Install Manual
Tools & Supplies Required for Assembly
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Tools & Supplies Required for Assembly
Tools needed for building the array
・Hex socket drive 8 mm (for the base)
・Hex socket drive 7 mm (for the Screw M4x16 SDST)
・Hex bit socket long 8 mm (for the Clamps and Pillar)
・Phillips head screwdriver bit (for the Tapping Screw M4x16)
・Drill andφ3 mm Drill Bit or Center punch for sheet metal
(for Installation on Metal Roof)
・Measuring tape
・Chalk line
・Torque wrench
・Scissors
Torque Values for Dry Bolts: 16 N・m applied to Middle and End Clamps. (in-lbs)
Item
Torque
Hexagon socket head cap screw
M10 x50 (Clamp)
16 N・m (142)
18 N・m (159)
See APPENDIX Module List
Hexagon socket head cap screw M8x9
12 N・m (106)
Screw 4.0x16 SDST
Fully seat
Tapping Screw 4.0x16
Fully seat
Wood Screw 5.0x60
Fully seat*
**Ilsco Lug SGB-4
3.96 N・m (35)
**Weeb-Lug 6.7
Gr 9.5 N・m (84) - N&B 13.55 N・m (120)
* Proper torque values for a wood screw will vary depending on the rafter and/or deck characteristics; hardness, age, and
moisture of the wood. Tighten until the washer just stop rotating easily. (see page 25.). ** Hardware provided by Mfc.
Place of Manufacture:
RT*-**-******-0* =-00, -01,-02,-03 .... = Made in Vietnam
RT*-**-******-2* =-20,-21,-22,-23 .... = Made in Thailand
RT*-**-******-6* =-60, -61, -62 ..... = Made in Vietnam
Technical Note:
-Avoid the use of an impact driver as it can over torque the hardware.
Please follow manual instruction torque values.
-The RT-APEX can be installed on low slope roofs (Metal, EPDM, TPO, SBS
Modified Bitumen/Torch-on, Asphalt) and steep slope roofs (Asphalt shingles,
Metal). For low slope roofs, make sure there is positive drainage.
-RT-Butyl is also compatible with Felt and Synthetic underlayments.