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Installation Tips

The My Squirrel Guard fastener is designed for simple installation of a solar protection barrier against birds and small animals. Installed correctly, it will provide years of protection and will not void your solar panel warranty. It is simple and easy to install and can be completed in a few hours.

Step 1

First, assemble the two parts of the fastener. Insert the straight portion of the hook into the hole in the washer. The silver side of the washer should be inserted first. The silver side should face the J (bent) portion of the hook. Insert the washer straight without wiggling it too much as this....

Step 2

Insert the washer about an inch through the hook as this will provide sufficient wire to grip with a pair of pliers later in the installation process.

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Step 3

Once on the roof, check under the solar panels for birds, squirrels and other small animals. Remove any nest from below the panel/s by lifting the panel/s where the nests are and removing any nests, babies, eggs, etc. Be sure to clean up any debris prior to beginning.

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Step 4

Next, bend the wire in order to create a L. We suggest holding the wire adjacent to the panel and using the panel edge in order to assist with the bending. Most solar panels have an aluminum frame that should not be damaged if you are careful not to put too much pressure in bending the wire. We r....

Step 5

Once the wire has been bent, you are ready to begin the installation of the pest abatement system. Place your bent wire flush against the panels. We recommend keeping the excess wire outside and not under the panels. This will make it more difficult especially for squirrels to push against the wi....

Step 6

Take one of your prepared fasteners (hook and washer) and insert it through an opening in the wire mesh closest to the bottom edge of the solar panel frame. The black side of the washer should be facing you. Be sure to apply slight downward pressure to ensure that the wire mesh is not higher than....

Step 7

Hook the J loop to the lip of the solar panel frame. Once the hook has caught the loop, grab the hook with your pliers (recommended) with one hand and push the washer in towards the wire until it is firm and flush against the wire mesh.

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Step 8

Make sure the washer is flush and tight against the mesh. You can now cut off the excess hook wire with your pliers or bend it downwards. Bending is easier and will not leave pieces of of the hook that you now need to clean off your roof.

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