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- Page 1 Installation Guide Installation Guide EcoFoot5D™ High Density 5-Degree Ballasted Racking System Document No. ES10560 Rev 1.1, January 2018 Sales: 740-249-1877 Sales@EcolibriumSolar.com Field Support: 866-488-6794 www.ecolibriumsolar.com FieldSupport@EcolibriumSolar.com...
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Page 2: Revision History
Revision History Revision Description of Changes Date Initial EcoFoot5D Release 2017-September-05 Add Attachment Appendix B 2018-January-25 Page 2 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appendix A: Grounding & Bonding ....................11 Appendix B: Roof Attachment Methods ..................12 Legal Notices ©2017 Ecolibrium Solar®, Inc. Ecolibrium Solar® and EcoFoot2+® are registered trademarks of Ecolibrium Solar, Inc. EcoFoot5D™ is a trademark of Ecolibrium Solar, Inc., registration pending. Page 3 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL... -
Page 4: Introduction
The modular design is built on the proven, industry-preferred, beautifully simple and fast-to-install modular technology of the EcoFoot platform and sister product, EcoFoot2+. EcoFoot5D consists of five simple components. Installation is accomplished in six simple steps. Much of the installation is tool-less. -
Page 5: Warnings & Safety
Roof Slope Range: 0-7 degrees maximum, 3-degree limit for unattached seismic. Wind Zone: EcoFoot5D is designed to mount photovoltaic modules on flat roof surfaces with a maximum pitch of 7 degrees in areas with extreme wind conditions. Please contact Ecolibrium Solar for clarification or assistance. - Page 6 Compatible Modules: Ecolibrium Solar has evaluated many photovoltaic modules for installation compatibility with the EcoFoot5D ballasted racking system. A list of compatible modules may be found in “EcoFoot5D Install Guide Appendix - Compatible Modules.pdf” on our website: www.ecolibriumsolar.com UL2703 Qualification: In cases where UL 2703 certification is required, the EcoFoot5D system conforms to the UL2703 Standard for grounding and bonding and fire ratings.
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Page 7: Ecofoot5D Core Components
Mid-Support Lower 5/16” Thread-Forming Screw Hardware Required All required hardware is included. Tools Required ½” Deep Socket Calibrated Torque Wrench Torque Settings 14 ft-lbs on all Fasteners Page 7 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 8: Install Ecofoot5D In 6 Simple Steps
Install EcoFoot5D in 6 Simple Steps Step 1 – Install Preassembled Universal Clamps into Bases Place Lower and Upper Universal Clamp into EcoFoot5D Base as shown. Note: The Upper Clamp includes a post and nut to install the Wind Deflector as shown in Step 6. - Page 9 Step 3 – Secure PV Modules onto Bases Place PV module onto EcoFoot5D Base. Space modules ½” apart using alignment marks located on the Clamps Torque Nuts to 14 ft-lbs using a 1/2" deep socket. (F) to Nuts Installation Tips ...
- Page 10 Ballast Tray Clips Step 6 – Install Wind Deflector. Place Wind Deflectors into slot on EcoFoot5D Base and attach to Rocker using Nut provided. Torque Nut to 14 ft-lbs using a ½” deep socket. Application of anti-seize on threaded post recommended.
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Page 11: Appendix A: Grounding & Bonding
Appendix A: Grounding & Bonding The EcoFoot5D system has been tested by TüV Rheinland and conforms to UL 2703 for Grounding and Bonding when installed per the published installation instructions. EcoFoot5D carries module-to-module ground bond through the Wind Deflector and Mid-Support – Items 5 and Items 7 &... -
Page 12: Appendix B: Roof Attachment Methods
Appendix B: Roof Attachment Methods EcoFoot5D can be attached when required by seismic and uplift conditions or the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). There are 3 methods of attachment that satisfy seismic and uplift requirements for Type 1 and Type 2 modules. -
Page 13: Ecofoot5D Install Guide V1.1-Final
Align L-Bracket of Roof Attachment with L-Brackets on Bases and install Roof Attachment on either side of the Mid-Support. Install Roof Attachment per Roof Attachment manufacturer’s instructions. Roof Attachment (Flat Plate or Station Anchor) Mid-Support Line between L-Brackets Page 13 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 14: Ecofoot5D Install Guide V1.1-Final
Strut Nut with the two lips within Strut. Tighten and torque all hardware. Torque ¼”—20 hardware to 8 ft-lbs. Torque 3/8”—16 hardware to 14 ft-lbs. Page 14 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 15: Ecofoot5D Install Guide V1.1-Final
7/16” Deep Socket 8 ft-lbs for 1/4" fasteners, 14 ft-lbs. for 3/8” 5/16” Hex Driver fasteners, 5 ft-lbs for sheet metal screws 9/16” Socket Calibrated Torque Wrench Page 15 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 16: Ecofoot5D Install Guide V1.1-Final
Install 3/8”-16 Serrated Flange Nut and 7/16 ID x 1” OD Washer onto Roof Attachment stud. Level top of Washer with top of Mid-Span Support. Washer and Flange Nut Level Washer with top of Mid-Span Support Bracket Stud Page 16 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 17: Ecofoot5D Install Guide V1.1-Final
Torque Serrated -Flange Nut to 14 ft-lbs. Roof Attachment installation complete for Seismic Rated Attachment System. Washers and Serrated Hex Bolts Serrated Hex Bolt Washer and Serrated Hex Nut Page 17 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... -
Page 18: Ecofoot5D Install Guide V1.1-Final
Sheet-Metal Screws with Fender Washers installed along the length of the strut at no more than 24” intervals. One Screw on either side of Roof Attachment. Strut reinforcement attachment complete. Page 18 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com... - Page 19 Strut may need to be cut and/or spliced to meet the attachment requirements in the project’s Ballast Layout Plan or engineering report. Splice Strut and install hardware as shown. All hardware is included in the Strut Kit. Splice Kit Page 19 of 19 EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL January 25, 2018, ES10560 ecolibriumsolar.com...