VDF30 Mounting Hardware Calculator

How to calculate what type and how many mounting kits you need:

1. Determine the roof material you are mounting on
2. Determine how many solar collectors you need
3. Determine what is your rafter spacing
4. Click ‘Next’ to see the type and quantity of your mounting hardware.
5. Add these items to your cart to order

VDF30 Mounting System Calc Form

Below there is a drop down list of roof types. Please select on what type of roof collectors will be mounted. The pictures show examples of solar collector installations depending on the type of roof.

Type in how many solar panels in a row are you mounting. Examples of systems containing different numbers of collectors in a row can be seen below.

Select from the drop down list how much the rafter spacing of your roof is. The values listed are in inches. If the rafter spacing is different, please contact us by calling or emailing us.

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Mounting System Detail (With drawings / details)

Below are a few different ways to mount your ThermoPower VDF Series Collector. All mounting accessories below are manufactured in Upstate New York. If you have a custom mounting requirement, just let us know! We have a custom machine shop to handle most custom project requirements.
How to select the right mounting hardware:
1. Determine the roof material you are mounting on
2. Determine how many solar collectors you need
3. Use the sizing table located in SunMaxx Solar Collector Mounting System Datasheet.
4. Add the parts below according to your roof material, desired mounting angle.

Flush Mounting on Asphalt Roof or Metal Roof

Sets required to mount you evacuated tube collector on asphalt or metal roof:

Mounting set product code:

ConnectMaxx-UV-AS-LBASEKIT (Asphalt Roof)
ConnectMaxx-UV-M-LBASEKIT (Metal Roof)

List of components included in a single set	Quantity
L-bracket	1
EPDM Washer	1
Flashing (only in Asphalt Roof Kit)	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Lag bolt	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Lock Nut	1

Mounting set product code:
ConnectMaxx-UV-CONNECTKIT

List of components included in a single set	Quantity
L-bracket	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Bolt	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Nut	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Washer	1
1/4” (6 mm) Bolt	1
1/4” (6 mm) Nut	1
1/4” (6 mm) Washer	1

Flush Mounting on Tile Roof

Sets required to mount you evacuated tube collector on a tile roof:

Mounting set product code:
ConnectMaxx-UV-W-QMUTM-TILE-5IN-V2-BASEKIT (Wooden Purlin)
ConnectMaxx-UV-M-QMUTM-TILE-5IN-V2-BASEKIT (Metal Purlin)

List of components included in a single set	Quantity
QBase: Cap screw Cap Washer Flashing Post Collar	1 of each part
L-bracket	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Lock Nut	1

Lag screw

Mounting set product code:
ConnectMaxx-UV-CONNECTKIT

List of components included in a single set	Quantity
L-bracket	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Bolt	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Nut	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Washer	1
1/4” (6 mm) Bolt	1
1/4” (6 mm) Nut	1
1/4” (6 mm) Washer	1

Flat Roof Free Standing Mounting

Sets required to mount you evacuated tube collector in standing position on a flat roof:

Mounting set product code:
ConnectMaxx-UV-W-QMUTM-STAND-5IN-V2 (Wooden Purlin)
ConnectMaxx-UV-M-QMUTM-STAND-5IN-V2 (Metal Purlin)

List of components included in a single set	Quantity
QBase: Cap screw Cap Washer Flashing Post Collar	2 of each part
L-bracket	2
3/8” (9.5 mm) Lock Nut	2

Lag screw

Mounting set product code:
ConnectMaxx-UV-A-Frame-68/40IN

List of components included in one set	Quantity
Universal A-frame	1

Mounting set product code:
ConnectMaxx-UV-CONNECTKIT

List of components included in a single set	Quantity
L-bracket	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Bolt	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Nut	1
3/8” (9.5 mm) Washer	1
1/4” (6 mm) Bolt	1
1/4” (6 mm) Nut	1
1/4” (6 mm) Washer	1

VDF30 Mounting Hardware Calculator