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Home My WebLink About37232-ZTown of Southold Annex P.O. Box 1179 54375 Main Road Southold, New York 11971 2/26/2013 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY No: 36154 THIS CERTIFIES that the building SOLAR PANEL Location of Property: 1060 N View Dr, Orient, Date: 2/26/2013 SCTM #: 473889 Sec/Block/Lot: 13.-1-2 Subdivision: Filed Map No. conforms substantially to the Application for Building Permit heretofore 5/21/2012 pursuant to which Building Permit No. 37232 was issued, and conforms to all of the requirements of the applicable provisions of the law. The occupancy for which this certificate is issued is: Electric Solar Panel System to an Existing Accessory Structure as applied for Lot No. filed in this officed dated dated 5/21/2012 The certificate is issued to Adams, William & Pearlstein, Alixandra (OWNER) of the aforesaid building. SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH APPROVAL ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATE NO. PLUMBERS CERTIFICATION DATED 37232 05-14-2012 AuthorITl~Signature ~ TOWN OF SOUTHOLD BUILDING DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE SOUTHOLD, NY BUILDING PERMIT (THIS PERMIT MUST BE KEPT ON THE PREMISES WITH ONE SET OF APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS UNTIL FULL COMPLETION OF THE WORK AUTHORIZED) Permit #: 37232 Date: 5/21/2012 Permission is hereby granted to: Adams, William & Pearlstein, Alixandra 530 Canal St NewYork, NY 10013 To: construct an electric solar panel system to an existing accessory structure as applied for At premises located at: 1060 N View Dr SCTM # 473889 Sec/Block/Lot # 13.-1-2 Pursuant to application dated To expireon 11/20/2013. Fees: 5/21/2012 and approved by the Building Inspector. ALTERATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS CO - ADDITIONS TO ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Total: $100.00 $50.00 $150.00 Building Inspector Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971-0959 Telephone (631 ) 765-1802 Fax (631) 765-9502 ro,qer, richert~,town.southold.ny, us BUILDING DEPARTMENT TOWN O1' SOUTHOLD CERTIFICATE OF ELECTRICIAL COMPLIANCE SITE LOCATION Issued To: Peadstein/Adams ~,ddress: 1060 Northview Drive City: Orient St: NY Zip: 11957 3uilding Permit #: Section: 1 3 Block: 1 Lot: WAS EXAMINED AND FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE 3ontractor: DBA: mri-Tech Electric East Inc LicenseNo: 44137-me SITE DETAILS Office Use Only Residential ~ Indoor ~ Basement ~ Service Only ~ Commedcel Outdoor 1st Floor Pool New Renovation 2nd Floor Hot Tub Addition Survey Attic Garage INVENTORY Service 3 ph Hot Water GFCI Recpt Main Panel NC Condenser Single Recpt Sub Panel NC Blower Range Recpt Transformer Appliances Dryer Recpt Disconnect Switches Twist Lock Other Equipment: Ceiling Fixtures [~ HID Fixtures Wall Fixtures ~.~ Smoke Detectors Recessed Fixtures ~.~ CO Detectors Fluorescent Fixture ~.~ Pumps Emergency Fixturesl.~ Time Clocks Exit Fixtures ~ TVSS 9.2KW PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM to include 40 solar panels, 2 inverters with all required combiner boxes and disconnects. (roof mounted) Notes: Inspector Signature: Date: May 14 2012 81-Cert Electrical Compliance Form.xls INSPECTION [ ] FOUNDATION 1ST [ ]FOUNDATION 2ND [ ]FRAMING / STRAPPING [ ]FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY [ ] ROUGH PLBG. [ ] INSULATION [ ] FINAL [ ] FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION [ ] FIRE RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION [ ] FIRE RESISTANT PENETRATION [ ] ELECTRICAL (ROUGH) /~ELE~ICAL (FINAL) REMARKS: DATE Pacifico Engineering PC 700 Lakeland Ave, Suite 2B Bohemia, NY 11716 www. pacificoengineering.com Engineering Consulting Ph: 631-988-0000 Fax: 631-382-8236 engineer@pacificoengineering.com Februa~ 15,2013 Town of Southold Building Department 54375 Route 25, P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Subject: Solar Energy Installation for Adams 1060 North View Drive Orient, NY I have reviewed the solar energy system installation at the subject address. The units have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and the approved construction drawing. I have determined that the installation meets the requirements of the 2010 NYS Building Code, and ASCE7-05. To my best belief and knowledge, the work in this document is accurate, conforms with the governing codes applicable at the time of submission, conforms with reasonable standards of practice, with the view to the safeguarding of life, health, property and public welfare. Regards, Ralph Pacifico, PE Professional Engineer F£B 26 20B TOWN OF SOUTHOLD BUILDING DEPARTMENT TOWN HALL SOUTHOLD, NY 11971 TEL: (631) 765-1802 FAX: (631) 765-9502 SoutholdTown. NorthFork.net PERMIT NO. Examined ~--~20 Approved Disapproved a/c Expiration Building nsp~ctor BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST Do you have or need the following, before applying? Board of Health 4 sets of Building Plans Planning Board approval Survey Check Septic Form N Y.S.D.E C Mail uLOG. OE~¥. TOWN OF SOUTHOLO APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT Date INSTRUCTIONS ,20 Iog, x a. This application MUST be completely filled in by typewriter or in ink and submitted to the Building Inspector with 4 sets of plans, accurate plot plan to scale. Fee according to schedule. b. Plot plan showing location of lot and of buildings on premises, relationship to adjoining premises or public streets or areas, and water~vays. c. The work covered by this application may not be commenced before issuance of Building Permit. d. Upon approval of this application, the Building Inspector will issue a Building Permit to the applicant. Such a permit shall be kept on the premises available for inspection throughout the work. e. No building shall be occupied or used in whole or in part for any pu~ose what so ever until the Building Inspector issues a Certificate of Occupancy. f. Every building permit shall expire if the work authorized has not commenced within 12 months after the date of issuance or has not been completed within 18 months from such date. I f no zoning amendments or other regulations affecting the property have been enacted in the interim, the Building Inspector may authorize, in writing, the extension of the permit for an addition six months. Thereafter, a new permit shall be required. APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE to the Building Department for the issuance of a Building Permit pursuant to the Building Zone Ordinance of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, and other applicable Laws, Ordinances or Regulations, for the construction of buildings, additions, or alterations or for removal or demolition as herein described. The applicant agrees to comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building code, housing code, and regulations, and to admit authorized inspectors on premises and in building for necessary inspections. (Signature of applicant or name. ifa corporation) (Mailing address of applicant) State whether applicant is owner, lessee, agent, architect, engineer, general contractor, electrician, plumber or builder Name of owner of premises /~)/~ on the tax roll or latest deed) Builders License No Plumbers License No. Electricians License No. ~d~ 1~57 - PIE' Other Trade's License No. 1. Location of land on which proposed work will be done: I 0 bO ~o~,-r~'lt~ P~,m~ OgtffNT' House Number Street County Tax Map No. 1000 Section Subdivision Hamlet Block 1 Lot oq' Filed Map No. Lot 2. State existing use and occupancy of premises and intended use and occupancy of proposed construction: a. Existing use and occupancy b. Intended use and occupancy 3. Nature of work (check which applicable): New Building. Addition Alteration Repair Removal Demolition _Ot~er Work rr'Ll)$bt ,,4o~ta~"D ~ 4. Estimated Cost ff ~'~/00(~ Fee /.0g~,~ 6~, (Description) (To be paid on fling this application) 5. If dwelling, number of dwelling units_ Number of dwelling units on each floor If garage, number of cars 6. if business, commercial or mixed occupancy, specii~ nature and extent of each type of use. 7. Dimensions of existing structures, if any: Front Height, Number of Stories Depth Dimensions of same structure with alterations or additions: Front Depth Height Number of Stories 8. Dimensions of entire new construction: Front Rear Height Number of Stories 9. Size oflot: Front Rear. Depth Depth Rear 10. Date of Purchase Name of Former Owner I I. Zone or use district in which premises are situated 12. Does proposed construction violate any zoning law, ordinance or regulation? YES NO 13. Will lot be re-graded? YES NO Will excess fill be removed from premises? YES NO · 14. Names of Owner of premtses Name of Architect Name of Contractor 5~,~:,~tn u~- Address Address gqt, Address Phone No. Phone No ~'0 7~ ~ 786 / Phone No. /*63I) 7~ - 7t3~; t 15 a. Is this property within 100 feet of a tidal wetland or a freshwater wetland? * YES NO {7,, · IF YES, SOUTHOLD TOWN TRUSTEES & D.E.C. PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. b. Is this property within 300 feet of a tidal wetland? * YES NO ~ · IF YES, D.E.C. PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. 16. Provide survey, to scale, with accurate foundation plan and distances to property lines. 17. If elevation at any point on property is at 10 feet or below, must provide topographical data on survey. 18. Are there any covenants and restrictions with respect to this property? * YES__ NO ~ · IF YES, PROVIDE A COPY. STATE OF NEW YORK) ~ S: '"~lt:~/4/~'5 ~,r~JO5 ~ being duly sworn, deposes and says that (s)he is the applicant (Name of individual signing contract) above named, (S)He is the (Contractor, Agent, Corporate Officer, etc.) of said owner or owners, and is duly authorized to perform or have performed the said work and to make and file this application; that all statements contained in this application are tree to the best of his knowledge and belief; and that the work will be performed in the manner set forth in the application filed therewith. Sworn to.br2-ore me this k / ~, · /t'"~ ~ day of /~/[~/{ [/ . gO · / Notary Public or ~w Signature of Applicant Town Hall Annex 54375 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971-0959 Telephone(631)765-1802 Fax(631)765-9502 BUILDING DEPARTMENT TOWN OFSOUTHOLD December 7, 2012 Sunstream USA 296 W. Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Re: Adams, 1060 Northview Dr., Orient TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The Following Items Are Needed To Complete Your Certificate of Occupancy: *Note: We need Certification that the panels were installed per NYS Building Code. __ Application for Certificate of Occupancy. (Enclosed) __ Electrical Underwriters Certificate. (contact your electrician) A fee of $50.00. __ Final Health Department Approval. __ Plumbers Solder Certificate. (All permits involving plumbing after 4/1/84) __ Trustees Certificate of Compliance. (Town Trustees # 765-1892) __ Final Planning Board Approval. (Planning # 765-1938) __ Final Fire Inspection from Fire Marshall. __ Final Landmark Preservation approval. __ Final inspection by Building Dept BUILDING PERMIT: 37232 - Solar Panels P.O. ~ II~9 ~olahold, NY 11~14)959 Bl.m nlN~ DI~PAEI3dl!3~ TOWN OE $OUTHOLD A, PPLICATION FOR i~!FCTRICAL INSPECTION ' Name: Name: License No.: .Date: JOBSITE iNFORMATION:, (*Indicates required information) *Name: *Address: *Cross Street: *Phone No.: Permit Ne.: Tax,Map DistriCt: 1000 Section: t'5 *BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK (Please Print Clearly) Block: t Lot (Please Circle All That Apply) *Is jOb ready for Inspection: *Do. you need a Temp Certificate: ~No. Temp Infomtatlen (If. needed} *BeP~ica Size: 1 Phase 3Phase 100 ~New Service: Re-cennect Underground Acldffienal information: Rough In 150 200 300 350 .400 Other Number of Meters Change of Service Overhead ..PAYMENT DUE WiTH APPLICATION ~4~:~ues~ rot Insped, lon Form ' 296 W. Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays New York 631-728-7861 February 21, 2013 Town of Southold Building Department Town Hall Annex Building 54375 Route 25 PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Re' Adams - Permit~ 37232 Solar 1060 Northview Drive Orient (SCTM# 473889 - Sec/Block/Lot 13.-1-2) Dear Pat Conklin - Building Department Examiner: Please find the enclosed Solar Inspection Certificate letter, signed and stamped original from Ralph Pacifico, P.E., Licensed Professional Engineer for the above referenced property. Thank you very much and if you have any questions or require additional information please don't hesitate to contact us. Dee Russell LEED - GA, BPI - BA SunStream USA Project Manager 296 W Montauk Hwy Hampton Bays, NY 11946 Cc: William Adams 530 Canal Street, Apt 2W New York, NY 10013 SunStreamUSA The Renewable Ener§y Company www.sunstreamusa.com 631-728-7861 a breakthrough in efficiency and quality Intertek top CEC efficiency DC disconnect stdng combiner quick-mount bracket lightweight I0 year warranty powerful LCD display latest UL 174 I /IEEE f 54 7 universal 240/208VAC positive ground option transformer isolation RS232&485 parts detachable DC w#Yng box Solectria introduces the PVI 3000/400015000/5300 inverter: exceptional quality and efficiency with more standard features. 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Installing SolarMount® with bottom mounting clips... 15 Warranty ................................................ 20 Adams/Pearlstein (20) 230W Trina panels for 4.6kW 2 strings of 10 on a PVIS000 TSM-PC05 The Universal Solution Easy installation and handling for various applications Module can bears snow loads (5400PA) and wind loads (2400PA) Guaranteed power output (0-+3%) High performance under Iow light conditions (Cloudy days, mornings and evenings) Independently certified by international certification body* Manufactured according to International Quality and Environment Management System (ISO9001, ISO14001) Currently the most popular panel produced byTrina Solar, Versatile and adaptable, with power output ranging from 220 to 240Wp, theTSM-PC05 panel is perfect for large-scale installations, particularly ground-mounted and commercial rooftop systems. Using reliable and carefully selected components that are tested at the Trina Solar Center of Excellence, this panel comes with a 25-year performance guarantee of 80% power production. Trina Solar, the best S/kWh value under the sun Trina Solar Limited No 2 Trina Road, Trina PV Industrial Park, New District, Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213031, China T +8651985482008 F +8651985176021 E sales@tr]nasolar corn Founded in 1997, Trina Solar is a vertically integrated PV manufacturer, producing everything from ingots to modules, using both mono and multicrystalline technologies. At the end of 2010, the company will have a nameplate module capacity of 950MW. Trina Solar's wide range of products are used in residential, commercial, industrial and public utility applications throughout the world. Only by matching an efficient cost-structure with proven performance will we, as an industry, achieve grid parity. And at Trina Solar, we have both. · Trmasolar TSM-PC05 The Universal Solution [3 = 992mm C = 46mm Ef~ciency Wattage Years warranty up to 14.7 up to 240 25 Peak Power Watts PM~x (WP) 220 225 230 235 240 Power Output Tolerance PM~,x (%) 0/+3 0/+3 0/+3 0/+3 0/+3 Maximum Power Voltage V,~A~ (V) 29.0 294 298 30,1 30.4 Maximum Power Current-IMpp CA) 760 7,66 7.72 781 7.89 Open Circuit Voltage-Voc (V) 36.8 369 370 371 372 Short Cftc uit Current Isc CA) 815 82 8.2 831 8.37 Encapsulated Cell Efficiency rl~ (%) 15.1 154 158 161 164 Module Efficiency q,,, (%) 13.4 137 141 ~44 147 Values at Standard Test Conditions STC (Air Mass AM I.S, 0radiance 1000W/m2, Cell Temperature 25~C) CellType Glass Frame J-Box/Connector 156 x 156mm Multicrystalline silicon, 60pcs (6xi0) High Transmission, Low Iron, Tempered Glass 3.2mm Anodized Aluminum 1 Tyco / Tyco or MC4, I Pas 2 Renhe / OS 6 or MC4. IP65 Dimensions (A x B X C) 1650 x 992 x 46mm Installation Hole Dimensions (E x F) 990 x 941 mm Cable length (G) 1000mm Weight 19,Skg Packing Configura(ion 20pcs/carton Quanlity/Pallet 1 carton/pallet t. oading Capacity 520pcs/40ft, ] 20pcs/20ft Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT) Temperature Coef~cient of Temperature Coefflcie nt lempelatule Coefl cie[lc o[1~ 46°C (+2°C) .045%,PC 5 years manufacturing warranty 10 years warranty, 90% power output 25 years warranty, 80% power output · ?rlnasolar CAUTION: ~EAD SAFETY AND INSTA LLATIO N INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Part I. Scope, certification, and installer responsibility Please review this manual thor- oughly before installing your SolarMount system. This manual provides (1) sup- porting documentation for building permit applications relating to UniRac's Solar- MountTM Universal PV Module Mounting system, and (2) plan- ning and assembly instructions for SolarMount. SolarMount products, when installed in accordance with this bulletin, will be structur- ally adequate and will meet the 2001 California Building Code and the Uniform Building Code, 1997, hereafter UBC 199Z UniRac also provides a limited warranty on SolarMount prod- ucts (see p. 20). The installer is solely responsible for: · Complying with all applicable local or national building codes, including any that may supercede this manual; · Ensuring that UniRac and other products are appropri- ate for the particular installation and the installation environment; · Ensuring that the roof, its rafters, conne~ons, and other structural support members can support the array under buil~g live load conditions (this total assembly is hereafter referred to as the roof rafter assembly); · Using only U~Rac parts and installer-supplied parts as specified by UniRac (substitution of parrs may void the warranty and invalidate the letter of certification on page 2); · Ensuring that lag screws have adequate p~lout strength and shear capacities as installed; · Maintaining the waterproof integrity of the roof, includ- ing selection of appropriate flashing; and · Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV array. Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Part II. Procedures for code-compliant installations using the SolarMount Module Mounting System This bulletin is designed to support applications for build- 1. Determine the Basic Wind Speed lng permits for installations using SolarMount TM PV Module Mounting System, manufactured by UniRac, Inc. Follow the six steps below and the installation instructions on pages 9-20 to install SolarMount in compliance with the 2001 California Building Code and the UBC 199Z Before proceeding, note the following: · This bulletin addresses only wind loads on the as- sumption that wind produces the maximum load factor affecting an installation. Verify that other local factors, such as snow loads and earthquake effects, do not ex- ceed the wind loads. Give precedence to any factor that does. Wind loads are considered to act on the entire projected area, or may be perpendicular to any surface. · The roof on which the SolarMount will be installed must have the capacity to resist the combined Design Dead Load and Live Load per footing listed in Tables 2 and 3 on pages 6-Z at your installation site For the United States, see "Minimum Basic Wind Speeds in Miles per Hour," reproduced below. If your installation is outside the United States or if you need further assistance, consult a local professional engineer or your local building authority. Figure 1. Minimum Basic Wind Speeds. Reproduced from UBC, VoL 2, Structural Engineering Design Provisions, Chap. 16, Div. III, Wind Design, Fig. 16. I, "Minimum Basic Wind Speeds in Miles per Hour," p. 36. The map has been adopted by the 2001 California Building Code (Fig. 16-1, vol 2. p. 36). Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly 2. Determine the exposure category of your installation site The California Building Code * defines wind exposure catego- ries as follows: E~a'OSUR£ B has terrain with buildings, forests or sur- face irregularities, covering at least 20 percent of the ground leval area extending I mile (1.61 lan) or more from the site. Ex~osueg c has terrain that is fiat and generally open, extending 1/2 mile (0.81 km) or more from the site in any quadrant or having scattered obstructions extending one-half mile or more from the site in any full quadrant. This category includes flat or gently rolling open country and grasslands. Sites normally considered as Exposure B, but which are subject to topographic amplification or channelization, such as ridgetops or draws, shall be considered as Exposure ~xposua£ o represents the most severe exposure in ar- eas with basic wind speeds of 80 miles per hour (mph) (129 km/h) or greater and has terrain that is fiat and unobstructed facing large bodies of water over I mile (1.61 km) or more in width relative to any quadrant of the building site. Exposure D extends inland from the shoreline 1/4 mile (0.40 lan) or 10 times the building height, whichever is greater. 3. Determine Design Wind Pressure required for your installation Design Wind Pressure is the amount of wind pressure that a structure is designed to withstand, expressed here in pounds per square foot (psf). To determine the Design Wind Pressure required for your installation, apply the following factors using Table 1: · your Basic Wind Speed (determined in step 1), · your exposure category (determined in step 2), and · the height of your roof abova the ground. If your values fall significantly outside the range of the table, or if your Design Wind Pressure requirement exceeds 50 psf, consult UniRac, a professional engineer, or your local building authority. 2001 California Building Code, vol. 2, chap. 16, Structural £ngineer- ing Desi~n Provisions, Di~ III, Wind Design, p. 38.10. ~£mphasis in the original, indicating material inserted by California inw definitions ~n%'ptid from the UBC. Table I. DesignWind Pressure (psf) byWind Speed and Exposure Category Design force applies to surface pressure and/or uplift (withdrawal). Bosic Wind Speed (rnph) 70 80 90 I00 I I0 120 130 Category B 15' roof height 10 13 17 21 25 30 35 20' roof height I I 14 18 22 27 32 38 25' roof height 12 15 19 24 29 35 41 30' roof height 12 16 21 25 31 36 43 Category C 15' roof height 17 23 29 35 43 51 60 20' roof height 19 24 31 38 46 54 64 25' roof height 19 25 32 40 48 57 67 30' roof height 20 26 33 41 50 59 69 Category D I 5' roof height 23 30 38 46 56 67 78 20' roof height 24 31 39 48 58 70 82 25' roof height 25 32 41 50 60 72 84 30' roof height 25 33 42 51 62 74 87 Source:These Design Wind Pressure (P) values are based on the formula P = C, * C * q * I~ (2001 California Building Code, vol. 2 chap. 16 Structural En~neermg Design Prowwns, D v. III, W nd Des gn, p. 38.10). Assump- 4a. Determine Minimum Design Dead and Live Loads for standard rafter spacing... Foot spacing refers to the space between L-feet (or standoffs, if applicable) along the same SolarMount rail (see Fig. 2, p. 8). If you are spacing feet to match a standard rafter spacing, con- sult Table 2 to determine your Minimum Design Live and Dead Loads per footing. (If you prefer to maximize foot spacing to minimize roof penetrations, skip to Step 4b on p. 8.) Locate the m~ke and model of the PV module that you plan to install and the rafter spacing at your installation site. Read the Minimum Design Dead Load and read or extrapolate the Mini- mum Design Live Load for the Maximum Foot Spacing and the Design Wind Pressure you determined in step 3. To meet code, you must varify that the roof rafter assembly at your installation site has the capacity to resist the sum of the Design Dead and Live Loads. If they do not, try smaller footer spacing. (In this case, you may elect to use the procedures outlined in Step 4b.) If the result is still not acceptable, relocate the array to a stronger area of the roof or strengthen the inadequate framing elements. For assistance, consult a local professional engineer. Go to step 5 on page 8. Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Table 2. SolarMountTM Loads (lbs) per Footing at Standard Rafter Spacings To meet code, your Design Loads must be at or above those indicated.You, the installer, are solely responsible for verifying that the roof can withstand these design loads. For specifications based on Design Wind Pressure values greater than 50 pounts per square foot. contact UniRac. Minimum Design L/ye Load as a Minimum Minimum Function of Design Wind Pressure Design Design Dead Load 20 psf 30 psf 40 psf 50 psf Dead Lead 20ps[ 30 psf 40 psf *CO psf AstroPower AP65,AP7S RWE Schott AgE 300 48" rafter (foot) spacing 33 157 236 315 393 48" rafter (foot) spacing 58 248 373 497 621 64" rafter (foot) spacing 43 210 315 420 524 64" rafter (foot) spacing 77 331 497 662 828 72" rafter (foot) spacing 49 236 354 472 590 72" rafter (foot) spacing 87 373 559 745 NA AstroPower APi I I 0,APl 120 RWE Schott SAPC 165 (See Sharp N E- 16 SUI ) 48" rafter (foot) spacing 33 194 291 387 484 Sanyo HITIg0 64" rafter (foot) spacing 44 258 387 516 646 48" rafter (foot) spacing 29 173 260 347 433 72" rafter (foot) spacing 50 291 436 581 726 64" rafter (foot) spacing 39 231 347 462 578 AstroPower APi168 72" rafter (foot) spacing 44 260 390 520 650 48" rafter (foot) spacing 31 194 291 387 484 Sharp NE-80U I 64" rafter (foot) spacing 41 258 387 516 646 48" rafter (foot) spacing 33 158 237 315 394 72" rafter (foot) spacing 46 291 436 581 726 64" rafter (foot) spacing 44 210 31S 420 526 BP Solar 378, 380, 580, 588 72" rafter (foot) spacing 49 237 355 473 591 48" rafter (foot) spacing 31 158 237 316 395 Sharp ND-123U I 64" rafter (foot) spacing 41 21 I 316 421 527 48" rafter (foot) spacing 38 197 295 393 492 72" rafter (foot) spacing 46 237 356 474 593 64" rafter (foot) spacing 50 262 393 525 656 BP Solar 3125 72" rafter (foot) spacing 56 295 443 590 738 48" rafter (foot) spacing 33 198 297 396 495 Sharp ND-NOECU (140W) 64" rafter (foot) spacing 44 264 396 528 660 48" rafter (foot) spacing 26 153 230 306 383 72" rafter (foot) spacing 50 297 446 594 743 64" rafter (foot) spacing 34 204 306 408 510 BP Solar 3160, 4150, 4160, 4170 72" rafter (foot) spacing 39 230 344 459 574 48" rafter (foot) spacing 33 209 314 418 523 Sharp NE. 16gU I, NT-175U I, NT- 188U I 64" rafter (foot) spacing 44 279 418 557 697 48" rafter (foot) spacing 35 207 310 413 517 72" rafter (foot) spacing 50 314 470 627 784 64" rafter (foot) spacing 47 276 413 551 689 Evergreen EC 102, ECI I 0, ECI I S 72" rafter (foot) spacing 53 310 465 620 775 48" rafter (foot) spacing 35 208 312 416 520 Sharp ND-167UI 64" rafter (foot) spacing 46 277 416 555 693 48" rafter (foot) spacing 28 174 262 349 436 72" rafter (foot) spacing 52 312 468 624 780 64" rafter (foot) spacing 37 232 349 465 581 First Solar FSSOD 72" rafter (foot) spacing 41 262 392 523 654 48" rafter (foot) spacing 35 158 236 315 394 Shell SM110 64" rafter (foot) spacing 47 210 315 420 525 48" rafter (foot) spacing 32 173 259 345 432 72" rafter (foot) spacing 52 236 354 473 591 64" rafter (foot) spacing 43 230 345 460 576 Kyocera KC80 72" rafter (foot) spacing 49 259 389 518 648 48" rafter (foot) spacing 29 128 192 256 320 Shell gQ70, SQ75, S(~80 64" rafter (foot) spacing 39 171 256 341 427 48" rafter (foot) spacing 31 157 236 315 393 72" rafter (foot) spacing 44 192 288 384 480 64" rafter (foot) spacing 41 210 315 420 524 Kyocera KC 120, KC 12SG 72" rafter (foot) spacing 46 236 354 472 590 48" rafter (foot) spacing 34 187 281 374 468 Shell SQI40,$Q150, SQl60 64" rafter (foot) spacing 45 249 374 499 623 48" rafter (foot) spacing 36 213 320 426 533 72" rafter (foot) spacing 51 281 421 561 701 64" rafter (foot) spacing 48 284 426 568 7 ~0 Kyocera KC 158G, KC 167G 72" rafter (foot) spacing 54 320 479 639 NA 48" rafter (foot) spacing 28 169 254 339 423 SunWize SWSS, SW90, SW95 64" rafter (foot) spacing 37 226 339 452 564 48" rafter (foot) spacing 35 190 285 380 474 72" rafter (foot) spacing 42 254 381 508 635 64" rafter (foot) spacing 46 253 380 506 633 Photowatt PW780 72" rafter (foot) spacing 52 285 427 569 712 48" rafter (foot) spacing 30 162 244 325 406 SunWize SW I I g, SW120 64" rafter (foot) spacing 40 216 325 433 541 48" rafter (foot) spacing 34 190 285 380 474 72" rafter (foot) spacing 45 244 365 487 609 64" rafter (foot) spacing 45 253 380 506 633 Photowatt PW1280 72" rafter (foot) spacing 51 285 427 569 712 48" rafter (foot) spacing 30 163 245 327 409 UniSolar 64 64" rafter (foot) spacing 39 218 327 436 545 48" rafter (foot) spacing 25 179 269 359 448 72" rafter (foot) spacing 44 245 368 490 613 64" rafter (foot) spacing 33 239 359 478 598 Photowatt PWI680 72" rafter (foot) spacing 37 269 403 538 672 48" rafter (foot) spacing 31 162 244 325 406 64" rafter (foot) spacing 41 216 325 433 541 72" rafter (foot) spacing 46 244 365 487 609 Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Table 3. SolarMountTM Loads per Footing at Maximum Foot Spacing To meet code, your Design Loads must be at or above the Design Wind Pressure indicated. You, the installer, are solely responsible for verifying that the roof can withstand these design loads. For specifications based on Design Wind Pressure values greater than 50 pounds per square foot, contact UniRac, AstroPower AP65, AP75 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) AstroPower APil I0, APil20 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (Ihs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) AstroPower APil6S Maximum Foot 5pacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) BP Solar 375, 380, 580, S8S Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) BP Solar 3125 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) BP Solar 3160,4150, 4160,4170 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Evergreen EC 102, ECI I 0, ECI 15 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) First Solar FS50D Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Kyocera KC80 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Kyocera KC 120, KC 12Sa Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Kyocera KC I S8G, KC 167(3 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Photowatt PW750 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Photowatt PW 1250 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Photowatt PW 16S0 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) Design Wind Pressure 20psf 30psf 40psf 50 pst' Design Wind Pressure 20psf 30psf 40psf $Opsf RWE Schott ASE 300 131 107 93 83 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 104 85 74 66 429 526 610 680 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 538 660 766 854 89 73 63 56 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 126 103 89 80 RWE Schott SAPCI6S (See Sharp NE-16SUl) 118 96 83 75 476 581 670 757 Sanyo HITI90 82 67 58 52 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 125 102 88 79 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 451 553 636 713 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 76 62 54 48 [ I g 96 83 75 476 581 670 757 Sharp NE-80U I 75 61 53 48 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 131 107 92 83 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 430 527 604 682 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 90 73 63 57 131 107 92 83 431 528 606 683 Sharp ND-123UI 84 68 59 53 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) I 17 96 83 74 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 480 590 680 758 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 92 75 65 58 I 17 95 82 74 483 588 677 763 Sharp ND-NOECU (140W) 81 65 56 51 Maximum Foot 5pacing (inches) 133 108 94 84 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 424 516 599 669 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 72 58 51 45 I 14 93 80 72 496 607 697 784 Sharp NE- 16gu I, NT-I 7gu I, NT- 185U I 79 64 55 50 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 114 93 81 72 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 491 601 698 775 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 83 68 59 53 114 93 80 72 494 605 693 780 Sharp ND-167UI 82 67 58 52 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 124 102 88 79 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 450 556 639 717 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 71 58 50 45 131 107 92 83 430 527 604 681 Shell SM I I 0 95 78 67 60 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 125 102 88 79 Minimum Foot Design Uve Load (lbs) 450 550 633 710 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 84 69 59 S3 145 ~18 103 92 387 472 549 613 Shell SQ70, SQ75, SQ80 88 72 63 56 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 131 107 93 83 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 429 526 610 680 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 84 69 60 53 120 98 $S 76 468 573 662 740 Shell SQ 140, SQI $0, SQ 160 85 69 60 54 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) I 1:2 92 80 71 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 497 612 710 788 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 84 69 60 53 126 103 89 80 445 545 628 706 SunWize SW8S, SWg0, SW9S 73 60 52 46 Maximum Foot 5pacing (inches) 119 97 84 7S Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 470 575 664 741 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 86 70 61 54 129 105 91 81 436 533 616 685 SunWize SWl 15, SW120 80 65 57 50 Maximum FOo: Spacing (inches) 119 97 84 75 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 470 575 664 741 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 84 69 59 53 128 105 91 81 436 536 620 689 UniSolar 64 79 65 56 50 Maximum Foot Spacing (inches) 123 100 87 78 Minimum Foot Design Live Load (lbs) 459 560 650 728 Minimum Foot Design Dead Load (lbs) 64 52 45 40 129 105 91 8[ 436 533 616 685 83 68 59 52 Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly 4b .... Or verify Maximum Foot Spacing and Determine Minimum Design Dead and Live Loads To minimize roof penetrations, consuk Table 3 (p. 7) to deter- mine Maximum Foot Spacing allowable for the Design Wind Pressure that you determined in Step 3. Find the make and model of the PV module you plan to install, then read or extrapolate Foot Design Live Loads and Dead Loads at the maximum spacing. To meet code, you must ~erify that foot spacing is at or below the dimension listed and that the roof rafter assembly at your installation site has the capacity to withstand the sum of the Design Dead Load and Design Live Load for the speci- fied spacing. If they do not, try smaller footer spacing. If the result is still not acceptable, relocate the array to a stronger area of the roof or strengthen the inadequate framing elements. For assistance, consult a local professional engineer. 5. Verify acceptable Rail End O~erhang Rail End Overhang (Fig. 2) must equal 50 percent or less of foot spacing. Thus, if foot spacing is 72 inches, the Rail End Overhang can be up to 36 inches. In this case, two feet can support a rail of as much as 144 inches (72 inches between the feet and 36 inches of overhang at each end). 6. Ensure that Live Loads do not exceed Pull-Out Capacities Based on the characteristics of your roof rafter or truss lumber and the lag screws, consult Table 4 to determine the lag pull- out capacity per 1-inch thread depth. Compare that value to the minimum design live load per footing determined in Step 4a or 4b. Based on these values, determine the length of the lag-screw thread depth you require to resist the design live load. To ensure code compliance, the lag pull-out capacity per footing must be greater than the footing design live load. If your SolarMount requires standoffs, always use at least two lag screws to secure the standoff to the rafter. Figure 2. $olarMount foot spacing refers to the distance between feet on the same rail. Over- hang, the distance from end of the rail to the first foot, maybe no more than half the foot spacing. Table 4. Lag pull-out (withdrawal) capacities (lbs) in typical roof truss lumber Lag screw specificatJons Specific ~" shaft,* sZ~ shaft,* gravity 2~" thread depth per I" thread depth per I" thread depth Douglas Fir, Larch 0.50 665 266 304 Douglas Fir, South 0.46 588 235 269 Engelmann Spruce, Lodgepole Pine (MSR 1650 f & higher) 0.46 588 235 269 Hem, Fir 0.43 530 212 243 Hem, Fir (North) 0.46 588 235 269 Southern Pine 0.55 768 307 352 Spruce, Pine, Fir 0.42 513 205 235 Spruce, Pine, Fir (E of 2 million psi and higher grades of MSR and MEL) 0,S0 665 266 304 t Thread depth Sources: Uniform ~gding Code; American Wood Council. Notes: ( I ) Thread must be embedded in a to~ter or other structural roof member (2) PulLout values incorporate o 1.6 safety foaor recommended by the American Woad Council. (3) See UBC for required edge distances. *Use fiat washers with log screws. 8 Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly U#~'~ Part III. Installing SolarMount with top mounting clamps This section covers SolarMount assembly where the installer has elected to use top mount- ing damps to secure modules to the rails. It details the procedure for flush mounting SolarMount to a pitched roof. Contents Laying out the installation area .......... 10 Laying out L-feet ......... 11 Installing L-feet .......... 11 Laying out standoftk ...... 12 Installing standoffs ....... 12 Installing SolarMount rails .................... 13 Installing the modules ..... 14 Figure 3. Exploded view of a low-profile installation mounted flush to the roof with L-feet. SolorMount Table 5. Part quantities SMR Series SolarMoum Rail Sets (model no. -- rail length in inches) ~/g" footing 3/~,, flange Rails L-feet botts nuts SMR48 thru 106 2 4 4 4 SMRI20 thru 180 2 6 6 6 SMRI92 thru 216 2 8 S 8 CT Series Clamp Sets (model no, = modules accommodated) End Mid ¼" module ¼ "x s/~ ¼" flange clamps clamps clamp bolts safety bolts nuts CT2 4 2 6 2 8 CT3 4 4 8 2 10 CT4 4 6 10 2 12 CT5 4 fi 12 2 14 CT6 4 10 14 2 16 CT7 4 12 16 2 18 CT8 4 14 IS 2 20 Table 6.Wrenches and torque Wrench Recommended size torque (ftqbs) 'A" hardware 7A6" 15 ~/~" hardware ~A6" 30 S~inless steel hardware can seize up, a process called galling. To significantly reduce its likelihood, (I) apply lubri- cant to bolts, preferably an anti-seize lubricant, available at auto parts stores, (2) shade hardware prior to installation, and (3) avoid spinning on nuts at high speed. See Installation Supplement 910, Galling and Its Prevention, at www. unirac.com. Installation Manual 214 $olarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Laying out the installation area The installation can be laid out with rails parallel to the rafters (high-profile mode) or perpendicular to the rafters (low-pro- file mode). Note that SolarMount rails make excellent straight edges for doing layouts. Center the installation area over the rafters as much as pos- sible, Leave enough room to safely move around the array during installation. The width of the installation area is equal to the length of one module. The length of the installation area is equal to: · the total width of the modules, · plus linchforeachspacebetweenmodules(formid- clamp), · plus 3 inches (11/2 inches for each set of end damps). Low-profile High-profile mode mode I F I I I I I Figure 4. Rails may be placed parallel or perpendicular to rafters. Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Laying out L-feet L-feet (Fig. 5) are used for installation through existing roofing material, such as asphalt shingles or sheet metal. Use Figure 6 or Figure 7 below to locate and mark the L-feet lag bolt holes within the installation area. To meet code, you must use the foot spacing deter- mined in procedural steps 4a or 4b (pp. 5, 8). When determining the distance be- tween the rails in high-profile mode, keep in mind that the center of each rail will be offset from the L-font lag bolt holes by 13/4 inches. If multiple high-profile rows are to be installed adjacent to one another, it will not be possible for each row to be centered above the rafters. Adjust as needed, following the guidelines in Figure 7 as closely as possible. Lower roof edge Figure 6. Low-profile layout 25% maximum typical each end -'~ 50% minimum typTcal Overhang 25% typical ~ Foot spacing ,,ii ~each end !!~-% Rafters /~[ Lower roof edge Rafters Overhong Figure 7. High-profile layout Installing L-feet Drill pilot holes through the roof into the center of the rafter at each L-foot lag bolt hole location. Consult procedural step 6 and Table 4 (p. 8) to select the lag bolts that you must use to meet building code wind load requirements. Lag bolts are not provided with SolarMount rail sets. Squirt sealant into the hole, and on the shafts of the lag bolts. Seal the underside of the L-feet with a suitable weatherproof sealant. Securely fasten the L-feet to the roof with the lag bolts. Ensure that the L-feet face as shown in Figure 6 or Figure Z The single-slotted square side of the L-foot must always lie against the roof with the double-slntted side perpendicular to the roof. Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Laying out standoffs Standoffs (Fig. 8) are used for flashed installations, such as those with tile and shake shingles. Use Figure 9 or Figure 10 to locate and mark the standoff lag bolt holes within the installation area. To meet code, you must use the foot spacing determined in procedural steps 4a or 4b (pp. 5, 8). Remove the tile or shake underneath each standoff location, exposing the roofing underlayment. Ensure that the standoffbase lies flat on the underlayment, but remove no more material than required for the flashings to be installed properly. Use the standoff base as a template to mark lag bolt hale locations on underlayment above the center of the rafters (Fig. 9 or Fig. 10). Figure 8. Raised flan~e standoff fleft) and flat top standoff used in con- junction with an L-foot. Fao spac ng '-~ 125% typical L I "'I : 50%minimum Rafters ~ Figure 9. Low-profile layout When determining the distance be- tween the rails in high-profile mode, keep in mind that the center of each rail will be offset from the standoff lag bolt holes by 7~, of an inch. If multiple high-profile rows are to be installed adjacent to each other, it will not be possible for each row to be centered above the rafters. Adjust as needed following the guidelines in Figure 10 as closely as possible. 25% typical each end Lower roof edge 50% minimum typical ~ / spacing Overhang Figure 10. High-profile layout Installing standoffs Drill /~6-inch pilot holes through the underlayment into the center of the rafters at each standoff location. Securely fasten each standoff to the rafters with the two /xo x 3 /2 lag bolts provided with it. Note: You must verify that the lag bolts you use are adequate for your installation by follow~n g proce- dural steps 4A or 4B (pp. 5, 8). Ensure that the standoffs face as shown in Figure 9 or Figure 10. SolarMount steel standoffs os/a" O.D.) are designed for collared flashings available from UniRac. Aluminum two-piece standoffs (lt/8'' O.D.) take ail-metal flash- ings, also available from UniRac. Install and seal flashings and standoffs using standard building practices. Installation Manual 214 -- $olarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Installing SolarMount rails Keep rail slots free of roofing grit or other debris. Foreign matter will cause bolts to bind as they slide in the slots, Installing Splices. If your installation uses SolarMount splice bars, attach the rails together (Fig. 11) before mounting the rafts to the foot- ings. Use splice bars only with flush installations or those that use low-profile tilt legs. If nsing more than one splice per rail, contact UniRac concerning thermal expansion issues. Figure 11. Splice bars slide into the footin~ bolt slots of $olarMount rail sections. Clamping bolt slot Footing bolt slot - Mounting slots Figure 12. Foot-to-raH splice attachment Mounting Rails on Footings. Rafts may be attached to either of two mounting holes in the footings (Fig. 12). Mount in the lower hole for a low profile, more aesthetically pleasing instal- lation. Mount in the upper hole for a higher profile, which will maximize airflow under the modules. This will cool them more and may enhance performance in hotter climates. Slide the 'A-inch mounting bolts into the footing bok slots. Loosely attach the rails to the footings with the flange nuts. Ensure that the rafts are oriented to the footings as shown in Figure 6, 7, 9, or 10, whichever is appropriate. Aligning the Rail Ends. Align one pair of rail ends to the edge of the instal- lation area (Fig. 13 or Fig. 14). The opposite pair of rail ends will overhang the side of the installation area. Do not trim them off until the installation is complete. In low-profile mode (Fig. 13), either end of the rails can be aligned, but the first module must be installed at the aligned end. ]"~ Edge of installation area F/gure 13. Low-profile mode Edge of installation area Figure 14. High-profile mode For the safest high-profile installation (Fig. 14), the aligned end of the rails must face the lower edge of the roof. Securely tighten the flange nuts on the mounting bolts after alignment is complete (28-32 ft lbs). Mount modules to the rails as soon as possible. Temperature changes may bow the rails within a fear hours if module placement is delayed. Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Installing, the modules Prewiring Modules. If modules are the Plug and Play type, no prewiring is required, and you can proceed directly to "Installing the First Module" below. If modules have standard J-boxes, each module should be prewired with one end of the intermodule cable for ease of installation. For safety reasons, module prewiring should not be performed on the roof. Leave covers off J-boxes. They will be installed when the modules are installed on the rails. Installing the First Module. In high-profile installations, the safety bolt and flange nut must be fastened to the module bolt slot at the aligned (lower) end of each rail. It will prevent the lower end clamps and clamping bolts from sliding out of the rail slot during installation. If there is a return cable to the inverter, connect it to the first module. Close the J-box cover. Secure the first module with T-bolts and end clamps at the aligned end of each rail. Allow half an inch between the rail ends and the end clamps (Fig. 15). Finger tighten flange nuts, center and align the module as needed, and securely tighten the flange nuts (15 ft lbs). Installing the Other Modules. Lay the second module face down (glass to glass) on the first module. Connect intermodule cable to the second module and close the J-box cover. Turn the second module face up (Fig. 16). With T-bolts, mid damps, and flange nuts, secure the adjacent sides of the first and second modules. Align the second module and securely tighten the flange nuts (Fig. 17). For a neat installation, fasten cable clamps to rails with self-tapping screws. Repeat the procedure until all modules are installed. Attach the outside edge of the last module to the raft with end damps. Trim off any excess rail, being careful not to cut into the roof. Allow half an inch between the end clamp and the end of the rail (Fig. 15). Check that all flange nuts on T-bolts are securely fastened. minimum Figure 15 J-boxes Figure 17 ~ High-lipped module ~pacer Figure 18. Mid clamps and end damps for lipped.frame modules are identical. A spacer for the end damp is necessary only if lips are located high on the module frame. Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Part IV. Installing SolarMount with bottom mounting clips This section covers SolarMount assembly where the installer has elected to use bottom mounting clips to secure modules to the rails. It de- tails the procedure for flush mount- ing SolarMount to a pitched roof. Contents Planning the installation area .... 16 Laying out and installing L-feet .. 17 Attaching modules to the rails... 18 Installing module-rail assembly.. 19 Figure 19, SMR and CB components Table 7. Part quantities SMR Series SolarMoum Rail Sets (model no. = rail length in inches) ~/~. footing ~/~' flange Rails L-feet bolts nuts SMR48 thru 106 2 4 4 4 SMRI20 thru 180 2 6 6 6 SMRI92 thru 216 2 8 8 8 CB Series Clip Sets (model no. = modules accommodated) ~ *' module ~" flange Clips bolts nuts CB2 8 8 8 CB3 12 12 12 CB4 16 16 16 CB5 20 20 20 CB6 24 24 24 CB7 28 28 28 CB8 32 32 32 Table 8.Wrenches and torque Wrench Recommended size torque (fl-lbs) ~. hardware hardware 9/~6. 30 AStainless steel hardware can seize up, a process called galling, To significantly reduce its likelihood. (I) apply lubri- cant to bolts, preferably an anti-seize lubricant, available at auto parts stores, (2) shade hardware prior to installation, and (3) avoid spinning on nuts at high speed. See Installation Supplement 910, Galling and Its Prevention, at www. unirac.com. Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Distance between JQg bott centers tstance between ~ module mourtting holes .~!>-~ PV module bolt module mounting holes Planning the installation area Decide on an arrangement for clips, rails, and L-feet (Fig. 20). Use Arrangement A if the full width of the rails contact the module. Otherwise use Arrangement B. Caution: If you choose Arrangement B, either (1) use the upper mount/rig holes of the L-feet or (2) be certain that the L-feet and clip positions don't conflict. If rails must be parallel to the rafters, it is unlikely that they can be spaced to match rafters. In that case, add structural supports--either sleepers over the roof or mounting blocks beneath it. These additional members must meet code; if in doubt, consult a pro- fessional engineer. Never secure the footings to the roof decking alone. Such an arrangement will not meet code and leaves the installation and the roof itself vulnerable to severe damage from wind. Secure the footings in accordance with "Installing L-feet" (p. 11). Leave enough room to safely move around the array during installation. The width of a rail-module as- sembly equals the length of one module. Note that L-feet may extend beyond the width of the assembly by as much as 2 inches on each side. The length of the assembly equals the total width of the modules. Figure 20. Clip Arrangements A and B Installation Manual 214 -- SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Laying, out and installing L-feet L-feet are used for installation through existing low profile roofing material, such as asphalt shingles or sheet metal. They are also used for most ground mount installatinns. To ensure that the L-feet will be easily accessible during flush installation: · Use the PV module mounting holes nearest the ends of the modules. · Situate the rails so that foot- lng bolt slots face outward. Use Figure 20 to determine spacing between feet on opposite rails. Foot spacing (along the same rail) and rail overhang depend on design wind loads. To meet code, you must use the foot spacing determined in procedural steps 4a or 4b (pp. 5, 8). Install haffthe L-feet: · If rails are perpendicular to rafters (Fig. 21), install the feet closest to the lower edge of the roof. · If rails are parallal to rafters (Fig 22), install the feet for one of the rails, but not both. For the L-feet being installed now, drill pilot holes through the roof into the center of the rafter at each lag bolt hole location. Consult Table 4 (p. 8) to select lag bolts to meet design wind loads. Squirt sealant into the hole and onto the shafts of the lag bolts. Seal the underside of the L-feet with a weath- erproof sealant. Securely fasten the L-feet to the roof with the lag bolts. Ensure that the L-feet face as shown in Figure 21 or Figure 22. Hold the rest of the L-feet and fasten- ers aside until the panels are com- plete and ready for installation. -- Ir)stoll now -- Figure 21. Rails laid out perpendicular to the rafters. Lower roof edge block L-feet L-feet Figure 22. Rails laid out parallel W the rafters. Pas, UN~RA~~ Installation Manual 214 SolarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Attaching modules to the rails Lay the modules for a given panel face down on a surface that will not damage the module glass. Align the edges of the modules and snug them together (Fig. 19, p. 15). Trim the rails to the total width of the modules to be mounted. Place a rail adjacent to the outer mounting holes. Orient the footing bolt slot ouV~ard. Place a dip slot adjacent to the mounting holes, following the arrangement you selected earlier (Pig. 20a or 20b, p. 16). Assemble the clips, mounting bolts, and flange nuts. Torque the flange nuts to 15 foot- pounds. Wire the modules as needed. For safety reasons, module wiring should not be performed on a roof. For a neat installation, fasten cable damps to rails with self-tapping screws. Installation Manual 214 -- $olarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Installing the module-rail assembly Bring the module-rail assembly to the installation site, Keep rail slots free of debris that might cause bolts to bind in the slots. Consider the weight of a fully assembled panel. UniRac recom- mends safety lines whenever lifting one to a roof. Align the panel with the previously installed L-feet. Slide inch L-foot mounting bolts onto the rail and align them with the L-feet mounting holes. Attach the panel to the L-feet and finger tighten the flange nuts. Rails may be attached to either of two mounting holes in the footings (Fig. 23). · Mount in the lower hole for a low, more aesthetically pleasing installation. · Or mount in the upper hole to maximize a cooling airflow under the modules. This may enhance perfor- mance in hotter climates. Adjust the position of the panel as needed to fit the instal- lation area. Slide the remaining L-feet bolts onto the other rail, attach L-feet, and finger tighten with flange nuts. Align L-feet with mounting holes previously drilled into roof. Install lag bolts into remaining L-feet as described in "Laying out and installing L-feet" above. Torque all footing flange nuts to 30 foot-pounds. Verify that all lag bolts are securely fastened. Mounting slofs Flange Footing bot~ sint Figure 23. Leg-w-rail attachment Installation Manual 214 $olarMount Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly 10 year limited Product Warranty, 5 year limited Finish Warranty UniRac, Inc.,warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") of product(s) that it manufactures ("Product") at the original installation site that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (I O) years, except for the anodized finish, which finish shall be free from visible peeling, or cracking or chalking under normal atmospheric conditions for a period of five (5) years, from the earlier of I) the date the installation of the Product is completed, or 2) S0 days after the purchase of the Product by the original Purchaser ("Finish Warranty"). The Finish Warranty does not apply to any foreign residue deposited on the finish. All installations in corrosive atmospheric conditions are excluded.The FinishWarranty isVOID if the practices specified by AAMA 609 & 610-02 -"Cleaning and Maintenance for Architecturally Finished Aluminum" (www.aamanet.org) are not followed by Purchaser. ThisWarranty does not cover damage to the Product that occurs during its shipment, storage, or installation. This Warranty shall be VOID if installation of the Product is not performed in accordance with UniRac's written installation instructions, or if the Product has been modified, repaired, or reworked in a manner not previously authorized by UniRac IN WRITING, or if the Product is installed in an environment for which it was not designed. UniRac shall not be liable for consequential contingent or incidental damages arising out of the use of the Product by Purchaser under any circumstances. If within the specified Warranty periods the Product shall be reasonably proven to be defective, then UniRac shall repair or replace the defective Product, or any part thereof, in UniRac's sole discretion. Such repair or replacement shall completely satisfy and discharge all of UniRac's liability with respect to this limited Warranty. Under no circumstances shall UniRac be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or related to use by Purchaser of the Product. Manufacturers of related items, such as PV modules and flashings, may provide written warranties of their own. UniRac's limited Warranty covers only its Product, and not any related items. '"" UniRac, Inc. 1411 Broadway NE 505.242.6411 20 w~w. unirac.com Albuquerque NM 87102-1545 USA 505.242.6412 Fax GENERAL NOTES Roof Section A B mean roof height 28 ft 12 ft pitch o in/12 0 ilv12 C~TRACTOR SHALL CHEC~ ANO VERIFY ALL COND~NS A r THE 11, ~ HE ~,N~R S~LL SELECT AL l FINISH ~TER~LS AND COLORS roof rafter 2x10 2x10 ~.~w,ms~. .O.W.~.~.~.~,S~XECU~O~.O. ~.~*R~ Reflected roof rafter span 15.3 ft 20.6 fl PFRMHS, CERTIF,CATESOFOCCUpANG~.INS~CTION THISPR~ECTEXCEpT~YAGREEME~INWRITINGANDWI~ TableR802m5.1(1)maxal)owable 20.6ft 20.6fl P~¢:~ BP ~ ~7~ ~ ~ING DEPARTMENT AT ~EC~T~CT~SH~LSTOPW~K~DNOT)~TH~ENOiNEER' ~).~N~FCF~iE~RTO~&~Gy,1THW~K ~)LLOW N'j iNSPECTiONS SPECIFICATIONS 1/.FIO~REDDI~&S~S~LL~'ERN. DONOTS~ED~ ~ERE~NSI~AR~ STRAPP%S ELECTRICAL &CAULKING THICK UNLESS OTH~JSE NOTE~' P~R rO ~R)~.G ~R~ ~D ~E~ Wl~ ~ 3 iNSULATiON ALL ELECTRI~LWORK S~LL BE ~ARD OF FIR~ UNOERWRISERSAP~OVEO AND IN ACCORDANCE W~H N E.C. & NYS 1~. C~CT~C~m~ A~ ~ASES~WO~ mE ~ED P~S. ~ . 4 F,XAL - CONST~UCT)0N & E~CTRiCAL coo~s s .EOU~T~. P~S O~ ~ F~L~S 0~ S~ BE ~ ~)~ C~TRUC~ M dST ~E C~MPLETE FOR C.0. c~s..~ o~ ~.~ ~.~R W,LL ~ T.. EU~,.E~.I TO m~ ~ ~U~ ~ O" OPE~Tm~ ALL CONS7 R, )~TION SHALL MEET ~ . : PURSUANT TO CHAPTER :-;.~ ~?,:~~./~:~'~: ~ CONDUITFRoM 0F lHE TOWN CODE. . - . -~ METER SERVICE ~ , PANEL { ~ -- ~ "' ' r",~ ~ ~ AC AC DCl DC : : ~T ~i[ .~ . TYPICAL RISER DIAG M '* ¢* N.T.S. '-, .". ' ICA[ ~ .,, /- ~ISER DIA~H SHOWN FOR REFERENCE sc~c~,~, ~c~ To my best belief and information the work in this document is accurate, conforms with the Re~s~o. ~ ~'~ ~" governing codes applicable at the time of submission, conforms with reasonable standards Re. sion 3 ~PICAL CONNEXION P~AIL · ALL ROOF PENSIONS ARE TO 8E SEALED of practice, with the view to the safeguarding of lee, health, prope~ and public welfare, ..~.,~ 2 PV PANEL w¢~ S/~FLEX OR EQUIVALENT 5EA~NT and is the responsibility of the licensee. .e~.io. ~ pe ASCE7, Method 1: .38 iFICO EN iNEERI P,,t = A Kz~ I p,etSO (~ ~2) Ka (sec 6.5.7) 1 Pnet3O (fig ~3) -28.1 ~n ~ 7~ Lakela~ Av¢, Sr[~¢ 2~, 8oAe~[a, NY ~ 7~ CLI~CTICAND Ground WindSp~d, Liveload, M~imim . T¢I: ~52-qgs-O000 F~: 6~2-~gA-g25& E~A[I: ~EO~P.IC DESI~N Cat~o~ Snow Load 3 sec gust. prier30 per ~int pullout Fastener ~pe fastener ~/~7~' ~ .~ ~ ~-~t, ;~ .... ~ CRITERIA Pg mph ASCE 7, psf load, lb s~cingrails, alonGin [' / y~ :~/,:: ' ~ ~,~ Roof Section A C 20 120 39 423 5/16" dia screw. 3-1/2" length 48 ,~ ~// ~0~0 No~A Wew Drive, Orie~, NY -OO .OO B 39 254 5/16" dia screw, 3-1/2" length 48 , ~ ~ --// PROPOSED SO~R ENERGY ~ GENE~L NO~S, ROOF SE~ON, DATA, DETAILS AND SPECS i~,~ NY 066182 / NJ 24GE047~306 04/24/~Z I~ ~O~P ~ OF 2 'I i V TPI N,A T RI ,~A 130 'Ri,A 2 Z D 2.3 } TRINA TR I N A TRINA cZ 5 0 l RIF, IA TRI?4A 23(} TFRINA 253 TRINA 34'-9" ?- TFIA LLIL_~ ! ED 500C i",~ ',/EF-ER []N .... ' ' -' o [-]1 / .ALL. '1 LAYER OF ROOF *PANELS FLUSH MOUNTED NO HIGHER THAN 6" FROM ROOF SURFACE ROOF LAYOUT PV Panel A B LENGTH: I have reviewed the roofing structure at the subject address. T~e structure can suppor~ the additional weight of the roof mounted system. The units are to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation 39.05 in instructions, I have determined that the installation will meet the requirements of the 2010 NYS Building Cede, and ASCE74)5 when installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. PANEL: Trina 230 Trina 230 QTY: 20 20 64.96 in 64.96 in WIDTH: 39.05 in WATTS: 9200 ~~"~.. 700 ~ Aw, SMt~ ~, 8ok¢~ia, NY $$756 ---- s-oo2.oo P~OPOSED SO~R ENERGY IN~AL~ON ~" ~ENE~L NO~S, ROOF SE~ION, DATA, DETAILS AND SPECS NY 066~~306 04/24/~g AS NOrD 2 o~ 2