Rich Solar Single Panel Adjustable Pole Mount Bracket Kit | 100-250 Watt Panels

The Rich Solar Single Panel Adjustable Pole Mount Bracket Kit Holds One 100 to 250 Watt Panel on a Round Pole Up to 5 Inches Wide

The Rich Solar RS-SM01S is an aluminum side-of-pole mount for one solar panel rated 100 to 250 watts. Stainless steel band clamps hold it to round poles up to 5 inches in diameter, and you can set the panel angle anywhere in Rich Solar's 25° to 90° range.

It suits off-grid systems at cabins and remote properties. The frame is anodized 6005-T5 aluminum alloy with 304 stainless steel fasteners and pole clamps, and the kit weighs 16.5 lb.

Rich Solar Single Panel Adjustable Pole Mount Bracket Kit Features

Angle Adjustment From 25° to 90°

You set the angle by changing the spacing between the upper and lower cross beams on the pole. The manual measures it as the angle between the panel and the pole, and it lists the spacing for each setting, from 13.78 in (350 mm) at 90° to 39.76 in (1010 mm) at 25°.

Fits Panels From 100 to 250 Watts

The inclined beams bolt to the cross beams at holes marked for 100, 150, 200 and 250 watt panel sizes. The manual pairs each mark with a panel size, from 39.0 x 21.3 in for 100 W to 60.6 x 29.9 in for 250 W, so you can match the spacing to your panel.

Rated for Winds Up to 120 MPH

The 36.6 in cross beams, inclined beams and braces form a reinforced triangle. Rich Solar rates the assembly for wind speeds up to 120 mph.

Aluminum Frame With Stainless Hardware

The aluminum alloy keeps the kit light to carry and install, and the anodized finish adds outdoor protection. The inclined beams and braces come pre-assembled with their connectors, and the mounting holes are pre-drilled.

Real-World Applications

Off-grid cabins. Put a single panel on a pole near a cabin or outbuilding instead of on the roof.

Remote properties. Mount a panel at an outdoor site with no building to hold it.

Practical Comparison

RS-SM01S Versus the RS-SM01D

Both use 36.6 in cross beams, fit 100 to 250 watt panels, adjust from 25° to 90° and carry the 120 mph wind rating. The RS-SM01S holds one panel, measures 37.0 x 6.7 x 7.1 in and weighs 16.5 lb. The dual-panel RS-SM01D holds two panels on longer inclined beams, measures 66.9 x 7.9 x 7.5 in and weighs 24.9 lb.

Pole Mount Versus a Roof Mount

A roof mount ties the panel to the roof's position and pitch. A pole mount lets you place and angle the panel where you want, with no holes in the roof.

Buyer Guidance

Check Your Pole and Panel

Rich Solar specifies round poles up to 5 in in diameter. The pole isn't included. Each cross beam takes two band clamps, and the lower beam sits as much as 39.76 in below the upper one, so leave room on the pole. Compare your panel with the sizes in the manual's table before you order.

Tools and Torque

The manual lists an electric hand drill, a spanner for M6, M8 and M10 bolts, a spirit level and a measuring tape. Tighten M6 bolts to 44-53 lbf·in (5-6 N·m) and M10 bolts to 159-177 lbf·in (18-20 N·m). Each panel uses four module bolts.

This May Be A Good Fit If

• You have one panel rated 100 to 250 watts
• You have a round pole up to 5 inches in diameter
• You want an adjustable angle and a 120 mph wind rating
• Your system is off-grid or at a remote site

Common Questions

How Is the Angle Measured?

The manual measures the 25° to 90° range between the panel and the pole. You set it with the cross beam spacing from the manual's table.

Is the Pole Included?

No. The kit includes the beams, braces, connectors, band clamps and bolts. You supply a round pole up to 5 inches in diameter.

Can I Mount Two Panels?

This kit holds one panel. For two, choose the RS-SM01D dual-panel kit.

What's Included

• 4 x Stainless Steel Band Clamps
• 2 x Clamp Connectors
• 2 x Inclined Beam Connectors
• 2 x Brace Connectors
• 2 x Cross Beams
• 2 x Braces
• 2 x Inclined Beams
• 6 x M10 x 70 Connector Bolt Sets
• 14 x M10 x 25 Connector Bolt Sets
• 4 x M6 x 20 Module Bolt Sets

One Panel, Set Where the Sun Is

The Rich Solar Single Panel Adjustable Pole Mount Bracket Kit puts one 100 to 250 watt panel on a round pole with an adjustable angle, aluminum construction and a 120 mph wind rating. If you'd like help checking your pole, panel size or angle settings, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.

Rich Solar Single Panel Adjustable Pole Mount Bracket Kit 100-250 Watt Panels Manuals and Documents

Rich Solar RS-SM01S and RS-SM01D Pole Mount Installation Manual

Rich Solar RS-SM01S and RS-SM01D Pole Mount Specification Sheet