Figure 20 APPK-SET106
1 Hex screw M6×30 DIN912 A4 (4 pcs)
2 Spring lock washer A6 DIN127 A4 (4 pcs)
3 Flat washer A6 DIN125 A4 (4 pcs)
4 Round sleeve spacer M6, D10/6.4 L10, AISI 304 (4 pcs)
5 Clamp
The recommended installation height is roughly 4 m (13 ft 1 in) from the ground level. Face
the panel South (true South, not magnetic) on the Northern Hemisphere and North on the
Southern Hemisphere.
1. Mount the panel to the mast using the APPK-SET mounting kit provided.
2. Secure the screws firmly.
More Information
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Overview of Solar Panel Installation (page 85)
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Adjusting Solar Panel Tilt Angle (page 87)
9.3
Adjusting Solar Panel Tilt Angle
Tilt the panel toward the sun. The further you are from the equator, the more vertical the
panel must be.
To maximize the annual energy output, install the panel at a recommended angle.
Table 7 Recommended Tilt Angle for Solar Panel
Latitude of Site Tilt Angle
0 ... 10° 20°
10 ... 50° Add 10° to local latitude
> 50° 60°
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