Ecolibrium Solar EcoX Installation Manual

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EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11

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Page 1 Installation Guide Gen2 EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Revision History ......iv EcoX Components ......1 Overview of Components .
Page 3: Installer Responsibility
EcoX components fit together tightly and could cause pinch injuries Follow all manufacturer's specifications, EcoX components may be hot to the touch if left in recommendations and manuals the sun. Check that only Ecolibrium Solar approved...
Page 4: General Application Notes
The EcoX fire rating is valid with or without a skirt. Roof Type: EcoX is designed to mount photovoltaic modules to a range of roof All height settings of EcoX product are valid, up to highest setting surfaces, including : (corresponds to 4 ¼”...
Page 5: Revision History
Updated Appendix D with additional UL 2017-September 2703 qualified modules Updated Appendix D 2017-October Added Modules to Appendix D 2017-November 1.10 Added Modules to Appendix D 2018-January 1.11 Added Modules to Appendix D 2018-April EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 6: Ecox Components
Available in three configurations (height Bonding Clip Torque Spec: 14 ft-lbs variances) to fit the (not visible) most common Module sizes. Dovetail Engagement See Appendix G for (mates to Skirt) skirt-less installation details. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 1 of 31...
Page 7 Torque Spec: 14 ft-lbs Integrated bonding clip bonds module to clamp and Attachment Bonding Clip Kit. (not visible) Torque Spec: 14 ft-lbs Lower End Bonding Clip Glider Coupling (not visible) Strut Nut (partially visible) EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 2 of 31...
Page 8: Overview Of Components
Tape Measure Chalk Line Hammer Attachment Kit Drill with 3/16" Bit Flat Roofing Bar Impact Driver 1/2" Socket String Line Torque Wrench Chalk Note: Rooftop and shingles not shown for clarity EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 3 of 31...
Page 9: Layout Array On Rooftop
Make sure that the required setback is observed 2-1/2" when marking the footprint of the array. Mark Module Mark 2-1/2" up from bottom edge Intersections of downhill course EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 4 of 31...
Page 10 Flashing when the Flashing is in its installed position. This mark will accelerate the Flashing installation by quick alignment of the Flashing to the mark. Cantilever Span EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 5 of 31...
Page 11: Prepare The Modules
2. Prepare the Modules - Before moving them to rooftop 2a. Wire Management: Position Leads, install Clips What follows is Use the EcoX Power Accessory Bracket basic information on to attach Microinverters or Optimizers. wiring an EcoX array. See Appendix E for installation details.
Page 12: The Basics Of Wire Management
3. The Basics on Wire Management 3a. Suggested Routing and use of Clips Image shows an example wire layout to illustrate typical wire management. Positive Home Run Negative Home Run EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 7 of 31...
Page 13: Install Attachments To Roof
Flashing, apply caulk edge. Location in hole as an added sealant against moisture. Use roof compliant sealant. Horseshoe Seal any holes that shaped missed a rafter. Caulking Corner of Array Downhill EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 8 of 31...
Page 14 It’s recommended to rotate the Base so its Offset mounting hole Rotates around its offset mounting hole. offset mounting hole is downhill. is uphill. This helps hide the Base behind the Skirt. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 9 of 31...
Page 15: Install The Junction Box Bracket
Torque to: 10 ft-lbs Universal Mounting Slots The Junction Box can be secured to the Bracket with Self Drilling Screws or by utilizing the Universal Mounting Slots along with appropriate attaching hardware. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 10 of 31...
Page 16: Install The Clamp Assemblies
Glider Marks Two vacant slots at Top Setting Marks: Two vacant Lowest slots at Base Glider Bottom Base Middle Highest Note: For clarity the Upper and Lower Clamps are shown transparent. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 11 of 31...
Page 17: Level And Align The Clamp Assemblies On Southern Row
String be open enough to Base rotated; its offset accept the Skirts. All Groove mounting hole is downhill non-Skirt row Clamps to accommodate Skirt will be tightened as they are installed. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 12 of 31...
Page 18 Line String Line Problem: Top Groove String not aligned Groove with String Line (Top Groove) Solution: Raise Glider one Dovetail Engagement (1/4") to align Top Groove of Glider with String Base EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 13 of 31...
Page 19: Install Skirts On Downhill Row
Check to ensure north engagements side of Clamp is positioned to accept Module. Torque to: 14 ft-lbs Align this edge with outside edge of Module 32, 33, 35 & 45mm Skirt Position EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 14 of 31...
Page 20 Coupling centered over Skirt Joint is ideal Position Obstacle: Attachment requires Coupling to be offset of the array and reduce from center. Offset is acceptable but within limits structural integrity. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 15 of 31...
Page 21 Skirt. Problem: Clamp Assembly prevents proper the Clamp Assembly. (See the second positioning of Coupling example at left) Note: If this solution does not work see Appendix A EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 16 of 31...
Page 22: Install Modules
Skirt Row Clamp Assembly Place Module on tongues of the Lower Clamps and Coupling Rest Module on uphill Base View looking from left edge Uphill Base Skirt Row Base & Clamp Assembly EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 17 of 31...
Page 23 Modules. 1/2" Gap Install home runs Module Frame Module Frame or trunk cable if necessary as each row of modules is installed. Module Module Coupling Module Frame Alignment Marks Skirt Skirt EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 18 of 31...
Page 24 Use Coupling alignment marks to uphill center Coupling over the 1/2" gap. Coupling can be offset of center; the same procedures apply as identified in Step 9b Left/Right Positioning of Coupling EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 19 of 31...
Page 25 Incomplete Bond Complete Bond visual inspection must be done to ensure that the Bonding Clip has cleared these areas. Note: For clarity the Couplings are shown transparent. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 20 of 31...
Page 26: Level The Modules
Remember: E ach dovetail engagement equals 1/4" elevation change Tighten and Torque to 14 ft-lbs Solution: Remove Glider and raise it one Dovetail Engagement. Evaluate for level and readjust if needed. Lowest Position Highest Position Middle Position EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 21 of 31...
Page 27: Grounding And Bonding (Overview)
On Skirt row, the Skirts create continuously bonded row left and right Note: Although the uphill Bonding Clips are shown on the right end of the rows, they can be installed on either end of each row. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 22 of 31...
Page 28 14 ft-lbs Skirt Row to Row Bonding Clip Slide Row to Row Bonding clip onto uphill side of the Upper Clamp Module Factory installed Bonding Clip Torque to: 14 ft-lbs EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 23 of 31...
Page 29 Module frame Bonding Jumper bonds Module-to-Module Note: Bonding Jumpers are single-use only. Option 2: Use a Bonding Jumper: Skirt-to-Module Bonding Jumper bonds Skirt-to-Module Note: Bonding Jumpers are single-use only. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 24 of 31...
Page 30 Install approved grounding lug per array or on the EcoX Skirt or Base components as lug manufacturer’s instructions. indicated in the drawing above and approved by the AHJ.
Page 31 11. Grounding and Bonding (cont.) EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 26 of 31...
Page 32 11. Grounding and Bonding (cont.) EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 27 of 31...
Page 33 11. Grounding and Bonding (cont.) EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 28 of 31...
Page 34 Bond Clip added to uphill side of one Clamp per row. This bonds Skirt row to Modules on downhill row, and Module row to next Module row on each subsequent row. Clamp Skirt Base Flashing EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 29 of 31...
Page 35 Coupling Bonds Skirt to Skirt: Bonding The Coupling features two integrated Bond Clips Bonding Clips. These clips bond each Skirt to the Coupling Coupling Clips neighboring Skirt. i r t Skirt i r t EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 30 of 31...
Page 36 Skirt and the first row of Modules, and between every row of Modules. Either side of the array is acceptable. Bonding Jumper bonds Module 1 Module-to-Module and/or Skirt to Module EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11 31 of 31...
Page 37: Appendix A: How To Replace The Clamp Assembly With A Coupling
Coupling Glider and Module Frame(s). Use the Alignment Marks and align to the Module Frame. Any less Clamp Assembly O-ring overlap inhibits proper bonding and may not properly support Strut Nut components. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 38 Glider Outermost Positioning - Scenario One Outermost Positioning - Scenario Two and Base attachment to the rooftop. Alignment Marks properly aligned with Module Frame Alignment Marks properly aligned with Module Frame EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 39: Appendix B: Thermal Expansion
½” for demonstration purposes. Use a bonding jumper to bond the two sub- arrays together. Alternatively, connect a separate Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) to a single point on each sub-array. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 40: Appendix C: Service And Maintenance
Module Deburr any field-drilled holes. Option 2 (for use on a multiple row array): Wiley WEEB Lugs are “single use Install a row to row only“. bonding on either end of the row. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 41: Appendix D: Modules Evaluated As Part Of Ecox Ul 2703 Certification
Appendix D: Modules Evaluated as part of EcoX UL 2703 Certification EcoX is rated to be installed with the following Modules according to the approval list Note: "XXX" represents module wattage Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. Downforce Downforce Manufacturer...
Page 42 Appendix D: Modules Evaluated as part of EcoX UL 2703 Certification (cont.) EcoX is rated to be installed with the following Modules according to the approval list Note: "XXX" represents module wattage Max. Max. Max. Downforce Manufacturer Module Series Uplift...
Page 43: Appendix E: Power Accessory Bracket Installation
Power Accessory Unit maximum OCP rating of 20 A. (face downward as shown) (For more information, Torque Spec: 14 ft-lbs please contact the Ecolibrium Solar sales team at 1-720- 249-1877) Figure 2: Power Accessory Bracket Installation EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 44: Appendix F: Installing Skirt-Less Clamp Assemblies
Assembly Alignment Glider Marks Two vacant slots at Top Glider Setting Marks: Two vacant slots at Lowest Bottom Middle Base Highest This Glider is aligned outside of the acceptable range and must be repositioned. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 45 Run and secure the String Line between the Flanges two outermost left/right Clamp Assemblies. Place String on the top String Grooves, pulling it taught Strut and securing its ends. Channels Torque to: 14 ft-lbs String Groove EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 46 Glider Glider String Line Base Base Problem: Top Groove String not aligned Groove with String Line (Top Groove) Solution: Raise Glider one Dovetail Engagement (1/4") Base to align Top Groove of Glider with String EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 47 Clamps. Assembly and Coupling Pivot Module downward while pushing it into the Clamp Assembly Place Module on Gliders Rest Module on uphill Base View looking from left edge Uphill Base Clamp Assembly EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 48 Install home runs or trunk cable if necessary as each row 1/2" Gap of modules is installed. Module Frame Module Frame Module Module Module Frame Coupling Alignment Marks Note: See following step on installing the Coupling. EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 49 14 ft-lbs. After installing the Couplings return to step 9c and continue the Torque 14 ft-lbs installation process. (2-places) Torque to: 14 ft-lbs Coupling Install Coupling with this step butted against the Modules EcoX Gen2 Installation Guide, Rev 1.11...
Page 50: Appendix G: Installing Ecox On A Membrane Roof
Appendix G: Installing EcoX on a Membrane Roof Installing EcoX using Commercial Membrane Roof Attachments Plan out the array on the roof and mark the location of each clamp 2. Install attachment flashings according to the using a chalk line or 1.