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Quick Mount PY
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<br />Solar • H . Conduit • HVAC • Custom
<br />Composition Mount Specifications -SAS' -PV -
<br />Quick Mount PV ® is an all-in-one waterproof nashing and mount to anchor photovoltaic racking systems, solar thennal panels,
<br />air conditioning units, satellite dishes, or anything you may need to secure to a new or existing roof. It is made in the USA of all
<br />aluminum and includes stainless steel hardware. It works with all standard racks, installs seamlessly and saves labor by not need-
<br />ing to cut away any roofing, will out live galvanized 2 to 1, and is a better low-profile mount.
<br />Split Lock Washer SS 5/16" (Not a theft-
<br />prevention feature)
<br />Fender Washer SS 5/16- x V-
<br />EPDM Rubber Washer 60 Durometer 5/16" -
<br />Sealing Washer SS 5/16»-
<br />Hanger Bolt SS 5/16' x 6' -
<br />1 1/4- Machine, 1 3/4' Spacer, 3' Lag
<br />Mount & Flashing Aluminum -
<br />Mount 1 1/4' x 1 1/4' x 2 1/4' Beveled Block
<br />Flashing .05- thick
<br />For standard composition roofs:
<br />ESR-2835
<br />(2) Hex Nuts SS 5/16°
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<br />flashing is 12" x 12-
<br />mount is attached 3' off center
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<br />Lag pull-out (withdrawal) capacities (lbs) in typical lumber:
<br />Lag Bolt Spedfications
<br />Specific 5/16' shaft 5/16· shaft
<br />gravity pery perl
<br />thread depth thread depth
<br />Dougtas FIr, Larch .50 798 266
<br />Douglas FIr, South .46 705 235
<br />Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine
<br />(MSR 1650f&higher).46 705 235
<br />Hem, Fir .43 636 212
<br />Hem, FIr. (North).46 705 235
<br />Southern Pine .55 921 307
<br />Spruce, Pine, FIr .42 615 205
<br />Spruce, Pine, Fir (E of 2 million psi and higher
<br />grades of MSR and MEL)..50 798 266
<br />Sources: Uniform Building Code; American Wood Council
<br />Notes:
<br />1) Thread must be embedded in a rafter or other structural roof member.
<br />2) See 18C for required edge distances.936 Detroit Ave Suite D, Concord, CA. 94518
<br />Phone: (925)687-6686 Fax: (925) 687-6689
<br />Email: info@quickmountpv.com www. quickmountpv.com
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<br />Know Your Roof
<br />It Is a good Idea to do a thorough roof evaluation plior to your project installation. At this time you should do a layout on the roof conflming everything on the drawing
<br />will fit as it 18 intended. Any irregularities should be noted now, so that you can deal with them simply on Install day. The quality of the rooling should be deterrnined,
<br />co that any repairs or replacement can happen before or in conjunction with the Installation. On a composition root it Is imponant to 1(now as much as possible about:
<br />the manufacturer, the age of roof, the type of substrate (plywood or oriented grand board IOS B]), the raAer size, the spacing and span, the age of roof structure, who
<br />roofed it, who built It, etc.
<br />Photos should be taken of eu of the roof variables and associated with the job file for any future reference either short term or long. Typically the building owner can
<br />look ina file and find the composition manufacturer. 11 not, take a piece to the roofing yard, they can usually recognize * maker and the rough vintage. It is then easy
<br />to obtain the wditer, manufacturers installation instructions for the roofing matetials you are dealing with. The manufacturer·s Instructions will spell out exactly what
<br />does and does not void the warranty of their roollng product. Most have a clause about roof temperature. This Is commonly missed, but can easily be noted If you read
<br />the Instructions. Officially, the foofing manufacturefs instructions supersede our instructions, as our product is weaving into theirs. it is also importarit to have their
<br />Instructions [r the job tile.*lily future reference. tf the manufacturer cannot be found, there is obviously no warranty in place.
<br />Or a roof that has a material and labor warranty in place (new roof), it Is recommended to at least consult the roofer of record. Often the rooflng contractor will void the
<br />labor portion of their wa,ranty If anothertrade modifies their work. Give the roofing cont,actorthe option of handling the roofing modifications, or at least give them the
<br />opportunity to Inspect and approve the modifications you make. There willbe fees to this roofer. but If It maintains the labor warlanty it should be good money spent.
<br />Product Selection
<br />The Composition Mount Is Intended to m within most composition and wood shingle
<br />roof systems, but not all. Specincally It Is sized to fit within a standard 5· to 51/2-
<br />row or course. To confirm that the Comp Mount will match your roof, measure the
<br />course exposure of you roof. The ·exposed» surface course height should measure
<br />no more than 5 3/4·. If it turns out the roof tiles are a non-standard size greater
<br />than 5 3/4». the alternative method Il to use a Quick Motelrt Shake Mount
<br />instead. In this case, follow the directions for the Quick Mount
<br />Shake Mount. (See Compostion Mount Instructional
<br />Video at quickmountpv.com/tech.php, 0'len
<br />Shake Composition Video:
<br />High Definition Comp - Presidential
<br />Irregular surface - If the penetration lands In a low between two highs, It Is best to shlm
<br />the low under the flashing with extra asphalt to level out the surface.
<br />Irregular tooth pattern - If the shingles have a tooth pattern wherein the bottom edge
<br />jogs up and down to give It a higher pronte look it is Impotlart to understand that the
<br />excess shingle that hangs lowerthan the rest of theshingle is for looks only. The 9 rule
<br />starts at the top of the tooth. I f a tooth interferes with the mount block, cut the tooth o ff.
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<br />How Many Mounts Per Module?
<br />There are two questions that must be asked when adding anything to a roof.
<br />1. Can the roof/building/foundation handle the additional load7
<br />2. What is to keep tho new load from blowing away?
<br />It Is assumed that a licensed solar installer can answer these questions. If he / she
<br />can't. he /she win need to lind somebody that can. A Ikensed engineer Is the easiest
<br />solution. Some of the racklng manufacturers have guides to calculating a code compli·
<br />ant install as well. Many variables must be considered and determined to complete the:,
<br />calcutation. The spacing between mounts has the variables of strength of rail, distance
<br />between parallel rails, cantilever of modules over rails, pull out strength of mount, slope
<br />of roof. heigm of roof, wind zone, roof type, structural integrety of roof framing, etc. The
<br />only vatues In the variables above that we can provide is pull out strength and shear of
<br />mount. We provide structural test reports on all of our mounts as needed. You will need
<br />to gather the rest of the applicable information and do the calculations for your specific
<br />project.
<br />Further Resources
<br />In the process of all the research we have done, we came up with what we call the
<br />1,/heel of Accountability·. 11 15 a graphical look at the many official entities that govern
<br />how waterproonng should be done. Al our web ste you can click on any wedge of the
<br />wheel and get the code snippets that pertain to that entity's focus on roof penetrations.
<br />Please dorrt hesitate to use i! to your advantage. And of course if you have any feed
<br />back pro or con, let us have it. Take photos of your jobs using Quick Mount Products
<br />and submit them to us at Info@quiclonountpv.com, we'll put them up in our web gallery.
<br />Pt,1 Photo Gallery in the Suwect line.
<br />Product Includes
<br />Each box includes all necessary mounting hardware, mounts with flashing,
<br />and written instructions.
<br />Alternative Attachment Methods
<br />The Composition Mount Is Intended to be attached tnto a lumber rafter.
<br />Mounts are usually laid out based on the location of the rafters. In some
<br />cases it Is desired to place a mount where there is no latter. In this case it
<br />is possible to place a block between rafters, then lag Into the block. In the
<br />case of metal ratters, lumber blocking the rafters Is a solution, but should
<br />be done per the building's engineer of record.
<br />Shared Rail & 5" Rule
<br />On a Ghared rail system, where the mounts must be in an exact spot, it is
<br />Important to make sure the unit Is flashed properly. Normally the vertie:al
<br />placement is guided by the exposed front edge of the shIngle. If (on a 5
<br />exposure comp) the fashing ts nush with this, then you have 9 of flashing
<br />overcourse 1,5' of flashing undercourse 2.and 2· of flashing undercours-
<br />es 2 and 3. This is Impor'tar,t because if there is a vertical joint in course 2
<br />the water cannot find its way under the flashing because it extends under
<br />course 3. When the nashing must be shmed to catch a shared rail, It bad-
<br />vised to shift the mount up the roof only, teaving less flashIng over course
<br />1, and more flashIng under course 3. If it is necesary to shift downward,
<br />it is advised to move down a whole course and then shift up accordingly.
<br />Sealants
<br />It Is Important to put a compatible sealant into any and all holes drilled Into
<br />a roof. Most roofing manufactures list a suggested, approved scalarlt in
<br />their spedfications. In the freeze-thaw zones, it Is imponant to follow the
<br />manufacturers· rules for freeze-thaw conditions. Use the property rated
<br />sealant for each speclfic application and condition. Some that may be
<br />more appropriate for asphal/composition roofs Include Geocell 2300 and
<br />ChemUnk M-1 but be sure to do your own research to confirm a compat-
<br />ible and appropriate sealant with the materials you are working with.
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