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IR-15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How many IR-15 frames do I need per solar module?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Only one IR-15 is needed per solar module, plus one extra at the start of each row.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Will I need a building permit to install this product?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

In most cases, a building permit is not required for the BallastRack frames unless they are attached to a solid foundation such as concrete footings, according to the ICC\u00ae (International Code Council), as referenced in the 2024 IBC\u00ae (International Building Code). Always check with your local building officials to be sure. See Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the ground clearance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-15 provides up to 2 feet of ground clearance, though this is mostly determined by the height and placement of your solar modules. For high snow areas, we recommend installing the system on 6 inches of raised dirt with a drainage ditch dug below the bottom edge of the modules.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Which mounting option offers the best wind load rating?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Bolting the frames directly to a concrete slab \/ footing will give you the highest ratings, but other high-strength mounting options are also available. Please read our detailed\u00a0datasheets<\/a>\u00a0to find the best option for you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IR-30<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How many IR-30 frames do I need per solar module?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Only one IR-15 is needed per solar module, plus one extra at the start of each row.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Will I need a building permit to install this product?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

In most cases, a building permit is not required for the BallastRack frames unless they are attached to a solid foundation such as concrete footings, according to the ICC\u00ae (International Code Council), as referenced in the 2024 IBC\u00ae (International Building Code). Always check with your local building officials to be sure. See Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the ground clearance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-30 provides up to 2 feet of ground clearance, though this is mostly determined by the height and placement of your solar modules. For high snow areas, we recommend installing the system on 6 inches of raised dirt with a drainage ditch dug below the bottom edge of the modules.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Which mounting option offers the best wind load rating?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Bolting the frames directly to a concrete slab \/ footing will give you the highest ratings, but other high-strength mounting options are also available. Please read our detailed\u00a0datasheets<\/a>\u00a0to find the best option for you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IR-45<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How many IR-45 frames do I need per solar module?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Only one IR-15 is needed per solar module, plus one extra at the start of each row.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Will I need a building permit to install this product?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

In most cases, a building permit is not required for the BallastRack frames unless they are attached to a solid foundation such as concrete footings, according to the ICC\u00ae (International Code Council), as referenced in the 2024 IBC\u00ae (International Building Code). Always check with your local building officials to be sure. See Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the ground clearance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-45 provides up to 2 feet of ground clearance, though this is mostly determined by the height and placement of your solar modules. For high snow areas, we recommend installing the system on 6 inches of raised dirt with a drainage ditch dug below the bottom edge of the modules.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Which mounting option offers the best wind load rating?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Bolting the frames directly to a concrete slab \/ footing will give you the highest ratings, but other high-strength mounting options are also available. Please read our detailed\u00a0datasheets<\/a>\u00a0to find the best option for you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IR-40FSAB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can the IR-40FSAB system be adjusted seasonally?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

While the IR-40FSAB can be adjusted seasonably it is not intended to be used in this manner as it is difficult to adjust once panels are installed. The best use for this system is to determine precisely the best year-round sun angle in your region and set the angle to that during assembly. If you need seasonally adjustable system then select IR-45ASA<\/a> for your application.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What are the exact angles this system can be set to?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-40FSAB can be adjusted from 15-40\u00b0 in increments of 2.5\u00b0 (15\u00b0,17.5\u00b0,20\u00b0,22.5\u00b0,25\u00b0…).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How many IR-40FSAB frames do I need per solar module?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Only one IR-40FSAB is needed per solar module, plus one extra at the start of each row.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Will I need a building permit to install this product?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

In most cases, a building permit is not required for the BallastRack frames unless they are attached to a solid foundation such as concrete footings, according to the ICC\u00ae (International Code Council), as referenced in the 2024 IBC\u00ae (International Building Code). Always check with your local building officials to be sure. See Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the ground clearance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-40FSAB provides up to 3 feet of ground clearance, though this is mostly determined by the height and placement of your solar modules and the set angle of the system. For high snow areas, we recommend installing the system on 6 inches of raised dirt with a drainage ditch dug below the bottom edge of the modules.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Which mounting option offers the best wind load rating?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Bolting the frames directly to a concrete slab \/ footing will give you the highest ratings, but other high-strength mounting options are also available. Please read our detailed\u00a0datasheets<\/a>\u00a0to find the best option for you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IR-45ASA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can the IR-45ASA system be adjusted seasonally?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes, the IR-45ASA is designed so that each panel in the row can be adjusted independent from the rest of the system. This allows one person to easily adjust the angle of the entire system in minutes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What are the exact angles this system can be set to?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

This system can be adjusted to any angle you desire from 15-45\u00b0 with the sliding adjustable arms which are marked every 5\u00b0.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How many IR-45ASA frames do I need per solar module?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Only one IR-45ASA is needed per solar module, plus one extra at the start of each row.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Will I need a building permit to install this product?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

In most cases, a building permit is not required for the BallastRack frames unless they are attached to a solid foundation such as concrete footings, according to the ICC\u00ae (International Code Council), as referenced in the 2024 IBC\u00ae (International Building Code). Always check with your local building officials to be sure. See Documentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the ground clearance?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-45ASA provides up to 3 feet of ground clearance, though this is mostly determined by the height and placement of your solar modules and the set angle of the system. For high snow areas, we recommend installing the system on 6 inches of raised dirt with a drainage ditch dug below the bottom edge of the modules.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Which mounting option offers the best wind load rating?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Bolting the frames directly to a concrete slab \/ footing will give you the highest ratings, but other high-strength mounting options are also available. Please read our detailed\u00a0datasheets<\/a>\u00a0to find the best option for you.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IR-T1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Does this bracket work with rail systems?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes, the integrated upright has an open slot similar to most standard tile roof hooks and can be used with any standard rail system.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How strong is this bracket?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-T1 is stronger and more stable than most traditional tile roof hooks and is capable of withstanding up to 150 mph winds and 175 lbs of uplift per mount.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Will this system weaken the roof structure?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

It will not weaken the roof structure. With no need to remove the existing roof tiles or penetrate the roof in any way, there is no risk of leaks, broken roof tiles, or damaged trusses. Using our patent pending bonding method with the IntegraGel Epoxy, each IR-T1 actually bonds multiple tiles together, making the roof stronger and more secure than before.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What types of roof tiles is the IR-T1 compatible with?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-T1 is compatible with Flat, S and W style concrete roof tiles with 11.75″ – 15.5″ row spacing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IR-05<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can this system be used without weight?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes. The IR-05 can also be mounted directly to the roof without penetration using nothing but our high-strength tested polyurethane adhesive for over 200lbs of uplift. \u00a0Additionally each IR-05 can be deck mounted using our IR Deck Mounting Bolts. The tube handle will provide structural support for the bracket even without the cinder block.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Is the IR-05 faster than traditional ballast systems?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Yes. Each IR-05 can be fully assembled in under 30 seconds and with the integrated tube handle, multiple IR-05 Brackets can be carried and placed along the roof in just one trip making setup faster than ever. Solar modules can be mounted in place in just 1 minute each once using our quick fold bend tabs.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How many brackets will I need for each solar panel?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

Two IR-05 brackets will need to be attached to the front of each solar panel and two extra brackets will be needed to end each row of solar panel (Example: 10 modules in a row would require 22 Brackets).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What is the maximum size of solar module that can be mounted with this system?<\/strong><\/summary>\n

The IR-05 is capable of racking any sized solar panel.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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