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Split Kit: Use for Panel Obstruction Work-A-Rounds

Split Kit: Use for Panel Obstruction Work-A-Rounds

$93.00Price
Use with 2.0" I.D. Nominal Solar Panel Headers

Note: When ordering, after clicking the "Add to Cart" button below, view your cart and enter the amount of Split Kits required in the "quantity" box

  • PRODUCT INFORMATION:

    Split Kit used for Solar Pool Panels with header Size: 2.0" I.D. Nominal includes all the necessary parts required to engineer a split in the row of panels.

     

    Split Kit Function: 

    • Used for panel obstruction work-a-rounds to circumvent obstacles [skylights, vents, chimneys, pipes, etc.]

    • Used when combining different size panels to fit various roof shapes 
    • Used when a row of panels is split over two adjoining roof surfaces; i.e. the panel row begins on a south-facing roof, and then splits and continues onto a west roof.
     

    Complete Split Kit includes: 
    • 4 - CPVC 2.0” Panel Adapters*; used for connecting to panel outlets
    • 4 – 2” PVC Couplings; used with Bushings to connect 2" PVC pipe together
    • 1 - Standard Panel Hardware Kit [see below]

     

    *CPVC withstands high temperatures and requires all-purpose CPVC glue. If PVC glue is used, it may result in leakage 

     

    Standard Panel Hardware Kit Includes:

    • 2 - 2"x3" Rubber Couplings; used for connecting the panel headers together in a series
    • 5 - #40 Stainless Steel Hose Clamps; Clamps & Seals Rubber Couplings to panel headers
    • 4 - Header/Strap Stainless Steel Butterfly Clips; Fastens panel & strap to roof or rack.
    • 4 - #14 1/4"x1.5" 3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws;† fastens Stainless Steel Butterfly Clips

    †Concrete Tile or Wood/Metal Rack applications include: 
    Appropriate screws will be substituted for each kits standard Stainless Steel Screws described above - based on customer requirements that are chosen in dropdown selection box at top of this page entitled "Hardware Kit"

    • #14 - 1/4" x 2" - 3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws; standard kit screws used for Shingle, Metal, Modified or Rolled Roofs, or Pressure Treated Wood Frame Racks

    • #14 - 1/4" x 1 1/4" - 5/16" Tapcon Hex Head Screws; substitute screws used for Barrel or Flat Concrete Tile, or Concrete Roofs

    • #14 - 1/4" x 1" - 7/16" Hex Head Bolts and Locking Nuts; substitute screws used for Aluminum or Steel Metal Frame Racks

     

    For High Wind Areas: Areas that have high wind zones may require a hardware upgrade to High Wind Zone Panel Kits to meet local codes. Click here to purchase upgrade your Standard Panel Hardware Kit to a High Wind Zone Panel Hardware Kit. 

    Note: Vortex Standard Panel Hardware Kits can be used on most other brands of solar panels equipped with 1.5" I.D. or 2.0" I.D. headers. 

     

    Double Row Kits:
    • If you are planning to install your panels in multiple rows stacked above each other on the same or different roofs Order: Double Row Kit instead of a Split Kit

     

    Processing and Delivery Information: 

    Please allow 3-5 business days to process and ship your order, plus standard transportation delivery time. Orders placed after 2PM EST may not begin processing until the next business day.

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