Solar Technology International PV Logic STMP001 User manual

User Manual
Part numbers: STMP001/ STMP002/STMP003/STMP004
Important: please read before rst use. Technical helpline 01684 774 000
User manual
Mounting Profiles
PV Logic®
Roof Brackets

The Solar Technology mounting profile and cable feed gland range is designed to allow the
simple and stylish attachment of a solar panel to the roof of a caravan, motorhome, boat, truck
and any other roof where the surface material is either smooth aluminium, wood or GRP.
The profiles are designed to be bonded to a suitable surface and not fixed by screw or
other fastening system. If a bonding agent such as Henkel adhesives, SikaFlex or similar
is used, the profile will remain securely fixed. Ideally the roof or deck structure will be an
aluminium laminate, GRP, timber or other solid or semi solid surface. Fixing the profiles is not
recommended to any surface that is not laminated (for example where an aluminium skin has
been fixed by stapling or similar). If you are uncertain what type of roof construction you have
we would recommend contacting the manufacturer or Solar Technology to seek guidance.
STMP003
STMP001 STMP002
STMP004
STMP001
4 x corner moulds
STMP003
2 x 18cm mounting rails
STMP002
2 x 53cm mounting rails
STMP004
1 x cable gland, universal grommet & blanking plug
STMP001, STMP002 & STMP003
Fitting – Ensure the area where the
profiles are to be fixed is flat and clean. We
recommend using a specific cleaner such as
acetone or alcohol wipes.
Once the surface is prepared use a mild
abrasive glass paper to scour the base
surface of each mounting prole (this will aid
bonding).
Once the surface is roughed, clean the
surface with an IPA cleaner or similar oil
free surface cleaner and avoid touching the
cleaned surface with ngers thereafter.
Then x the mounting proles to the solar
panel. There are sculpted areas in the
proles where holes can be drilled through
the prole and into the frame of the solar
panel, taking great care not to enter the solar

STMP004
Fitting – The tting of the cable feed gland
follows the same advice as given for tting
the mounting proles. However, it is worth
pointing out that once the gland is bonded
to the roof and before the solar panel is xed,
the cable from the solar panel should be
threaded loosely through the grommet of the
gland. Once the solar panel is bonded to the
roof, you will need to access the nut on the
back of the gland to tighten this to ensure an
eective seal around the cable. Therefore,
ensure the positioning of the gland is such
that you can reach it once the solar panel is
xed.
A blanking plug is supplied with the cable
feed gland and this can be used should you
decide to sell or exchange your solar panel in
the future and wish to remove the panel for a
period of time – the plug seals the hole where
the cable is usually threaded.
STMP005
Fitting – The double cable feed gland oers
an alternative to 2 x STMP004 should two
solar panels be tted on the same roof.
All tting details remain the same as for
STMP004.
It is important to read the instructions
of the bonding agent you use as some
manufacturers recommend a 48 hour curing
process.
If you have any questions please contact the
Solar Technology International Ltd help line on
01684 774000 or [e-mail]
Technical helpline 01684 774 000
cell/glass laminate area during this process.
We recommend using stainless steel xings
(supplied) for attaching the solar panel to
the prole.
Once all the proles have been xed,
position the solar panel on the roof in the
desired position (this process is easier with
two people). Mark around the proles using
a pencil and remove the panel and proles
from the roof.
Now x the cable feed gland (STMP004) –
see tting instructions opposite .
Once the cable feed gland is in position
and the cable from the solar panel is loosely
threaded through the gland, apply the
bonding agent to the proles.
If using Henkel MS939 or similar, we
recommend that a bead of the bonding
agent approx 5 to 6mm wide is applied to
the entire surface of the prole that will be
in contact with the roof (once compressed
this should reduce to around 2mm). Once
all proles have the bonding agent applied,
turn the panel over so the proles are facing
the pencil marked area and gently rest the
proles and panel within the guide lines
(if using SikaFlex you will have only one
chance at this, as it cures very quickly – so
make sure that, if your pencil mark is missed,
you do not try and remove the panel and
prole, as this will destroy the bond and you
will have to start again).
Now gently press down on the panel and
prole so the bonding agent is pushed
toward the edge of the prole. Any uneven
lines or excess can be smoothed over with a
wet lint free cloth.

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