Blue Mountain Solar Panel Mesh Kits Aluminium Mesh Corrugated Roof Installation Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Blue Mountain
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Blue Mountain Solar Panel Mesh Kits Aluminium Mesh Corrugated Roof
Installation Guide
PRODUCT DETAILS
The complete solution for keeping pests and debris out from under your solar panels.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Install mesh around your solar panels to keep out leaves, debris and pests
- Kits come with all mesh, components, fittings and accessories ready for installation
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Take appropriate safety precautions while working at heights. Please check with relevant local and/or state authorities to see if there are any safety laws or rules that apply to working at height in your area.
- Please read all instructions carefully and completely before commencing the installation.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) including appropriate clothing when handling and working with solar panel mesh and componentry.
- Seek professional advice or call us if you do not understand any of the installation instructions
- Only use the recommended componentry and accessories. Use of non-recommended items may create a hazard and will void the warranty of the product.
TOOLS
- Cordless drill
- Screwdriver
- Tin snips
- ¼ inch magnetic setter bit
- Brush, vacuum or blower
- Ladder or trestles & plank
- Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE including eye protection, gloves, UV protection, footwear, fall restraint device, etc.)
SITE PREPARATION
Clean out underneath all solar panels to remove leaves and debris, before fitting Blue Mountain Co Gutter Mesh.
KIT COMPONENTS
EXAMPLE
- Mesh roll
- Solar Panel Mesh Clip hooks
- Solar Panel Mesh Clip locking plates
- Corrugated saddles
- Gutter Trims
- Screw
HOW IT WORKS
Solar Panel Mesh installs around the perimeter of your solar panels to keep
out leaves, debris and pests. The kit includes all components and accessories
to install onto your roof.
CORRUGATED ROOF INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 1. Before you begin installing your solar mesh, ensure that you have
thoroughly cleaned the area between your solar panel and roof. Remove all
leaves, debris, bird nests and other organic matter.
STEP 2. Cut your mesh into the length as shown in Figure 1. Leave
overhang at either end of the solar panels which is equal to the width of your
mesh roll. For example, if your mesh is 250mm wide (dimension A), leave 250mm
overhang at each end
STEP 3. Hook the Solar Mesh Hooks under the solar panel as shown in Figure 2. Evenly space 3 per meter.
STEP 4. If you’re using mesh with a smaller aperture (like 2mm), you may need to snip a strand or two of wire to allow the skinny part of the hook to poke through. Most other types of mesh won’t require this step.
STEP 5. Position the mesh over the solar mesh hooks and against the
outside edge of your solar panel, allowing it to curve down to your roof
STEP 6. Holding the mesh and solar mesh hook in place, install the
locking plate sothat it sandwiches the mesh securely.
STEP 7. Next you will need to install corrugated saddles on the top and
bottom ends of your panel. The saddles should always be oriented so the long
edge is aligned with the outer edge of the mesh. It may be beneficial to notch
the mesh at each saddle to help mould it to the corrugation. To do this, cut
two slits about 20mm apart and approximately 30mm longover every second rib.
STEP 8. Install trims to secure the mesh on the side ends of your panel. The trims need to be placed with the long edge on the roof panel and the short edge pointing upwards. The trim should run vertically up the roof along to top of one of the corrugations. Secure by placing a metal screw in every pre-made hole. Do not overtighten the metal screws.
STEP 9. Trim the mesh as needed on the corners of the solar panel and stick the 2 mesh sections together with a screw or two as required.
MAINTENANCE
No solar panel protection system is completely maintenance free, so you will still need to occasionally check and clean your mesh to remove debris caught on the edge of your mesh or saddles, fine debris that may have collected, or leaves and debris that cannot “self-clean” due to your roof slope. Do not remove solar panel mesh to carry out maintenance.
We recommend engaging a maintenance professional to clean your solar panels and mesh as they have the right equipment, experience and training to do so safely. If you choose to maintain your solar panels and mesh yourself, take appropriate safety precautions first
- Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and protective non-slip footwear.
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
- Keep your work area clean and orderly.
- Keep children away.
- When using a ladder, follow the manufacturer’s instructions or seek professional advice.
- Do not over-reach
- Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. If in doubt, seek help before proceeding.
Use a leaf blower to remove leaves and debris from on top of your roof and mesh. If there is any build-up of sediment or fine debris underneath your solar panels, use a normal pressure hose (through the mesh) to flush it out.
Keep in mind that solar panel mesh on flat roofs will require more frequent
maintenance, as their location and/or pitch make it difficult for leaves and
debris to blow off the roof and mesh. If you have trees that drop large
volumes of debris, you may also need to conduct more frequent maintenance.
Installing solar panel mesh will significantly reduce the volume and frequency
of maintenance required for your roof
PRODUCT WARRANTY
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Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd (ABN 11 113 300 093) (the Company) of 12 Mayneview St, Milton Queensland 4064, warrants that for the Warranty Period set out in paragraph 2, all Blue Mountain Mesh gutter protection systems product(s) manufactured by the Company (Product(s)) will retain a structural integrity (including corrosion to product failure) to perform as a barrier according to product specification to leaf litter and pests for the duration of the Warranty Period (Warranty).
Warranty Period -
The Warranty Period is 12 years from the date that the Product(s) are purchased.
Warranty is additional -
This Warranty is in addition to and does not exclude, restrict or modify in any way any non-excludable statutory rights you may have, including any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law (1).
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The Company provides the following advice to all Customers who are “consumers” as defined by the Australian Consumer Law and to whom the Australian Consumer Law applies, as required by the Australian Consumer Law: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Conditions to claiming under this Warranty -
You must provide the original proof of purchase for the Product(s) and proof of the date of installation to claim on the Warranty.
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You must notify the Company within a reasonable time (and in any event no more than 30 days) after you first noticed or ought reasonably to have noticed the issue/defect. If you do not notify the Company of the Warranty claim within a reasonable time of you first noticing the issue/defect, the Company may in its absolute discretion deny the claim and you will have no liability under this Warranty.
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This Warranty only applies where a defect has arisen, wholly or substantially, as a result of faulty manufacture, parts and where such defect appears during the Warranty Period.
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You must be able to lawfully allow the Company to inspect the property on which the Product is installed to determine the cause of the problem.
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This Warranty does not cover nor extend to, in respect of the exterior paint system, normal weathering which includes a natural reduction in paint gloss and a natural colour change of the paint finish. This Warranty does not cover against aesthetic surface corrosion including teabag staining.
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This Warranty covers only the Product, it does not cover the gutter, fascia boards, or roof substrate or surface, or any damage to those items caused by the installation of the Product.
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The Company does not guarantee that any replacements of the Product made under the Warranty will be in all respects identical with the replaced Product, or precise colour matching, but it will use its best endeavours to use a Product as closely matching the original as possible.
Exclusions -
The Warranty does not apply in the following circumstances:
a. where the Product(s) have been installed less than 500 metres from a salt marine environment (calm or breaking surf) or heavy industrial conditions;
b. where non Company fixtures are used in the installation of the Product or any other non Company approved materials are used;
c. where mechanical, chemical or other damage has been sustained during the handling, storage or installation of the Product or subsequent to delivery of the Product;
d. where the damage has been sustained due to chemical agents, fumes, liquids or solids (other than direct acidic free rain or acidic free run off) falling onto the Product;
e. where the Product(s) have come in contact with soil, ash, fertilizer, moisture retaining substances, lead or copper and other dissimilar metals, chemical agents, liquid from copper flashings or copper pipes, green or wet timber or treated timber (Refer to Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB-12 “Dissimilar Metals” and CTB-13 “Contact with Timber”, which are available from www.bluescopesteel.com.au for further information;
f. where the Product(s) have been subject to an unusually corrosive environment or have been placed in heavy industrial conditions;
g. where the damage results from a storm and tempest, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones, typhoons, gales, lightning, hail, fires, flood and other similarly extreme “acts of God”; -
where the Product has not been installed in accordance with
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Company installation guidelines
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BlueScope Steel guidelines (refer to Corrosion Technical Bulletin CTB- 12 “Dissimilar Metals”, which are available from www.bluescopesteel.com.au));
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i. where the Product(s) have not been maintained in accordance with the maintenance instructions for the Product(s);
j. where there has been a failure to remove debris and/or allow free drainage of water (including condensation) from all surfaces surrounding the Product;
k. where the damage has arisen as a result of a failure to replace corroded fasteners/rivets;
l. where the damage is accidental or is intentional damage caused by a person or damage caused by an animal;
m. where the Product has come into contact with lead or copper or is subject to water run-off from lead or copper materials;
n. where the damage arises due to normal wear and tear;
o. where you have failed to specify a site condition or specification at the time of ordering the Product(s), which subsequently affects the operation of the Product(s);
p. where damage is caused by abuse, mishandling or failure to follow operating instructions; or
q. where damage occurs during shipping or other transit. -
This warranty is void if post paint treatments or systems have been applied to the Product.
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Subject to any applicable laws which cannot be excluded, modified or restricted, including as described in paragraphs 3 and 4, this Warranty does not cover:
a. injury to persons, damage to property, loss of income, profit or business or any other consequential or indirect loss arising from or in any other way connected with the use or failure of the Product otherwise than as expressly set out in this Warranty.
How to claim under this Warranty -
Instructions for making a claim under this Warranty:
a. You must contact the Company on (07) 3248 9600 between 9am-5pm or to 30 Finchley St., Milton Queensland 4064 or info@bluemountainco.com
b. You must provide the Company with a description of the problem encountered with the Product(s), the Product(s) part number or description and date of purchase. Most importantly, you must provide the Company the original proof of purchase (such as a receipt or any other evidence of the purchase). You will bear the cost of notifying the Company of any claim you make under this Warranty.
c. Claims under this Warranty may only be made within the Warranty Period.
What the Company will do -
Subject to clauses 5 and 6:
a. If the Company is informed of any claim within the Warranty Period and that claim is within the terms of this Warranty, the Company will make arrangements for the replacement of the Product(s), at the sole discretion and cost of the Company.
b. If the Company does not accept a claim under this Warranty, the Company will inform you in writing that the Warranty claim was not accepted and the reasons for non-acceptance. You willbear the cost of any freight for the return and dispatch of the Product(s), and the cost of any repairs undertaken by the Company if requested by you to do so.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
Mesh Clip hook
Mesh Clip locking plate
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
DISCLAIMER
You acknowledge and agree that the information, data, advice, opinion, plan or
other thing (Material) provided to you by Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd (ABN 11 113
300 093) (we, us, our) is provided “as is” without any representation,
warranty, indemnity or guarantee as to the performance, accuracy, timeliness,
completeness, merchantability or fitness of the Material for any particular
purpose or application. The Material may contain errors, mistakes,
inaccuracies and may not be complete. We expressly exclude any liability for
such performance, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, merchantability or
fitness of the Material for any particular purpose or application, to the
maximum extent permissible by law. Unless we expressly specify otherwise, we
disclaim all responsibility and liability for any third party provided advice
or provision of services, or failure to advise or provide services. The
disclaimers above are subject to the rights, warranties, guarantees and
remedies relating to the provision of services that you have under, and that
cannot be excluded, restricted or modified under, the Australian Consumer Law.
For more information, please see our Services Purchase Terms at
www.bluemountainco.com.au.
References
- Gutter Mesh System Design Service | Blue Mountain Co. Gutter Mesh
- Products For Better Built Environment | Blue Mountain Co
- BlueScope Steel Australia: BlueScope Steel Products in Australia
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