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Selecting the Proper Mounting Structure and Hardware
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Observe all instructions and safety precautions included with the mounting system to be
used with the module.
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Do not drill holes in the glass surface of the module. Doing so will void the warranty.
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Do not drill additional mounting holes in the module frame. Doing so will void the warranty.
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Modules must be securely attached to the mounting structure using four mounting points for
normal installation.
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Load calculations are the responsibility of the system designer or installer. The mounting
structure and hardware must be made of durable, corrosion- and UV-resistant materials.
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Select mounting location such that screw holes on the mounting brackets attached to the
solar panel frame are aligned with the structural framing of the roof.
Mounting Methods
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The module mounting structure must be made of durable, corrosion-resistant and UV-
resistant materials. Furrion recommends Z Bracket Mounting Kit, Furrion model number
C-FSFP16MW-A02.
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In regions with heavy snowfall in winter, select the height of the mounting system so that the
lowest edge of the module is not covered by snow for any length of time. In addition, ensure
that the lowest portion of the module is placed high enough so that it is not shaded by plants or
trees or damaged by flying sand.
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Modules must be securely attached to the mounting structure.
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Provide adequate ventilation under the modules in conformity to your local regulations. A
minimum distance of 13/16" (2 cm) between the roof plane and the frame of the module is
generally recommended.
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Always observe the instructions and safety precautions included with the module support
frames.
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Before installing modules on a roof, ensure that the roof construction is suitable. In addition,
any roof penetration required to mount the module must be properly sealed to prevent leaks.
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Observe the linear thermal expansion of the module frames [the recommended minimum
distance between two modules is 7/16" (1 cm)].
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Always keep the backsheet of the panel free from foreign objects or structural elements, which
could come into contact with the panel, especially when the panel is under mechanical load.
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Ensure panels are not subjected to wind or snow loads exceeding the maximum permissible
loads, and are not subject to excessive forces due to the thermal expansion of the support
structures.
Installation
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The module must be attached and supported by at least four bolts through the indicated
mounting holes.
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Each PV module should be installed securely at minimum of 4 points. For fixed mounting, the
points should be installed with M6 bolts in the frame on the long side of the panel, as shown
below:
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