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SunModo Corp | 14800 NE 65th Street | Vancouver, WA 98682 | 360-844-0048
Document Number D10261-V1.2 | ©2023 – SunModo Corp.
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SunModo’s innovative TopTile® is the world’s first PV mounting system that
is mounted entirely above the tiles. The patented mount eliminates the need to
deconstruct the tile roof, significantly reduces time, and minimizes tile breakage
during installation.
The TopTile® product attaches to
both curved and flat tiles, and to a
wide variety of roof coverings. The
TopTile® Mount can be installed on,
but not limited to, the following roof
coverings: aluminum and steel
metal shingles, stone coated metal
shingles, terra cotta tile, hollow tile,
slate tile, concrete, and clay tiles as
well as plastic composites shingles
and synthetic Spanish barrel tiles.
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Tools Required for Installation
Drill
Adjustable Torque Wrench, 0 – 35 Nm
Tape measure
Chalk line or laser
Male hex drive impact socket adapter
13mm (1/2”) 6-point Socket
28mm (1-1/8”) 6-point Socket
SHDIATOOL Diamond Core Drill Bits 1-1/2” or 2” for
Hard Stone Concrete Marble Granite Brick Laser
Welded Dry or Wet Hole Saws 50mm
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SHDIATOOL Core Drill Bit Adapter 5/8"-11 Thread Male
to SDS Plus Shank
T25 Torx/Star Bit
Dow Great Stuff FireBlock Polyurethane Spray Foam,
(or equivalent)
POLYSET® RTA-1 Roof Tile Adhesive and Caulking
Please refer to the Florida Product Approval (FPA)
FL41592-R1 for sealant applications in Florida.
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TopTile Installation Instructions
Tile Hole
Underlayment Foam Application
Stanchion Installation
Locate the desired location of the TopTile. Using
a 1-1/2” or 2” tile hole saw, drill a hole into the tile.
Remove the tile dust from around the hole and
the tile dust on the underlayment.
Install the Stanchion using a 38mm Socket.
Torque until the stanchion and gasket are fully
seated.
After clearing away the tile dust on the
underlayment, spray a 4” to 6” circular bead of
polyurethane foam sealant onto the
underlayment.
We recommend POLYSET® RTA-1 Roof Tile
Adhesive, or Great Stuff FireBlock, or any
polyurethane spray foam approved in your
jurisdiction is acceptable.
Please refer to the Florida Product Approval
(FPA)
FL41592-R1 for sealant applications in
Florida.
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TopTile “Correct” Installation
TopTile “Acceptable” Installation
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1” Spacer Assembly
The 3 wood screw stanchion holes are above the tile and
below the collar of the EPDM cover on the Flashing.
Note: Repositioning the stanchion higher or lower along
the tile will increase or decrease the position of the 3
wood screw stanchion holes.
The 3 wood screw stanchion holes are above the tile, and
also above the collar of the EPDM cover on the Flashing.
POLYSET® RTA-1 Roof Tile Adhesive spray foam can be
used to prevent water infiltration.
The 3 wood screw stanchion holes are below the tile
profile. In this position the wood screws cannot be
installed.
In this situation we recommend adding a 1” Spacer to the
stanchion.
If required add a 1” Spacer to the bottom of the stanchion.
Remove the EPDM Washer, install the 1” Spacer, and
replace the EPDM Washer with the rubber gasket facing
down.
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Deck Screw Installation
Stanchion Sealing
Flashing Installation
For curved tiled roofs hand form the flashing to
match the tile contour. Install flashing over
Stanchion and under the edge of the tile located
above.
If the leading-edge tile cannot be lifted, flashing
can be placed below but a bead of roof sealant
must be used to help deflect water around or
over the top of the flashing.
Install the 3 wood screws into the stanchion
using a T25 Torx/Star Bit.
Due to the side driving force of installing the
screws into the sides of the stanchion, care
should be taken to keep the stanchion plumb.
Spray a circular bead of POLYSET® RTA-1 Roof
Tile Adhesive around the hole and the Stanchion
to create a watertight seal.
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L-Foot Attachment
Rail Attachment
Loosely install the L-Foot Adaptor to the L-Foot
using the M8 Bolt provided.
Install the Rail onto the L-Foot and L-Foot
Adaptor. Confirm that the hooks on the L-Foot
Adaptor are fully engaged with the hooks on the
side of the Rail.
Adjust the Rail to the desired height and then
secure the Rail to the L-Foot Adaptor using the
M8 Bolt; use a 13mm (1/2”) hex socket and
torque to 13Nm (10 ft-lbs).
Install the L-Foot with its M8 Bolt onto the top of
the stanchion; use a 13mm (1/2”) hex socket
and torque to 13Nm (10 ft-lbs).
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