Winterizing solar panels

[TRHOD12]

I read that same thing in my installation manual, but was confused as to how I was supposed to remove the panels from the roof. Afterall, I have 3" lag bolts going thru my roof holding the straps down that hold the panels in place.
Am I supposed to remove the straps each year to get the panels down??

The other thing, I called the companies helpline when I was installing the panels. They told me that as long as I had the IG panels and had a slope on the panels of at least 1" for every 10' of panel, all I need to winterize them is pull off the inlet plumbing line to the panel, let it drain, and I am good to go. I don't need to take the panels inside. The lady told me if I had AG panels I would need to store them inside.

I don't understand this.

[mas985]

That is good news. I suspect that the reason they told you to remove the plug is that they didn't know you have a VRV installed. With that and assuming there is no trapped water, you should not need to manually drain the panels. But you should check at least once before the winter sets in to make sure the panels are draining properly and completely.