{"product_id":"bolt-magnet-mounting-kit-for-large-flexible-solar-panels-bimini-canvas","title":"Bolt + Magnet Mounting Kit for Large Flexible Solar Panels – Bimini \u0026 Canvas","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBolt + Magnet Mounting Kit for Large Flexible Solar Panels – Bimini \u0026amp; Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure large flexible solar panels to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecanvas bimini, dodger, or other suitable marine canvas surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebolt-on and magnetic mounting points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix total mounting points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for large flexible solar panels with four corner grommets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 bolt-on mounting points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using the panel's four corner grommets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 supplemental magnetic mounting points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e positioned between the corner mounting points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a more distributed mounting configuration without adding holes or additional grommets to the solar panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚙️ What's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBolt-On Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 stainless steel fender washers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 stainless steel small washers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 stainless steel bolts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 stainless steel nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e4 nylon locking nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnetic Mounting Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 high-strength rare earth magnets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2 \u003c\/span\u003eadhesive tabs (to attach the magnets to the upper side of the flexible solar panel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional double-sided adhesive tape for secure placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour magnets provide two supplemental magnetic mounting points, with two magnets used at each point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🌊 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Bimini \u0026amp; Marine Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bolt + Magnet Mounting Kit is designed for mounting large flexible solar panels to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanvas biminis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDodger tops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoat canvas enclosures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther suitable marine canvas surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly useful when a large flexible solar panel has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour corner grommets but additional support is desired between the corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔩 Bolt-On Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bolt on kit contains  fender washers, washers, nuts and bolts.  Refer to diagram to see how the components are assembled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/flexible_solar_panels_canvas_mounting_-_bolt_kit.jpg?v=1787724941\" alt=\"how to mount flexible solar panels on canvas or bimini top using bolt kit method\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the solar panel on the canvas where it is to be mounted.  Give it time to be warmed by the sun and nestle into the canvas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark each of the grommet holes on the canvas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePuncture the canvas at one of the grommet locations with a hole punch or sharp object (nail, awl, or ice pick).  A heated punch will fuse the Sunbrella fabric fibers together strengthening the hole area. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a fender washer onto the ¾” 10-24 bolt and (optional) apply a small amount of adhesive or silicone around the bolt. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the bolt with fender washer through the canvas. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small amount of adhesive or silicone around the bolt sticking through the canvas and place a fender washer on the bolt. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten a 10-24 nut on the bolt securing the canvas between the fender washers. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a small washer onto the bolt (optional). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the panel grommet over the bolt, place a second small washer onto the bolt and secure the assembly with a lock nut. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith one grommet in place inspect the hole positions for the other grommets to be sure they are in the correct position. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat steps 3 through 11 for each solar panel grommet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🧲 Magnetic Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magnet mounting kit contains 4 high-power rare-earth magnets and 2 pieces of \u003cbr\u003edouble-sided tape.  Refer to the diagram below to see how the components of the kit are used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/flexible_solar_panels_canvas_mounting_-_magnetic_kit.jpg?v=1787727005\" alt=\"how to mount flexible solar panels on canvas or bimini top using magnet or magnetic kit\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach 2 magnets to the top of the solar panel using the double-sided adhesive dots provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the solar panel on the canvas where it is to be mounted. Give it time to be warmed by the sun and nestle into the canvas. Be sure panels are positioned such that the wires can reach where necessary to connect to the other panels. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the second set of 2 magnets to the underside of the canvas by holding the magnet in the vicinity of the upper magnet. They will find each other. If the magnets repel each other turn the magnet over. A pair of magnets are most effective if they are separated by the panel and a single layer of canvas. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect the solar panel to your system using an MC4 T-branch connector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor more detailed instruction, click here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/CMPower_semi-flexible_panel_installation_guide_V1.2_-Generic.pdf\" title=\"CMPower Semi-Flexible Panel Installation Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCMPower Semi-Flexible Panel Installation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CustomMarineProducts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52986535739704,"sku":"CMP20200-4","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/8466\/2328\/files\/bolt_magnet_kit-index.jpg?v=1789721894","url":"https:\/\/www.custommarineproducts.store\/products\/bolt-magnet-mounting-kit-for-large-flexible-solar-panels-bimini-canvas","provider":"Custom Marine Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}