Sunmodo EZ User manual

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
Corp.
EZ Roof Mount with “L” foot,
Standoff and Variants
Patent # US 8122648B
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please Read Carefully Before Installing
Products are tested and listed by IAPMO
To standards EC002-2011 and UL-441-96 Rain Test
Document Number 2012-K10068a
SunModo Corp., 2009-2012 C- All rights Reserved

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
WARNING NOTICES:
1. Installer is responsible for use
and application of Personal
Safety Equipment including but
not limited to: fall protection, eye
and hand protection, proper use
of electrical cords, use of ladders,
and electrical hazard protection.
2. Torque values are called out in
this Instruction Manual and must
be adhered to.
3. The use of anti-seize
compound such as Permatex
anti-seize lubricant is
recommended for all threaded
parts.
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Contents:
Warning Notices, Installer responsibility
Specifications
Illustrated Parts lists for all Variants
Tools and Supplies needed for Install
Laying out a Roof Mounted PV System
Locating rafters and verifying centers
Installing EZ roof mount with “L” foot
Installing EZ roof mount with Standoff
Installing EZ roof mount with “C” Bracket
10 year Product and Finish Warranty
Specifications:
The pullout performance of the EZ Roof
Mount is entirely dependent upon the
strength and correct mounting of the
Lag Bolt in the roof joist. The pilot hole
must not be oversized, the wood must
be in serviceable condition, and the lag
bolt must have at least 2 inches of
thread in the joist timber.
Our tested specification is:
Pullout (uplift):2160 lbs lowest of 3 tests
Lateral Deflection: 840 lbs. lowest of 3
Support (Dead load): 2500 lbs.
Rain test: UL 441-96, pass
These instructions cover the
installation of the EZ Roof mount
product line including the following:
EZ Roof mount with “L” foot,
available in silver or black
finish K10068-xxx
EZ Roof mount with standoff,
2-3-5-7 inch K10064-xxx
SunModo “L” foot connection
to standard and light rail.
K10066-001 and 002 tall.
EZ Roof Mount with “C”
Bracket.

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
Part List for EZ Roof Mount Kit K10068-001 and K10068-XXX with “L” foot (AL rail
not included in the kit):
*Note that –xxx variants are Black, extra height, extra length, and other options.
Different Parts for Standoff Mount, “L” foot on Standoff, and “C” Bracket:
Standoff- 2-3-5-7 in.
Part of EZ Roof Kit K10064-xxx
L Foot Kit
K10066-001 and -XXX
C Bracket
Part of EZ Roof Kit K12005-001
AL Shoe A20065 & Sealing
Washer C10006-001
5/16X4 Stainless Steel Lag Bolt
B15015-004
AL Hex Cap
A20066-001 and – BK1
AL L Foot
Included with EZ Roof L
Kit K10068-xxx
AL Rail (Not Included)
AL Flashing
A20052-001 and -XXX

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
Tools and Supplies needed for
Installation:
Electric Drill
Drill Bit for lag bolt, 7/32 inch diameter.
Adjustable Crescent wrench to fit 1 1/16
inch Hex nut.
3/8 Socket wrench with 9/16 deep
socket for lag screws and 7/16 deep
socket for mid and end clamps.
Tape measure to layout roof installation.
Anti-seize compound (Permatex 80071
or equavalent).
Caulk gun and silicon sealant (GE 1200
construction sealant or equavelent).
Other items that can be useful:
Chalk or roofers marker to layout
roof.
Adaptor for 3/8 inch socket to drill
chuck
Torque wrench with 9/16 and 1
1/16 sockets. (Lag bolt and Hex
cap)

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
Installation of the EZ Roof Mount Kit
K10068-xxx
1. From the marked location, move
down the roof 2.25 inches from
the bottom of the shingle, and
drill the pilot hole for the lag bolt
with a 7/32 drill bit. For maximum
strength, the hole should not be
more than 3 inches in depth, and
a drill stop may be used to insure
this.
2. Clean sawdust, and fill hole with
sealant. Install AL shoe to roof by
using 5/16 lag bolt (Use GE 1200
Construction Silicon Sealant or
Equivalent)
3. Make sure the washer on the
threaded shank is positioned
correctly. Use roofer bar to lift
roof shingle, slide the flashing
under shingle, and insert the
flashing on threaded shank as
shown.
4. Insert “L” foot to AL shoe on top
of flashing. Place AL hex cap on
shoe, and slightly tighten cap.
Use 15 lbs-ft. nominal torque.
5. Install AL rail to “L” foot to the
specific orientation. Then, tighten
AL hex cap and flange nut to 20
lbs-ft torque.

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
Installation of the EZ Roof Mounting
Standoff Kit K10064-xxx
1. Mount the AL shoe the same as
shown above.
2. Make sure the sealing washer is
positioned correctly on the
threaded shank of the Aluminum
Shoe Use roofer bar to lift roof
shingle, slide the flashing under
shingle, and insert the flashing
over the threaded shank.
3. Place AL standoff on shoe
threads and tighten by hand, then
by wrench. Use 15 lbs-ft.
nominal torque.
4. Using the 3/8 inch flange bolt
(supplied with AL “L” foot) attach
to the top of the standoff.
5. Then the Rail can be mounted to
the “L” foot as shown below.

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EZ Roof Mount Installation © SunModo 2012 Document # 2012-K10068a
Installation of the EZ Roof Mount with
C Bracket Kit K12005-001
1. Mount the “C” Bracket using
steps 1-3 (See above) of the “L”
EZ Roof Mount Kit K10068-001.
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2. Mount the “C” bracket instead of
an “L” foot, using the Hex Nut.
The “C” bracket can be used to
mount a variety of rails and other
rooftop equipment.
10 Year Product Warranty and 5 Year
Finish Warranty
Terms and Conditions
SunModo warrants the original Purchaser that
each Mounting Structure to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of 10
years except for the finish, which shall be free
from visible peeling, or cracking under normal
atmospheric conditions for a period of 5 years
starting from 1) the date of installation at the
original site or 2) 30 days after the original
purchase. The Finish Warranty does not apply to
any foreign residue deposited on the finish. The
Finish Warranty Is void if the practices specified
by AAMA 608& 610-02-”Cleaning and
Maintenance for Architecturally Finish
Aluminum” (www.aamanet.org) are not followed
by Purchaser. The limited warranty is void if the
products are not installed properly in accordance
with SunModo’s Written Installation instructions,
or is not used for the purpose for which it is
designed, or the product has been modified,
repaired, or reworked not authorized by
SunModo.
SunModo Limited Warranty
The Warranty does not cover the product that is
damaged resulting from shipping, storage, and
misuse or abuse during installation. The limited
warranty covers the cost of parts to repair or
replace the products to a proper working
condition. Transportation and incidental costs
associated with warranty items are not
reimbursable SunModo Limited Warranty only
covers its products and under no circumstances
will be liable for indirect or consequential
damages resulting from or related use by
original purchaser of the product.
Address all inquiries to:
SunModo Corporation
1905 E 5th St.
Vancouver, WA 98661
Ph: 360-844-0048
Web: www.sunmodo.com