Insert the reciprocating saw blade sideways at the three o’clock position and
commence cutting the roofing nails up and around to the nine o’clock position.
This process removes the nails that will prevent the flashing footprint from
sliding up underneath the shingles.
Caulk the underside of the flashing with the provided caulking material (M).
Two concentric rings of caulking material is sucient.
NOTE: Installation on tile roofs will require the use of a tile skirt.
Taking care not to smear caulk on the exposed shingles, slide flashing under tar
paper and shingles and force flashing up until the shingles come in contact with the
raised portion of the flashing. The bottom side of the flashing will be on top of the
shingles. Secure flashing with provided (6) Phillips head screws (K) through the pre-
drilled holes on the flashing footprint.
NOTE: Local Building Code requirements may specify anchoring that requires
additional screws installed in the flashing. For Florida and Texas installations in
High Velocity Hurricane Zones, please refer to:
Florida Dept. of Community Aairs:
http://www.floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx
Texas Dept. of Insurance:
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/wind/prod/indexrv.html
Caulk over the screw heads that are exposed to the weather. Use remaining caulk
to seal the areas where the 4” slits were made and around the area where the
shingles meet with the raised area of the flashing.
Adjust the solar panel to the position it will collect the most sunlight throughout
the day. (The panel can be left in the down position.) To adjust the solar panel,
remove the (2) self-tapping screws on either side of the bracket. Lift up the solar
panel and line up the pre-drilled hole on the bracket arm to one of the two
pre-drilled holes on the “L” bracket attached to the housing. Re-attach the
(2) self tapping screws on both sides.
IMPORTANT: Prior to an anticipated hurricane or high wind event,
the solar panel must be secured with screws in the flat position.
NOTE: Some 10 watt panels may have a clip/screw assembly. To
adjust panel on these units, loosen, but do not remove, the assembly
located on each side of the solar panel bracket. Adjust the solar panel
to desired position and tighten screws (see inset).
