Frequently asked questions about this mount
What is it for?
The 60 cm Wattstunde mount carries a solar panel and lets you change its position. The manufacturer indicates aluminium construction. These are the only technical details supplied: the adjustment range, the panel dimensions accepted and the permitted load are not specified and must be checked in the instructions before assembly.
Who uses it?
The owner of a motorhome or a sailing boat will use it to power appliances without plugging into a network. A garden enthusiast may pair it with a supplementary panel near a pond or a shelter. An installer will appreciate a mount that is easy to carry for testing a site’s exposure before deciding on a permanent assembly.
Why an adjustable mount
The sun’s course varies with the hour and the season. Being able to change the panel’s position makes it possible to adapt to the situation of the moment, rather than settling for a fixed orientation. The benefit is greatest when the location is open: a neighbouring tree or wall casting shade can on its own cancel the effect of any adjustment.
Aluminium: what can be said about it
Light, it can be handled with one hand in most transport situations, and it is not subject to the rust of raw steel. The thickness of the parts and the rigidity of the whole do not appear in the data sheet; do not assume, therefore, that it will support a large module or strong gusts.
Putting it to work
- Take the mount out and inspect the joints and tightening parts.
- Choose an open, level, stable location.
- Install the panel following the instructions, then set the position you want.
- Lock it, then pull gently on the whole to check that it holds.
- Place the cables so that they are neither crushed nor stretched.
For a link to a household installation, call on a qualified electrician.
Taking the mount on the road
If you travel, plan a specific place for transport: a cover or a crate stops the joints from being bent between pieces of luggage. Also make a note of how you set the mount on a good day of production, so that you can quickly find the same position again at the next stop.
Summary of strengths
- Identified brand: Wattstunde.
- 60 cm format.
- Adjustment of the panel’s position.
- Aluminium structure.
Technical characteristics
- Brand: Wattstunde
- Type: adjustable solar panel mount
- Size: 60 cm
- Material: aluminium construction
Safety advice
Never mount a panel on an unstable support, and do not leave the assembly unattended if the wind rises. Fix or weight it according to the manufacturer’s indications. Keep your fingers out of the joint areas when adjusting, and unplug the cables before moving the assembly.
Care and keeping
Rinse with clear water after a stay by the sea or after heavy dust, then dry. Check the fasteners at regular intervals. At the end of the season, put the mount away somewhere dry, folded or dismantled if possible.
