background image

Ecofoot2Plus_Install_Guide_V1.6-FINAL 

 

Page 8 of 12

 

January 5, 2018, ES10560 

 

ecolibriumsolar.com 

 

 

 

 

 

When using two ballast blocks, 

lay the blocks flat in the 

E Base tray.     

Three Blocks

  

 

F

 

 

 

When using a single ballast block, 

lay the block flat in the center of 

E Base tray.     

 

4

 

Place Ballast (not included) as required per 
PE Certified Ballast Plan provided. 

Tip: See note below for ballast block placement. In 
freeze/thaw environments, use concrete block with 
minimum compressive strength of 3,000psi (ref ASTM 
C1491-03 Standard Specifications for Concrete Roof Pavers). 

 

5

 

Route, connect and secure conductors. 

Tip: Wire clips attached to the module flange (not included) can 
be used to dress conductors in a row of modules. Integrated 
snap features in the Base can be used to dress conductors 
bridging rows.  

 

E

®

 Ballast Block Placement 

One Block  

Two Blocks  

 

 

 

When placing three ballast blocks 

in the E Base tray, lay 

one block flat and two on the 

long edge. This configuration 

helps to prevent blocks from 

becoming dislodged accidentally.

    

6

 

Place Deflectors (E) into slot on E® Base and 
attach to Rocker using Nut (F) provided. Using a 1/2" 
deep socket, torque Nut (F) to 14 ft-lbs. Application of 
anti-seize on threaded post is recommended. 

7

 

E is listed to carry module-to-module ground 

bond through the wind deflector. Each row of 

modules/wind deflectors must be grounded per the 

NEC and ANSI/NFPA 70 as described in Addendum C of 

this Install Guide. See Addendum C for requirements 

and Ground and Bond Path. 

Summary of Contents for EcoFoot2+

Page 1: ...7 Sales EcolibriumSolar com Field Support 866 488 6794 FieldSupport EcolibriumSolar com www ecolibriumsolar com Installation Guide EcoFoot2 10 Degree Ballasted Racking System Document No ECO 002_850 Rev 1 6 January 2018 ...

Page 2: ... 18 1 1 Updated for UL1703 2014 November 25 1 2 Module Removal Addendum 2015 January 08 1 3 Updated for UL2703 2017 January 10 1 4 Updated for Compatible Modules and Reformatting 2017 April 13 1 5 Updated for Grounding Method Product Logo and Trademark Notice 2017 May 24 1 6 Updated UL2703 Fire Rating language Mid Support Span Addendum B Added Ground Path Addendum C Added 2018 January 05 ...

Page 3: ... Specialists at 866 488 6794 or FieldSupport EcolibriumSolar com Installer Responsibility The installer is solely responsible for Utilizing all necessary safety equipment as required by applicable rules and regulations Complying with all applicable local and national building codes including any that may supersede this manual Ensuring that Ecolibrium Solar EcoFoot2 and other products are appropria...

Page 4: ...ualified and certified installation professionals should install EcoFoot2 Failure to follow the methods and procedures outlined in this guide may result in injury and or damage to property Carefully read this guide before starting any work Store a copy of this guide on the job site at all times and contact Ecolibrium Solar with any installation questions related to EcoFoot2 Please note the followi...

Page 5: ...in a row Minimum spacing between sub arrays is 6 Site specifics may further limit array sizes and spacing Re Inspection Ecolibrium recommends periodic re inspection of the installation for loose components loose fasteners and any corrosion such that if found the affected components are to be immediately replaced Compatible Modules Ecolibrium Solar has evaluated many photovoltaic modules for instal...

Page 6: ...Ecofoot2Plus_Install_Guide_V1 6 FINAL Page 6 of 12 January 5 2018 ES10560 ecolibriumsolar com EcoFoot2 Core Components A EcoFoot2 Base D Clevis Pin B Clamp Lower F C Clamp Upper E Deflector F Nut ...

Page 7: ...gnment marks on the Clamps 1 Chalk lines on roof denoting two outside edges of the EcoFoot2 according to project drawing Place EcoFoot2 Bases A in position Tip Ensure lines are square using 3 4 5 principle Tip As you build the array panels will space Bases Roughly place a few rows of Bases at a time so that they are within reach of final location Tip If installation requires 2 blocks or fewer on t...

Page 8: ...luded can be used to dress conductors in a row of modules Integrated snap features in the Base can be used to dress conductors bridging rows E EcoFoot2 Ballast Block Placement One Block Two Blocks When placing three ballast blocks in the EcoFoot2 Base tray lay one block flat and two on the long edge This configuration helps to prevent blocks from becoming dislodged accidentally 6 Place Deflectors ...

Page 9: ...e to be removed b Install ground lug on adjacent modules Install a WEEB Lug 6 7 on both modules adjacent to the module to be removed Utilize the grounding hole on the frame of the module c Connect Bonding Jumper Lay a bare 6 CU conductor into the two lay in lugs connected to the adjacent modules Tighten lay in lug terminal screw onto the conductor and torque to 7 ft lbs When wiring the array keep ...

Page 10: ... used in heavy load conditions with light duty panels The design team at Ecolibrium Solar will indicate use when required Installing Lower Universal Mid Support ADDENDUM B Install on low side of module at the module midpoint To install pull bracket onto the midpoint of module return flange until upright locking tab pops up on the frame s edge This indicates the bracket is fully engaged ADDENDUM B ...

Page 11: ... ES10560 ecolibriumsolar com Installing Upper Universal Mid Support Install 2 brackets on high side of module frame positioned 1 3rd in from each corner Installing the Wind Deflector To install pull brackets onto module return flange until fully seated as shown below ...

Page 12: ...ither through the designated ground hole in the Wind Deflector or by drilling a ground hole into the Wind Deflector a minimum of from any edge One Ground Lug is required for every 400 modules connected within an array Ecolibrium Solar recommends using 6 copper ground wire in conjunction with WEEB grounding devices such as the WEEB LUG 6 7 or WEEB DSK516 Lugs are a single use component Other ground...

Reviews: