PanelClaw

PanelClaw has revolutionized flat roof PV mounting systems with the introduction of the Polar Bear FR solution. Polar Bear FR is a non rail-based, ballasted mounting system offering features designed to save integrators, architects, inspectors and building managers money and time. PanelClaw's Polar Bear FR system is extremely simple and based on only 3 components (support, claw, deflector) and two types of fasteners.

Benefits

Speed

• Using the Polar Bear system, your 3-person installation crew can secure 16 panels in 20 minutes.
• The Claw is designed to be installed on the under-lip of the modules. Four Claws can be installed in 30 seconds using the integrated screw.
• Factory-installed electrical grounding allows for faster array installation, and a tilt-up design facilitates installation of array and roof maintenance.
• Integrated PEM studs on the Support make Deflector installation easy.
• Pre-installed roof-friendly protection/friction pad and grounding lug.

Efficiency

• Extremely low parts count.
• Wavy roof friendly, non rail-based system with slotted mounting holes.
• The Deflector is easy to handle weighting approximately 6 pounds.
• The Deflector has been designed to allow for approximately 3" of clearance between itself and the mounted module. A rounded top edge will protect your wrists.
• The entire Polar Bear system is installed using only two bolt and two nut sizes.

Value

• Industry-best lead times.
• Made in the U.S.A. with a 10-year warranty.

Polar Bear has undergone:

• Independent wind-tunnel testing at Colorado State University's Wind Engineering and Fluids Laboratory;
• Computational fluid dynamics modeling;
• Finite element analysis;
• Static load testing;
• Electrical grounding standards review

Component Details

Claw

Material Composition:

• 6061-T6 Extruded Aluminum

Integrated Components:

• 18-8 SS HCS 3/8-16 x 1.25"

Benefits:

• Strength: The Claw has been successfully load tested by ETL with Evergreen Solar ES-A modules to UL 1703. Mechanical Load Testing has also been conducted with modules from several other leading manufacturers.
• Easy Installation: The Claw is designed to be installed on the under-lip of the module . Four Claws can be installed in 30 seconds using the integrated screw.
• Flexibility: The non-rail based Claw attachment makes the Polar Bear more flexible in wavy roof situations than competitors’ rail-bases systems.

Supports

Material Composition:

• 5052-H32 Aluminum

Integrated Components:

• WEEB Lug-6.7 grounding component by Wiley Electronics, LLC.
• EPDM roof protection pad (other pads available upon request)
• PEM Studs for easy Deflector installation
• 2 mounting holes to accommodate wavy roofs

Benefits:

• Easy to Install: integrated components will save you significant installation time.
• Simple: no tools required for assembly.
• Optimized Module Performance: 10° installation angle and open design optimize module cooling.

Deflector

Material Composition:

• 5052-H32 Aluminum

Integrated Components:

• Slotted mounting holes
• Rounded top and bottom edges

Benefits:

• Wavy Roof Friendly: the slotted mounting holes will accommodate wavy roofs.
• Light Weight: at approximately 6 pounds the Deflector is easy to handle.
• Easy to Install: integrated PEM studs on the Support make Deflector installation easy.
• Module Clearance: the Deflector has been designed to allow for approximately 3" of clearance between itself and the mounted module. A rounded top edge will protect your wrists.