Introduction
The Diversitech E-Lite EL2424-2 is a durable, lightweight plastic pad designed as a stable mounting base for outdoor condensing units, heat pumps, and other equipment. Manufactured from injection-molded polypropylene, this pad offers robust support while being environmentally friendly, made from 98% recycled, UV-inhibited material. Its design ensures long-lasting performance in various weather conditions.
Image: The Diversitech EL2424-2 E-Lite pad, showing its uniform gray color and flat top surface.
Features
- Lightweight and Durable: Constructed from injection-molded polypropylene, providing a strong yet easy-to-handle pad.
- Optimized Rib Pattern: Features generous ribbing underneath for optimum strength and self-leveling ground support, ensuring even load distribution.
- Textured Top Surface: Designed with a subtle texture to help prevent equipment from shifting and enhance stability.
- Weather Resistant: Made with UV-inhibited material, ensuring the pad is unaffected by UV exposure or extreme weather conditions, with a temperature range of -48°F to 180°F.
- Environmentally Friendly: Composed of 98% recycled material.
- Drillable: The pad can be drilled to securely fasten equipment.
- Size Identification: Each E-Lite pad is molded with its size in raised letters for easy identification.
Image: An infographic highlighting key features such as durable plastic, optimized rib-pattern, textured top surface, and UV protection.
Image: An outdoor condensing unit placed on an E-Lite pad in a snowy environment, illustrating its weather resistance and wide temperature range.
Installation
- Site Preparation: The E-Lite pad should be placed on a compacted, level surface. Suitable surfaces include soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt. Ensure the ground is stable and free of debris.
- Pad Placement: Carefully position the pad in the desired location, ensuring it is level to provide a stable base for the equipment. The generous ribbing on the underside helps with self-leveling ground support.
- Equipment Placement: Place the condensing unit or other equipment squarely on the pad. The textured top surface helps prevent the equipment from shifting.
- Securing Equipment (Optional): For added security, equipment can be fastened to the pad. The pad is drillable, and 1/4 x 1-1/4 inch Tapcon® screws are recommended for this purpose. Drill pilot holes as needed before securing.
Image: A view of the top and bottom of the E-Lite pad, illustrating its optimized rib pattern for strength and stability, and emphasizing placement on level surfaces.
Image: An outdoor condensing unit securely placed on an E-Lite pad, demonstrating a typical installation scenario and recommending 1/4 x 1-1/4 inch Tapcon® screws for securing.
Maintenance
The Diversitech E-Lite pad requires minimal maintenance due to its durable, weather-resistant, and UV-inhibited polypropylene construction. Periodic inspection is recommended to ensure the pad remains level and free of debris that could accumulate around the base of the equipment. If cleaning is necessary, simply wipe the surface with a damp cloth or rinse with water. Avoid using harsh chemicals that could potentially degrade the material over time, although the pad is designed for extreme durability.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 24 x 24 x 2 inches |
| Item Weight | 7 pounds |
| Model Number | EL2424-2 |
| Material | Injection-molded Polypropylene |
| Recycled Content | 98% |
| Temperature Range | -48°F to 180°F |
| Manufacturer | DiversiTech |
| Date First Available | November 3, 2012 |
