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PVKIT® 3.0

DirectAttach™ rail-less solar mounting for metal roofs, engineered to pair with S-5! clamps and brackets.

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Solar Performance Starts with Smart Integration.

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Solar performance starts with smart integration. PVKIT® 3.0 delivers a lighter, faster rail-less mounting system with standard low-profile and optional 50 mm riser configurations for greater project flexibility. engineered mounting system.

Compared to rail-mounted systems, PVKIT® 3.0:

  • Hardgoods - Uses 70% fewer components than rail-mounted systems.
  • Shipping - Up to 85% less mounting-system weight and volume reduces freight and logistics costs.
  • Transportation - Lower system weight and volume simplify material handling and jobsite logistics.
  • Lifting equipment - Lightweight, compact components reduce rooftop material handling.
  • Aesthetics - Sleek, low-profile design with an optional 50 mm riser when added clearance is desired.
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Rail-Less Solar Mounting, Engineered for Metal Roofs

PVKIT® 3.0 uses S-5! clamps and brackets to create a complete DirectAttach™ mounting system without rails.

  • reduces the weight of the mounting system by 85%
  • provides 25% better load distribution
  • uses 70% fewer components
  • lowers material costs

By eliminating rails, PVKIT® 3.0 reduces system weight, volume and components while simplifying shipping and installation. Its rail-less design is not constrained to purlin locations, giving designers greater layout freedom. Choose the standard low-profile configuration or add the optional 50 mm riser when more roof-to-module clearance is desired.

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PVKIT Features:

  • Compatible with S-5! clamps and brackets 
  • Rail-less DirectAttach™ design
  • Preassembled and lightweight
  • Fits 1.0-1.4 in. (26-35 mm) module frames.
  • Installs with a single tool
  • Can be used with almost any S-5! attachment bracket
  • Pre-assembled components
  • Installs with a single tool
  • 25% better load distribution
  • UL 2703-compliant bonding and grounding
  • Supports simplified wire management
  • Standard low-profile configuration
  • Optional 50 mm riser for added clearance

PVKIT Works for the Following Roof Type:

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Exposed-Fastened

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Standing Seam

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Corrugated

PVKIT® 3.0 Mounting Assembly

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PVKIT Mounting Assembly

Preassembled rail-less mounting hardware attaches PV modules to compatible S-5! clamps or brackets with fewer components and a single installation tool.

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50 mm Riser (optional)

Adds roof-to-module clearance when more airflow, wire-management space or balance-of-system integration is desired

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Compatible S-5! Mini Clamp

Pairs PVKIT® 3.0 with the appropriate S-5! clamp for standing seam metal roof profiles.

 
(Pictured: S-5-E Mini. Visit our clamp overview page to view additional attachment solutions.).
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Compatible S-5! Bracket

Pairs PVKIT® 3.0 with the appropriate S-5! bracket for exposed-fastened metal roofing. 

(Pictured: ProteaBracket™ for exposed-fastened, trapezoidal rib metal roofing. Visit our bracket overview page to view additional attachment solutions.) 
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How to Install PVKIT® 3.0

Select the appropriate S-5! clamp or bracket for the metal roof profile. Follow the PVKIT® 3.0 Installation Instructions for mounting assembly placement. Install PV modules using the preassembled PVKIT® 3.0 hardware. Use the optional 50 mm riser where additional module clearance is desired. Use the optional module splice where seam spacing limits mounting zones. Complete installation per the published PVKIT® 3.0 instructions.

*Refer to the PVKIT® 3.0 Installation Instructions for complete installation requirements.

PVKIT 3.0 Installation Instructions

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PVKIT Product Sheets & Install Instructions

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PVKIT 3.0 Installation Instructions

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PVKIT Solar Manual

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