Samlex America SSP-100-KIT Guide De L'utilisateur page 13

SECTION 7 |
1/2" diameter
1/4" captive brass nut
Typical Installation of a Well-Nut
Fig. 7.4. Well-Nut is in-
serted into a pre-drilled
hole with its flange
against the outer sur-
face. There is no need
for access to the
inner side.
7. To install the Well-Nuts, drill holes 1¼" deep at the marked positions using a ½" size drill bit. Make sure
that drilling does not interfere with pre-existing wiring installations.
8. Apply silicone or any appropriate sealant recommended by your RV dealer generously to the drilled
holes for water-proofing.
9. Insert the ¼" Well-Nut into the drilled holes so that only the flange section remains above the roof
surface (Fig. 7.4).
10. Fasten the mounting brackets to the roof surface by inserting the ¼ x 1¼" serrated flange bolt into the
Well-Nut (Fig. 7.5). Tighten using a 3/8" wrench to a recommended torque of 15 lbs. When the serrated
flange bolt is screwed into the Well-Nut, the material surrounding the well nut bulges slightly securing
the structure to the RV roof (Fig. 7.6 & 7.8).
11. Make sure all bolts and mounting brackets are covered by good amounts of suitable RV sealant
recommended by your local RV dealer.
¼"-20 x 1¼" Flange Bolt
¼" Flat Washer
Well-Nut
ange
ange
ange ange
Solar Panel Installation
1/2" diameter
1/2" diameter 1/2" diameter
1/4" captive brass nut
1/4" captive brass nut 1/4" captive brass nut
Fig. 7.5. The 5-hole
mounting bracket is
placed against the
flange of the Well-Nut
and is secured by the
bolt engaging the cap-
tive brass nut.
Mounting Bracket
Rubber bushing material expands
when bolt is tightened to securely
anchor hardware
Fig. 7.8 Attaching 5-hole mounting bracket to RV Roof
Fig. 7.6 . As the bolt is
tightened, the neoprene
body of the Well-Nut
is compressed and ex-
panded, forcing it tightly
into the bolt's threads
and against the inner
surface of the thin RV
roof material.
Solar
Module
RV roof material
up to approx. 3/8"
thickness
Fig. 7.7. Installed in a
blind hole in a solid
material, the body of
the Well-Nut expands
tightly against the walls
of the hole, effecting
a secure, dependable
fastening.
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