Page 24 - North American Clean Energy March April 2018 Issue

solar spotlight: racking & mounting
Racking & Mounting
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Along with quality panels, it’s important to ensure a solid base and a supportive structure for a successful solar installation. The following highlights a variety of mounting and racking solutions that are available, along with their key features, to help solar designers and installers find the best option for their project.
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SolarRoofHook
Product: Low Profile QuickBOLT with
Microflashing Application: Roof-mount
Material: Stainless Steel backed EPDM Washer and Stainless Steel L-Foot
Angle: 90°
Pre- or Post-assembly: No assembly
required
Certifications/Approvals: UL Certified, Tensile, Load, and Water Testing (ASTM E331 and E2124)
Warranty: 25-year warranty
Key Features:
• UL Certified Microflashing mounting system;
• The Microflashing is compressed by the collar on the bolt to create a water-tight seal;
• Now available in 4" diameter and a stainless steel L-Foot is coming soon;
• With an installation time of less than one minute, the Low Profile QuickBOLT allows installers to complete more jobs;
• All spec sheets, test results, and installation instructions and videos can be found online.
www.solarroofhook.com
Solar FlexRack Product: Fixed Tilt Series G3-X
Application: Ground-mount, utility, C&I, community solar
Angle: 5° to 45° (custom tilts can be accommodated)
Material: Galvanized steel
Pre- or Post-assembly: Either
pre- or post-assembly
Certifications/Approvals: UL 2703, CPP Wind Tunnel Tested, Accutek Structural Connection
Warranty: 20-year warranty
Key Features:
• Adaptable with crystalline or thin film and any pile solution including SmartPost, Round Post, Wide Flange W section, Helical piers and Ground screws;
• All steel construction for competitive cost- per-watt pricing and robust design delivers rugged durability;
• Fast and trouble-free installation with rapid module install design (third-party time study available) and safeguards solar modules from damage during installation;
• Safe and efficient module mounting with direct bolt bonded connection, integrated bonding and wire management;
• Built-in adjustability and tolerances accommodating up to a 20% slope in the east-west direction.
www.solarflexrack.com
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LIGHTNING FAST, CLAMP-FREE INSTALLATION ENGINEERED FOR SNOW LOADS OVER 50 PSF EASILY ACCOMONDATES TERRAIN OVER 20% INTEGRATED GROUNDING/BONDING STRESS-FREE WIRE MANAGEMENT
MOBILE FACTORIES FOR
MODULE PREASSEMBLY
DEDICATED
PROJECT ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT
ADVANCED
ILSCO
Product: Copper Flex Braid
Application: Grounding and bonding
Material: Electro-tin plated pure copper
Pre- or Post-assembly: Pre- and post-assembly
Certifications/Approvals: UL 467 Listed
Warranty: One-year manufacturer’s warranty
www.ilsco.com
ISA Corporation Product: Solar Racking - Clamp-on
Application: Service station canopies, steel roofs
Angle: 0° to 10° Material: Aluminum
Pre- or Post-assembly: Pre- assembly
Certifications/
Approvals: Structurally Approved for most areas
Warranty: 15-year warranty www.isa-corporation.com
SunWize Power & Battery
Product: Large Format Side of Pole Mounts
Application: Side-of-pole mount Angle: 15° to 60°
Material: Aluminum with stainless steel hardware
Pre- or Post-assembly: Post- assembly
Certifications/Approvals: Certified up to 140MPH Wind Speeds per IBC 2012, ASCE 7-10, Zones B & C
Warranty: 1-year warranty www.sunwize.com
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