[RE-wrenches] Mounting Enphase when using S-5-PV Clamps

[Nick Soleil]

Hi Benn:
    Why not use the standing seam roof's S-5 clips to attach rails to the roof, 
and then attach the inverters to the rail.  I general install the rail on a 
standing seam roof, except for some small systems, because the layout requires 
it.  It really depends on the width between seems.  If the seams are 18" to 24" 
apart, then it can be difficult to mount the modules within the module's max 
overhang (which is often 15-16" or 1/4" of the module length.)

 Nick Soleil
Project Manager
Advanced Alternative Energy Solutions, LLC
PO Box 657
Petaluma, CA 94953
Cell:   707-321-2937
Office: 707-789-9537
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From: benn kilburn <benn at daystarsolar.ca>
To: Wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
Sent: Wed, October 20, 2010 8:06:33 AM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Mounting Enphase when using S-5-PV Clamps

  Mornin,

I'm looking at mounting an Enphase M190 system on a standing seam metal roof and 
was considering using the S-5-PV clamps (as opposed to just the S-5's and 
L-feet), which do not use any mounting rails.  No rails means no where to 
properly mount the M190's!?!
It was suggested to mount the M190's to each module frame using a fashioned 
L-bracket, makes sense, but this would require drilling holes in the module 
frame, and wouldn't that void the module warranty?  
Also, am i the only one who is wondering if hanging a 4.4 pound inverter off of 
the module frame will potentially cause some sagging/deformation of the frame 
over the life of the system?  Is this how those "andalay" modules support their 
inverters? 

thanks,
benn

DayStar Renewable Energy Inc. 
benn at daystarsolar.ca
780-906-7807 
HAVE A SUNNY DAY 


      
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