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1. Required Tools not included in the kit 7 16 wrench 3 8 wrench Hand Drill 2 drill bit Pliers Punch or Awl 4 SAMLEX AMERICA INC SECTION 3 Installation Pre installation With the incidence of sunlight on all photovoltaic modules a voltage appears at the output terminals of the photovoltaic module turning it into a live power source To avoid a shock hazard make sure the solar module is covered with an opaque dark material such as paper cloth Stainless Steel can be subject to a process called thread galling in which bolts can twist off and or the bolt threads seize to the nut s thread Apply anti galling lubricant avail able at most hardware or auto parts stores to all the stainless steel fasteners before in stallation If anti galling lubricant is not available any standard lubricant will minimize the occurrence of thread galling Well Nut For Anchoring 28 Base Support Mounting Rails To The RV Roof Or Flat Surface A Well Nut is a bushing of tough neoprene rubber with a flange at the top end anda captive brass nut mounted within the bore at the bottom end Fig 2 This is used to anchor the 28 base support mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 on to the roof of the RV or to other flat surface Typical installation is shown in Figs 3 to 6 Tightening a conventional machine bolt or screw engages the captive nut thereby causing the bushing to expand outwards This fastens securely to thinner RV roof2. the Warran tor s option without charge and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor s expense Contiguous US and Canada only No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor Any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone other than the Warrantor shall render this warranty void There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook up abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat salt or fresh water spray or water immersion No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend beyond those described herein This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability fitness for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used or fitness for a particular purpose or any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives for injury to any persons or damage to person or persons or damage to property or loss of income or profit or any other consequential or resulting damage which may be claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of
3. A samlexpower 28 Owner s Please read this H manual BEFORE Adjustable Manual installing your Solar Tilt solar tilt mount Mount ADJ 28 OWNER S MANUAL Index SECTION 1 I PAtFOGUCHON z s5222 2ehed Iecnctessdetsoeted EE 3 SECTION 2 Components amp Required Tools cccceeececseeeseeeeteeeeeeeeees 4 SECTION 3 Installati n o eeeeeeeeeceeceeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeteeeseteeeseeeeeeeseeeees 5 SECTION 4 Waranty hiciusesitnh desing ar r r a param cece 10 DETAILED PRODUCT INFORMATION For a complete user manual including specifications application notes installation instructions trouble shooting and more please visit the web page for this product on www samlexamerica com Product page can be found using the Search by Model field 2 SAMLEX AMERICA INC SECTION 1 Introduction Mounting your solar panel inclined to an optimized angle with respect to the horizontal axis can lead to increased annual collection of sunlight Depending on the location and time of the year this could lead to up to 50 more solar energy collection compared to horizontally mounted panels Typically for optimal annual performance the solar panel should be tilted at an angle equal to 0 9 times the latitude of the location with respect to the horizontal For optimal summer performance the solar panel should be tilted to an angle equal to latitude 15 degrees and optimal winter performance the solar panel should be tilted to
4. Determine the position of the solar panel on the RV roof or flat surface While position ing panels avoid shading of the solar panel by neighboring obstacles such as vents air conditioners TV antennas etc As far as possible position the panels to minimize wiring distance between the solar panel and the charge controller Place the panel at least 8 10 inches away from the RV roof edges and leave sufficient space to walk around the panel and access the mounting hardware Make sure the thickness of the roof at the installation location is at least 2 thick and the material is strong enough to provide mechanical support to the solar panel and 6 SAMLEX AMERICA INC SECTION 3 Installation mounting hardware against possible wind loading Place the panel length wise to reduce the effects of wind loading on the RV The slots on the mounting rails are sized to accept the 1 4 hardware supplied with the unit Fixing The Solar Panel To The Mounting Rails 1 The solar panel frame comes with pre cut holes to accept external mounting hardware Identify these holes Aluminium frame Solar module of the solar panel 1 4 flange bolt 1 4 flat washer 1 4 flat washer a 28 mounting rail 3 4 of Fig 1 1 4 locknut GP Fig 7 Attaching Solar Panel to 28 Mounting Rail 2 Fix one pair of 28 mounting rails 3 4 of Fig 1 to the shorter sides of the solar panel frame using the slotted openi
5. angle equal to latitude 15 degrees with respect to the horizontal The ADJ 28 Tilt Mount kit includes 4 Nos sturdy 28 Aluminum mounting rails 2 Nos 14 Aluminum brackets Fig 1 and stainless steel hardware required to securely fasten a solar panel to the roof of your Recreational Vehicle RV or any other flat surface The inclination of the solar panel can be adjusted to a desired angle with respect to the horizontal axis Va 1 2 28 Mounting Rail for base support 3 4 28 Mounting Rail for supporting solar panel 5 6 14 Aluminum Bracket for setting tilt angle 7 1 to 7 6 Carriage bolts 8 1 to 8 6 Wing nuts Fig 1 ADJ 28 Tilt Mount SAMLEX AMERICA INC 3 SECTION 2 Components amp Required Tools List of Parts included in the kit Part Description Quantity Illustration 28 Aluminum mounting rail for base support 2 Fig 1 28 Aluminum mounting rail for supporting solar panel 2 Fig 1 14 Aluminum bracket for setting tilt angle 2 Fig 1 Ya 20x 1 stainless steel carriage bolts 6 Fig 1 Ya 20 stainless steel wing nuts 6 Fig 1 Stainless steel serrated flange bolt 1 4 20 x 34 4 Fig 2 Stainless steel nylon insert locknut 44 4 Fig 2 Stainless steel flat washer 1 4 20 8 Fig 2 Well nut nut thread Ya 20 length 1 shank diametre 12 4 Fig 8 Stainless steel serrated flange bolt 4 20 x 11 4 4 Fig 8
6. he 14 brackets so that the square holes of each set of the mounting rails and brackets align with each other and the solar panel is flat Fig 10 14 Using the 1 4 20 x 1 carriage bolts and the 1 4 wing nuts secure the structure in this position Fig 10 Solar Panel X K M ting Rail 28 Mounting Rail ounting Rai Point A gt O O Point C R RV Roof point B Fig 10 Travelling Mode SAMLEX AMERICA INC 9 SECTION 4 Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ADJ 28 Adjustable Solar Tilt Mount manufactured by Samlex America Inc the War rantor is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service The warranty period is 2 years for the United States and Canada and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user the Purchaser Warranty outside of the United States and Canada is limited to 6 months For a warranty claim the Purchaser should contact the place of purchase to obtain a Return Authoriza tion Number The defective part or unit should be returned at the Purchaser s expense to the author ized location A written statement describing the nature of the defect the date of pur chase the place of purchase and the Purchaser s name address and telephone number should also be included If upon the Warrantor s examination the defect proves to be the result of defective material or workmanship the equipment will be repaired or replaced at
7. ng and the 4 20 x 34 Flange Bolt Nylon Lock nut and flat washer Fig 7 Using a 7 16 wrench tighten the nuts to secure the mounting brackets to the PV panel Recommended tightening torque is 15 Ibs 3 Attach the second pair of 28 mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 to the first pair of mounting rails at one end using the wing nut and the 4 20 x 1 carriage bolt so that it pivots at one end Point A in Fig 9 Anchoring 28 base support rails 1 2 of Fig 1 to the RV roof or flat surface with the help of Well Nuts 4 Position the second pair of 28 mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 on the RV roof or flat surface at the desired location and mark two sets of mounting hole positions on each 28 rail It is desirable to have the mounting holes located as close to the extremities of the 28 mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 as possible 5 To install the Well Nuts to anchor the two base support mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 drill holes 1 4 deep at the marked positions using a 2 size drill bit Make sure that drilling does not interfere with pre existing wiring installations SAMLEX AMERICA INC 7 SECTION 3 Installation 6 Apply silicone or any appropriate sealant recommended by your RV dealer to the drilled holes for water proofing 7 Insert the 4 Well nut into the drilled holes so that only the flange section remains above the roof surface Fig 3 8 Fasten the base support mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 to the ro
8. of surface by insert ing the x114 serrated flange bolt into the Well Nut Tighten using a 3 8 wrench to a recommended torque of 15 lbs When the serrated flange bolt is screwed into the Well Nut the material surrounding the well nut bulges slightly securing the structure to the RV roof Fig 5 Fig 8 Y_ 20 x 1 flange bolt va flat washer 28 mounting rail Well Nut N Rubber bushing material expands when bolt is tightened to securely anchor hardware Fig 8 Attaching 28 base support mounting rails 1 2 of Fig 1 to the RV roof or other flat surface Setting The Tilt Angle 9 Fix the 14 Aluminum brackets to the free ends of the mounting rail pairs as shown in Figure 9 using the 4 20 x 1 carriage bolts and the 1 4 wing nuts to obtain the desired tilt angle Point B and Point C in Fig 9 Pa Solar Panel Fig 9 Tilt up position Side view 8 SAMLEX AMERICA INC SECTION 3 Installation 10 Fig 9 corresponds to one possible tilt angle Other tilt angles maybe possible by using different hole combinations Travelling mode 11 The mounting hardware should be connected in the tilted position only when the RV is stationary When the RV is in motion the mounting hardware should be in the flat mount position 12 In order to do this remove the 4 20 x 1 carriage bolt carriage bolts by loosening the 1 4 wing nuts at points B and C Fig 9 13 Lower the 28 mounting rails and t
9. s by bulging up and against the bot tom surface of the roof Fig 5 If used in a blind hole in a solid surface material the rubber will expand outwards to create a secure fastening Fig 6 The neoprene and brass resist most environmental conditions Additionally the Well Nut seals the drilled hole effectively against air and liquid leakage C k flange O 1 2 diameter 1 4 captive brass nut S 7 Fig 2 Construction of a Well Nut SAMLEX AMERICA INC 5 SECTION 3 Installation Typical Installation Of A Well Nut a RV Roofing Material Well Nut 1 4 20 x 14 Serrated Flange Bolt Mounting Rail Captive Brass Nut Fig 3 Well Nut is inserted into a pre drilled hole with its flange against the outer surface There is no need for access to the inner side Fig 5 As the bolt is tightened the neoprene body of the Well Nut is compressed and expanded forcing it tightly into the bolt s threads and against the inner surface of the thin RV roof material Installation Procedure Fig 4 The 28 mounting rail is placed against the flange of the Well Nut and is secured by the 1 4 20 x 114 serrated flange bolt engaging the captive brass nut Fig 6 Installed in a blind hole in a solid material the body of the Well Nut expands tightly against the walls of the hole effecting a secure dependable fastening
10. the equipment including any possible failure of malfunction of the equipment or part thereof The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential dam ages of any kind Samlex America Inc the Warrantor www samlexamerica com 10 SAMLEX AMERICA INC NOTES SAMLEX AMERICA INC 11 Contact Information Toll Free Numbers Ph 800 561 5885 Fax 888 814 5210 Local Numbers Ph 604 525 3836 Fax 604 525 5221 Website www samlexamerica com USA Shipping Warehouse Kent WA Canadian Shipping Warehouse Delta BC Email purchase orders to orders samlexamerica com A samlexamerica 11013 ADJ 28 1212 MAN10007
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