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Vortex Double Row Kit Parts

VORTEX Double Row Kits

Vortex Double Row Kit

 Includes the necessary parts required to install multiple stacked rows of panels one above the other on the same or different roof.

Complete Double Row Kit includes:

  • 2 - End Plugs; used for plugging un-used panel header outlets
  • 2 - CPVC* Panel Adapters; used for connecting CPVC to panel outlet
  • 2 - 1.5"x2" PVC Reducer Bushings; used with CPVC Panel Adapter to increase to 2"
  • 2 - 2" PVC Tees; used to connect the plumbing together for the two rows of panels
  • 1 - Panel Kit [see below]

Note: *CPVC withstands high temperature and requires All purpose
CPVC glue. If PVC glue is used, it may result in leakage.

Panel Kit includes:

  • 2 - 1.5"x3" Rubber Couplings; used for connecting the panel headers together in a series 
  • 5 - #32 Stainless Steel Hose Clamps; used for sealing Rubber Couplings to panel headers
  • 4 - Header/Strap Stainless Steel Clips; used for fastening panel and strap to roof or rack
  • 4 - #14  1/4"x1.5"  3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws; † used for fastening Stainless Steel Clips to roof

†Concrete Tile or Wood/Metal Rack applications include:

The appropriate screws are substituted for the Stainless Steel Screws above - based on the customer requirements that are chosen in dropdown selection box at top of this page entitled "System Hardware Kit based on installation application"

  • Shingle, Metal or Modified/Rolled Roofs or Pressure Treated Wood Frame Racks, use standard kit screws:
             #14 - 1/4" x 2" - 3/8" Hex Head Stainless Steel Screws
  • Barrel or Flat Concrete Tile or Concrete Roofs, substitute:
             #14 - 1/4" x 1 1/4" - 5/16" Tapcon Hex Head Screws
  • Aluminum or Steel Frame Racks, substitute:
             #14 - 1/4" x 1" - 7/16" Hex Head Bolts and Locking Nuts

Note: If the panels are installed in the same row on the same roof, and need to circumvent an obstacle, then order a Split Kit instead of a Double Row Kit. 

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