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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Exploded Product View, Bill of Materials

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Required Tools

Materials Needed for Assembly

Item No. Description of Material/Part Quantity

1 Structural Steel Roof Deck By Others

2 Insulation By Others

3 Membrane By Others

4Wood blocking (Thickness TBD, 6” x Span 2 high ribs, use level)

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5 Eco-65 Base plate 1

6 Fastener (length to be determined) 8

7 Target Patch (must match roof material) By Others

8 F-202 Bracket 1

9 5/16” EPDM Bonded Washer 2

10 5/16” Stainless Steel Hex Nut 2

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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Installation Instructions


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r1. Determine the locations needed for the Eco-65 brackets.2. Place base plate (#5) on finished roof deck material.3. Trace around the base plate (#5) adding a one inch perimeter to the base plate

dimensions. Note: it may be helpful to make a tracing template to speed this process.4. Set base plate (#5) aside.5. Using a utility knife or scissors cut roof membrane from corner to corner diagonally across

the area marked in step three to form an “X”. This will allow the installer to fold the resulting four triangular shapes of roof membrane back to expose the insulation below.

*Depending on the roof substructure, step six has two basic variations.6. Cut out a section of the insulation equal to the hole cut in the roof membrane in step five

to expose the supporting substructure. A. If the substructure is wood, gypsum, or concrete install wood blocking (#4) to

fill the void created by removing the insulation. B. If the substructure is structural steel decking the installer will need to enlarge the

opening in the membrane and remove enough insulation to allow the wood blocking to be fully supported on at least two of the high points of the corrugation. The dimensions of the wood blocking (#4) and the opening in the membrane will vary depending on the amount of insulation that needs to be removed to allow for a properly supported wood block.

7. Fill any voids around wood blocking (#4) in a manner that is approved by the roof membrane manufacturer to prevent thermal bridging.

8. Lay the four triangular roof membrane flaps back down over the wood block (#4). 9. Replace base plate (#5) over the roof membrane flaps and secure it to the wood blocking

using eight fasteners (#6).10. Apply a thin bead of acceptable sealant around the base of the threaded studs

protruding from the base plate (#5).11. Apply target patch (#7) over base plate (#5) following techniques specific to the roof

membrane. The target patch (#7) is typically 12” x 12” but may be larger depending upon the size of the hole needed for proper wood blocking attachment.

12. Place compression bracket (# 8) over threaded studs protruding through target patch (#7). 13. Place a single bonded washer (#9) over each stud where it protrudes through the

compression bracket (#8). Be sure that the rubber side of the washer is facing the roof. NOTE: It is important to seat this washer against the compression bracket prior to installing the hex nut (#10). If the washer is forced down the stud with the hex nut it is possible for the rubber material to bind in the threads, and if enough force is applied the stud may snap.

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Toll Free Phone 1.877.859.3947Toll Free Fax 1.888.766.9994web www.ecofastensolar.com

e-mail [email protected] Stainless Steel

EF-SS-651. Installation to be completed in accordance

with manufacturers specifications. 2. Do not scale drawings.3. Contact manufacturer for detailed layout.

Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Cut Sheets: Target Patch*


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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Cut Sheets: Flashing Template


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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Cut Sheets: Bracket Option F-202


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Cut Sheet - F-2026000 Series Aluminum

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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Cut Sheets: Bracket Option L-202


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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Cut Sheets: Bracket Option Z-202


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Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Specifications


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rPART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARYA. WORK INCLUDES 1. Eco-65 solar attachment bracket that attaches

directly to the roof deck. 2. Provide appropriate bracket and fasteners for

the roof system.

B. RELATED SECTIONS 1. Section 07600: Flashing and Sheet Metal 2. Section 07500: Membrane Roofing 3. Division 1: Administrative and Procedural

requirements 4. Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONA. COMPONENTS: 1. Eco-65 system consists of bracket and base

plate with (2) stainless steel nuts and (2) bonded stainless steel and EPDM washers.

2. Fasteners a. To be of metal compatible with base plate. b. Fasteners should be selected for compatibility

with the roof deck c. Fastener strength should exceed or be equal

to that of the allowable load of the system. See test data at www.ecofastensolar.com

3. Sealant (if required by roof manufacturer): to be membrane roof manufacturer approved.

4. Target Patch of appropriate size and material and method of installation to meet roof manufacturer’s requirement for proper flashing.

B. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bracket spacing to be recommended by

project engineer. 2. Install a minimum of eight fasteners per

base plate. 3. It is important to design new structures or

assess existing structures to make sure that they can withstand retained loads.

1.3 SUBMITTAL A. Submit manufacturer’s written specifications.

B. Submit standard product cut sheets.

C. Submit installation instructions.

D. Submit product specific load test data, showing ultimate and allowable load values.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE Installer to be experienced in the installation of specified roofing material for not less than 5 years in the area of the project.

1.5 DELIVERY / STORAGE / HANDLING Inspect material upon delivery. Notify manufacturer within 24 hours of any missing or defective items. Keep material dry, covered and off the ground until installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTUREREcoFasten Solar® 289 Harrel Street, Morrisville, VT 05661 (877) 859-3947 www.ecofastensolar.com

2.2- MATERIALSA. Attachment Bracket

6000 Series Aluminum (choose one) 1. F-202 2. F-203 3. L-202 4. Z-202

5. Custom

B. Base Plate is 11 gauge material thickness. (Choose material)

1. 304 Stainless Steel with two 5/16” 304 stainless steel machine screws welded into embossed countersink.

2. 1018 hot rolled and pickled steel with two 5/16” 304 stainless steel machine screw welded into embossed countersink.

C. Fasteners (can be purchased from others) to be compatible with chosen roof application and meet specified pull out values as shown in load test data.

D. Base Plate Support Mechanism: (choose one) 1. Wood blocking of appropriate size and

thickness to support base without splitting. 2. Aluminum Ferrules 6000 series aluminum

1” O.D. 1/8” wall thickness.

E. Target Patch (may be supplied by others) to be compatible with roofing material, roofing material manufacturer’s acceptable installation technique, and of an acceptable size to meet roof manufacturer’s specifications.

2.3 FINISH – Mill Finish

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATIONA. Substrate: Inspect structure on which brackets are

to be installed and verify that it will withstand any additional loading that may be incurred.

B. Notify General Contractor of any deficiencies before installing EcoFasten Solar brackets.

C. Verify that roofing material has been installed correctly prior to installing solar attachment brackets.

3.2 INSTALLATIONA. Comply with architectural drawings and project

engineer’s recommendations for location of system. Comply with Manufacturer’s written installation instructions for installation and layout.

Eco-65 Wood Blocking – Product Guide Test Data


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Fastener Pull-out Comparison

To determine the Eco-65 ultimate pull out capacity for your project you will first need to know the single fastener pull out capacity of the fastener you plan to use when fastened to your roof deck. The best way to determine this is to do an on site pull test. If an on site test is not possible contact the fastener manufacturer and ask for their published pull out data. The estimated Eco-65 ultimate load will be 4 times the single fastener pull out capacity.

(Single Screw Pullout Capacity) x 4 = Eco-65 Ultimate Pullout Capacity

For example: Fastener = Triangle #14-13 Concealer

Roof Deck = 5/8” CDX Plywood

Single Fastener Ultimate Pullout Capacity in 5/8” CDX Plywood = 483 lbs

Eco-65 Estimated Ultimate Pullout Capacity = 483 lbs x 4 = 1932 lbs

This process determines the expected ultimate load; appropriate safety factor must still be applied. Each plate must be fastened with eight fasteners.



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rWood blocking Leak Test

EcoFasten Solar® tested the Eco-65 roof mount system so you can be sure your roof penetrations won’t leak, even when under standing water.

A paper towel was inserted above and below the base plate in this mock installation to provide a visual indication if any of the green water leaks past the flashing. The membrane is a 45mil reinforced EPDM from Carlisle.

Our test apparatus encapsulates the entire bracket and seals against the membrane flashing which allows us to flood the bracket and pressurize the system.



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Our test apparatus encapsulates the entire bracket and seals against the membrane flashing which allows us to flood the bracket and pressurize the system.

The apparatus is pressurized to 30psi and left to stand for over 10 minutes. This is equivalent to nearly 70ft of standing water. The green water leaks past the flashing. The membrane is a 45mil reinforced EPDM from Carlisle.

The patented compression fitting between the cone shape of the base plate and the countersink in the bracket makes the EcoFasten system water tight. Water finds its way between the bracket and membrane but stops at the base of the compression fitting and can go no further.

Neither of the paper towels shows any indication of leaking. The EcoFasten system is 100% water tight.



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Neither of the paper towels shows any indication of leaking. The EcoFasten system is 100% water tight.



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