Kodiak Bear FR Solar Mounting Solution

10, 15 and 20 Degree

Kodiak Bear® flat roof ballasted solar mounting system features extensive factory pre-assembly and just three major components, the entire system can be installed with a single socket size.

  • Simplicity at the core. Just three major components and one fastener size
  • Module compatibility. Supports 60-cell and 72-cell modules
  • Power production optimized. 10, 15, and 20 degree tilt angles
  • Included ballast. High-strength, hydraulically pressed ballast blocks provided by PanelClaw
  • Multiple attachment options. Ballasted, mechanical, and hybrid attachment designs
  • UL/ETL certified system. Listed integrated grounding to UL 2703

 

 

 

Kodiak Bear System Components

 

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Kodiak Bear's state-of-the-art ballasting eases project planning from design through commissioning. Its highly engineered proprietary blocks, hydraulically compressed to 8,000 psi, are ergonomically designed for easy handling and secure stacking.

The system is also available with a wire management tray that quickly and easily integrates with the system's roof protection pads.

Kodiak Bear has optional roof connector
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Key Specifications

Application: Flat roof (max slope 5 degrees)
Building Height: Up to 60 feet (18.3 meters) (higher upon review)
Installation Speed: ~160-180 modules per day (three-person crew)
Module Tilt Angle
: 10, 15 or 20 degrees
Module Orientation: Landscape
Array Platform Load: ~3.5-9 psf  (including racking, ballast, and modules)
Standard Warranty: 10 years
Basic Wind Speed: Up to 120 mph (193 km/h)


Flat roofs present several challenges for PV mounting systems. From design to installation to decommissioning, Kodiak Bear has been designed to deliver the lowest life-cycle cost of any ballasted solar mounting system:

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Design

Kodiak Bear features several unique design elements to help get the most out of your array, including:

  • AutoCAD array building blocks, provided by PanelClaw, to simplify design

  • Single-module layout flexibility, which enables installers to avoid common roof obstructions and maximize any array's roof footprint

  • Inter-row spacing flexibility to optimize the array footprint

  • North and South Supports—plus the option to slide in all easternmost and westernmost Supports—to optimize the array footprint

  • A mechanical attachment option that allows for platform load reduction when structural load constraints are present

  • Less metal content than other mounting systems for a lower carbon footprint

Ordering

When you're ready to place your order, PanelClaw's world-class customer service team will carefully coordinate every stage of the process—with a global ERP platform and fewer parts to order, PanelClaw delivers faster quoting and ordering, short lead times, and simplified shipping logistics.

Permitting

At PanelClaw, we know that securing permits can often seem more complicated than the installation itself. To facilitate that process, our Kodiak Bear mounting system is delivered with:

  • Independently certified wind-tunnel and system component strength analysis (FEA) results

  • Third-party PE-stamped letters, specific to your state's requirements, certifying our ballast calculations

  • Ballast specifications and drawings to include in your permitting packets

  • A mechanical attachment solution that addresses seismic-zone and extreme wind-load permitting challenges

Generated in collaboration with the top technicians in the field, our testing results earn the confidence of building departments and offer peace of mind to building owners—which ultimately speeds up the permitting process for our partners.

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Installation

Kodiak Bear's innovative design simplifies and expedites installation—so your customers can begin enjoying the benefits of solar energy. Its efficient, cost-minimizing features include:

  • An elegant design that uses just three major components and a single screw size to simplify on-roof quality control, lower construction risk, and facilitate installation

  • Specially designed spacer tools to improve installation efficiency

  • Modular design for easy on-roof array layout adjustments

  • Integrated recycled rubber pads for advanced roof protection and quicker installation

  • An integrated, flexible wire management tray (optional)

Commissioning

We designed Kodiak Bear to facilitate inspections and get your array online as quickly as possible:

  • Ballast drawings, provided by PanelClaw, to guide inspectors

  • Integrated wire management option to securely carry and protect wires, speeding inspection

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Maintenance

Long after installation is complete, Kodiak Bear continues to reduce the maintenance costs and complexity of your PV array with:

  • Fewer parts to maintain

  • A lower module drip edge at least 7" off the roof

  • Non-rail design that allows water to flow freely, minimizing roof-drainage issues over time

  • Optimized wind-deflection design to allow for natural airflow and effective natural module cooling

  • Single-module tilt-up feature that facilitates module and roof maintenance

  • Integrated recycled rubber roof protection pads to help maintain roof warranty

  • 8,000-psi strength concrete ballast—with high freeze-thaw resistance—to extend ballast life

Decommissioning

An advantage at installation, Kodiak Bear's efficient design also dramatically simplifies the process of decommissioning your array with:

  • Fewer parts to decommission

  • Aluminum and steel components that can be easily recycled

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