Installation Guide

Installation on to the roofs of RV’s typically requires more specialized instruction due to the

nature of construction of most commercially available RV roofs. Please note that this section

includes the use of a fastener type NOT included in the Z-Bracket kit. This section is included

for convenience of customers installing to an RV roof. The instructions listed in this section are

a modification of the normal installation, all other steps are to be completed normally.

Install of Panel to RV Roofs

NOTE

A minimum roof thickness of 3/8” is recommended for this type of installation.

Additional components and tools required for this section:

Well Nut

Machine

Screw

Phillips

Head Screw

Driver

Special recessed fastener which expands as the internal

fastener is tightened. Allows for fastener to seal within

mounting surface and embed itself tightly. Need variety

withat least #10-32 internal thread, material thickness

supporting roof thickness, and 3/8” hole size. A fastener

with suggested features can be found here:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#93495a190/=xfp203

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-10-32-tpi-x-5-8-in-

Brass-Expansion-Nut-814358/204276054

Used to secure Z-Brackets to surface with well nut. Must

be compatible with chosen well nut by having the same

internal thread and not longer than the length of the well

nut. Must also purchase compatible flat and lock washers.

Used to secure machine screw into well nut.

Cordless

Drill Bit

Used to drill clearance holes for well nuts in roof top.

Used with Cordless Drill to create clearance holes for the

well nuts. Must be matched to the well nut’s outer

diameter. Recommended variety requires 3/8” bit.

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