Page 1
The right wayTM to attach almost anything to metal roofs!
TM
Installation Instructions
S-5!® Warning! Please use these products responsibly! Visit our website or contact
your S-5! distributor for available load test results. The user and/or installer of these
parts is responsible for all necessary engineering and design to ensure the S-5! clamps
have been properly spaced and configured. Notice to S-5! users: Due to the many
variables involved with specific panel products, climates, snow melt phenomena, and
job particulars, the manufacturer cannot and does not express any opinions as to the
suitability of any S-5! assembly for any specific application and assumes no liability
with respect thereto. S-5! products are tested for ultimate holding strength on various
profile types and materials. Visit www.S-5.com for more details. This document is an
installation guide only and the photographs and drawings herein are for the purpose
of illustrating installation, tools and techniques, not system designs. Information
contained within is intended to apply to the document as a whole.
The S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E, S-5-B, and S-5-V clamps are made for standing seam
profiles. For horizontal seam applications, the setscrew(s) must be accessible
from the top for tightening. S-5-U clamps have two bolt holes to accommodate
either vertical or horizontal seam applications; visit www.S-5.com for more details.
Tools Needed
• Screw Gun*
• T30 Torx Bit Tip (provided)
• Dial-Calibrated Torque Wrench
(For accurate tension values, do NOT use a clicking torque
wrench; inquire with S-5! for proper tool sourcing)
1
2
3
To Install the S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E,
S-5-B, and S-5-V
1. Partially thread the setscrews into the clamp by hand. (The S-5-U has four setscrew
locations to make the clamp more versatile; however, only two setscrews are used per
clamp. Both setscrews should always be loaded into the same side of the clamp.)
2. Determine how to position the clamp. When attaching to machine-folded seams
(regardless of panel profile and geometry), S-5! clamps are designed to engage the
seam as shown in Illustration A; with setscrew opposite seam fold. On many snaptogether type seams, the setscrews are on the open (or overlap) side of the seam. On
some seams, this aspect of clamp orientation is not critical.
3. Tighten the setscrews using a screw gun* and the included screw gun bit tip.
Setscrews should be tensioned and re-tensioned as the seam material compresses, i.e.
tighten the first setscrew, then the second; then repeat until each setscrew achieves
the recommended torque. The setscrews will dimple the seam material but will not
penetrate it. When relying on published load values, setscrew tension should be
verified periodically using a calibrated torque wrench as indicated below to ensure the
tool is consistently achieving the proper torque range. Note: See "Step 3 Note" at
bottom of document on fitting S-5-U and S-5-V on certain vertical double-folds.
* For time-saving tool recommendations, call S-5!
Specified Torque Inch Pounds Foot Pounds Nm
22ga steel
All other metals and
thinner gauges of steel
Once installed correctly, these clamps require no maintenance or reinspection for the life of the roof.
For critical attachment applications utilizing an M8-1.25 X 16 mm Hex Flange
4.
Bolt, tighten the included M8 bolt to 160 inch pounds (13 foot pounds).
These instructions are for use by those experienced in the trade. Always follow appropriate safety precautions and use appropriate tools.
160–180 13–15 18–20
130–150 11–12.5 15–17
4
Above illustrations show S-5-U clamp
on a vertical seam. Step 2 shows both
vertical and horizontal applications.
Illustration A
(Top) S-5-U clamp on both vertical and horizontal seams.
(Bottom) S-5-S on a snap together seam with blow up
illustrating deformation of seam as setscrew is tightened
For horizontal seams equal to or greater than .65" use the
S-5-U in its horizontal orientation.
For horizontal seams equal to or less than .50" use the S-5-S
mounted vertically.
S-5-U, S-5-S, S-5-E, S-5-B, S-5-V, & Mini Install
888-825-3432 | www.S-5.com
Page 2
S-5-U Mini, S-5-S Mini, S-5-E Mini, S-5-B Mini, and S-5-V Mini
To Install the S-5-U Mini, S-5-S Mini,
Installation Instructions
S-5-E Mini, S-5-B Mini, and S-5-V Mini
1. Partially thread the setscrew into the clamp by hand.
2. Determine how to position the clamp. When attaching to machine-folded seams
(regardless of panel profile and geometry), S-5!® clamps are designed to engage
the seam as shown in Illustration A on the front page; with setscrew opposite
seam fold. On many snap-together type seams, the setscrew is on the open (or
overlap) side of the seam. On some seams, this aspect of clamp orientation is not
critical.
3. Tighten the setscrew using a screw gun* and the included screw gun bit tip.
The setscrew will dimple the seam material but will not penetrate it. When
relying on published load values, setscrew tension should be verified
periodically using a calibrated torque wrench as indicated below to ensure
the tool is consistently achieving the proper torque range. Note: See "Step
3 Note" at bottom of document on fitting S-5-U Mini and S-5-V Mini on
certain vertical double-folds.
*For time-saving tool recommendations, call S-5!
Specified Torque Inch Pounds Foot Pounds Nm
22ga steel
All other metals and
thinner gauges of steel
Once installed correctly, these clamps require no maintenance or reinspection for the life of the roof.
For critical attachment applications utilizing an M8-1.25 X 16 mm Hex
4.
Flange Bolt (sold separately), t
foot pounds).
160–180 13–15 18–20
130–150 11–12.5 15–17
ight
en th
olt to 160 inch pounds (13
e b
1
2
3
Step 3 Note: When installing S-5-U, S-5-V, S-5-U Mini, or S-5-V Mini on
a vertical double fold, you may need to lift clamp in a manner that
allows the lip of the clamp to engage the bottom of the seam and the
setscrew(s) to fully engage the fold while tightening the setscrew(s).
See clamp lip engagement in figure below. This will assist in making
the clamp sit more vertically on the seam.
NOTE: Any S-5! warranty and/or calculation may be void if hardware
is used that was not furnished by S-5! directly or through one of their
licensed distributors
S-5!® Warning! Please use this product responsibly!
Produc ts are prote cted by multip le U.S. and fo reign patents. Visit the webs ite at www.S-5.c om for comple te information on patents an d trademarks . For maximum h olding stre ngth,
other metals and thinner gauges of steel. Consult the S-5! website at www.S-5.com for published data regarding holding strength.
Copyright 2020, Metal Roof Innovations, Ltd. S-5! products are patent protected.
S-5! aggressively protects its patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Version 040820.
USEBVI-V1.2-0420
4
Above illustrations show S-5-E Mini
clamp on a vertical seam. Step
2 shows S-5-E Mini on vertical
applications and S-5-U Mini on
horizontal applications.
Loading...