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- 1-4 car sizes; up to 150 mph wind (1-car)
- S350 steel with Zn-Al-Mg (ZAM) corrosion coating
- 60-cell, 72-cell and large-format modules
- Landscape or portrait module orientation
- 5-degree canopy tilt
- UL 2703 certified
- Pier, spread or grade beam footer options
- 25-year life / 10-year quality warranty
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Product Documents
- ChikoUSA Premier Steel 1-Car Carport/Gazebo Data Sheet (CK-QLCP-1CP-STEEL)
- ChikoUSA Premier Steel 2-Car Carport/Gazebo Data Sheet (CK-QLCP-2CP-STEEL)
- ChikoUSA Premier Steel 3-Car Carport/Gazebo Data Sheet (CK-QLCP-3CP-STEEL)
- ChikoUSA Premier Steel 4-Car Carport/Gazebo Data Sheet (CK-QLCP-4CP-STEEL)
- ChikoUSA Premier 1-Car Installation Manual (03.30.26 V02)
- ChikoUSA Premier 2-Car Installation Manual (02.30.26 V02)
- ChikoUSA Premier 3-Car Installation Manual (02.30.26 V02)
- ChikoUSA Premier 4-Car Installation Manual (02.30.26 V02)
- ChikoUSA Solar Carport Warranty (25-Year Life & 10-Year Quality Warranty)
Turn your driveway into a power plant. The ChikoUSA Premier is a black steel solar carport, pergola and gazebo that covers 1 to 4 vehicles while carrying a full solar array, so you get more production without using roof space. Its S350 steel frame has a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating for long-term corrosion resistance, and it takes 60-cell, 72-cell and large-format modules in landscape or portrait.
Highlights
- Durable: S350 steel with Zn-Al-Mg (ZAM) coating
- Flexible modules: 60-cell, 72-cell and large-format, landscape or portrait
- Engineered for tough sites: up to 150 MPH wind; site-specific engineering for high wind and snow
- Foundation options, including the concrete-free ChikoUSA Monster Mount
- Waterproof design, 5° tilt
- UL 2703 certified
ZAM Tough Coating: Steel That Doesn't Rust Like Everyone Else's
Every ChikoUSA carport and gazebo is built from ZAM Tough steel. ZAM stands for zinc, aluminum and magnesium, a next-generation hot-dip coating. As it weathers, the aluminum and magnesium form a dense, tightly bonded layer on top of the zinc, so the coating itself wears away far more slowly. ChikoUSA rates it at at least 3× the corrosion resistance of standard galvanized steel, the plain zinc coating used on many competing carports.
- Coastal and salt air: resists red rust in salt-spray conditions far better than standard hot-dip galvanized steel.
- Farms and livestock: holds up to the chloride and ammonia found around barns and animal housing.
- Bends and formed edges: keeps protecting even where the steel has been bent, which is usually where galvanized steel rusts first.
- Proven outdoors: in 8 years of outdoor exposure testing, ZAM showed about 4× the corrosion resistance of galvanized steel in both rural and coastal settings.
See the difference: salt spray test (JIS Z 2371)
Bent sections after salt spray
Test images and results provided by ChikoUSA.
Specifications
| Sizes | 1, 2, 3 or 4 cars |
| Module orientation | Landscape or portrait |
| Tilt | 5° |
| Wind rating | Up to 150 MPH |
| Material | S350 steel, Zn-Al-Mg coating, black |
| Certification | UL 2703 |
| Warranty | 25-year life, 10-year quality warranty |
Shipping (freight)
- 1-car: 24 × 24 × 228 in, 1,764 lbs
- 2-car: 24 × 24 × 228 in, 2,205 lbs
- 3-car: 30 × 24 × 228 in, 3,086 lbs
- 4-car: 30 × 24 × 228 in, 3,440 lbs
Solar panels and foundations are sold separately. Ships directly by freight.
| Manufacturer | ChikoUSA |
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| Models | CK-QLCP-1CP-STEEL, -2CP-, -3CP-, -4CP-STEEL (1 to 4 car) |
| Material | S350 steel, Zn-Al-Mg (ZAM) coating |
| Color | Black (also offered in silver) |
| Tilt Angle | 5 degrees |
| Module Compatibility | 60-cell, 72-cell and large-format modules, landscape or portrait |
| Wind Rating | 1-car up to 150 mph; 2-car and 3-car up to 120 mph; 4-car up to 115 mph |
| Snow Load | 1-car up to 30 psf; 2-car up to 10 psf; 3-car and 4-car up to 15 psf |
| Footprint (data sheet drawings) | 1-car 11.25 x 22.5 ft; 2-car 22.5 x 22.5 ft; 3-car 33.75 x 22.5 ft; 4-car 45 x 22.5 ft |
| Columns | 4 (1-car, 2-car), 6 (3-car, 4-car) |
| Foundation | pier, spread or grade beam footers |
| Waterproofing | optional |
| Certification | UL 2703 |
| Warranty | 25-year life, 10-year quality |
Specifications are from the manufacturer and may change. Questions? Call (888) 831-0450.
ChikoUSA 25-Year Expected Life / 10-Year Quality Warranty
| Coverage | material and manufacturing defects in Chiko-made components; Chiko repairs or replaces at its option |
|---|---|
| Finish | free of visible defects, peeling and cracking for 1 year; painted finishes excluded from the 10-year quality warranty |
| Requirements | installed per Chiko written instructions; owner inspects installation twice a year (loose bolts etc.) |
| Exclusions | installation labor, improper installation, modifications, coastal salt exposure unless specified, natural disasters, non-Chiko parts |
| How to claim | contact ChikoUSA (info@chikousa.com, 1-800-948-5390) or your sales agent promptly |
Download: ChikoUSA Solar Carport Warranty (25-Year Life & 10-Year Quality Warranty)
Manufacturer warranties are provided by the manufacturer. Keep your invoice as proof of purchase. Questions about a warranty claim? Call (888) 831-0450.
| Carport Size |
1 Car Carport, 2 Car Carport, 3 Car Carport, 4 Car Carport |
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