IR-45 BallastRack™ Solar Module Racking System
- Building Permit NOT Required For Most Installations (See Documentation)
- Proudly Made in the USA with USA Sourced Aircraft Grade Aluminum
- Fixed 45° Sun Angle
- Capable Of Racking Any Size Module
- 2 Minute Assembly Per Frame
- Lowest Cost Per Watt
- No Concrete Footings, Post Pounding, or Earth Augers Required
- Multiple Mounting Options
- High-Strength Engineering
The IR-45 is one of the most universal solar module ground mounting systems ever developed, and it was specifically designed to rack solar modules of any size, even 800 Watt jumbo size solar panels are no match for the IR-45 Racking System. With 4 innovative mounting options available to choose from, even soft sand or super rocky terrain is no problem at all for lightning-fast install times. Each IR-45 Frame can be assembled in less than 2 minutes, and with its unbelievable ability to rack modules of any size, this system is by far the most cost-effective ground mount racking system on the market today. Unlike some ground mounting systems, the IR-45 doesn’t require any concrete footings, post pounded poles, or hand shoveling dirt into small bins. The IR-45 solar module ground mount racking system is made from 6061 T6 aircraft grade aluminum, so it’s much stronger, lighter weight and more compact to ship than any other racking system on the market. The fixed 45° design offers optimal year-round energy production across most of the northern United States and Canada, and with its easy to slide adjustable solar module height feature, it offers great ground clearance and a great angle for fast snow shedding.
The IR-45 BallastRack is made out of aircraft grade aluminum and was engineered to resist atmospheric conditions and withstand high wind loads. Our products are tested and guaranteed to meet the provided engineering specifications.
This product conforms to UL 2703 Mechanical and Bonding requirements.
FAST ASSEMBLY
Step 1: Assemble IR-45 Frames
Step 2: Lay out System
STEP 3: PREP FRAMES FOR ADHESIVE
STEP 4: APPLY EPOXY & GEOTEXTILE
STEP 5: EARTH FILL SYSTEM
STEP 6: RACK SOLAR Panels
FEATURES OF IR-45
Lightning Fast Assembly & Install
With its simple “U” shaped tubular aluminum rack frame design, each IR-45 structural frame section can be assembled in less than 2 minutes, and the full start to finish installation time can be completed in less than 10 minutes per module section from frame assembly, to mounting or ballasting, to module installation and final slide height adjustment. This makes the IR-45 6x faster than traditional solar ground mount systems.
Universal mounting
The IR-45 is the most technologically advanced solar racking solution in the industry. Its extremely universal rack frame design can be mounted in 4 different ways with any size solar modules. Extremely rocky or challenging soil conditions are no match for the IR-45 as it can be mounted using the available IR EarthBallast™ System, IR AnchorSpike™ System, or simply anchor bolt the base frame directly to a concrete ballast slab, patio, cargo container or rooftop steel beam. The IR-45 can even be Ballasted with concrete curb stops or flat style water tanks for permanent or temporary mounting solutions. This system also offers adjustable height for solar modules as they can be slid up and down along the flange clamps.
Lowest Cost Per Watt
The IR-45 is the most cost effective solar racking system on the market with its fast, easy installation and its ability to rack solar modules of any size. It is also much more versatile than other competing ground mount systems, and ballasted ground mounting options, as it does not require hours of shoveling dirt into a small opening, making it by far the lowest installed cost per kW option on the market today. It’s multi-purpose design means that the same easy to warehouse and inexpensive to ship 10lb 5”x5”x48” boxed IR-45 racking system frame can be utilized in a multitude of solar racking solutions.
No Limitation On Solar Module Size
The IR-45 BallastRack System is the only solar module ground mount that is capable of racking solar modules of any size with no need for additional hardware. Each solar module that is racked sets the width between each frame section, and calculating space between frames is easy. Simply space the base tubes of the IR-45 Frames exactly 1 inch less than the width of your solar modules.
High-Strength Engineered & Tested For Class Leading Performance
The IR-45 has been extensively engineered and outdoor lab tested with simulated real world wind and snow load conditions by Phoenix National Laboratories, a 50 state accredited testing lab. With its aircraft grade 6061 T6 tubular aluminum frame, it is capable of withstanding incredible wind and snow loads (see online datasheet for more detailed specs).
HOW MANY FRAMES ARE NEEDED
ROW SPACING
The measurements listed above are from the center point of each base tube from one row to the next (see example below) *IR-45 should be spaced according to the maximum sun angle you plan to use
MOUNTING OPTIONS
Base Ballast Mounting
Each IR-45 can be mounted using sand bags, water tanks, concrete blocks, or concrete curb stops, but concrete cap blocks are the most cost effective for internal frame ballast material.
IR EarthBallast™ Mounting Systemn
Our EarthBallast mounting option is ideal for most terrain types, particularly when excess soil or crushed rock is available on-site. A skid-steer loader or tractor can be used to evenly distribute earth fill over the included geotextile material that is stretched across and epoxied to the top of each solar rack frame prior to the solar panels being installed, creating a strong heavy ballast with a clean and natural look when completed.
*1″ Conduit Pipe / EMT (NOT included) is required to link the frames together and can be sourced at any local hardware or electrical supply store in 10′ lengths, which is enough to cover two panels.
*We recommend using this system with two 3/4″ round concrete forming stakes for each frame to provide added strength and easy leveling of the system.
IR AnchorSpike™ Mounting System
Part Number: IR-13MBCB0096
UPC: 85582600096
Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum
Finish: Mill
Our IR AnchorSpike™ Kit provides enough materials to install up to 10 solar modules with this mounting option, and comes with our specially designed 33 inch barbed aluminum spikes and a super strong two part epoxy. The IR AnchorSpikes have a hollow structure with open barbs that allow the epoxy to flow deep into the soil and create a solid anchor rated for over 1,000 pounds of uplift per spike. Once in place, each IR-45 frame is designed to clamp onto two AnchorSpikes when the carriage bolts at the ends are tightened, which allows for fast and easy leveling of the system. IR-AnchorSpike must be tested in soil at installation site to ensure it can withstand a minimum of 1,000 pounds of uplift.
Recommended Tools:
SDS Hammer Drill
3/4 In. x 30 In. SDS-Max Speed-X Carbide Rotary Hammer Drill Bit for Concrete
Concrete Slab/Footing Anchor Bolt Mounting System
Our IR Concrete Anchor Bolt Mounting Kit provides enough materials to install up to 10 solar modules with this mounting option, and comes with strong concrete anchor bolts and two concrete drill bits. Each IR-30 Frame can be direct bolted to pre-cast concrete slabs/footings or most existing concrete surfaces, such as a patio (site specific engineering required), for the strongest possible wind resistance.
IR-45 BallastRack™ Solar Module Racking System
Part Number: IR-45RF1045
UPC: 85582600045
Material: Aircraft Grade Aluminum
Finish: Mill
45° Universal Ground mount frame that is designed to rack any size solar module and can be mounted almost anywhere with four available mounting options. The IR-45 System utilizes our own IR-F2 solar module bonding clamps.
Included Components:
(1) IR-45 Base Tube
(1) IR-45 Long Leg
(1) IR-45 Short Leg
(4) IR-F2 Solar Module Flange Clamp Bonding Brackets
(4) M8-1.25 x 90mm Carriage Bolts
(4) M8-1.25mm Serrated Nuts
(4) M8-1.25 x 16mm Thread Cutting Bolts
*Multiple Patents Pending
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