FAFCO 500 Series Installation Manual page 38

Step-by-Step Installation
Step 1: Attach bases to channels
The configura-
tions depicted in
the installation
sequence show
8-Foot Collectors.
Attach bases to
channels using
the large #14
screws. The up-
per header chan-
nel gets bases with slots aligned vertically for the
header straps. All body channels get bases with
slots aligned horizontally for the body straps.
Step 3: Snap chalk line
Snap a vertical chalk
line down the roof for
aligning the channel
ends. Each channel
gets 3 tile clips for the
8-foot collectors; 2
clips for the 12-foot-
ers. If working with
curved tiles, the clips
go on the tile high points. Temporarily move the
channels aside.
Step 5: Attach tile clips
A. Choose the tile clip
hole that will allow
the channel to be
mounted closest to
the tile lip.
B. Secure the clips
using the appropri-
ate length ¼" lag
screws.
C. Lag through the drilled tile hole, batten strip,
underlayment, and sheathing. Note: Snug only
or tile will crack.
D. Replace the removed tiles.
37
Tile Roof Installation Kit (TRIK)
Step 2: Determine layout
A. Place upper
header channel
against the lip of
the second tile
row down from the
ridge. Note; If in-
stalling a PV Panel
Kit above solar
collectors, place
upper channel against fourth tile.
B. Place the first body channel against the lip of
the next tile row down.
C. Measure down the roof from the first body
channel and place the bottom body channel
against the lip of a tile row at approximately 7'
for 8-foot long or 11' for 12-foot long collectors.
(Measurement will vary with tile spacing)
D. Place remaining channel(s) in between, spaced
as evenly as possible.
Step 4: Remove tiles and drill holes
A. Start with the clips
at the bottom chan-
nel, remove the tile
directly above each
clip. If the tile has a
short nail into bat-
ten strip, a nail bar
may be helpful.
B. Using a 1/4" ma-
sonry bit, drill out the existing high point nail
holes. (not the holes in the tile valleys)
Step 6: Attach channels
A. Align the channel
end with the chalk
line and slide into
place under the
tile clips.
B. Secure channel to
clips with provided
#14 self-tapping
screws.
C. Repeat procedure for next channel up, work-
ing up the roof. Note: Install the upper roof jack
before the top channel.