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2015 solar buyers guide

S-5!
S-5! clamps and brackets are used globally for
PCM Solar
PCM Solar offers a new O-Mount for tile roof in- the permanent attachment of solar panels to most
metal roofs. The DirectAttached S-5-PV Kit is one
stallation and commercial roofs. Not having to hit of simplest, most cost-effective ways to install
rafters is a tremendous advantage with their sheet-
ing-only roof attachment, and really helps to speed solar panels directly to standing seam metal roofs.
The S-5-PV Kit is one of the irst solar module
solar installations—particularly on tile. PCM Solar mounting solutions in the industry to be listed to
QuickMount PV
has also built a Florida Building Code-compliant
wood roof framing and sheeting test rig, which is the new UL subject 2703—a standard that covers
Quick Mount PV manufactures 100% bonding and mounting. The S-5-PV Kit has further
code-compliant, waterproof solar roof RBI Solar
used to perform original equipment manufacturer’s gained an ETL Listing to UL 1703. The PV module
mounts. The company pioneered roof-
RBI Solar is a turnkey solar racking solution
(OEM) testing. OEM test results are readily ac-
is anchored with the S-5-PV kit, and automatically
ing industry best practices in the solar
provider for ground-mount, roof-mount,
cepted, ensuring building departments and related provides a ground path in the module frame. No
industry, and provides ongoing training
landill, carport, and specialty structures.
authorities are easy to work with.
www.pcmsolar.us
lugs or wires required, except to connect one string
opportunities. Their QBlock product line
RBI designs, engineers, manufactures, and
of modules to another, and to ground the system.
features the patented, Elevated Water
installs solar mounting systems and spe-
www.s-5.com
cialty solar structures for large commercial
Seal for unsurpassed waterprooing.
Quick Mount PV has also updated their
and utility-scale projects. All the RBI solar
mounting systems are fabricated by a team
tile hooks series. Quick Hook is now
designed for use with side-mounted or
of qualiied engineers and designers to real
site conditions, and are backed by end-to-
bottom-mounted rails. Multiple height
options allow for use with a variety
end technical support and a 20-year prod-
Schletter Inc.
uct warranty. RBI’s skilled crew is equipped
Meeting peak morning and evening power pro-
of tiles. Quick Hook also includes pre-
formed lashing for code compliance.
with high-tech, post-driving machines and
duction demands are easily accomplished with
Schletter’s FS Uno-100 steel ground-mount system. certiied operators.
www.quickmountpv.com
PV Cobra
Through extensive analysis and design, Schletter
www.rbisolar.com
PVcobra is an innovator in the ixed-
engineers have developed a single post system
tilt solar power market. Utilizing
that accommodates east-west module tables.
Speciically designed to meet or exceed applicable
only ive components, the PVcobra
brings affordability and ease of
IBC, ASCE, and UL Standards, the FS Uno-100
uses 100% galvanized steel to meet the rugged
constructability to a new level in the
demands of a ground-mount installation. Regard- Roof Tech Inc.
solar industry. Designed to be durable,
less of the design speciications, the FS Uno-100 RT-[E] MOUNT is Roof Tech’s rail-less PV mounting
low-maintenance, and rapidly deployed
upholds the quality standards for which Schletter system, with integrated lashing and electrical
in the ield, the PVcobra is one of the
bonding. It is fastened to a roof’s decking or rafter
is known—the result is a steel solar mounting sys-
simplest structures to build on the
tem designed to last over time.
installation in full compliance with IBC and IRC
market. It utilizing structural, light-gauge
www.schletter.us
codes, and is UL 2703 Certiied. RT-[E] MOUNT
allows for minimal impact on a roof due to the
steel, providing very low material costs,
while remaining strong and robust.
thermal forces of expansion and contraction of
Additionally, the PVcobra is 100%
the array, and it substantially reduces installation

made and engineered in the USA. From
Rack 10 Solar, LLC
time and labor costs (up to 60% over rail systems).
conception to completion, PVcobra
It only takes three components to make The system includes wire management, integrated
lashing, and is fully waterproofed. With an
offers in-house engineering expertise for
Rack 10 Solar’s patent-pending, bal-
strong project support at every level of
lasted, rapid-installation, solar mounting
aesthetically pleasing appearance (a skirt option
is available for RT-[E] Mount Air), PE structural
the design and procurement process.
system. With a ballast pan, a spacer
reports are available as required.
http://pvcobra.com
bar, and one grounding top-clamp per PV
www.roof-tech.us
module, the mounting system’s weight is
evenly distributed to minimize roof-point
loading. Easy to install, with single-point

grounding, the Rack 10 Shark series’
built-in wind delector keeps ballasting

weight to a minimum (as low as 3 psf).
Standard module angles include: 0°, 5°,

7.5°, and 10°.
www.rack10solar.com

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