Renogy MTS-TM100 Flat Roof Tilt Mount

Important Safety Instructions

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This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the Renogy Tilt Mount hardware system. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important safety information.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task.

CAUTION: Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the system.

NOTE: Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and proper operation of the system.

General Safety Information

• Read all the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the installation.
• Chance to strip nuts and bolts exists.
• Do NOT substitute parts from other manufacturer sources; doing so may void the warranty and/or result in an unstable system.
• This system does NOT possess any compliance with residential structural codes and should not be used in place of a system that is, if required by local regulations.

Installer Responsibilities

• Installation compliance with any applicable codes which are in force at the installation site.
• Installation compliance and compatibility with all system components and the environment, including but not limited to roofing, system components, etc.
• Verification that all project information is accurate.

WARNING: This equipment should be installed, adjusted, and serviced by qualified electrical maintenance personnel familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved. Failure to observe this precaution may result in bodily injury. Protective gloves and safety glasses should be worn during installation.

General Information

The Renogy Tilt Mount supports various mounting applications, especially in off-grid systems. It is suitable for most Renogy panels and can be mounted on any flat surface. This mount is designed to allow adjustment of the panel's angle for optimum performance. Angle adjustability is dependent on the panel size, with larger panel sizes decreasing angle adjustability.

Key Features

• 5052-H32 aluminum construction
• Stainless steel fasteners
• High-tensile strength
• Corrosion Free
• Attractive brushed aluminum finish
• Precision hole positioning and alignment
• Easy, rapid assembly

Angle Adjustability

NOTE: The angles for the Renogy Tilt Mount are based on a landscape panel installation. As the solar panel size increases, the angle freedom decreases.

NOTE: The following angles are a general framework based on extension bracket length. The minimum angle maximizes the extension bracket length while the maximum angle minimizes the extension bracket length.

Diagram Description: Two illustrations show a solar panel mounted on the tilt system. The left illustration depicts a steeper angle labeled "Maximum Angle", and the right illustration shows a shallower angle labeled "Minimum Angle". Arrows indicate the range of adjustment.

Identification of Components

The following table lists the components of the Renogy Tilt Mount system.

Diagram Descriptions for Components:

• Extension Bracket (A): A long, rectangular metal piece with slots for adjustment.
• L-Bracket Foot (B): An L-shaped bracket with holes for mounting.
• L-Joint (C): An L-shaped connector piece with holes for attaching other components.
• M8 Cap Bolt-55mm (D): A bolt with an M8 thread and 55mm length.
• M8 Cap Bolt-25mm (E): A bolt with an M8 thread and 25mm length.
• M8 Nut (F): A nut with an M8 thread.
• M8 Spring Washer (G): A washer designed to provide spring tension.
• M8 Flat Washer (H): A standard flat washer.
• 4mm Hex Key (I): A tool for tightening hex screws.
• Set Screw (J): A screw used to secure components in place.

Installation

WARNING: The equipment should be installed, adjusted, and serviced by a qualified electrical maintenance personnel familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and hazards involved. Failure to observe this precaution may result in bodily injury. Protective gloves and safety glasses should be worn during installation.

CAUTION: The stripping of the threads on the nuts and bolts is possible.

Recommended Tools (Not provided)

• Socket wrench
• Torque extension
• Box-Leveler
• Tape Measure
• 18mm wrench or socket for larger hex nut
• 13mm wrench or socket for smaller hex nut

The above tools and equipment are highly recommended to have available to assist with installation, but are in no way a comprehensive list of tools that can ease installation. Installers feel free to substitute comparable equipment where appropriate.

Fasten L-Joint to Back of Solar Panel

NOTE: All Cap Head Bolts must have a Spring Washer and Washer before feeding through a hole. A washer will also need to be placed behind the hole before the nut.

NOTE: The back of the L-Joints face away from the panel's longitudinal center.

Diagram Description: An L-Joint (C) is shown being attached to the underside of a solar panel frame. An M8 Cap Bolt-25mm (E) passes through the L-Joint, a Spring Washer (G), and a Flat Washer (H). A second Flat Washer (H) is placed on the other side of the panel frame, followed by an M8 Nut (F).

Attach L-Joint to L-Bracket Foot

NOTE: The mounting angle demonstrated in the image is to serve as a guide for users and their individual assemblies.

Diagram Description: An L-Joint is shown being attached to an L-Bracket Foot. An M8 Cap Bolt-25mm (E) passes through the L-Joint, a Spring Washer (G), and a Flat Washer (H). A second Flat Washer (H) is placed on the L-Bracket Foot, followed by an M8 Nut (F).

Attach Extension Bracket to L-Joint

Diagram Description: An Extension Bracket is shown being slid into another bracket. Two Set Screws (J) are used to secure the Extension Bracket in place.

Attach L-Bracket Foot to Extension Bracket

NOTE: The mounting angle of the Extension bracket relative to the L-Joint can change based on user needs.

Diagram Description: An L-Bracket Foot is shown being attached to an Extension Bracket. An M8 Cap Bolt-55mm (D) passes through the L-Bracket Foot, a Spring Washer (G), and a Flat Washer (H). A second Flat Washer (H) is placed on the Extension Bracket, followed by an M8 Nut (F).

Mounting Recommendations

NOTE: The following information is intended to be a basic guide to give the user a basic approach to mounting. A proper roof-mounting guide should be consulted prior to beginning any installation.

There are various fastening techniques, but some of the most common situations call for the use of a lag bolt. This method is common when mounting panels onto a roof with a wood or asphalt surface. The following is a basic approach and should be taken as such:

1. Find a desired mounting location.
2. Drill 4 holes where the holes on the L-Bracket Feet line up. A power drill with a sufficient drill bit should be utilized in this process.
3. After the hole has been drilled, silicone sealant needs to be administered to the hole in order to prevent leaks.
4. Use a power drill with socket extension to drill the lag bolt into the hole.
5. Drill until sufficient load is applied.

Dimensions

NOTE: The following drawings utilize inches as their dimension units.

Inner Extension Bracket

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the Inner Extension Bracket with dimensions. Length: 8.86 inches, Width: 1.24 inches.

Outer Extension Bracket

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the Outer Extension Bracket with dimensions. Length: 8.86 inches, Width: 1.50 inches. A hole is shown with a diameter of 0.26 inches.

L-Foot

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the L-Foot with dimensions. Height: 3.35 inches, Width: 1.57 inches. The base width is 0.28 inches. A hole is shown with a diameter of 0.30 inches.

L-Joint

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the L-Joint with dimensions. Height: 1.57 inches, Width: 1.97 inches. The base thickness is 0.20 inches. A hole is shown with a diameter of 0.35 inches.

Compatibility

The following chart represents the Renogy Modules for which this Tilt Mount works for and is optimized for. Optimization of the module implies that there are more degrees of freedom tilting.

Renogy reserves the right to change the contents of this manual without notice.