Mounting Instructions

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Contents
Protecting the panels during installation ...................................................................................... 3
Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Panel Curvature (Flexibility) ......................................................................................................... 3
Handling the Panel ....................................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION ONTO A RIGID SURFACE ........................................................................................ 6
STEP 1 Clean and degrease the surface area ...................................................................................... 7
STEP 2 Mark the position of panels accurately ................................................................................... 7
STEP 3 Mount the panels using one of the following methods .......................................................... 8
Method 1 – Vented Gap Kit (Sunman eArc panels ONLY) .............................................................. 8
Method 2 – Exotronic 2.3mm VHB (Very High Bond) Tape or 3M 2.3mm 4991 Tape ................. 10
Method 3 – Silicone Based Adhesives .......................................................................................... 10
Method 5 – Bi-Adhesive Backing .................................................................................................. 11
Method 6 – Onto Checker Plate (or other highly textured surfaces) ........................................... 11
INSTALLATION ONTO ROOF RACKS (Sunman eArc panels ONLY) .................................................. 12
INSTALLATION ONTO CANVAS .................................................................................................... 13
Method 1 – Zippers ....................................................................................................................... 13
Method 2 – Velcro (hook & loop) ................................................................................................. 14
Method 3 – 3M Dual Lock ............................................................................................................. 14
Method 4 - Loxx Fasteners ............................................................................................................ 14
Method 5 – Eyelets ....................................................................................................................... 15
Example of good installs ............................................................................................................. 16
Example of bad installs .............................................................................................................. 17
Walking on the panels (Solbian anti-slip panels ONLY) ................................................................ 19
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 19
Ongoing Support ........................................................................................................................ 19