ECOFASTENSOLAR.COM
COMPLETE RAIL-BASED
RACKING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION GUIDE
VERSION:
v3.0
REVISION DATE:
12/02/22
Page 1: ...ECOFASTENSOLAR COM COMPLETE RAIL BASED RACKING SYSTEM INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION v3 0 REVISION DATE 12 02 22...
Page 2: ...NTS PAGE 01 FEATURES BENEFITS PAGE 02 INTRODUCTION PAGE 03 OVERVIEW PAGE 04 COMPONENTS PAGE 05 RATINGS PAGE 06 ARRAY LAYOUT PAGE 07 INSTALLATION PAGE 08 GROUNDING PAGE 17 ACCESSORIES PAGE 21 CLAMP PAR...
Page 3: ...sten s composition shingle tile and metal roof mounts in seconds without the need for fasteners or tools The ClickFit system is made of robust materials such as aluminum and coated steel to ensure cor...
Page 4: ...condition and strong enough to support the weight of the modules including the additional equipment wind and snow loads When in doubt consult with the engineer of record and or the local building ins...
Page 5: ...icker The rail simply clicks into place without the use of any tools ATTACHING THE MODULES The modules are attached to the rails by means of mid clamps and end clamps Installer must review module and...
Page 6: ...ernate Component Addendum for components not shown COMPONENTS PAGE 05 SYSTEM COMPONENTS REQUIRED SYSTEM COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES FRAME MLPE MOUNT MODULE JUMPER MLPE MOUNT WIRE MANAGEMENT CLAMP CLICKFIT...
Page 7: ...703 Markings Product listing label is located on the rail end caps Roof Pitch 2 12 21 12 UL 2703 Allowable Design Load Rating 10 psf downward 5 psf upward and 5 psf lateral Max Module Size 25 6 sqft M...
Page 8: ...3 4 to account for the gap between modules in each direction Draw or snap chalk lines where the rails will be installed refer to module manufacturer specs to determine allowable mounting locations Loc...
Page 9: ...the number of rails required per row of modules 2 Insert a rail splice into one rail Do not push it past the center bump 3 Slide the next rail onto the rail splice until the two rail ends meet 4 Repea...
Page 10: ...parate shingles where flashing is to be installed Insert the flashing so the top portion is under the next row of shingles north of the pilot hole Ensure the flashing is pushed to the third course of...
Page 11: ...e valley of the tile below Backfill this hole with a roof compatible sealant For flat tiles try to avoid having the hook land directly under a joint between tiles this will create a larger gap or more...
Page 12: ...pply a continuous line of the roofing manufacturer s approved sealant on the underside of the ClickFit tile hook sub flashing to form a U shape around the raised edges 2 Lower the sub flashing over th...
Page 13: ...aling method by applying a layer of roofing mastic over the edges of the tile hook sub flashing 2 Place strips of reinforcing fabric over mastic to cover approximately 2 from the edge of the sub flash...
Page 14: ...ker than in width INSTALLATION Position the SimpleBlock assembly on the panel seam Make sure the block is fully seated on the metal seam Torque the 2 preinstalled oval point set screws to 150in lbs us...
Page 15: ...e L foot clicker starting on the side with the plastic clips first then roll the rail into seated position Verify the rail is sitting flush with both ledges If attachments are extremely misaligned it...
Page 16: ...end clamp onto the rail Slide the end cap onto the rail Turn the leg of the end clamp around the cap PLACE MODULE Place the module on the rail ensuring the module junction box is up slope ALIGN AND TI...
Page 17: ...amp onto each rail SLIDE IT UP Slide the mid clamps until they are flush with the side of the existing module PLACE AND TIGHTEN Place and slide the next module firmly against the mid clamps Align the...
Page 18: ...Install end clamps and end caps tighten to 96 in lb ALTERNATIVE METHOD 1 Install the last module in the row tighten the mid clamps 2 Using a circular saw with a metal blade or carefully with a recipr...
Page 19: ...rail to rail connections through the splices and carried row to row using module jumpers or grounding lugs with bare copper For easy row to row bonding EcoFasten recommends using our Module jumper BON...
Page 20: ...4343 UL 467 E9999 ILSCO SGB 4 Ground Lug UL 2703 E354420 UL 467 E34440 ILSCO GBL 4DBT UL 2703 E354420 UL467 E34440 ILSCO GBL 4DBTH UL 2703 E354420 UL 467 E34440 ILSCO GBL 4SS UL 2703 E354420 UL 467 E3...
Page 21: ...MLPE Mount to the rail Tilt and hook the mount around the top dog ear of the rail Set the MLPE Mount flush with the top of the rail Slide the microinverter flange between the MLPE Mount and the serra...
Page 22: ...ION With the ClickFit Rail in place and the Wire Clip in hand place the wire end on either side of the rail With the wire end touching the bottom lip of the rail roll and click in the Wire Clip to the...
Page 23: ...MLPE Mount Ensure that the lip on the clip is tight against the frame and that the micro inverter power optimizer flange is tight against the clip flange to avoid rotation during tightening FRAME MLPE...
Page 24: ...eferenced in this addendum conform to STD UL 2703 2015 Standard for Safety First Edition Mounting Systems Mounting Devices Clamping Retention Devices and Ground Lugs for Use with Flat Plate Photovolta...
Page 25: ...e assembly and into the ClickFit rail where desired for wire management OPTION If PV wires or Trunk cables have already been inserted into the clamp assembly the installation is complete 4 Insert the...
Page 26: ...introduce the risk of electric shock If module removal is required for servicing then a Module Jumper shall be installed to the adjacent modules to maintain the bond path Modules should only be remov...
Page 27: ...on the sides and front of enclosure Do not install conduit facing up roof JUNCTION BOX INSTALLATION RAIL INSTALLATION Use rail specific MLPE mounting hardware to attach Rail Hangers to rail Ensure ju...
Page 28: ...he box and flashing together once compressed no additional sealant is required secure the supplied 2x 12x3 deck screws until the junction box is pulled tight to the flashing Do not over torque screws...
Page 29: ...ENTS INSTALLATION 1 Once the first row of modules is installed or after the array is complete located the appropriate skirts and skirt clamps Our 65 skirts typically cover one landscape module and our...
Page 30: ...rrosion detrimental to system strength and electrical conductivity no loose bolts and or other variables that could compromise array safety Any corroded or damaged components shall be immediately repl...
Page 31: ...and 40mm frames ASX Y ZZ xxx Where X can be B M or P Y can be 6 or 7 and ZZ can be blank PERC B PERC or AB PERC AIONRISE Aionrise modules with 35 and 40mm frames AIONyyG1 xxx Where yy can be 60 or 72...
Page 32: ...9 10 or 12 YY is M or P and B can be blank L or S and cc can be blank H H BF H HC HC BF or H HC BF BYD BYD modules with 35 mm frames BYDxxxAY ZZ Where A can be M6 P6 MH or PH Y can be C or K and ZZ c...
Page 33: ...an be BB or BC and ZZ can be MAA1B MAA1W MAB1W SAA1B SAA1W SAC1B SAC1W SAD1W SBA1B SBA1W SBC1B or SBC1W Freedom Forever Freedom Forever modules with 35mm frames FF MPa BBB xxx Where a can be blank or...
Page 34: ...L G7 L G7 1 L G7 2 L G7 3 L G8 L G8 1 L G8 2 L G8 3 L G8 3 BFF ML G9 BLK ML G9 ML G9 BLK ML G9 BLK G10 BLK G10 AC ML G10 BLK ML G10 ML G10 BLK ML G10 ML G10 a BLK ML G10 a ML G10 a BLK ML G10 a XL G9...
Page 35: ...TV 72 72B 72 J4 72B J4 72 Plus 72 V 72H V 72L V 72HL V 72HBL V 72 MX 72H BDVP 72HL TV or 72HL V MX3 Kyocera Kyocera Modules with 46mm frames KYxxxZZ AA Where Y can be D or U ZZ can be blank GX or SX a...
Page 36: ...S ZZ can be M MB or M 60 NE Solar NE Solar modules with 30 35 and 40mm frames NESExxx zzMH yy Where zz can be 54 or 60 and yy can be M6 or M10 Neo Solar Power Neo Solar Power modules with 35 mm frames...
Page 37: ...2 Pure or Pure R Renesola ReneSola modules with 35 40 and 50 mm frames AAxxxY ZZ Where AA can be SPM SLP or JC Y can be blank F M or S and ZZ can be blank Ab Ab b Abh Abh b Abv Abv b Bb Bb b Bbh Bbh b...
Page 38: ...2yy Where yy can be MH5 or MH5BB Solarever Solarever modules with 35mm frames SE zzz yy xxxM aaa Where zzz can be 166 or 182 yy can be 83 or 91 and aaa can be 108 or 144 Solaria Solaria modules with 3...
Page 39: ...4 or 5 YYY is either 100 101 700 1B0 or 1B1 and Z is blank or B Sunmac Solar Sunmac modules with 30 and 35mm frames SMxxxMaaaZZ BB Where aaa can be 660 or 754 and ZZ can be NH or SH Sunpower Sunpower...
Page 40: ...nd aa can be blank BB or DG URE URE modules with 35 mm frames DyZxxxaa Where D can be D or F y can be A B 6 or 7 Z can be K or M and aa can be C8G H3A H4A H8A E7G BB E8G E8G BB or MFG BB Vikram Vikram...
Page 41: ...T OF UL 2703 APPROVED TYPE 1 2 29 PV MODULES Yotta Yotta modules with 30mm frames YSM Bxxx 06 72 1 Zeus Zeus Solar Modules with 40mm frames ZxxxM HB ZN Shine ZN Shine modules with 35mm frames ZXMY AAA...
