Grizzly Bear® FR Gen II Solar Mounting Solution

Plan

Design

Grizzly 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

• Low module tilt angle design to optimize roof loading and the power production density of the roof

• 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 as well as 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 Grizzly 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

• Advanced thermal compensation to facilitate obtaining roofing manufacturer approvals

• 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.

Install

Installation

Grizzly 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 two nut and bolt sizes to simplify on-roof quality control, lower construction risk, and facilitate installation

• A module attachment mechanism that is UL-certified for electric bonding and grounding (UL 2703) drastically reducing grounding costs

• Specially designed spacer tool to improve installation efficiency

• Modular design for easy on-roof array layout adjustments

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

• A multi-function tab for additional wire management options

• Optimized product packaging—so you have less to recycle when installation is complete

Commissioning

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

• Grizzly Bear’s UL 2703 system listing simplifies electrical inspection

• Integrated ballast reduces inspection time

• Ballast drawings, provided by PanelClaw, guide inspectors

Operate

Maintenance

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

• Fewer parts to maintain

• An a-thermalized deflector that compensates for thermal forces

• 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, environmentally friendly, recycled rubber roof protection pads to help maintain roof warranty

• 5,000-psi (34.5 Mpa) strength concrete, with low water absorption, to extend ballast life

• Integrated ballast reduces risk of ballast relocation by other contractors performing future site work

Decommissioning

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

• Fewer parts to decommission

• Aluminum components that can be easily recycled