Contour Install instructions

© 2022 IRONRIDGE, INC. VERSION 3.5 FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION MANUAL - 14
TILE
ADDITIONAL ROOF TYPES
QM QBASE METAL, SHAKE AND SLATE
The QM QBase can be used to install on multiple roong
types with di󰀨erent installation methods.
➢ For instructions on installing the QBase on Slate refer to the full
QM Installation Manual.
➢ For instructions on installing the QBase on Shake refer to the full
QM Installation Manual.
➢ For instructions on installing the QBase on Metal Shingle refer to
the full QM Installation Manual.
Locate roof rafters and mark locations on roof, remove
shakes directly above mount if needed to expose felt
paper. Level out installation area and location installation
point, mark. Drill 7/32" pilot hole,
back ll with roong
manufacturers' approved sealant. Prepare Hanger Bolt
with Hex Nut and Sealing washer, insert into QBlock hole
and drive into rafter until fully seated and the QBlock no
longer swivels easily. Insert EPDM washer over hanger
bolt and then install L-Foot in desired orientation and
torque hardware to 132 in-lbs (11 ft-lbs). Attach rail to
L-Foot with Bonding Hardware and torque to 250 in-lbs
(21 ft-lbs).
➢ For additional details refer to the full QM Installation Manual.
QM CLASSIC SHAKE MOUNT
Remove tile and mark rafter. Measure up 6 5/8" from
bottom of tiles and mark horizontally. Align QBase over
rafter center and drill two 7/32" pilot holes, back ll with
roong manufacturers' approved sealant. Place grade-8
Cap Screw under QBase, lag QBase into rafter location.
Install Sub-ashing, waterproof at underlayment level
according to roong manufacturers' instructions and the
Tile Roong Industry Alliance guidelines. Cut tile with
diamond blade to allow post to pass through. Place tile
in position and then install Post. Install 18"x18" ashing,
pre-bent to follow the contour of the tile as required. Apply
sealant where Post and Flashing meet and install EPDM
counter ashing. Attach L-Foot on Stando󰀨 with hardware.
Torque to 174 in-lbs (14.5 ft-lbs). Attach rails to L-Foot
using Bonding Hardware and torque to 250 in-lbs (21-ft-
lbs).
➢ For additional details refer to the full QM Installation Manual.
QM QBASE UNIVERSAL TILE MOUNT
Torque to
174 in-lbs