bolt and then slide washer so that both make contact with the 55mm Cap Bolt’s underside. E.
Attach L-Bracket Foot to Extension Bracket Note: The mounting angle of the Extension bracket relative to the L-Joint can change based on user needs. A. Orient the L-Foot so that it facing outwards of the Extension Bracket. B. Slide spring washer through the threads of the 55mm Cap Bolt and then slide washer so that both make contact with the 55mm Cap Bolt’s underside. C. Insert 55mm Cap Bolt through the L-Foot and Extension Bracket and use another washer then nut; tighten accordingly D.
Mounting Recommendations Note: The following information is intended to be a basic guide to give the user a basic approach to mounting. A proper roof-mounting guide should be consulted prior to beginning any installation. There are various fastening techniques, but some of the most common situations call for the use of a lag bolt. This method is common when mounting panels onto a roof with a wood or asphalt surface. The following is a basic approach and should be taken as such. 1.
Outer Extension Bracket L-Foot 13
L-Joint 14
