IntegraRack IR EarthBallast Mounting Kit for BallastRack Solar Ground Mounts

Description

IntegraRack IR EarthBallast Mounting Kit for BallastRack Solar Ground Mounts

The IntegraRack IR EarthBallast Mounting Kit provides a practical ballast solution for compatible IntegraRack BallastRack solar panel ground-mount frames. Designed to support installations of up to 12 solar modules per kit, this mounting accessory includes heavy-duty geotextile fabric and high-strength epoxy. Additionally, installers can use locally available materials such as dirt, crushed rock, or road base to ballast the mounting system.

Unlike a complete solar panel mounting frame, the IR EarthBallast kit supplies materials used to create the ballast system for existing BallastRack frames. The included epoxy bonds the geotextile fabric to the mounting frames. As a result, installers can prepare the system to hold suitable ballast materials according to the manufacturer’s installation requirements.

IntegraRack EarthBallast Mounting Kit Key Features

• Up to 12 Solar Modules: Each EarthBallast kit provides materials for installations containing up to 12 solar modules.
• Heavy-Duty Geotextile Fabric: Includes one 3-foot-wide by 50-foot-long roll of strong geotextile material.
• High-Strength Epoxy: Includes one tube of 15-minute epoxy for attaching the geotextile fabric to BallastRack frames.
• Flexible Ballast Materials: Supports the use of dirt, crushed rock, or road base as ballast materials.
• Installation Accessories: Includes a mixing nozzle, scuff pad, alcohol wipes, and ratchet wrench.
• BallastRack Compatibility: Designed for IntegraRack BallastRack mounting frames.

IR EarthBallast Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: IntegraRack
• Product Name: IR EarthBallast Mounting Kit
• Manufacturer Part Number: IR-RFEB1071
• Product Type: Solar ground-mount ballast accessory kit
• Application: IntegraRack BallastRack mounting frames
• Kit Coverage: Up to 12 solar modules
• Geotextile Fabric Dimensions: 3 ft × 50 ft
• Fabric Type: Heavy-duty geotextile
• Adhesive: High-strength 15-minute epoxy
• Compatible Ballast Materials: Dirt, crushed rock, or road base

IntegraRack EarthBallast Included Hardware

Each IR EarthBallast Mounting Kit includes the materials and installation accessories specified by IntegraRack. Specifically, the package contains:

• 1 × 50-foot roll of heavy-duty geotextile fabric (3 ft wide)
• 1 × tube of 15-minute high-strength epoxy
• 1 × extra epoxy mixing nozzle
• 1 × scuff pad
• 2 × alcohol wipes
• 1 × 13mm ratchet wrench for BallastRack frame assembly

Furthermore, the included surface-preparation accessories help installers prepare the mounting frame before applying the epoxy. However, installers should follow the manufacturer’s instructions for surface preparation, adhesive application, and curing requirements.

Shipping Information

• Shipping Weight: 6 lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: 48 × 5 × 5 inches

How the IntegraRack EarthBallast System Works

The IntegraRack EarthBallast system uses geotextile fabric attached to compatible BallastRack frames to accommodate ballast materials. First, installers prepare the appropriate frame surfaces according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Next, they use the supplied high-strength epoxy to bond the geotextile material to the frame.

Once the adhesive has cured according to the manufacturer’s requirements, installers can complete the ballast arrangement using suitable materials such as dirt, crushed rock, or road base. As a result, the installation can use materials that may already be available near the project site.

Additionally, the kit provides enough geotextile material for up to 12 solar modules, depending on the installation configuration. Therefore, customers planning larger solar arrays should determine the number of kits needed before ordering.

Solar Ground Mount Ballast Installation Considerations

Before installing the IR EarthBallast kit, confirm compatibility with the selected IntegraRack BallastRack frames. Furthermore, installers should evaluate site conditions, structural requirements, wind loads, and the amount of ballast required for the installation.

For example, different soil conditions and wind exposure may affect the appropriate ballast design. Consequently, installers should follow the manufacturer’s installation guidelines and applicable local building requirements rather than assuming that the same ballast quantity will work at every location.

Important: This product is an EarthBallast mounting accessory kit, not a complete solar panel ground-mount frame. Solar panels, BallastRack frames, and ballast fill materials are not identified as included in the manufacturer’s kit contents.

For additional technical information and installation resources, visit the official IntegraRack website.