Mounting Instructions

INSTALLATION ONTO A RIGID SURFACE

If mounting your panel(s) onto a rigid surface such as a RV roof, you will need to take into

consideration the thermal expansion and contraction of both the panel, the surface it’s being

mounted to and the product used to adhere the two together. It is unlikely both the panel and surface

will expand and contract at the same rate, therefore an adhesive with some ‘give’ will be required to

absorb the difference.

UNSUITABLE Adhesive Products

SUITABLE Adhesive Products

• Polyurethane adhesives (i.e. Sikaflex)

• MS Polymer (i.e. Fix15)

• Vented Gap Kit*

• VHB (Very High Bond) double sided

tape

• Silicone based adhesives (i.e. SG20, Fix8)

• Bi-adhesive backing

*Exotronic has designed and recommends the Vented Gap Kit as the preferred installation method.

This method not only allows for thermal expansion but also allows for air flow between the panel and

mounting surface which keeps the temperature of both lower; increasing panel efficiency and

protecting the mounting surface from heat related damage.

You will also need to consider if the mounting surface is suitable for the purpose.

UNSUITABLE Mounting Surfaces

SUITABLE Mounting Surface:

(using an approved mounting method)

• Twin-wall polycarbonate sheet

• Corflute

• High Density Polyethylene (HDPE,

Kingboard®, Seaboard®, Boatboard®,

etc.)

• Any other surface that is unstable,

damaged, or may be damaged by high

temperatures, mechanical stress or

trapped moisture.

• Twin-wall polycarbonate strips (as in our

Vented Gap Kit)

• VHB Tape

• Aluminium

• Steel

• Sealed Marine Plywood

• Fibre-glass

• Checker-plate*

*Refer to Method 4 for Checker-plate.