2: Roof Mounting - FAFCO 500 Series Installation Manual

1: Site Selection and Planning (Continued)
sheets are available from a FAFCO distributor or local
home improvement store.
Tile
A Tile Roof Installation Kit (TRIK) should be used on tile roofs.
TRIK is available from your supplier. The kit includes
specialized tile roof mounting hardware, substrate, and
complete installation instructions. (See Figure 6.)
Metal roofs
A substrate with structural rack must be used on metal
roofs. UV resistant, dark color, 2' wide by 8' or 12' long,
corrugated (wavy) sheet with ribs no more than 2˝ apart
and 1˝ high, fiberglass or polycarbonate sheets are avail-
able from a FAFCO distributor or local home improve-
ment store. Standing seam roofs have commercially
available clips, referred to as "S5 clips," to fasten to the
seams . These can be purchased through S5 distribu-
tors. Alternatively, drive lag screws through the roof to a
truss and use roof sealant at the penetration to ensure
a good seal in a manner acceptable to the metal roof
manufacturer. Fasten down stringers and substrate to
support the collectors.

2: Roof Mounting

STEP 1: UNROLL SOLAR COLLECTORS
Carry the rolled up solar collectors onto the roof. Carry ad-
ditional collectors onto the roof if using a collector add-on kit.
Do not drag solar collectors over a surface that could dam-
age them. Unroll the collectors over the ridge of the roof al-
lowing them to relax and flatten out. On windy days, be care-
ful during this step! Hold the collectors down if necessary.
STEP 2: REMOVE PROTECTIVE COVERS AND CONNECT COLLECTORS
Remove protective caps and discard. Connect the collectors
together with the provided 3-1/2" connectors, using support
liners, and collet clips.
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Other roof types (e.g., membrane, foam,
tar-and-gravel, slate):
For any roofing material not covered here, check with a
roofing contractor for the best method to attach the solar
collectors.
Figure 6 - Tile Roof With TRIK