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- Page 1 RAIL-LESS RACKING FOR R-PANEL AND TRAPEZOIDAL METAL ROOFS INSTALLATION GUIDE REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.6 ECOFASTENSOLAR.COM...
- Page 2 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE Clicking the page name will take you to that page TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 01 FEATURES & BENEFITS PAGE 02 INSTALLER INFO PAGE 03 COMPONENTS PAGE 04 RATINGS PAGE 05 INSTALLATION PAGE 06 GROUNDING PAGE 10 MODULE LIST...
- Page 3 INSTALLATION GUIDE RIBFIT RibFit is a rail-less mounting system that conforms to UL 2703 and is designed for use on metal roofs. The RibFit system consists of an aluminum slide that is directly attached to the ridge. Minimal components and integrated bonding pins reduce installation times compared to rail-based systems.
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Page 4: End Clamps
REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE ADDITIONAL INSTALLER INFORMATION Periodic reinspection of components shall be performed to verify that there is no corrosion 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 replaced. -
Page 5: System Components Accessories
REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE SYSTEM COMPONENTS REQUIRED RIBFIT END CLAMP MID CLAMP SELF-PIERCING STEEL SLIDE SCREW SYSTEM COMPONENTS ACCESSORIES FRAME MLPE MLPE MOUNT MODULE JUMPER MOUNT PAGE... -
Page 6: Torque Specifications
Conforms to UL STD 2703 Warranty 25 Year Material and Workmanship UL 2703 Markings Product listing label is located on the RibFit Slide Roof Pitch 2:12 – 12:12 UL 2703 Allowable Design Load Rating 10 psf downward, 5 psf upward, and 5 psf lateral Max Module Size 25.6 sqft... - Page 7 RIBFIT SLIDE POSITIONING Mark the center of the corrugation and draw a straight line to indicate where the RibFit Slide must be installed. Double check the ridge width (minimum of 3/4”) and metal thickness (minimum of 26ga).
- Page 8 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE RIBFIT SLIDE INSTALLATION ATTACHING THE SLIDE Screw the RibFit Slides onto the roof using the self piercing screws. Use a cordless drill with a 1/4” hex socket. Check the screw quantity tables to determine necessary number of screws.
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Page 9: System Installation
INSTALLATION GUIDE SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTALL THE END-CLAMPS Place an end-clamp on the first two RibFit Slides of the row closest to the eave of the roof. Lower the end clamp to the RibFit Slide and “click” clamp over the flanges on each side. - Page 10 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE SYSTEM INSTALLATION INSTALL ADDITIONAL COLUMNS OF MODULES Install remaining modules in first column of the array by repeating the steps on pages 06 and 07. When installing the final module in a column, affix the final module with two end clamps.
- Page 11 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE GROUNDING LUG INSTALLATION Install ground lug on the module per ground lug and module manufacturer’s instructions NECESSARY COMPONENTS: One of the following ground lugs (or any UL 2703 compliant ground lug): • Burndy CL50-1TN Ground Lug (UL 2703 - E3514343 / UL 467-E9999) •...
- Page 12 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE FRAME MLPE MOUNT INSTALLING THE FRAME MLPE MOUNT ACCESSORY: • Install the Frame MLPE Mount • Slide the Frame MLPE Mount onto the lip of the micro-inverter/power optimizer. • Slide the micro-inverter/power optimizer into the opposite lip of the module frame. •...
- Page 13 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE BONDING & GROUNDING BONDING COMPONENTS Bonding paths are carried module to module through the mid-clamp via the integrated bonding pins. Columns can be bonded by creating a module to module connection using the Dynobond module bonding jumper.
- Page 14 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MLPE MOUNT INSTALLATION Tilt and hook the mount around Lower the MLPE Mount to the rail the top “dog ear” of the rail Slide the microinverter flange between the Set the MLPE Mount flush with the top of the rail MLPE Mount and the serrated bolt flange Repeat this process for all other microinverter Tighten the bolt to 144 in-lbs...
- Page 15 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MODULE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING During servicing or maintenance, module removal may disrupt the bonding path and could 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 removed by qualified persons in compliance with the instructions in this manual.
- Page 16 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE UL 2703 CERTIFIED MODULES This racking system may be used to ground and/or mount a PV module complying with UL 1703 or UL 61730 only when the specific module has been evaluated for grounding and/or mounting in compliance with the included instructions.
- Page 17 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES Boviet modules with 35 and 40mm frames BVM66aaYY-xxxBcc Boviet Where “aa” can be 9, 10 or 12; “YY” is M, or P; and ”B” can be blank, L or S; and ”cc”...
- Page 18 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES GCL modules with 35 mm and 40 mm frames GCL-ab/YY xxx Where “a” can be M or P; “b” can be 3 or 6; and “YY” can be 60, 72, 72H, or 72DH Gigawatt modules with 40 mm frames GigaWatt Solar...
- Page 19 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES Hyundai modules with 33, 35, 40 and 50 mm frames HiY-SxxxZZ Hyundai Where “Y” can be A, D or S; “S” can be M or S; and “ZZ” can be HG, HI, KI, MI, MF, MG, PI, RI, RG, RG(BF), RG(BK), SG, TI or TG Itek Modules with 40 and 50 mm frames Itek...
- Page 20 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES Mitsubishi modules with 46 mm frames Mitsubishi PV-MYYxxxZZ Where “YY” can be LE or JE; and “ZZ” can be either HD, HD2, or FB Motech IM and XS series modules with 40, 45, and 50 mm frames Next Energy Alliance modules with 35 and 40mm frames Next Energy yyNEA-xxxZZ...
- Page 21 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES ReneSola modules with 35, 40 and 50 mm frames AAxxxY-ZZ Renesola 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, Bbv, Bbv-b, Db, Db-b, or 24/Bb Renogy Modules with 40 and 50 mm frames...
- Page 22 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES SolarTech modules with 40 and 42 mm frames AAA-xxxYY SolarTech Where “AAA” can be PERCB-B, PERCB-W, HJTB-B, HJTB-W or STU; “YY” can be blank, PERC or HJT SolarWorld Sunmodule Plus, Protect, Bisun, XL, Bisun XL, may be followed by mono, poly, duo, black, bk, or clear;...
- Page 23 REVISION DATE: 10/11/21 VERSION: v2.5 INSTALLATION GUIDE MANUFACTURER LIST OF UL 2703 APPROVED MODULES Talesun modules with 35 and 40mm frames TP6yZZaaxxx-b Talesun Where “y” can be blank, F, H, or L; “ZZ” can be 60 or 72; “aa” can be M, M(H), or P;...
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