Big Foot Systems produces solar panel mounting systems for flat roofs. Their new system is a low-cost, robust, and quick to install solution for consumers wanting to install PV panels. It is a simple, flexible system that is fast to install. Their galvanized steel platform comes in various sizes to accommodate different panel sizes and includes ballast for wind loading compliance. Additional components include adjustable feet made of recycled rubber and hardware for securely attaching the panels. Customers can contact Big Foot for project quotes and technical support for their solar installations.
Big Foot Systems produces solar panel mounting systems for flat roofs. Their new system is a low-cost, robust, and quick to install solution for consumers wanting to install PV panels. It is a simple, flexible system that is fast to install. Their galvanized steel platform comes in various sizes to accommodate different panel sizes and includes ballast for wind loading compliance. Additional components include adjustable feet made of recycled rubber and hardware for securely attaching the panels. Customers can contact Big Foot for project quotes and technical support for their solar installations.
Big Foot Systems produces solar panel mounting systems for flat roofs. Their new system is a low-cost, robust, and quick to install solution for consumers wanting to install PV panels. It is a simple, flexible system that is fast to install. Their galvanized steel platform comes in various sizes to accommodate different panel sizes and includes ballast for wind loading compliance. Additional components include adjustable feet made of recycled rubber and hardware for securely attaching the panels. Customers can contact Big Foot for project quotes and technical support for their solar installations.
Big Foot Systems produces solar panel mounting systems for flat roofs. Their new system is a low-cost, robust, and quick to install solution for consumers wanting to install PV panels. It is a simple, flexible system that is fast to install. Their galvanized steel platform comes in various sizes to accommodate different panel sizes and includes ballast for wind loading compliance. Additional components include adjustable feet made of recycled rubber and hardware for securely attaching the panels. Customers can contact Big Foot for project quotes and technical support for their solar installations.
An introduction to us Big Foot Systems have been designing and manufacturing support systems for air conditioning ventilation and refrigeration on flat roofs for 10 years and exporting to many parts of the world. We have continued to add new products to our range and recently our customers asked us to produce a low cost, robust, quick to install support system for a growing market of consumers who want to install PV panels on their buildings.
We have attempted to address all these issues
by producing a simple flexible system thats quick to install, and consequently makes the whole process flow from the moment you take the first step to the moment your making your own electricity.
Index 1
An introduction to us
2 Galvanised platform We provide you with recommended ballast weights and fixings to ensure that your installation is well secured in high winds, plus an insurance backed 25 year guarantee!
3 Concrete slab installation
Wind loading 4 Fix-it Foot
The new feed in tariffs for PV have created
a market place for small to medium size installations and customers want to be green, but at the same time want a return on their investment.
5 Medium & large systems
6 Fixing the panels 7 Enquiry form PLEASE NOTE: System does not include PV solar panels
Galvanised platform For supporting photovoltaic panels on a flat roof Framework: 40mm x 40mm x 2.5mm thick steel tube
GALVANISED STEEL BASE
Priced by the metre
BALLAST (SEE PAGE 3)
Quick installation setup: 10m in 5 minutes
Platform Hot Dipped Galvanised steel to Safety Standard BS EN ISO 1461:1999 for maximum corrosion resistance for all year round intense weathering and extreme storm conditions. Bonding the platform to the Fix-it Foot For extra lasting hold use exterior contact adhesive or Antel aerosol contact adhesive.
FULLY ADJUSTABLE TO SUIT VARIOUS PANEL SIZES FIX-IT FOOT (SEE PAGE 4)
Wind loading Big Foot Solar Systems are ballasted in accordance to BS6399 Part 2 Loading for buildings. Code of practice for wind loads and BRE Digest 489 document Wind loads on roof based photovoltaic systems.
2. SLIDE INTO PLACE
SECURING BRACKETS
FULLY ADJUSTABLE
An assessment is made based on the
solar panel size, quantity, pitch and mass of the panel(s) then calculated to obtain the required ballast. Terrain, topography, building height etc. all plays a part in this calculation. The table below provides the ballast requirements for solar panels up to this size and mass. However should your panel(s) be larger, then contact us first.
3. ADD THIRD BLOCK
TO FRONT
Quick and cost effective ballast
Commercial paving slabs readily available from builders merchants ensure recommended ballast loading
If frames can be fixed or wired to parts
of the building structure, ballast may be reduced. Panel dimensions
solution from Big Foot. Made from durable recycled rubber with a channel moulded into the top face, allowing fixing of 40 x 40mm box section or strut. Recesses in the underside allow for small debris on the roof surface. The recycled rubber also offers built-in anti-vibration and is economical as well as being environmentally responsible.
FIX-IT FOOT LOW 400
Quality Assurance Raw materials are selected from ISO9002 registered suppliers.
INCASE YOU ARE CONSTRUCTING YOUR
OWN FRAMEWORK... USE FIX-IT FOOT!
Four sizes of Fix-it Foot available
Spreads the weight without penetrating the roof membrane Made from durable recycled rubber which offers built-in anti-vibration U.V. stabilised
Construction Pressure moulded using a 1 or 2 part mix, utilising milled, sieved & graded Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR-Recycled Rubber). Bound using a ratio of high quality moisture curing Polyurethane Pre-Polymer. Manufactured with a built in shrinkage allowance. Safety Standards British Standard BS7188:1989 & BS5696 Part 3:1979 European Standard PR EN 1177 U.S.A. Standard ASTM F 1292-99
Big Foot Solar Systems 4
Medium & large systems
MEDIUM 1.2m SYSTEM
We have engineered our Big Foot Solar
Systems to meet the need for a support that will be highly secure and compatible for differing sizes of solar panels on flat roofs. Two fundamental solar system sizes accommodate most manufacturers panels: Medium 1.2m System Large 1.4m System
Drill on site 1. Drill through solar panel and aluminium support (hole size: 7mm diameter) 2. Recommended PV solar panel fixing bolt: M6 x 20mm zinc plated bolt x 4 M6 stainless steel Nyloc nut x 4 Ensure stainless steel self locking Nyloc nut spring washers are used throughout installation fixings.
Panel array preference (e.g. straight line / bank of two rows etc.): ............................................................................................................................
Company name:.................................................................................
Site location (town / county / postcode): .................................................................................................................................................................................
Additional notes: The panel(s) location, aspect, weather, shade and tilt should all be considered as they may affect the panel(s) performance. Big Foot Solar Systems can be assembled very rapidly at approximately 8 metres per hour based on two people installing. Big Foot Solar Systems takes no responsibility for the condition of the roof on which our equipment is to be used. You must ensure that the substrate on which the Big Foot is intended for use is structurally sound enough to take the weight and point loadings we have indicated. All Big Foot products must be installed in line with the guarantees and recommendations of the manufacturer of the roofing system. The manufacturer of PVC membranes should advise on the susceptibility to migration of plasticizers and specific recommendations should be adhered to so that the roof guarantee is not affected.
