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Install Instructions

Installation Instructions

S-5!

Warning! Please use these products responsibly! Visit our website or

contact your S-5! distributor for available load test results. The user is responsible

for all necessary engineering and design to ensure the ProteaBracket™ has

been properly spaced and conﬁgured. Notice to S-5! product users: Due to the

many variables involved with speciﬁc panel products, climates, environmental

phenomena and job particulars, the manufacturer cannot and does not express

any opinions as to the suitability of any S-5! assembly for any speciﬁc application

and assumes no liability with respect thereto. S-5! products are tested for ultimate

holding strength on various proﬁle types and materials. This information is

available from the S-5! website: www.S-5.com. This document is an installation

guide only and the photographs and drawings herein are for the purpose of

illustrating installation, tools and techniques, not system designs. Information

contained herein is intended to apply to the document as a whole.

The ProteaBracket is designed to ﬁt most trapezoidal sheet shapes. This product may

not be suitable for snow retention or PV installations in snow country.

These instructions are for use by those experienced in the trade. Always follow appropriate safety precautions and use appropriate tools.

Tools Needed

• Rag

• String Line

• Tape Measure

• Screw Gun*-(optional depth sensing nose piece or adjustable clutch)

• 5/16” Drive Socket

• 1/2” or 13 mm Open End or Socket Wrench

*For time saving tool recommendations contact S-5!

Use Proper Hardware

ProteaBracket is mounted directly onto the crown of the trapezoidal sheet

using the stainless steel cap screws (provided) or Bulb-Tite rivets

(not provided).

Provided

Not Provided

Screw Specications:

1/4” (6.3mm) Diameter - 1” (25mm) Length - 5/16”

(8mm) Hex head with EPDM rubber sealing washer

Rivet Speciﬁcations:

9/32” (7.7mm) Diameter - Alu/Alu Flat Head Bulb-Tite Rivet with

5/8” (16mm) EPDM Washer Grip: 0.032” / 0.8mm - 9.5mm

To Install ProteaBracket

To ensure brackets are installed in a straight line, install a single

ProteaBracket on each end of the roof at a measured, consistent

distance from the bottom edge of the roof. Use a string line between the

two brackets. Mount the remaining ProteaBracket along the string line,

directly into the sheeting of the trapezoidal rib of the roof. For upslope

bracket spacing techniques reference the S-5! website at www.S-5.com.

1. Determine the location of assembly. The only surface preparation necessary is to simply wipe away excess oil

and dirt from panel surface. (Fig 1)

Summary of content (2 pages)

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Installation Instructions S-5!® Warning! Please use these products responsibly! Visit our website or contact your S-5! distributor for available load test results. The user is responsible for all necessary engineering and design to ensure the ProteaBracket™ has been properly spaced and conﬁgured.
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ProteaBracket Installation Instructions 2. To create the appropriate fit, place ProteaBracket onto the panel rib and tighten the hinge bolt to secure the bracket’s proper position (Fig 2) (you will use a tool to tighten the hinge bolt to the specified torque at the end of Step 3). Align carefully and apply in the proper direction, (i.e. the L-foot should be on the same side of the bases and face the same way). NOTE: Peel release paper off the EPDM pad and adhere bracket to the roof. 3.