Installing REDARC ABS Mounts for Fixed Monocrystalline Solar Panels
The ABS plastic side mount is designed to attach single or multiple solar panels to a RV or boat. This installation guide instructs how to use REDARC SMI9001, SMI9002, SMI9003 or SMI9007 ABS mounts to attach single or multiple solar panels to the roof of a boat or RV without drilling, to maintain seal integrity.
Before You Begin
Read the Fixed Solar Panel and Sikaflex product use instructions.
Check that you have everything you need. Additional items are required to complete this installation and are not included with the product. The installer must supply all parts, tools and fasteners required for the individual installation configuration.
You Will Need
- Adhesive: Sikaflex 252
- Painted/fiberglass surface primer: Sika Primer 206 G+P
- ABS Plastics surface primer: Sika Primer 215
- Packers or double-sided tape to 4mm thickness.
Fitting the ABS Mounts
Prime roof surface with Sika Primer 206 G+P. The surface can be painted or fiberglass.
Diagram: Illustrates the REDARC ABS mount model SMI9003, showing its grid pattern.
Prime the mounting brackets mating surface with Sika Primer 215.
Diagram: Shows the REDARC ABS mount model SMI9003 again, highlighting its grid pattern.
Set packers/double sided tape in place on the roof surface. These need to be 4mm thick as the thickness of the bonded adhesive must be 4mm in thickness.
Diagrams: Show REDARC ABS mounts SMI9001 and SMI9002, each with a grid pattern. Additional diagrams display REDARC ABS mounts SMI9007 and SMI9001, also with grid patterns, and illustrate their application on a surface using packers or double-sided tape to achieve the specified 4mm thickness.
Apply 6mm bead of Sikaflex 252 to the ABS mount, then put in place and press down.
Hold in place until the Sikaflex bonds (unless double-sided tape has been used).
Let the Sikaflex cure for the required amount of time.
