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Solar Panel Installation

The installation procedure below demonstrates how to mount solar panels on a flat roof. This installation also shows how to incorporate solar mounts into a new roof.

30 solar panels

STEP 1.

 

GO Solar Company uses "FastJack" solar panel mounts to structurally attach solar panels to a roof.

(a unique patent pending design)

Fast Jack mounting system components
STEP 2.

Align mounts on top of rafters, then pre-drill with a pilot bit to avoid splitting the rafters. The rafters can be found with a stud finder, typically they are either 16" or 24" apart, allowing for mounts to be placed every 48".

Use a chalk line to keep the mounts in a straight line.

 

"FastJack" base

 

STEP 3.

Secure the mounts to the roof with stainless steel lag bolts.

 Tighten lag bolt

 

STEP 4.

Thread the post into the base.

 Screw post into base

 

STEP 5.

Continue installing all of the mounts required.

 install rows of mounts

 

STEP 6.

Place 3/4" metal roof flashing over the mounts.

 place flashings over mounts

 

STEP 7.

After the new roof has been applied, secure metal channel on top of the mounts.

 racking system
Assemble aluminum solar panel racks and secure the racks to the metal channel. Aluminum racks in place 

 

STEP 8.

Upon completion of the racking system, secure the solar panels.

 

secure solar panels

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