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14090019 CITY OF CUPERTINO BUILDING PERMIT BUILDII�j'D/D�j SS: �C�C�� �� CONTRAC-1ne- PERMIT NO: OWNER'S NAME: DATE ISSUED:03/19/2014 OWNER'S PHONE: ^' "`"" PHONE NO: ❑ LICENSED CONTRACTOR'S DECLARATION JOB DESCRIPTION:RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL License Class li y6 Lic.# Contractor ate I hereby affirm that 1 am licensed u er the provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000)of Division 3 of the Business&Professions Code and that my license is in full force and effect. I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following two declarations: I have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self-insure for Worker's Compensation,as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code,for the rformancc of the work for which this permit is issued. Sq.Ft Floor Area: Valuation: have and will maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance,as provided for by 8/000 Section 3700 of the Labor Code,for the performance of the work for which this APN NumbeOccupancy Type: permit is issued. 0 OJ- APPLICANT CERTIFICATION 1 certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is PERMIT EXPIRES IF WORK IS NOT STARTED correct. I agree to comply with all city and county ordinances and state laws relating WITHIN 180 PERMIT ISSUANCE OR to building construction,and hereby authorize representatives of this city to enter upon the above mentioned property for inspection purposes. (We)agree to save 180 DAYS ROM L CALLED INSPEC IO . indemnify and keep harmless the City of Cupertino against liabilities,judgments, costs,and expenses which may accrue against said City in consequence of the granting of this permit. Aitionally,the applicant understands and will comply Issued by: Date: with all non-point sour egulations per the Cupertino Municipal Code,Section 9.18. RE-ROOFS: Signatur Date All roofs shall be inspected prior to any roofing material being installed.If a roof is installed without first obtaining an inspection,I agree to remove all new materials for inspection. ClOWNER-BUILDERDECLARATION 1 hereby a trm that I am exempt from the Contractor's License Law for one of Signature of Applicant: Date: the following two reasons: ALL ROOF COVERINGS TO BE CLASS"A"OR BETTER 1,as owner of the property,or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work,and the structure is not intended or offered for sale(Sec.7044, Business&Professions Code) I,as owner of the property,am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE construct the project(Sec.7044,Business&Professions Code). I have read the hazardous materials requirements under Chapter 6.95 of the California Health&Safety Code,Sections 25505,25533,and 25534. 1 will I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following three maintain compliance with the Cupertino Municipal Code,Chapter 9.12 and the declarations: Health&Safety Code,Section 25532(a)should I store or handle hazardous I have and will maintain a Certificate of Consent to self-insure for Worker's material. Additionally,should I use equipment or devices which emit hazardous Compensation,as provided for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code,for the air contaminants as defined by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District I performance of the work for which this permit is issued. will maintain compliance with the Cuper ' Municipal Code,Chapter 9.12 and 1 have and will maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance,as provided for by the Health&Safety Code,Sections 25 ,25533,and 25534. Section 3700 of the Labor Code,for the performance of the work for which this Owner or authorized agent: Date: permit is issued. I certify that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued,I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Worker's Compensation laws of California. If,after making this certificate of exemption,I CONS CTION LENDING AGENCY become subject to the Worker's Compensation provisions of the Labor Code,I must I hereby affimi that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of forthwith comply with such provisions or this permit shall be deemed revoked. work's for which this permit is issued(Sec.3097,Civ C.) Lender's Name APPLICANT CERTIFICATION Lender's Address I certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct. 1 agree to comply with all city and county ordinances and state laws relating to building construction,and hereby authorize representatives of this city to enter upon the above mentioned property for inspection purposes.(ire)agree to save ARCHITECT'S DECLARATION indemnify and keep harmless the City of Cupertino against liabilities,judgments, costs,and expenses which may accrue against said City in consequence of the 1 understand my plans shall be used as public records. granting of this permit.Additionally,the applicant understands and will comply with all non-point source regulations per the Cupertino Municipal Code,Section Licensed Professional 9.18. Signature Date ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PERMIT APPLICATION Is COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT•BUILDING DIVISION GO�` 10300 TORRE AVENUE •CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255 (\ I CUPERTINO (408) 777-3228• FAX(408)777-3333•buildinaancuaertino.oro PROJECT.A.pDRESS �--( APN 43 Z 6 OWNER NAME Cn � PHONY,G� E-MAIL STREET ADDRESS f G CITY, STATE,ZIP G FAX C4 12 CONTACT NAME Ran Niedzwiecki PHONE 877-607-6527 x 755 E- . Ryan AA.Iedzwiecki TheSolarCo.com C STREET ADDRESS 20861 VWlbeam Avenue 11.IT ztP FAX "tastro Valley, CA 94546 877-527-7339 ❑ OWNER ❑ OWNER-BUTWER ❑ OWNERAGENT ❑ CON'r"CTOR 1XCONTRACTORAGENr ❑ AROir--,' ❑ENGINEER ❑ DEVELOPER ❑ TENANr T� N CONTRACrORNA'the Solar Coman Inc LICENSE NUMBER 596651 TLICENgTZE_6 BUS.LIC '0 31418 � COMPANY"Art' RNi The Solar Company, Inc. EFAX 877-527-7339 z RNiedzwiecki TheSolarCo.com STREET ADDRESS errY,STATF,ZIP PH007-607-6527 x 755 O 20861 Wilbeam Avenue Castro Valley, CA 94546 ARCHITECrlFNGLYFkR NAME LICENSE NUNIBER BUS LIC X CO:rPANY NAME G-MAa, FAX STREET ADDRESS CITY,STATE,ZIP PHONE USE OF ❑ SFD or Duplex ❑ Multi-Family PROJECT IN WILDLAND PROJECT IN STRUCTURE. ❑ Commercial URBAN INTERFACE AREA ❑ Yes [X No FLOOD ZONE ❑ Yes ❑ No MOLAR PANELS 1 ❑ ELECTRIC VEIilCLE CRA RGLNG STATION ❑ SOLAR WATER HEATLNG ❑ OTHER FOR SOL.tRP4N£LS. NUMBER PANELSIU\NTS KILOWATTS(COMMER CIAL ONLY) TOTALVALUA GGv DESCRIPTION OF WORK Install-2.6 kw grid tied solar electric system (PV) -gam mount RE By my signature below,I certify to each of the fo wing [am the property owner or authorized agent to ac rty owner's behalf. I have read this application and the information I have provid correct. I have read the Description of Work and verify,it is accurate. 1 agree to comply with all applicable local ordinances and state laws relating to build onstruction. 1 authorize representatives of Cupertino to enter the above-identirleo pr rty for inspection purposes. Signature of Applit=t/Agent: Date: SUPJ&NiENTAL INFORMATION RFQLIRF,D OFFICE USE ONLY ❑ OVER-THE-COUNTER 0. } ❑ EXPRESS V ❑ STANDARD < ❑ LARGE i ❑ ZOR PVApp_2011,doe revived 0146111 CITY OF CUPERTINO FEE ESTIMATOR- BUILDING DIVISION ADDRESS: 10110 crescent ct DATE: 09/04/2014 REVIEWED BY: Mendez APN: BP#: NO &001 g 'VALUATION: 1$8,000 PERMIT TYPE: Building Permit PLAN CHECK TYPE: Alteration / Repair PRIMARY SFD or Duplex PENTAMATION SOLAR-RES USE: PERMIT TYPE: WORK install 2.6 kw grid tied solar 8 panel pv system SCOPE . . 1'iuirir`�. I'?;r;:tiee�. f>fc:•.t'?crrr t:7ttrc:{ F77r i'ect: "Iamb. Prrr.: ;;tr 1'er rr J C>1hcr f'ltrr,:�In:n. Lj fiaPfh Inv'. F,-,, I'?iilii 17, hiq.). 1:e!? NOTE: This estimate does not include fees due to other Departments(Le.Planning,Public Works,Fire,Sanitary Sewer District,School District,etc. . Thesefees are based on the preliminar information available and are only an estimate. Contact the De t or addn'l info. FEE ITEMS (Fee Resolution 11-053 E . 711113) FEE QTY/FEE MISC ITEMS Plan Check Fee: $0.00 # Alternative Energy System Suppl. PC Fee: Q Reg. Q OT 0.0 hrs $0.00 $236.00 IPHOTOVRES Photovoltaic System PME Plan Check: $0.00 Permit Fee: $0.00 Suppl. Insp. Fee-.0 Reg. © OT 0.0 his $0.00 PME Unit Fee: $0.00 PME Permit Fee: $0.00 consrrucrion Tax: 1 clrttinictrr' h"e Fee: Q Work Without Permit? Yes No $0.00 Advanced Planning Fee: $0.00 Select a Non-Residential Travel Doctmwnraflon Fee : Building or Structure 0 Strong Motion Fec: IBSEISMICR $1.04 Select an Administrative Item Bldg Stds Commission Fee: IBCBSC $1.00 SUBTOTALS: $2.04 r $236.00 TOTAL FEE: $238.04 Revised: 08/20/2014 Photovoltaic Solar Electric System for a �. • WARNING ! �O Fang Residence ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD �Q 10110 Crescent Ct Cu rtirio CA 95014 DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS ! The Solar Company, Inc. m 20861 wilbeam Ave. 41 TERMINAL N OTH LINE AND Castro valley CA, 94546 co LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN CSL$ 596651 DUAL POWER SUPPLY THE OPEN POSITION. Office (510) 888-9488 Fax (510) 888-9299 N PHOTOVOLTAIC AC PHOTOVOLTAIC D .C. DISCONNECT ThesolarCo.com Project Address: 10110 Cresc ert Ct OPERATING CURRENT 8 AMPS OPERATING VOLTAGE 350 VOLTS D.C. DISCONNECT Cupertino, CA 95014 MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE 500 VOLTS D.C otes APW326-17-059 OPERATING VOLTAGE 240 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 15 AMPS 3 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 20 THE SOLAR COMPANY (877) 607-6527 SEP 0 4 2014 Bldg. Ov+.ncr: Xiaofeng Liang BY (� (650)232-1199 CODE TYPE : CODE TYPE : California Fire Code 2013 Edition Cirrdydien10110@gmail.COmCalifornia Building Code 2013 Edition California Mechanical Code 2013 Edition El YLQT r California Plumbing Code 2013 Edition I a The Solar h'1C. f. I California Electric Code 2013 Edition I Q 5966C51�BC46 C�$(hJ California Residential Code 2013 Edition W U1 , NlarkDanerhoAer, President pp�T -� Qpm • Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide (> Alarms shall be installed in accordance z 1550 Carbondale Road, lone,CA 95640 with CRC R314 and CRC R315 w d Wiling Address.- Along with any other applicable 1 ACUPERTIN06 and state laws and regulations ` Hlme iding Depara 20861 Wi(beam Avenue Ste. 1, Castro Valley, CA 94546-5832 . vT, z 87727--7339 fax B 201 U CO o w �� R " a' 510-214-9005 direct COMMUNITY DEV �xr 8`L6PMEN; DEPARTMENT PODE COMPLIF�CX� Workers Comp Carrier- California Ins. Co. Policy#46-001546-02-10, E� ft.D I VI S I ON -_db_P.F RTI NC) OFFICE C O WED h4 1 APPROVED Review H ��^' �4 1 This set of plans and specifications MUST be kept at the Fa CD � N rl U M :cb site during construction. It is unlawful to make any Proiect Desc: Install a new2.6 kW PG&E Grid Tied Solar Electric System Faoof i ges or alterations on sa e, oro ev)a e therefrom, without approval from the Building Official.Shee t List Table The Stamping of this n and specifi Solar Specs: be held to permit o e an appy �.(I Wmbe r Sheet Title of any provision f ny C'ty Ordin nce or State Law. LIANG Title Page Index Warning Labels No. Revision/Issue Datc BY -�IANG PLOT PLA-N Size: 2,616 W& (PUC) DATE / LIANG SLD Date: Au ust 28, 2014 Est Anrxral Elechicity Produced 2,912 kWh(PUC) PERMIT# Sca-e: Spec Sheet Tile Hook Mount 1 of 3 Nodule Type StrlPovier SPR 327I�E-WHT-0 Drawn By: wetter SOIarEdgeTeOlogieSSE3800(240V)vW- S Spec Sheet Tile Hook Moult 2 of 3 Ryan Niedzviecki-Pirtz 6 Spec Sheet Tile Hook Mount 3 of 3 Fax (510) 888-9088 x755 (510) 888-9299 7 �/ ER-US orArl�S Engineering UniRac Solar Mounts RNiedzviecki8TheSo1arCo.com #Of f Y MDdLks 8 8 Spec Sheet Inverter Solar Edge SE3C00 - SE1140OA-US Title: 3 Spec Sheet Module SPR-327NE-WHT-D 1 LIANG Title Page PV away sgr, are footage 145 Square Feet Indcx Warning La.ocls �, Type Of MDL"DL l Pblof Mwt 10 Spec Sheet Nodule Grounding LOCatIOn SeeS pa;s" 11 Spec Sheet Solar Edge P300 - P403 Power Optimizer S=leet: 12 Spec Sheet Solar Edge Power Optimizer Grounding ,1/ 4" _ 6" `�v V Solar PV N G¢� Above Tile Array ifE co P � d CD N Tne Solar Company, Inc. Bituthene WR-Grace Ice & 20e61 wilbeam Ave. }(1 co Water rs Shield membrane W/ 1" Castro Vallev CA, 94546 C3L4 596651 3 16overlap over Tile Hook Office (510) 888-9488 � DRIVEWAY 'S, 5/16" X 3-1/2" g TheSolarSS La Bolt Fax la-- 888-9299 Co.com Tile Hook Roof Sealant in pre-drilled hole F Mounting System General Notes a SOLAR PV ARRAY (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS) Roof Tile Note : . S stem • Weather Check Lug on tile a Rafter & Y Sheathing shall be notched the PARCEL # : 326-17-059 y TILE HOOK MOUNTING width of the Tile Hook. (NO SCALE THIS VIEW) SYSTEM DETAIL Ln NO SCALE In A O h ROOF TYPE : 2-STORY, CUPERTINO CONCRETE FLAT TILE r4uifding Department U NON-TRUSS SYSTEM: s 2014 RAFTER SIZE: 2 X 4 9 RAFTER SPACING: 2411 0. C. 3 ' MIN REVIBNED E �DECO iJIPLIAf UNSUPPORTED SPAN: 8 ' �7 (TYP) Reviewe T W U TILE HOOK SYSTEM: V) � � ARRAY WEIGHT : 434 LBS . TILT = 140 f (� o LBS PER SQUARE FOOT : 3 . 0 A = 216° 5' ~ LBS PER RACKING FOOT : 34 . 9 N '00o// (E) 200A MAIN PANELBOARD s.. o. Revision/Issue Datc (N) SolarEdge SE380OA-US INVERTER oar August 28, 2014 (MOUNTED INSIDE GARAGE) scale: 1" - 12' Drawn By: Ryan Niedzwiecki-Pirtz Office (510) 888-9688 x755 (N) 8 S o l a r E dg e P 4 0 0 POWER OPTIMIZERS Fez (510) 888-9299ANieftwieckiOThesolarco.com [1 PER MODULE (MOUNTED UNDER MODULE) ] Title; 2 LANG PLOT P__nN (N) 8 SunPower SPR-327NE-WHT-D Modules attached to 2 Solar Mount Rails attached to Tile Hooks @ 4 ' O.C . attached to (E) Rafters 2 ' O. C. w/ 5/16" X Sheet: 3-1/2" SS Lag bolt @ 4 ' O . C . as per manufacturers L recommendations . -see Spec & SLD _ Notes: System composed of 1 string of 8 SunPower SPR-327NE-WHT-D Modules connected to 1 . Inverters ganged together. 1 SolarEdge SE380OA-US Inverter. 8 modules & 1 Inverter total. 2. NO Utility required AC Disconnect as per PG&E & SMUD code. Array Ratings: �! 3. All Work to meet NEC 2011 or 2013 CEC. nor 4 . All values subject to be rounded to next easily available trade size. DC Values 7fEOPERATING CURRENT 8 AMPS = Total DC WATTS per String X # of StringsO 5. The highest recorded temperature was 109°F in 2000. Operating Voltage 6. The lowest recorded temperature was 19°F in 1990. / 0 7. Data provided by www.Weather.com. OPERATING VOLTAGE 350 VOLTS D.C. = Inverter Operating Voltage cv T:-ie Solar Company, Inc. 8. Integrated DC Disconnect on SPRf, SPRp & SPRm inverter, therefore it is 20861 Wilbeam Ave. #1 00 impossible to have Line and Load hot if disconnect is open. MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE 500 VOLTS D.C. = Inverter Maximum Voltage Castro Vallee CA, 94546 9. Disconnect is wired so that utility feeds the protected side of the CSL4 596651 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 15 AMPS = 15 AMPS per String X # of strings a disconnect. office (513) 888-9488 10.All exposed conductors are #10 AWG USE-2 unless otherwise noted. AC Values: Fax (510) 888-9299 0 11.Grounded conductors to be white or gray unless USE-2 TheSola_Co.com a OPERATING CURRENT 16 AMPS = Inverter OPERATING CURRENT x # of Inverters 12.All wire specified as "THHN" by The Solar Company is rated: THHN, Of THWN-2, MTW & AWN. OPERATING VOLTAGE 240 VOLTS = Inverter OPERATING VOLTAGE General Notes 13.All Conduit to be labeled: "CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT" . a 14.Module Mounts and Equipment Enclosures Grounded to Main Panelboard MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE 230 VOLTS = Inverter MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE Ground or Ground Rod. 15.All SunPower (SPRm. & SPRp) , SMA America (SBXXXXTL-US) PowerOne (PVI & SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT 20 AMPS = Inverter MAXIMUM TOTAL POWER RATING Trio) & SolarEdge Single Phase Inverters have Arc-Fault Protection per / NOM. AC VOLTAGE X 1.25 NEC 690.11. 'm 0 0 h i v 'I W (N) 2x #10 PV-Wire Conductors U Z W (N) #10 AWG Solid Bare H CUPER-ONG (N) 8 SolarEdge P400 POWER OPTIMIZERSJ U) Building Dppprtrnent [1 PER MODULE (MOUNTED UNDER MODULE) ] 'fz a (N) J-Box; used to 91"' 004 transition wire types � Ln 61 (E) 200A Main Panelboard RFVIEI�V' F CODE COMF'ly, 0 D J O Revi H y. O 'J N rl U M (N) q" EMT or 4" FMC (if run inside building) w/ #10 AWG THHN/THWN-2 conductors and #10 AWG ground 1 o. Revision/Issue IDatc Date: Au ust 26, 2014 Scale: N/A m Drawn By: (N) SolarEdge SE380OA-US Inverter Ryan Niedzxiecki-Pirtz (N) 2 0 A 2—Pole Circuit Breaker Office (510) 888-9488 x755 w/ Integrated DC Disconnect Fax (510) 888-9299 w/ label : Solar PV System" RNiedzxiecki@TheSolarCo.com (Connected as a Supply Side Connection) (N) Ground System (to meet 690 . 47 ) Title: 3 LIANG SLD (E) UFER Ground System (N) 9" EMT w/ #10 AWG THHN/THWN-2 conductors and #8 AWG ground, or (N) #10-3 Romex if AC wiring is run inside building Sheet: ".x' �„/—_ Gappd�C�D (uflG`a4�G�30aL�� � GnM®OaC��G3�(vnl@e UG9C�e O� 980 41st Street Tel: (510)420.8190 par Oakland,CA 94608 FAX (510)420.8186 e-mail: info@appmateng.com Co f0 0 SOY QUH1/1J e T--ie Solar Company, Inc. � 4 July 25,2012 20861 wilbeam Ave. #1 CA m �, Castro Vallev CA, 94546 m Mr.Rick Gentry Project Number 112448C CSL# 596651 !� QMCKSCREWS INTERNATIONAL Office (510) 888-9488 A 5930[.as Positas Road Fax (510) 888-9299 of Livermore,CA 94551 TheSola-Co.com 44 Subject: Flat'I ile Roof Hook(Part#F1 RH90)Laboratory Load'festintt Spanish Tile Roof Hook-90° u Dear Mr.Gentry: General Notes c 0 As requested,Applied Materials&Engineering,Inc.(AME)has completed load-testing flat tile roof For Side Mount Rails hook(see Appendix A,Figure 1).The purpose of our testing was to evaluate the tensile and compressive o load capacity of the flat Lite roof hook attached to a 2"x4"Douglas Fir rafter using 912 Quickscrew x (5/16”Ox 3"L T17 302 SS). SAMPLE DESCRIPTION H Part # STRH90 Mockup samples were delivered to otu laboratory on July 6,2012.Mockup configuration consisted of m ------- I three 16"long rafters at 7o.c.,screwed to 1!2"OSB sheathing.The flat file roof hook is attached through the OSH into the rafter with two fasteners. 20/Case a TEST PROCEDURES&RESULTS v 1.Compremtve Load Test w A total of three tests were conducted for compressive load capacity on July 9,2012 ruing a United Universal testing machine.Samples were rigidly attached to the testing machine and a compressive load Q was applied to the hook.The samples were loaded in compression at a constant rate of axial deformation U of 0.09 in./min.without shock untl the bracket was in contact with the OSB sheathing;maximum Z r deflection at maximum load was recorded.Detailed results are provided in Table I.Test setup and typical bracket bending at maximum load arc provided in Appendix A.Based on the above testing,the average maximum compression load of the flat tile roof hook attached to a 2'•x4"Douglas Fir rafter A H O n using#12 Quickscrew was determined to be 141 lbf. H fa C OER" h 2.Tensile Load Test l ' 1 7" l � .. ;, i:3u6ding Dep ent - - - - - A total of three tests were conducted for tensile load capacity on July 9,2012 using a United Universal I ? G] U testingmachine.Samples were rigidly attached to the testing machine and a tensile load was applied to {� �l U P g PP : ,i 16g 0 4 2014 W e to O O O the hook.The samples were loaded in tension at a constant rate of axial deformation of 0.09 in.lapin. � ,�. t without shock until the bracket was bent and the bolt began to pull-out;maximum deflection at f2 2 0 e1 maximum load was recorded.Detailed results are pro%gded in'1'ahle I1. , ~ O O O 1 i�� ;;CEDE CJMPo _ #12-#14 Test setup and typical bracket bending at maximum load are provided in Appendix A.Based on the ` d��� C� Bolt Slot above testing,the average maximum tensile load of the flat tile hook attached to a 2"x4"Douglas Fir K@`� B Y Z o (V rafter using 412 Quickscrew was determined to be 203 lbf. I--1 3.Specific Gravity of Wood s The specific gravity and moisture content of the lumber(rafter)were tested in accordance with ASTM - D2395,Method A(oven-dry)and was determined to be 0.457 and 12.9%,respectively. -3" v N If you have any questions regarding the above,please do not hesitate to call the undersigned. No. Revision/Issue D,17) o to Respectfully Submitted, APPLIED MATERIALS&ENGINEERING,INC. Reviewed By: Date: Au ust 28, 2014 c, Scale: th �+ 5mm rT _ Drawr_ By: 4-1/4" Ryan Niedzwiecki-Pirtz 1-1/4" a yaz Arme Taji 'an,Ph.D.,P.F. office (510) 888-9488 2755 LaborManager Princi Fax (510) 888-9299 RNiedzwiecki@The3olarCo.com QPIESSio Title: 5830 Las Positas Road•Livermore,CA 94551 49 y ��� i 9 Spec Sheet T'le Hook Phone:(800)-743-6916•Fax:(800)-689-7975 m MounL 1 of 3 a WWW.quickscrews.com * OF � Sheet: 4 CoQ' M M O C UK O A� W U N I RAC Unirac Code-Compliant Installation Manual SolarMount W U N I RAC Unirac Code-Compliant Installation Manual SolarMount c� Tne Solar Company, Inc. co 20861 wilbeam Ave. #1 N ASCE?-05 AND ASCE?-10 Castro valley CA, 94546 m Step 6:Determine the Uplift Point Load,R Obs),at CSL# 596651 Step 2:Determine the Distributed Load on the rail, Step 3:Determine Rail Spar✓L-Foot Spacing each connection based on rail span b w(01.0 Using the distributed load,w,from Part 11,Step 2,look up the You must also consider the Uplift Point Load,R(lbs),to office (510) 888-9488 b allowable spans,L,for each Unirac rail type,SOLARMOUNT determine the required lag bolt attachment to the roof Fax (510) 888-9299 Determine the Distributed Load,w Desi by multiplying the (SMI)and SOLARMOUNT Heavy Du (HD)in table 14. TheSola_Co.com module length,B(ft),by the Total Design Loud,P(psj)and �`Y tY (building)structure. o dividing by two.Use the maximum absolute value of the three N downforce cases and the Uplift Case. We assume each module The L-Foot SOLARMOUNT Series Rail Span Table uses a single00 is supported by two rails. P g General Notes +� L-foot connection to the roof,wall or stand-off. Please refer to Table 16.Uplift Point Load Calculation �J w=PB/2 the Part III for more installation information. 0 £ Tool Design Load(uplift): P psf Step 1 '4 Module len perpendicular to rails: 8 x it o w=Distributed Load(pounds per linear font,plf) g�P P 0 Rail Span: L x it Step 4 v 8=Module Length Perpendicular to Rails(j) n a Uplift Point Load: R lbs H P=Tbtal Design Pressure(pounds per square foot,psf) u v v x U a) U) Table 14.L-Foot SOLARMOUNT Series Rail Span SM-SOLARMOUNT HD•SOt.iaanouNT Heavy Duty Table 17.Lag pull-out(widx1r7wal)capadues(lbs)in typical roof lumber(ASD) Use Table 12 to select a lag bolt U w Spa, Ddai6v11d ted tenet size and embedment depth to (ft) zo zs 30 40 so eo ea loo Izo 140 leo leo zoo zzo zoo zea Lag screwspecir—dorsi satisfy your Uplift Point Load W a 2 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM Force,R(lbs),requirements. U 2.5 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM sM HD HD HD Specific 5/b"shaft" Divide the uplift poindoad(from t� 3 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD HD HD HD gravity per inch thread depth Table 11)by the withdrawal Imo+ M 35 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM sM HD HD HD HO capacity in the 2nd column of W _ t.,UFI 'IN 4 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD HD HD Douglas Fir,Larch 0.50 266 -- A ,l'� i >d Table 12. This results in inches 4.5 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD HD of 5/16lagbolt embedded thread {? to S SM SM SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD HD Douglas Fir,South 0.46 235 H H u 1 jd i DQ U Q 55 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD HD depth needed to counteract the i ` , E-1 i Engelmann spruce,Lodgepole Pine uplift force.If other than lag ,. .. 6 SM SM SM SM SM SM SM HO HD - 201441 �, Zi FC U c.5 5M SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD (MSR 1650 i&higher) 0.46 235 bolt is used(as with a concrete N „Y,.,y � _} d..��r_W � 7 SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD or steel),consult fastener mfr ' SEP s U 75 SM SM SM SM SM SM HD HD Hem,Fir,Redwood(dose grain) 0.43 212 U) t31 documentation. 8 SM SM SM SM $M SM HD MD Hem,Fir(North) 0.46 235 t C\; ` ; (J (�r-,f, �1+'�.7�W�[y��O ,r��q 8S SM St7 SM SM SM HQ HD t _ GODE E '" -lJ 4 "I Thread It is the installer's responsibility 9 SM SM SM SM HD HD HD Southern Pine 0.55 307 depth 9.5 SM SM SM SM HD HD HD to verify that the substructure f 3 ed 3 ���f� 10 SM SM SM HD HD HD HD Spruce,Pine,Fir 0.42 20S and attachment method is 10.5 SM SM SM HD HD HD strong enough to support the H• , o �) N 11 SM SM HD HD HO Hb spruce,Pine,Fir maximum point loads calculated 1"1 -i U M 11.5 SM HO HD HD HD HO (E of 2 million psi and higher according to Step 5 and Step 6. 12 SM HD HD HD HD HD grades of MSR and MEL) 0.50 266 Sources:American Wood Council,NDS 2005,Table 11.2A,113.2A Notes:(I)Thread must be embedded in the side groin of a rafter or other structural member integral with the budding strumae. (2)tag bolts must be located in the middle third of the structural member. (3)These voluesare not valid for wet servke. o. Revision_/Issue Datc oo (4)This table does not include shear copaides. I(necessary,contact a local engineer to specify log boh size with regard to shear forces. (5)Install log bobs with head and washer flush to surface(no gap).Do not overtorque. Date (6)Withdrawal design values for lag screw connections shag be multiplied by oppkable adjustment factors if Au u St 28, 2 014 necessary.See Table 10.3.1 in the American Wood Council NDS for Wood Construction. Scale! 'the flat washers with log screws. Drawn. By: Ryan Niedzwiecki-Dirt: Office (510) 888-9488 x755 Fax (510) 888-9299 RNiedzwiecki@TheSolarCo.com 26 28 Title: 5 Spec Sheet T_le Hook Mount 2 of 3 Sheet: 00 '� oOA Me U N I RA Unirac Code-Compliant Installation Manual SolarMount oN The Solar Company, Inc. 20861 wilbeam Ave. #1 co [3.2.4] Installing SOLARMOUNT rails Castro ,a11ev CA, 99546 co CSL# 596651 L-feet(Fig.7)can be used for attachment through existing Keep rail slots free of roofing grit or other debris. Foreign matter will ` Office (510) 888-9488 a • roofing material,such as asphFax (510) 686-9299alt shingles,sheathing or sheet cause bolts to bind as they slide in the slots. TheSola_Co.com meta to the building structure. r w O Use Figure 8 or 9 below to locate and mark the position of the . Installing Splices:If your installation uses SOLARMOUPIT splice bars, J-• L-feet lag screw holes within the installation area. attach the rails together(Fig.13)before mounting the rails to the General Notes c if multiple rows are to be installed adjacent to one another,it dA� footings. Use splice bars only with Flush installations or those that use o is not likely that each row will be centered above the rafters. Figure 7 low-profile tilt legs. rj £ Adjust as needed,following the guidelines in Figure 9 as Although structural,the joint is not as strong as the rail itself.A rail should -' o closely as possible. always be supported by more than one footing on both sides of the a Figure 73.Splice bars slide into thefooting bolt X splice.(Reference installation manual 908,Splices/Fxpansion Joints.) slots of SOLARMOUNTrail sections. Q) Overhang 25%L max w tiro f module r-- Foot spacing/ F Rg�l Mounting Rails on Footings:Rails maybe attached to either of two (�' - mounting holes in the L-feet(Fig.14). Mount in the lower hole for a low - profile,more aesthetically pleasing installation. Mount in the upper hole for a higher profile,which will maximize airflow under the modules. This Top clamp ��\ 50%of module will cool them more and may enhance performance in hotter climates. bolt slot `1( I l width(TYP) Slide the'/e-inch mounting bolts into the footing bolt slots. Loosely attach - - the rails to the footings with the Flange nuts. U O Mounting w 1 ~\ /� Note:Modules mutt be Aligning the Rail End:Align one pair of rail ends to rhe edge of the r.rs W o Lower roof edge Rafters centered symmetrically on the installation area(Fig.15 or 16 . Footing (Building Structure) rails(+/-2").Ifthis is not the ( g' g' ) g U acase,call Univac forossistance. The opposite pair of rail ends will overhang the side of the installation bolt slot area.Do not trim them off until the installation is complete. Figure S.Layout with rails perpendicular to rafters. If the rails are perpendicular to the rafters(Fig.15),either end of the rails ^ o can be aligned,but the first module must be installed at the aligned end. FH�i A If the rails are parallel to the rafters(Fig.16),the aligned end of the rails r U I � Installing L-feet Figure 14.Foot-to-rail attachment _ h 8 must face the lower edge of the roof. Securely tighten all hardware after o td 25%of module width r 5046 of module width ( y g f pQ Building Dopa nt I / alignment is complete(20 h lbs). Iii �'� W U Drill pilot holes through the roof into the 1'/z center of the rafter at each L-foot lag screw �fl __ 1, __ Mount modules to the rails as soon as possible. Large temperature I changes may bow the rails within a hours i module placement is 0 4 2014 hole location. 1 y_1 sjf artg Y f f PLn delayed L.__._._ r� � Z O Squirt sealant into the hole,and on the shafts L i V U H I of the lag screws. Sea the underside of the L- f, i =V ( V11 CUl E 1.C fid;i�!_I I feet with a suitable sealant.Consult with the / �;l I, ! /r74 company providing the roofing warranty- J/ Fgat spc cin / 4 ' T Securely fasten the L-feet to the roof with i._- ail Span,L �` F�eVI O N H U N N the lag screws. Ensure that the L-feet face as i shown in Figure 8 and 9. For greater ventila- tion,the preferred method is to place the -I I Edge of installation area ` single-slotted square side of the L-foot against ( I the roof with the double-slotted sideen- tower roof edge PeCP I Overhang 25%L max —•�- dicvlar to the roof. If the installer chooses to mount the L-foot with the long leg against the I u^ roof,the bolt slot closest to the bend must be Revisior Rafters(Building Structure) Note:Modules must be I No. /Issue Datc used. centered symmetrically on the rails(+/-2^).if this is not the case,call Unirac for assistance l DaY.e: August 28, 2014 Figure 9.Layout with rails parallel to rafters. I _ scale: - I Edge of installation area Drawn By: Ryan Niedzwiecki-Pirtz Figure 15.Rails perpendicular to the rafters. Figure 16.Rails parallel to the rafters. Office (510) 888-9488 2755 Fax (510) 888-9299 RNiedzriecki2TheSolarCo.com 34 Title: 6 Spec Sheet T'le Hook Mount 3 oL 3 Sheet: 6 a,. ZE rnor +�7 01 co STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 0 cz The Solar Company, Inc. January 15, 2014 r%`ii _ ;N�;, N i pFESSIQ' 20861 Wilbeam Ave. q l Castro Valley CA,' 6 00 /��,� 4cti.�2 :•,\ CSL# 596651 City of Brentwood Q p,a Office (510) 888-9488 Building Dept. �i�� SII Fax (510) 888-9299 m No.S3878 „ TheSolarCo.com 150 City Park Way Brentwood, CA 945137. P� \qT CT_UR i�� i Gene-al Notes 0 Attn.: Engineering Department, It a Re: Engineering Certification for UniRac's SolarMount Code-Compliant Installation Manual 227.3 w PZSE, Inc.-Structural Engineers has reviewed UniRac's "SolarMount Code-Compliant Installation Manual w' 227.3"published October 2010 and specifically"Part I. Procedure to Determine the Design Wind Load", U) and "Part II: Procedure to Select Rail Span and Rail Type". w w This letter certifies that the structural calculations contained within UniRac's "SolarMount Code- W Compliant Installation Manual 227.3 published October 2010 are in compliance with the following Codes: U Z W q N o 1. 2012 International Building Code, by International Code Council, Inc. H CUP "I 2. 2013 California Building Code, by California Building Standards Commission f %' .;�� ii(ailding bTatT e it Ri 3. 2010 Aluminum Design Manual, by The Aluminum Association 011 20W O Ln U H I REVi V r R. (,ODE t iKed Byo L5 a _ SUM If you have any questions on the above, do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Q. Revision/Issue Date: Q. Date: Au uct 28, 2014 Scale: Paul Zacher, SE -President Drawn By: Ryan Niedzviecki-Pirtz Office (510) 888-9688 x755 Fax (510) 888-9299 RNiedzriecki@TheSolarCo.com Title: 7 Engineerirq UniRac Solar Moints 8137 Sunset Avenue,Suite 120 • fair Oaks,CA 95628 • 916.961.3960 • 916.961.3965f • wwwkSinw Sheet: 7 a� 1O � Nor C TIM O co 4 �� COMI�IANY N The Solar Company, Inc. so I a r=eeSingle Phase Inverters for Norm AmericasoIar=ee SE3000A-US -US/SE5000A-US/SE6000A-US/ 20861 wilbeam Ave. N1 N Castro valley CA, 9546 W SE760OA-US/SEt0000A-US/SE1140OA-US CSL4 596651 Office (510) 888-9488 �TSE3000A-US SE380OA-US` SES000 -US f SE6000A-USI E7600A US1 5E10000A US 5E11400A US Fax (510) 888-9299 ---1 _1 -_ . .1 _ -..� _ 1 TheSolarCo.com SolarEdge Single Phase Inverters . UUTPl1T ___-- - --- _ __- - �- Nominal RC Power Output 3300 3840 5000 I 6000 -7680 10000 @240V I 11520 I VA For North America C;- i I Genual Notes � Max AC Power Output 3650 4150 5400 @ 208V 6000 8350 10800 @ 208V 12000 VA. .... .. .... ......._..5450...... .............•,�.............. .10950 @240V. .I.......... 1.7 AC Output Voltage Min.-Nom.-Max.* co SE3000A-US/SE380OA-US/SE5000A-US/SE6000A-US/ 183-208-229 VacI ....... ......... ..._.... ... .... i. ........ AC Output Voltage Min.-Nom:Max.' r SE7600A-US/SE10000A-US/SE11400A-US J J ( J d v 211-240.2.. Vac CD AC Fre9uency Min Nom.-Max• 59.3-60 605(with HI country setting 57-60,60.5) Hz 24 @ 208V 25.. 32 48 @ 208V 48 A ... Max.Continuous Output Current I 14 16 •: `-..c. - . .....I. ... .. . . . ...1 @ 240V. i. .... .42 @ 240V... ............. .... ... tU GFDI � - .. 1_ �.. A..... 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Ground-fault Isolation Detection O .... ..�. . ... .. 600ku5ensittwty ... . . .... . . . ... Maximum Inverter Efficiency I 97.7 -.982 ..�., .98.3 I 983 ...98, I 98 98 .%., .� E-I O .... .. .. .. ... .....I. ... 97.5 @ 208V. ., ..97 @ 208V .. U) CEC Weighted Efficiency 97.5 98 97.5 97.5 97.5 I % H C) i I 98 @ 240V 97.5 @ 240V .. ...... U s Nighttime Power Consumption i <2.5 ��--�-- ----<4 - ! W y� r-- p, ADDITIONAL FEATURES !. SUPE" i Supported Communication lnterfaces1 RS232, ernes.ZigBeefoPtionall--_._�._-._.___-_-._� _ ' Building (aOAA6e1Wj t d STANDARD COMPLIANCE 1 . dl U Safety ..-.-J .- i..� VI-1741,UL16998,UL1998,CSA 22.2 ---_- '--- 1-_-._.. 4 W1 0 � ... .. ... of Grid Connection Standards IE EE1547 .� 2014 O n i U H r•i _ ? Emissions I FCC pan15 class 8 � INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS , O f1.' r m - AC output conduit size/AWG range..I 3/4"minimum/24-6 AWG_ .. ,.3/4"minimum/8-3AWG__,.-. REVIEW �� G(�DE �f�,;�l ON.iAy A DC input conduit size/p of strings/ O 3/4 minimum 1-2 strings gs/24-6 AWG 3/4"minimum/1-2 strings/14-6 AWG � CD .r , h _ AWG range... .. ..... ....... ... .... .... V v Dimensions with AC/DC Safety 30.5 x 12.5 x 7/ 30.5 x 12.5 x 7.5/ in/ U 30.5x x .5/775 x 315 x 260 12 5 ]0 Switch(HxWxD) 775 x 315 x 172 775 x 315 x 191 mm . _ Weight with AC/DC Safety Switch, ..I•• 51.2/23.2... ,1 547/24 7 88 4/406'' Ib/.kg. Cooling Natural Convection Fans(user replaceable) Noise <25 _. .. <so _. .-,d RA•., ......................................... ........ ..... .. ... . .......... ..... ....... ...... .. .... ... Min:Max.Operating Temperature The best choice for SolarEdge enabled systems Range 13 to a140/-25 tot60(CAN version'"'aotu.6o) F/'c Integrated arc fault protection(Type 1)for NEC 2011690.11 compliance Protection Rating NEMA 3R i o. Revision-/Issue Date Superior efficiency(98%) 'nlimited other reg,onal s ong paw.contact soiarEdge support '• to tzs%tor loradons v.here the yearly average high temperature,s above 77sF/25aC and to 135%fm Ia timi,r.h&e n Is below 77''F/25K. For detained inlormerion,refer to tllto 7/www sdercd=e.�_7files�odrs-tnvertev do oversirine aordn odf Small,lightweight and easy to install on provided bracket ...Ahiehercurrent, wmay beuwd;the inverter wig limit its inpatcerrenttothe• fiiearned. Date Au st 28, 2019 ....rail P/Ns are choble for the Ontario Fit and mkmFFT(mkroFlT o¢-SE1140M US-CAN) Built-in module-level monitoring Sca-e: Internet connection through Ethernet or Wireless Outdoor and indoor installation Drawn Ey: tz Fixed voltage inverter,DC/AC conversion only offices(510) 888-9488wiecki-ex755 Pre-assembled AC/DC Safety Switch for faster installation 5t tts�Ec Fax (510) 888-9299 , RNiedzwiecki@TheSolazCo.com USA GERMANY ITALY FRANCE JAPAN CHINA ISRAEL AUSTRALIA www.solaredge-us Title: 8 Spec Sheet Tnverter Solar Edge SE300C - SE11400n-US Sheet: I VX i i ;2 SUNPOWER E20/327 • t PANEL opt MODEL: SPR-327NE-WHT-D Tae Solar Company, Inc. Co 20861 wilbeam Ave- #1 NELECTRICAL DATA I-V CURVE Castro ballet' CA, 99596 Co CSL# 596651 SUNPOWER 32/ SOLAR FANLLmoavred a:srnaiard Tesr Condn,ans ISICr i-dince of f.Cew/-,Ansi 5,and cell gmperarvre 25'C 7 a office (510) 888-9488 0 Peak Power(+5/-3%) Pmax 327 W -6 taco w/rd Fax (510) 888-9299 n _ Cell Efficiency rl 22.5% TheSola--Co.com H ....-_.. _...... ... ..._. ,_ 5 Panel Efficiency rl 20.1 % Q 4 80a W/m' 3 General Notes z 20°!° EFFICIENCY Rated Voltage VMPp54.7 V [ 3 - r N Sunrowa F20 parcls ale rhe hi hos- E ' V 0 W,:!: g Rated Current Impp 5.98 A 2 14 w r^fic'reney p nc>s on the worker today, S E R I E S Open Circuit Voltage Vac 64.9 V 1 leo w/m° vt prov dirt'mere fx)wer in he some Q) amoort of scwce Short Circuit Current I5e 6.46 A 0 .1 M 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Maximum System Voltage UL 600V 0 MAXIMUM SYSTEM OUTPUT Voltage M f) Temperature Coefficients Power(P) -0.38%/K N Comprenensive Ii compeiibii.`y Current/voltage characteristics with dependence on irradiance and module remperahrre. rn ensures that cus•omers con pair the h,ghes'- Voltage(V«) -I 76.6ri u o4ic rri ports wrn t6c highosf-eFic:ency Current(lsc) 3.5mA/K TESTED OPERATING CONDITIONS vt ir'rvrrtars,rnaximi�ing syshm outpn_ NOCT 45'C+/-2'C n Temperature -40'F to+185°F I-40°C to+85'C) w REDUCED INSTALLATION COST Series Fuse Rating 20A vi PAcre power per pane'means'ewer pones 113 psf 550 kg/m2(5400 Pa),front(e.g.snow) — GroundingPositive grounding not required Max load C) per insloll. -iis saves both fine and mo-)ev. g g w/specified mounting configurations MECHANICAL DATA 50 psf 245 kg/m2(2400 Pa)front and back U 7 )RELIABLE AND ROBUST DESIGN (e.g.wind) SunPower's unique Moxsor"ce' Solar Cells 96 SunPower Maxeonr"'cells W r'..U PERT THE WORLD'S STANDARD FOR SOLAR" technology and a-f,rncrc mcd it High-transmission tempered glass with Impact Resistance Hail: (25 mm)at 51 mph(23 m/s) A H o y SunPower"'E20 Soul Pg-Icls m✓da lado' s 1; hes'cr6clen Ond Front Glass r :, i @ t p - / g y� anti-reflective(AR)coating ��,/ �., ,; �--� �,ul OIrl, d Jr nsu n rnrl sIr•:-!:a-linJ nr''nhili:r r1 �� pelfo�rnarce Powered by SunPower Mnxecn ',,,ell techr^L�y, r•Ie F20 Junction Box IP-65 rated with 3 bypass diodes f Cl)� E-i ci series pravbdes ponel conversion eFlcierc es of up re 20.1% The E20's Dimensions: 32 x 155 x 128 mm WARRANTIES AND CERTIFICATIONMl, , ® � ��il w � low voltage emperaiure coeff dent.am>ref eClive glass and exceptional Output Cables 1000 mm cables/Multi-Contoct(MC4)connectors Warranties 25-yeor limited power warranty t" U Ic•n-ligFt performcnco aliributcs piov dei aufs:arlding energy delivery per Frame Anodized aluminum alloy type 6063 (black) 10-year limited product warranty r��V lN ki eoP: CODE CQ'APR:; i peat powel wall Weight 41.0 lbs(18.6 kg) Certifications Tested to UL 1703.Class C Fire Rating ). �d By -`�fh"�: SUNPOWER'S HIGH EFFICIENCY ADVANTAGE H —i w 20% h DIMENSIONS a o v M 1,S% - Mrd fA)-2OO66NOLES (g)-GROUNDING HOLES -(IN) 1.261 NO. Revision/Issue Ddtc THINFIL .Cn::E^-JC AL E • E� E1Lt) a ; MAXEON`" CELL H 07 SERIES SERIES SEERIICCS/ ) _ ENDS Date: Au ust 28, 2019 � ` TECHNOLOGY T Scale: sunpowercorp.com i j ,l::.,;k--.o r,:, av c. C us Drawn By: ..:• 1 I I °i!e' !II rt;•,r UL - L i r Ryan Niedzriecki-Pirtz 3afLell -1 '- IAl Fax - f ffice (510) 888-9688 x755 (510) 888-9299 i 24 - RNiedzwiecki@TheSolarCo.com Title: --- — - Please read safety and installation instructions before usingthis product, visit sun owercor com P P P• 9 spec Sheet Module for more details. SPR-3271;E-rWHT-D (',201!S-Po.-er CorporoRon.SUNPOWER,d+e S-Po.-e1 tog.--d THE WORLD'S STANDARD fpR SAAR,crd MAXEON are rtodamahs sun Powe rc or p.co m of Sw,Powar Corpwoh, m the US and cher w,.nrdes os wet:All Rights Rarer.ed Document 0001a548,i Rev'B/LTR EN Sheet: /� v� n • SUNPOWER CORPORATION 0 [:lJIMlT o Safety and Installation Instructions-Document 001-14158 Rev N SUNPOWER CORPORATION DATE:February 9,2011 \ Tne Solar Company, Inc. Tech Note Title:T11004 Use of Weeb Lugs,UGCs and UMC on SunPower Panels and Rails DMS#:00 1-6 73 70 Rev.** 20861 wi lbeam Ave. #1 00 4.0 Electrical Connections must be grounded in accordance with NEC Article 250. To ensure Castro va 11ev CA, 94546 Grounding Method for CSL# 596651 Modules may be connected In series and/or parallel to achieve the desired system safety and structural Integrity,strict adherence to application- g electrical output as long as certain conditions are met.Please use only the specific SunPower documentation is required. L7niRdC 83113 Office (510) 888-9988 � same type of modules in a combined source circuit. Fax (510) 888-9299 4.2 System Grounding TheSola-Co.com m SunPower modules ship with locking connectors or safety dip,which once 3 connected requires the use of a tool to disconnect module-to-module Review the following tables for the proper grounding w connections. This defends against untrained personnel disconnecting the ' LJ modules when under load(which may cause injury or death as stated in techniques to use for the installation of your SunPower AM Section 2.0)and complies with the NEC 2008 code for safety with PV PV system. f _ General Notes connectors.in f- Nodule HemelGroundin k UGC—2 Grounding Clip UGC—1 Grounding Clip 4.1 Equipment Grounding 0 To reduce the possibility of electrical shock,ground the frame of the New SPR E.8 X series and K �J module or array before wiring the circuit using a grounding method that modules are Compaq Legacy SPR module so+ meets NEC requirements for grounding solar electrical systems.In order to wnh Tromtormer-rss(n) systema must be installed install in accordance with the UL listing of this product,SunPower modules krmneur rmavW used aw with positive ground(see � shat(be grounded using grounding hardware that has been certified to They true ro instruction below) a meet requirements for grounding systems in UL467,UL1703,or UL1741 9r 0 on anodized aluminum frames.SunPower recommends using 1 of the following five methods of grounding the module frame.In addition,avoid SPR4EYY-= corrosion due to the use of dissimilar metals(we suggest stainless steel SPR EYI,IIZ-0LK SPR'�E-777r -D aa) between copper and aluminum). r; SPR-EYY-M-COM --- 1) Attach a ground conductor to a grounding lay-In lug mounted at one of the four designated 0.17"grounding holes on the module frame. SPR-M-WHT-D aZNE-WHT-0 m Alternatively,any unused mounting hole can be used to mount the SPR, Grounding Lug with WEER ILSCO Grounding Lug P. lug.Use a grounding lug such as Ilsco GBL4DBT,Bumdy CL50-DB- -- i T or Tyco Solklip 1954381-2,and stainless steel hardware(bolt, SPR-XYY$ U washers,and nut).A star washer should be used between the SPR-XYY,ZZZ431-K SPR�aZ' E•BLK-D wW grounding lug and the module frame in order to break through the SPR-XYY4=-COM m anodizing and establish electrical contact with the aluminum.The U o assembly must end with a nut and be torqued between 20 inch-pound SPR,aLNE$LK-0 Z SPR-ZZZ-BLK-D Grounding Method for 1J 4 to 25 inch-pound for a#10-32 bolt.A lock washer or other locking Hatieon Rails mechanism is needed to maintain tension between the bolt and the W M assembly.The copper conductor must be attached to the ground lug I using the stainless steel set screw provided by the manufacturer. • Standard modules grounding reference A 0 Please refer to NEC Article 690 on grounding PV arrays for specific H U requirements. Important!For optimal performance,SunPower PV rn rn modules must only be used in configurations as described A 2) SunPower systems may also be grounded through the use of o above.Failure to comply with this requirement will [_] fva SunPower supplied'IFF dips"which are UL Listed(1703 and 1741). reduce the performance of the system and Invalidate �, iWJ »U f E 1 V A minimum torque of 10 in-lbs is required for grounding,however , SunPower's Limited Power Warranty for PV Modules. 'a v higher torque values will be required to ensure structural integrity. WEEB UMC Grounding Clip ti Suilding 0 General torque values are 35 to 45 in-lbs for a 114-20 or M6 bolt,but may be higher in specific applications. When using these dips,the For more information on grounding the system correctly, I fir, H in array frame(racking)must be grounded in accordance with NEC visit our website at www.sunpowercorp.comflnyerters or 'i U C� Article 250. To ensures stem safety and structural integrity, I 201 y y grity,sir ct contact SunPower technical support at 1-877-SUN-0123. t_" CD a _q adherence to application-specific SunPower documentation is -I W I required. 4.3 Series Connection REVI � V OR GO'DE GO9pt;4A 3) The SunPower PV Grounding Clip may also be used only in Below is a chart on Where the Weeb clips/Lugs are applicable: applications where the modules are attached to a SunPower torque The modules may be wired in series to produce the desired voltage output. -i U tube,#111380.This device consists of Rail Clip #1505-994,Retainer Do not exceed the maximum system voltage shown in Figure 2. 1 v ewmcl by Bar#1504-979,Carriage Bolt(2)#1506-224,Nut(2)#1503-098,Lock Washer(2)91503-099.Hardware must be torque to 120 in-lbs. The 4.4 Parallel Connection PV Grounding Clip has been evaluated for bonding to the Torque The modules may be combined in parallel to produce the desired current SPR-SM(SolarMount) SPR-SM-1(SolarMount-I) SPR-SF(SunFrame) Tube for use with an over-current protective device rated 20 Amps output.Each series string or module may be required to be fused prior to maximum and a circuit capacity of 600 V.5000 Amps. combining with other strings.Figure 2 describes the maximum fuse size allowed(number of modules which can be connected in parallel and Unirac UGC-1 V N/A N/A *Note:Methods 4-5 were evaluated to UL 1703 by ETL. As such,the protected by one fuse).Please refer to the NEC Article 690 for additionalo. Revis ion/Is sue Dat(-, use of these devices is not considered part of the UL Listing of these fusing requirements. modules. Unirac UGC-2 N/A V N/A 4) Sunpower modules may also be grounded through the use of an ETL 5.0 Module Mounting Listed PV Attach Grounding washer#1508-666,which may be used The SunPower Limited Warranty for PV Modules is contingent upon Date: Auust 28, 2014 only in applications where the modules are attached to a Sunpower modules being mounted in accordance with the requirements described in V Scale: Saddle#1508-738 or#1508-741 using a 114 inch rivet. this section. Unirac WEEEB-UMC N/A N/A 5) If the Unirac Solamtount system is used for mounting the modules, — Drawn By: grounding is achieved using either the Wiley Electronics WEEB UMC 5.1 Site ConsiderationsJ J J Ryan Niedzriecki-Pirtz or UGC-1 grounding clips in combination with UniRac's Mid or End SunPower modules should be mounted in locations that meet the following Unirac WEEB lug office (510) 989-9499 :755 clamps and 114-20 bolt and flanged nut,torqued to 120 in-lbs. If the requirements: Fax (510) 888-9299 Solarmount-I system is used grounding is achieved with the UniRac RNiedzwier-ki@TheSolarCo.com UGC-2 grounding dips in combination with UniRac's Mid or End SunPower Corporation Proprietary Information. Electronically Controlled. Latest Revision is in the Document Management System. damps and Sliders with a 114-20 bolt and flanged nut torqued to 120 A printed copy is uncontrolled and maybe outdated unless it bears a red ink"controlled copy"stamp. Form If 001-51499 Rev*C in4bs. When using methods 2.3,4 or 5 the array frame(racking) Title: Wmeh 2oT3 3un!M a Carpaatlon.AN rfghLs reserved.Spedflmli—indudad in mis manual era subled to donne w0=1 rnotim 10 Spec Sheet Modal e Grou-tding Sheet: 10 o � nar co oQ CNI The Solar Company, Inc. SolarEdge Power Optimizer 20861 wilbeam Ave. #1 s o a r • Solar=@@ CastroCSL#1596651 94546 co Module Add-On for North America P300 / P350 / P400 / P405 Office (510) 888-9488 v Fax (510) 888-9299 w _ N SolarEdge Power Optimizer �� P300 P3SO P400 P405 T e o a=Cocom 'E - i (for 60-cell modules) (for 72-cell modules)) (for 96-cell modules) (for thin film modules) • INPUT - General Notes Q Module Add-On For North America --- - -- - r - - - -- o Rated Input DC Power' .....1300 I 350 , 400 405 W .... .. . ++ Absolute Maximum Input Voltage al 0 ) 48 60 80 125 Vdc 0 P300 / P350 / P400 / P405 (Vocatlowesttemperature a MPPT Operating Range I 8-4.8 I 8-.60 I..... 8-80 12.5-105 I Vdc Maximum Short Circuit Current(Isc) I 10 i Adc o .... .... ... ... . .... .. .. Maximum DC Input Current 12.5 Adc a ... i y Maximum Efficiency I995 I % .... . . ..... .. . ... .. . . ... Weighted Efficiency 98.8 % 1 i.. Overvoltage Category II r' OUTPUT DURING OPERATION(POWER OPTIMIZER CONNECTED TO OPERATING INVERTER) ----- ---- --_._ -- - - -.--- - - -- _. ------ Maximum Output Current 15 Adc �. . ...... ... .. ...... T —.... MaximuOutput Voltage 60 85'm - Vdc ' OUTPUT DURING STANDBY(POWER OPTIMIZER DISCONNECTED FROM INVERTER OR INVERTER OFF) Safety Output Voltage per Power Optimizer 1 � Vdc `" STANDARD COMPLIANCE a) EMCFCC Part15 Class B,IEC61000-6-2,IEC6100076-3 - .. .. ..... ..... . r Safety I IEC62109 1(class 11 safety),UL1741 IIG u � RoHS Yes Z_. --- _----` �- o INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS U) Maximum Allowed System Voltage 1000Vdc E-f O Dimensions WxLxH 141x212x40.5/5.55x8.34x1.59 mm/' cl, -:.. Weight(including cables) I 950/2.1 o Input Connector I., MC4/Amphenol/Tyco MC4 G] U .. .. y Output Wire Type/Connector Double Insulated;Amphenol ( U ... . ... .. ..I hh pp,, Output Wire Length L. 0.95/3 0. .. 1.2/3.9 .. I m/ o 2U11 r,] O r) Operating Temperature Range 40-+85/-40-+185 I C/ pG Z O ... . . .... .. Protection Rating % IP65/NEMA4 I U .... . .... . ... 0CUD �OIhpO ~�L RelatveHumidity I REVIEN .. .... ..... Rated STC power of the module.Mod le of up ro-555 power tolerance allowed _ - Rev y '� a O � N �i PV SYSTEM DESIGN USING U M A SOLAREDGE INVERTER121 SINGLE PHASE THREE PHASE 208V THREE PHASE 480V Minimum String Length (Power Optimizers) 8 I 10 18 ...............i.....................- .... ..........., . . . . ....... .. . ....... ... PVat the module-level optimization ower o Maximum String Length p p (Power Optimizers) 25 25 50 I i _. ............. ....... . .. . ............. ..... . - Up to 25%more energy Maximum Power per String ( 5250 . ( 6000 i 12,750 f+ W -o. Revision/Issue Date - Superior efficiency(99.5%) Parallel Strings of Different LengthsI Yes C - Mitigates all types of module mismatch losses,from manufacturing tolerance to partial shading or Orientations :r nt-"owedeomnM5With P1W1P3x/vaWtPwNPrat 11 Ole alnR. Date: August 28, 2014 - Flexible system design for maximum space utilization Sca--e: - Fast installation with a single bolt - Next generation maintenance with module-level monitoring Drawn By: Ryan Niedzniecki-Pirtz - Module-level voltage shutdown for installer and firefighter safety office (510) 888-9488 x755 Pax (510) 888-9299 PSiedzviecki@TheSolarCo.com USA GERMANY - ITALY FRANCE JAPAN - CHINA ISRAEL AUSTRALIA www.solaredge.us Title: 11 Spec Sheet Solar edge P30C - P405 Power Optimizer S'aeet. I solar- . • T I�IIII MM-01-00025-3.1 SolarEdge Quick Installation Guide - North AmericaUK 00 For full installation and safety details,you must refer to the SolarEdge Installation Guide.Make sure you read,fully understand and fallow the detailed instructions in the SolarEdge Installation Guide prior to each installation.Failure to do so could result in Injury or loss of life and o damage or destruction of the equipment. cv Tne Solar Company, Inc. The images contained in this document are for illustrative purposes only and may vary depending on product models. 20861 wilbeam Ave. #1 ` Castro valley CA, 99596 Co Connecting Power Optimizers to Modules CSL4 596651 0' Office (510) 888-9988 1 Mount the power optimizers in a shaded location near the PV modules,on the structure or racking to which the module is attached,using Fax (510) 888-9299 b the mounting holes.If possible,avoid mounting power optimizers in locations where they will be exposed to direct sunlight. TheSola-Co.com Make sure that each power optimizer is positioned within reach of each TJ module's cables.To allow proper heat dissipation,maintain a 0 1"/2.5 cm clearance distance between the power optimizer and other General Notes is ! i 0 surfaces. / v 2 Attach each power optimizer to the rack using the 5/16"or 1/4"bolts, nuts and washers. E Star washer / ! ro. Mounting Bracket 3 Use the following methods to ground the power optimizer: o • For mounting on a grounded metal rail:Use the provided 5/16" !!!/ <. >s• stainless steel grounding star washer between the railing and the o flat side of the mounting bracket. ° The grounding washer should break through the anodize coating of b the railing to ensure low resistive connection.Apply torque of 9.5 N*m/7 Ib*ft. s4 m 0 L7 O v • For mounting on rails with sliding nut fasteners,or an un-grounded structure Optional grounding r, terminalw .c (such as a wooden structure):Connect an equipment-grounding conductor to the r grounding terminal according to the instructions supplied with the grounding .,\p v U terminals(grounding terminal kits are available from SolarEdge).The grounding terminal accepts a wire size of 6-14 AWG,and must be sized for equipment grounding W per NEC 250.122 requirements.Tighten the screws connecting the power optimizer to A wthe frame and the grounding terminal screw.Apply torque of 9.5 N*m/7 Ib*ft. C u 4,1 i� f x " Ys uildinqRP� , 1 4 To benefit from the physical mapping of the installation in the SolarEdge JEP 04 201 o r h � Z Ln o Monitoring Portal,record each power optimizer's serial number and C ,� 1 olocation:Peel off its removable barcode sticker and stick it on the mapping I'�' REVi t `�� L(DDE G& Lr�q h ly template,or scan the barcode with the SolarEdge Whone Site Mapper app. 1 �pyjv W Upload the map to the SolarEdge website,using the site registration form. \ + Input vie ed B)' —� t v utp - ?, - • , h 5 Connect the Plus(+)output connector of the module to the Plus(+)input Out + Connect to module O N connector of the power optimizer. 6 Connect the Minus(-)output connector of the module to the Minus(-) -- input connector of the power optimizer. Connecting Power Optimizers in a String 1 Connect the power optimizer outputs in series:Connect the Minus(-)output connector of the string's first power optimizer to the Plus 1Q. Revision/Issue Datc output connector of the string's second power optimizer.Connect the rest of the optimizers in the string in the same way. • The minimum and maximum string length should be according to the power OatP A.,,.t 28, 2019 optimizer datasheet. Scale: • Strings DO NOT have to be of equal length. j ora-an By: 2 Verify proper connection of power optimizers:Before the inverter is turned ON, 1 I Ryan Nied.zwiecki-Pirtz each ower optimizer produces 1V safety-voltage.Use a voltmeter to verify it for f i office (510) 888-9288 x755 P P Pl ( Fax (510) 888-9299 each string using a voltmeter.The voltage on a string is the number of modules ; i RNiedzwiecki@TheSolarCo.com multiplied by 1V,with a deviation of 10mV per module.Make sure the modules i are exposed to sunlight during this process. -- - Title • 12 Spec Sheet- Fico l ar If several strings are connected in parallel, voltage separate) Edge Pother OpLimi�er 9s P verify 9 9 Y Grounding ' -- Sheet: 12 A L