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4. Installation #3: Mounting Support Beams
For support for the mounting bracket, measure the distance between support beams in your attic, under
where the bracket will be placed. Cut out four wood blocks, and wedge them in between the support
beams. Each of the wooden blocks will have (2) lag bolts through it, from each of the mounting brackets
base.
5. Installation #4: Sealing and Stabilizing the holes
After each fixation foot has its place holes, go around to each foot use a caulking gun to fill each of the
(2) individual holes at each foot. Do one foot at a time, making sure the caulking mixture is both in and
around the surface of each place hole . Immediately after caulking, place the washer on each hole, insert
and tighten individual lag bolts, making sure they penetrate the wood support blocks. This combination
of support will provide superior stability in dire weather. Caulking done correctly will ensure a stable
bracket, and eliminate the chance of moisture penetrating through the screw holes.
6. Installation #5: Circuit Box Installation
Place the circuit box below the solar panel wiring in an ideal location (preferably in garage or storage
area near the water heater), and mark holes for future screws. Remove the circuit box. Using a drill bit,
drill the marked holes for where the screws will be placed. Making sure that the opening is on the
topside, screw in the metallic circuit box to the wall. Place the solar panel wiring through the proper
covering and connect to the circuit box via the topside opening.
7. Installation #6: Control Board Installation
Place the control board near the circuit box in an ideal location (preferably in garage or storage area
near the water heater), and mark holes for control board bracket. Remove the bracket. Using a drill bit,
drill the market holes for where the future screws will be place. Point the bracketing hooks upward, and
screw in firmly to the wall. Mount the control board to the wall bracket.
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