Birdgo Solar Panel Mesh Clips

Birdgo Solar Panel Mesh Clips Description

Birdgo Solar Mesh Panel Clips

Fast no-drill attachment clips for wire mesh control of birds

To be used with Birdgo galvanised mesh panels

Benefits

• Discrete attachment
• Requires no drilling
• Easy to install
• Single-use design

Installation clips specifically designed to hold wire mesh to the sides of solar panels to prevent pigeons and other pest birds from gaining access to the underside of installed systems.

The clips require no pre-drilling, and hence users can use them on long-term rental systems without doing damage or potentially voiding any manufactures warranty.

This universal single-use clip will fit a wide range of manufactures designs subject to the lip being at least 20mm.

It can be used with Birdgo and similar sized mesh to create a permanent barrier to prevent access from a wide range of nesting birds, including pigeons and starlings.

Recommended to be spaced at 450mm intervals, corners and every join as required.

The shaft is single-use and will not allow release once installed.

If required, please see other listings for a wide range of prevention materials, including mesh suitable for installation around solar panels.

Installation of solar mesh

Before undertaking any proofing works, the area must be cleared to remove guano and bird nesting materials. This lowers the pressure of the site, and it is more likely that the target bird will move onto another location.

We recommend treating any waste, before and after removal, with a suitable disinfectant such as our Birdgo cleaner and sanitiser spray. Bird waste is associated with many bacterial and spore-born diseases, including Ornithosis, Chlamydia, E-coli & Salmonella.

All bird species, including pigeons, are protected by law in the UK. Removal of nesting materials or eggs may be a breach of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Free general licences are available from Natural England for users to undertake works subject to meeting their terms and conditions.

Solar panels are always live, and we recommend that users familiarise themselves with the manufacturer's instructions and connection points. If in doubt, seek professional advice/help from a solar panel installer or electrician.

While the installation of solar mesh is considered straight forward, and the installer requires no previous experience, we recommend that instructions included within the kit are read and followed.

The following information provides the user with an initial summary of the process:

1. Using a 5 foot long 2x4 as a guide, bend up two to three squares of the mesh to about a
   45° angle. This helps to lock the solar mesh snugly to the roof.
2. Place clips every 18 inches. Slide the clip onto the edge of the panel support bracket. Slide as far outward as possible, so the clip is all the way on the lip of the panel.
3. Set the wire mesh screen in place. Ensure the fastener rod comes through the screen at an upward angle to keep downward pressure on the screen, pushing it towards the roof.
4. Slide the speed washer onto the shaft of the clip assembly until snug. Make adjustments to the screen as necessary. Tighten the speed washer to the panel edge. Include a 3” overlap of the mesh when installing the next section.
5. Cut off any excess mesh screen sticking over the top edge of the solar panel array. Cut of the clip assembly rod flush with the exterior of the speed washer. 

Obstructions such as mounting brackets or cabling should be carefully cut around, ensuring not to leave any gaps over 19mm that would allow access by pests.

On each corner of the solar array, cut the adjoining perpendicular mesh channels at opposite angles of 45° and abut together to form chamfered corners, secure using the cable ties provided*.

Using the wire cutters provided, neatly trim off the excess mesh flush with the top edge of the solar panel frame. Then trim off the tails from the mesh clips to give a neat finish.