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solar spotlight: solar mounting & racking

Solar Mounting 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
& Racking
mounting and racking solutions that are available, along with their key features, to help
solar designers and installers ind the best option for their project.

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DPW Solar Sollega, Inc.

Product: POWER XPRESS
Warranty: 10-year manufacturer’s warranty Product: FastRack
Key Features:
Application (roof, ground-mount, utility- Key Features:
Application (roof, ground-mount, utility- • Universal design, compatible with all
scale): Roof-mount
scale): Commercial lat-roof, ground-mount
framed modules;
• Two main components;
Type: Fixed
• EPDM roof protection;
Type: Fixed
• High-density with 10-inch and 13-inch
Angle: 5° or 10°
• Full containment ballast trays; and Angle: 5°, 10°
inter-row spacing, and all top-down
connections have only one sized bolt;
Material: Galvanized steel
• Pre-assembles module clamps. Material: BASF Ultramid Nylon
• Cost-effective shipping, staging, and
Pre- or Post-Assembly? Pre-Assembly www.preformed.com
Pre- or Post-assembly? No assembly
Certifications/Approvals: UL 467
required
installation; and
• Fully ballasted with optional non-
Certifications/Approvals: Boundary layer penetrating mechanical anchor option.
wind tunnel tested, UL467, UL1703
Warranty: 25-year warranty
www.sollega.com

MAGERACK SOLAR MOUNTING SYSTEM

$4.50 L-foot and Flashing

Patented unique design

Absolute waterproofing Silverback Solar ILSCO
Easiest to install
Lowest cost
Product: 60 Series
Product: BPad Solar Bonding Clip
Application (roof, ground-mount, utility-scale): Application (roof, ground-mount, utility-scale): Roof,
Roof-mount, ground-mount
ground-mount, utility-scale
$11.40 Tile Hook
Type: Fixed
Type: Fixed, tracking
Angle: 3° to 75°
Material: Approved for use with anodized aluminum, mill
Strongest tile hook
Material: Steel
inished aluminum, and galvanized steel rack mounting
Only 0.25” deflection at 452 lb uplift force
systems
Height adjustable
Pre- or Post-assembly? Post-assembly
Optional flashing
Warranty: 20-year warranty
Pre- or Post-assembly: Pre- and post-assembly
Double flashing to meet building code and Certifications/Approvals: UL 2703 Recognized, UL
roof manufacturer warranty
Key Features:
467 Listed
$0.12/w • Waterproof connections, patented roof
Mounting System
attachments that prevent leaking;
Warranty: One-year manufacturer’s warranty
• Fully engineered systems with engineer’s stamp Key Features:
UL 2703 Listed, Fire Class ‘A’
• Conical contact points penetrate the mounting surface
for any state; and
Built-in integrated bonding
• Strong, elevated racking frames that span over to create a solid bond;
No WEEB needed
roof equipment.
• Manufactured from 300 series stainless steel to ensure
As low as $0.12 per watt maximum strength and durability; and
Including L-foot and flashing
www.silverbacksolar.com
• Exclusive Viritium green plating process designates the
Strong and reliable
Up to 8 feet rail span
ground points where these connectors are installed.
www.ilsco.com
510-656-6661 [email protected]
www.magerack.com
MAGERACK

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