FLAT ROOF:
If you have chosen a flat roof to mount the solar panels, it is recommended not to penetrate the surface
with a lag bolt.
As the installer, you are responsible for making sure that the installation will not damage the roof
surface.
Due to the variety of flat roof materials, please contact a Sim Joy representative for mounting advice to your
specific roof type and installation location
.
GROUND RACK:
When solar panels are installed on a rack, a substrate should be mounted on the rack prior to mounting
the panel
s
. This
reduces
heat loss
from wind, improves solar heating performance
and
reduces wind lift
stress
on the
panels and mounting hardware
.
Fig.
19
.1 below is an example of a rack constructed of galvanized steel framing
stud material
. Fig
19
.2 shows the substrate, which is galvanized steel roofing panels flipped upside down to create
a flat mounting surface. All of these materials are common and available from almost any hardware store or material
supplier
. We have more detailed rack information and can assist with rack design and dimensions to fit your needs,
so please contact a Swim Joy representative for further assistance.
INSTALLATION MANUAL - SWIM JOY SOLAR POOL HEATER
MOUNTING THE SO
LAR PANELS ON
A
FLAT ROOF
OR GROUND RACK
-
19
Fig. 19.1
Fig. 19.2
9. Mounting the Solar Panels On A Flat Roof
or
Ground Rack