EcoFoot5D Install Guide V1.1-FINAL
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January 25, 2018, ES10560
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Unauthorized field modification of ECOLIBRIUM SOLAR components or assemblies may affect ECOLIBRIUM
SOLAR warranty coverage. Provide written drawings for ECOLIBRIUM SOLAR’s review, comment and
approval prior to attempting any field modifications.
Warnings & Safety
Both electrical and roofing knowledge are required to correctly and safely install a solar photovoltaic system.
Only qualified and certified installation professionals should install EcoFoot5D. 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 EcoFoot5D.
Please note the following warnings when installing EcoFooot5D
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EcoFoot5D components fit together tightly and could cause pinch injuries.
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EcoFoot5D components may be hot to the touch if left in the sun.
Please follow the safety requirements below when installing EcoFoot5D
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Always keep children and unauthorized people away from work areas.
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Always wear required OSHA approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Always use insulated tools when working with or near electrical systems.
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Always provide OSHA approved fall protection for all installation personnel.
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Never wear jewelry during mechanical and electrical installation work.
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Never work in rain, snow or extremely windy conditions.
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Never leave a module unsupported or unsecured on the roof.
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Never install broken photovoltaic modules.
EcoFoot5D General Application Notes
Site-Specific System Design:
Ecolibrium Solar provides drafting services on all EcoFoot5D projects. This
service produces a site-specific design package with an Engineered Stamped Layout including detailed ballast
plan and bill of materials.
Roof Type:
EcoFoot5D is designed to mount photovoltaic modules to a range of roof surfaces, including:
EPDM, TPO, PVC, Mineral Cap Sheet (a.k.a. Rolled Asphalt), Tar and Gravel.
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.
Installation Requirements:
EcoFoot5D is a ballasted photovoltaic racking designed as a system. The system
requires all EcoFoot5D components, the specific module, and ballast placement prescribed in the PE stamped
design. The absence of any of these elements in any given sub-array could present a compromised condition on
the roof. Arrays shall not be left unattended in such a state during an installation.
