[RE-wrenches] Racking for Steep Roofs

[Chris Mason]

The SnapNRack universal end clamp isn't going to let go at any angle. It
grip the rear module face against the real with tremendous force.

https://www.google.com.ai/search?q=snapnrack+end+clamp&biw=800&bih=1232&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoATgKahUKEwj0xoHz5MXIAhXMJh4KHZPYA9I#tbm=isch&q=snapnrack+universal+end+clamp&imgrc=IQW5e-_E64qdMM%3A
On Oct 15, 2015 3:50 PM, "Garrison Riegel" <garrison at solarserviceinc.com>
wrote:

> Thanks for the responses.
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> I called UniRac and IronRidge who both confirmed they max out at 45°.
> UniRac said anything over 45° is considered a wall and requires different
> testing and certification.  They said the primary concern is the end clamp
> which holds the module by friction only.  Mid clamps should hold no
> problem.  They suggested getting an engineer to stamp a custom bolted end
> clamp solution and we should be good.
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> I’ve been looking for a good excuse to try Snap n Rack…
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> Thanks,
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> Garrison
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> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Aram Alexander
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 14, 2015 7:39 PM
> *To:* RE-wrenches <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Racking for Steep Roofs
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> Pro solar will work just fine.
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> Aram
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> On Oct 14, 2015, at 2:56 PM, Jerry Shafer <jerrysgarage01 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
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> I would suggest calling unirac as it may be a software issue that uou are
> having but they will confirm eitherway
> Jerry
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> On Oct 14, 2015 9:25 AM, "Garrison Riegel" <garrison at solarserviceinc.com>
> wrote:
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> Wrenches,
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> Can anyone recommend a flush mount racking system for really steep roofs?
> I have two projects coming up on 15/12 (~51°) and none of the usual
> manufacturers we use for flush mounts (IronRidge XR, Unirac SolarMount,
> Schletter Solo, DPW Powerrail) can handle this apparently…at least
> according to their design tools and manuals.
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> Any advice would be much appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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> Garrison
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> Garrison Riegel
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> PV Operations Manager | *Solar Service Inc*
> <http://www.solarserviceinc.com/>
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> [p] 847-677-0950 | garrison at solarserviceinc.com
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