Mounting The Solar Collectors - FAFCO ST Installation Manual

MOUNTING THE SOLAR COLLECTORS

TOP HEADER BRACKET
1. Locate hold down bracket on roofing above subroof or sheathing. (Do not attempt to attach
clamps to roof material only!)
2. Mark and drill a pilot hole.
3. Inject the sealant into the pilot hole and on the bottom of the hold down bracket.
4. Put the lag screw into the hold down bracket and tighten into the roof structure.
BOTTOM HEADER TIE-DOWN
The bottom header is secured with a cap,base and vinyl strap in the following manner:.
1. Pass the strap around the rubber coupler.
2. Mark a spot 4" to 7" from the header pipe of the panel.
3. Secure a mounting base at the spot you marked per the instructions:
A. Locate mounting base on roofing above subroof or sheathing. (Do not attempt to attach
bases to roof material only!)
4. Mark and drill a pilot hole.
5. Inject the sealant into the pilot hole and into the circular cavity on the bottom of the base.
6. Put the lag screw into the mounting base and secure the mounting base to the roof.
7. Lay the panel strap through the mounting base. Panel straps can be put through single or doubled
over.
8. Screw on a mounting cap and hand tighten. A 1/2" ratchet may be used to tighten the cap if
desired (use caution not to "spin" the base as this will break the seal of your sealant).
Top Header Detail
Bottom Header Detail
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