Shake Mount QMLC (12 pack) Installation
When attaching the rack, follow directions
of the racking and module manufacturers.
All written instructions from the roo ng
manufacturer must be followed by anyone
modifying a roof system. Consult the roof
manufacturer's specs and instructions prior
to touching the roof. These instructions
apply to shakes with solid sheathing and
interlaid felt, the most common type. If
your shake roof varies, consult the 'New
Roof Construction Manual' from the Cedar
Shake & Shingle Bureau.
Set mount aside. Using drill with 7/32" bit, drill
pilot hole into roof and center of rafter, taking care
to drill square to the roof. Do not use mount as a
drill guide.
Clean o any sawdust, and ll hole with sealant
compatible with roo ng materials.
Slide mount into position. Prepare hanger bolt
with 1 hex nut (item 5) and 1 sealing washer (item
9). Insert bolt into QBlock hole and drive into rafter,
tightening until the QBlock no longer swivels easily.
Insert EPDM rubber washer (item 6) over hanger
bolt into QBlock.
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Classic Shake Mounting Instructions
Installation Tools Required: tape measure, roo ng bar, chalk line, stud nder, caulking gun, sealant compatible with roo ng materials,
drill with 7/32" bit, drill or impact gun with 1/2" deep socket, grinder or sander
Locate, choose, and mark centers of rafters to be
mounted. Select the courses of roo ng where
Quick Mounts will be placed.
If necessary, remove shakes directly above mount
with the roo ng bar to expose felt paper. Flashing
should reach at least 1 inch up and under the felt
paper for proper waterproo ng.
Level out any high spots beneath the ashing area
with a grinder or sander. Slide mount into desired
position on shakes, under felt paper, and mark
center for drilling with a pen or pencil.*
Using the rack kit hardware, secure the rack of your
choice.
BI 7.2.3-11
WARNING: Quick Mount PV products are NOT designed for and should NOT be used to anchor fall protection equipment.
If the ashing doesn't reach under the felt paper
above, cut an extra piece of felt to layer under the
existing felt and over the ashing.
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