Installation Guide

ProteaBracket
™
Install
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Installation Instructions
S-5!® Warning! Please use these products responsibly! Visit our website or
contact your S-5! distributor for available load test results. The user and/or
installer of these parts is responsible for all necessary engineering and design
to ensure the ProteaBracket™ has been properly spaced and configured.
Notice to S-5! product users: Due to the many variables involved with specific
panel products, climates, environmental phenomena and job particulars, the
manufacturer cannot and does not express any opinions as to the suitability of
any S-5! assembly for any specific application and assumes no liability with
respect thereto. S-5! products are tested for ultimate holding strength on
various profile types and materials. This information is available from the S-5!
website: www.S-5.com. This document is an installation guide only and the
photographs and drawings herein are for the purpose of illustrating
installation, tools and techniques, not system designs. Information contained
within is intended to apply to the document as a whole.
The ProteaBracket™ is designed to fit most trapezoidal sheet shapes. This
product may not be suitable for snow retention or pv installations in snow
country.
Tools Needed
• Rag
• String Line
• Tape Measure
• Screw Gun*-(optional depth sensing nose piece or adjustable clutch)
• 5⁄16" Drive Socket
• ½” Open End or Socket Wrench
To ensure brackets are installed in a straight line, install a single ProteaBracket
on each end of the roof at a measured, consistent distance from the bottom
edge of the roof. Use a string line between the two brackets. Mount the
remaining ProteaBrackets along the string line, directly into the sheeting of
the trapezoidal rib of the roof. For upslope bracket spacing techniques
reference the S-5! website at www.S-5.com.
To Install ProteaBracket
™
1. Determine the location of assembly. The only surface preparation
necessary is to simply wipe away excess oil and dirt from panel surface.
2. To create the appropriate fit, place ProteaBracket onto the panel rib and
tighten the hinge bolt to secure the bracket’s proper position (you will use
a tool to tighten the hinge bolt to the specified torque at the end of Step
4). Note that the slotted L-flange should be oriented on the long side of
the ProteaBracket base.
The right way
to attach almost anything to metal roofs!
These instructions are for use by those experienced in the trade. Always follow appropriate safety precautions and use appropriate tools.
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Use Proper Hardware
Screw Specifications: 1/4" (6.3mm) Diameter - 1" (25mm)
Length - Stainless Steel Self Tapping Screw with Hardened
Steel Piercing Point - 5/16" (8mm) Hex Head - 5/8" (16mm)
Stainless Steel / EPDM Sealing Washer
Provided
*For time saving tool recommendations contact S-5!
Rivet Specifications:
9/32" (7.7mm) Diameter - Alu/Alu Flat Head Bulb-Tite Rivet with
5/8" (16mm) EPDM Washer Grip: 0.032" / 0.8mm - 9.5mm
Not Provided
ProteaBracket is mounted directly onto the crown of the trapezoidal sheet
using the Bi-metal stainless steel screws (provided) or Bulb-Tite rivets (not
provided).