Checking Layout - Sharp SRS Mounting System Installation Manual

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IN S TA L L AT IO N WO Rk

6.6 CHECkINg LAyOuT

1. Before installing sliders, check layout of rails and splices.
2. Place sliders on all tiles that were identified to be
drilled for tile standoffs.
3. Pre-assemble rails and splices.
CAUTION
bolt Tightening Instructions
You must begin tightening bolts by hand. After 5 turns
by hand, use a socket driver to finish tightening. Proper
torque (SI units 12.5 Nm) (USA units 9.3 ft.lb)
4. Place rails with splices into position. Ensure slider
locations do not overlap splices.
Rail splice
5. If these overlap or seem too close, shift rails horizontally
or move sliders to next rafter or remove splices to
switch the long and short rails to opposite sides.
Reattach splices after rails are switched and recheck
for overlap.
2 in 1 rail
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CAUTION
The maximum distance from the slider
to the edge of the array is 16".
2 in 1 rail
Rail splice
16" max
from the slider
to the edge
Eave
of the array
Add extra sliders
and aluminum base plates
through deck only where
greater than 16" module
overhang beyond
rafter and slider
16" max
from the slider
to the edge
of the array
Sliders not to exceed more than 48" on center.
48" max
Slider in rafter
Rafters
Extra slider
through deck only

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