Mounting system, device, and method

A mounting system for use with a standing seam, comprising:

• a first side member, comprising:
• a mounting interface;
• a first foot;
• and
• a first aperture between the mounting interface and the first foot;
• a second side member, comprising:
• a first arm with a first end;
• a second arm with a second end;
• a second aperture between the first and second arms;
• and
• a second foot;
• and
• a fastener extendable through the first aperture and the second aperture to secure the first side member to the second side member, wherein at least one of the first and second ends of the arms contact an interior surface of the first side member to provide a predetermined spacing between the first foot and the second foot.

A method of connecting a mounting system to a standing seam defined by first and second metal panels, comprising:

• providing a first component of the mounting system, comprising:
• a mounting interface;
• a first foot comprising a first toe and a first heel;
• and
• a first aperture between the mounting interface and the first foot;
• inserting the first toe into a first channel of the first metal panel;
• positioning the first heel in a first insert portion of the first metal panel;
• providing a second component of the mounting system, comprising:
• a first arm with a first end;
• a second arm with a second end;
• a second aperture between the first and second arms;
• and
• a second foot comprising a second toe and a second heel;
• inserting the second toe into a second channel of the second metal panel;
• positioning the second heel in a second insert portion of the second metal panel;
• and
• securing the first component to the second component with a fastener that extends through the first and second apertures, wherein at least one of the first and second ends of the arms of the second component engage an interior surface of the first component.