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ANSI B
11" X 17"
PV 0.0
SHEET INDEX:
PV 0.0:COVER SHEET
PV 1.0:SITE PLAN
S 1.1:
E 1.1:3-LINE DIAGRAM
E 1.2: WIRE CALCULATION
E 1.2:NOTES
E 1.4:WARNING LABELS
E 1.5:PLACARD
DS:EQUIPMENT SPEC SHEET
COVER SHEET
MOUNT DETAILS
2 SATELLITE VIEW
PV 0.0
3 VICINITY MAP
PV 0.0
1 PLOT PLAN
PV 0.0
GENERAL NOTES:
a.INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NEC ARTICLE 690, AND ALL OTHER
APPLICABLE NEC CODES WHERE NOTED
OR EXISTING.
b.PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING
CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND
PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WILL
COMPLY WITH NEC ARTICLE 110.
c.ALL CONDUCTORS,INCLUDING THE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR
SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL
DAMAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC
ARTICLE 250.
d.ALL DC WIRES SHALL BE SIZED
ACCORDING TO [NEC 690.8]
e.DC CONDUCTORS SHALL BE WITHIN
PROTECTED RACEWAYS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH [NEC 690.31]
f.ALL SIGNAGE TO BE PLACED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
JURISDICTIONAL BUILDING CODE.
g.PV MODULES TO BE RATED UL 1703 CLASS
A FIRE RATING OR BETTER.
h.ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE CERTIFIED BY A
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING
LABORATORY.
PROTECTION OF EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
ALL SHARP EDGES AND FASTENER TIPS SHALL BE
COVERED OR CRIMPED OVER TO ELIMINATE SHARP
EDGES, TO MINIMIZE RISK OF INJURY TO EMERGENCY
RESPONDERS.
ALL ROOF MOUNTED CONDUITS, BOXES, AND
EQUIPMENT CROSSING PATHWAYS ARE TO BE
CLEARLY IDENTIFIED BY A RED/WHITE REFLECTIVE
TAPE OR OTHER APPROVED MATERIAL.
ROOF ACCESS POINT
ROOF ACCESS POINT SHALL NOT BE LOCATED IN AREAS
THAT REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF GROUND LADDERS
OVER OPENINGS SUCH AS WINDOWS OR DOORS, AND
LOCATED AT STRONG POINTS OF BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION IN LOCATIONS WHERE THE ACCESS
POINT DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH OVERHEAD
OBSTRUCTIONS SUCH AS TREE LIMBS, WIRES OR SIGNS.
SYSTEM SIZE:
MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT:
MODULE DIMENSIONS:
INVERTER:
INTERCONNECTION METHOD:
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM
16 MODULES ROOF MOUNTED (LAT. 43.82°, LONG. -111.80°)
GOVERNING CODES
ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING CODES
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545 HENDERSON ST REXBURG ID, 834405.60 kW DC 15.00 kW AC
(16) LG350Q1C-A5
(L/W) 67.8"X 44.65"
(1) SOL-ARK 15K-2P
BACKFED
kW AC
kW DC5.60
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2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)
EXISTING INTERIOR MAIN SERVICE PANEL
& POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, TIED TO
EXTERIOR UTILITY METER 85041423
BAT
NEW PV AC DISCONNECT GROUPED WITH
SERVICE EQUIPMENT (VISIBLE,LOCKABLE,
LABELED)
INVERTER SOLARK 15K-2P-K
HOMEGRID STACK'D 14.4KW
BATTERY (3 BATTERY CELLS)
(E)(16) LG350Q1C-A5
(E)(16) P370 SOLAR EDGE OPTIMIZER
SLOPE - 37°
AZIMUTH -180°
ROOF #1
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ANSI B
11" X 17"
PV 1.0
EQUIPMENT
LAYOUT & SITE
PLAN
ROOF SECTION(S)
1 SITE PLAN
PV 1.0
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
FINAL LOCATION OF ALL CONDUIT AND JUNCTION
BOXES TO BE DETERMINED AT TIME OF INSTALLATION.
CONDUIT TO BE PAINTED TO MATCH EXTERIOR OF
RESIDENCE WHERE APPLICABLE AND IS TO BE SUPPORTED
EVERY 10' MAX.
30" WIDE X 36" DEEP WORKING SPACE CLEARANCES
REQUIRED ABOUT ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
STAGGER PENETRATIONS TO EVENLY DISTRIBUTE
LOAD ACROSS ALL TRUSSES UNDER ARRAY.
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATIONS.
MODULE - (E)16 LG350Q1C-A5
SLOPE - 37°
AZIMUTH - 180°
MATERIAL - ASPHALT SHINGLED
ROOF #01
SYSTEM LEGEND
EXISTING EXTERIOR MAIN SERVICE PANEL & POINT
OF INTERCONNECTION. TIED TO EXTERIOR UTILITY
METER 85041423
NEW PHOTOVOLTAIC UTILITY DISCONNECT SWITCH.
LOCATED WITHIN 10' OF MSP.
NEW DEDICATED PV SYSTEM COMBINER PANEL.
M
CB
16 NEW LG350Q1C-A5 MODULE WITH
NEW 1 SOL-ARK 15K-2P
INVERTERS, MOUNTED ON THE BACK OF EACH
MODULES.
= ATTACHMENT POINTS
= RAFTER
= ROOF OBSTRUCTIONS
= RACKING SYSTEM
= ATTIC RUN
= CONDUIT ATTIC RUN JUNCTION BOX
SYSTEM SIZE:
MODULE TYPE & AMOUNT:
MODULE DIMENSIONS:
INVERTER:
INTERCONNECTION METHOD:
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS:
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(16) LG350Q1C-A5
(L/W) 67.8"X 44.65"
(1) SOL-ARK 15K-2P
BACKFED
kW AC
kW DC5.60
15.00
MODULE ARRAY WEIGHT (LOAD
CALC'S)
NUMBER OF MODUELS 16
MODULE WEIGHT 47.39 LBS
TOTAL MODULE (ARRAY) WEIGHT 758.24 LBS
MODULE AREA 20.98 SQFT
TOTAL ARRAY AREA 335.68 SQFT
TOTAL ROOF AREA 1376.36 SQFT
TOTAL PERCENTAGE OF ROOF
COVERED 24%
RAFTER SIZE & SPACING -
2"X4" TRUSSES @24" O.C
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EXISTING INTERIOR MAIN SERVICE PANEL
& POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, TIED TO
EXTERIOR UTILITY METER 85041423
NEW PV AC DISCONNECT GROUPED WITH
SERVICE EQUIPMENT (VISIBLE,LOCKABLE,
LABELED)
HOMEGRID STACK'D 14.4KW
BATTERY (3 BATTERY CELLS)
ROOF #01
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ANSI B
11" X 17"
S 1.1
MOUNT DETAIL
2 ATTACHMENT DETAIL ENLARGED VIEW
S 1.1
NOTE: - CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER TO VERIFY COMPATIBILITY OF ANY
BRANDS OR PRODUCTS SUBSTITUTED OR USED AS ALTERNATES
WITHIN ANY BRAND-SPECIFIC SYSTEMS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY AND PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF
COMPATIBILITY TO THE BUILDING OFFICIAL UPON INSPECTION.
GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES:
1 ATTACHMENT DETAIL (SIDE VIEW)
S 1.1
1.THE SOLAR PANELS ARE TO BE MOUNTED TO THE
ROOF FRAMING USING THE PEGASUS RACKING
SYSTEM WITH BRACKET ATTACHMENTS.
THE MOUNTING FEET ARE TO BE SPACED AS SHOWN
IN THE DETAILS, AND MUST BE STAGGERED TO
ADJACENT FRAMING MEMBERS TO SPREAD OUT THE
ADDITIONAL LOAD.
2.THE PROPOSED PV SYSTEM ADDS 1.3 PSF TO THE
ROOF FRAMING SYSTEM
3.ROOF LIVE LOAD = 0 PSF TYPICAL, 1.3 PSF
UNDER NEW PV SYSTEM
4.GROUND SNOW LOAD = 36 PSF
5.WIND SPEED = 102 MPH
6.EXPOSURE CATEGORY = C
7.RISK CATEGORY = II
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NOTE: -
1.AS PER THE 314.16(A) SOLADECK JUNCTION BOX SIZE SHOULD BE 3" X 2" X 2".
2.300.15(F) FITTING. A FITTING IDENTIFIED FOR THE USE SHALL BE PERMITTED IN LIEU
OF A BOX OR CONDUIT BODY WHERE CONDUCTORS ARE NOT SPLICED OR
TERMINATED WITHIN THE FITTING. THE FITTING SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER
INSTALLATION, UNLESS LISTED FOR CONCEALED INSTALLATION.
3.FROM FREE AIR WIRING METHODS TRANSITIONING TO A RACEWAY WIRING METHOD
SHALL COMPLY WITH NEC 300.15, 300.17, 314.16 AND 69.43 AS APPLICABLE
NOTE: -
#6 AWG SOLID CU EQUIPMENT GROUND CONDUCTOR CONT. RUN TO GROUND
LUG ON RACKING SYSTEM. ALL ROOFTOP COMPONENTS BONDED TO RACKING
SYSTEM PER NEC 690.43
NOTE: -
1.PV WIRE - GREEN SPEC, UL SUBJECT 4703, UL 44, UL 854, 200V, 90C-RoHS
2.JUNCTION BOX - SOLADECK (0799-5), UL 50, CSA C22.2 NO # 290, NEMA TYPE 3R, UL
1741
NOTES:
1. CONDUCTORS ON ROOF MUST BE SUNLIGHT RESISTANT, 90°C RATED AND SUITABLE FOR WET
LOCATIONS.
2. SEE RACKING SPEC SHEETS FOR RACKING EQUIPMENT GROUNDING METHOD.
3.ALL GROUNDING CONDUCTORS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE IF NOT INSTALLED IN CONDUIT.
4. ALL WIRING MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED BY DEVICES OR MECHANICAL MEANS DESIGNED AND
LISTED FOR SUCH USE. WIRING MUST BE PERMANENTLY AND COMPLETELY HELD OFF OF THE ROOF.
5. ALL DEVICES USED FOR BONDING FRAMES OF MODULES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT TO THE GROUNDING
SYSTEM MUST BE LISTED AND IDENTIFIED FOR THE PURPOSE.
6. OPTIMIZERS ARE TO BE BONDED TO RACKING BY USING EITHER AN OPTIMIZER ATTACHMENT KIT OR
A GROUNDING PLATE.
NOTE:
SOLADECK JUNCTION BOX IS UL50 TYPE 3R AND NEMA TYPE 3R RATED, CONFORMING TO UL 1741.
SOLADECK PRODUCTS ARE LISTED BY ETL TO UL STANDARDS (SEE SPEC SHEETS). NOTE
THAT 8*3/4" = 6" < 8", SO OK TO USE.
Description Date Rev
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ANSI B
11" X 17"
E 1.1
3-LINE
DIAGRAM
PV MODULE FRAME
PEGASUS RAIL
UNIVERSAL
FASTENING OBJECT
GROUNDING PIERCES
THROUGH ANODIZED COATINGS
OF MODULE FRAMES AND RAILS
GROUNDING DETAIL PEGASUS INTEGRATED GROUNDING & LAY-IN LUGS ARE UL2703 LISTED
#10-24 X 3/4" SS HCS BOLT SS SET SCREW INCLUDED
#10 SS EXTERNAL TOOTH
LOCK (STAR) WASHER
#10-24 SS LOCK NUT
8 AWG BARE CU WIRE
LAY-IN LUG TERMINAL
AL/CU DUAL RATED
(TIN PLATED CU)
PEGASUS RAIL
RAILS MODULES
SYSTEM SIZE: 5.60 kW DC
15.00 kW AC
MODULE:(E)(16) LG350Q1C-A5
INVERTER:(1) SOL-ARK 15K-2P
MANUFACTURE'S DOCUMENTATION:-
1.PV WIRE - GREEN SPEC, UL SUBJECT 4703,UL 44,
UL 854,2000V, 90C-RoHS
2.JUNCTION BOX -SOLARDECK (0799-5),UL 50CSA
C22.2 NO#290, NEAM TYPE 3R, UL 1741
SERVICE FEED SOURCE:
PACIFIC POWER
240V
SQUARE-D
SERVICE INFO.
SOUTHWEST
UNDERGROUND
(E) 200A
(E) 200A
120% Rule
(BUS BAR RATING X 120%) - MAIN BREAKER RATING
= MAX PV OCPD
(200A x 120%) - 200 = 40A
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02 STRINGS OF 08 MODULES CONNECTED IN SERIES
L
BI-DIRECTIONAL
UTILITY METER
1-PHASE, 3-W,
120V/240V, 60Hz
(3)#4/0 AWG ALUM T
2" EMT OR EQUIVALENT CONDUIT
G
200A
FUSES
(1)#6 AWG ALU THWN
2" EMT OR EQUIVALENT CONDUIT
(N) AC DISCONNECT 200A
FUSED, VISIBLE LOCKABLE
LABELED, 200A FUSES,
240 VAC
(N) MAIN
BREAKER
200A/2P, 240V
(3)#4/0 AWG ALU T
200A
#8 #2 #1
#8 #2 #1
8 MODULES IN STRING #1
8 MODULES IN STRING #2
G
(N)SOL-ARK-15K-P INVERTER
DC
AC
Gen In
AC
In/Out
Load
Out
PV
Input
DC
Input
(2) #10 AWG PV WIRE + RED
(1) #6 BARE CU GND
3/4" EMT CONDUIT
(1) #8 AWG THWN-2 + RED
(1)#8 AWG THWN-2 - BLACK
(1)#8 AWG THWN-2 - WHITE
(1) #8 THWN-2 GND
(N) JUNCTION BOX
600 V, NEMA 3
UL LISTED
3/4 " EMT / LT
(3)#12 AWG COPPER
MASTER
INVERTER
TIGO TS4-A-F RAPID
SHUTDOWN DEVICES
BATTERY
DISCONNECT
RAPID SHUTDOWN BUTTON
WILL BE LOCATED NEXT TO
THE SOL-ARK INVERTER.
TIGO TRANSMITTER
200A BREAKER
EXISTING GROUNDING SYSTEM
#6 AWG COPPER GND
NEW GROUNDING LUG
HOMEGRID STACK'D 14.4
KWH BATTERY (3
BATTERY CELLS)
4.8 KWh
4.8 KWh
4.8 KWh
BMS
BATTERY CABLE
(2) SCE #2/0 AWG COPPER
CABLE CLASS K 600 V
PER NEC 400.4
(N) MAIN SERVICE PANEL,
200A RATED, 120/240V
(3) #4/0 AWG ALU THWN
(1) #2 AWG ALU THWN GND
2" EMT OR EQUIVALENT CONDUIT
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(E) SOLAR EDGE SE7600A-US
All electrical work to comply with
2017 NEC.
Description Date Rev
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ANSI B
11" X 17"
E 1.2
NOTES
SITE NOTES:
1.A LADDER WILL BE IN PLACE FOR INSPECTION IN COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA
REGULATIONS.
2.THE PV MODULES ARE CONSIDERED NON-COMBUSTIBLE AND THIS SYSTEM IS A
UTILITY INTERACTIVE SYSTEM WITH NO STORAGE BATTERIES.
3.THE SOLAR PV INSTALLATION WILL NOT OBSTRUCT ANY PLUMBING, MECHANICAL,
OR BUILDING ROOF VENTS.
4.PROPER ACCESS AND WORKING CLEARANCE AROUND EXISTING AND PROPOSED
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS PER SECTION NEC 110.26.
5.ROOF COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THIS CODE AND THE APPROVED MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS SUCH THAT THE ROOF COVERING SERVES TO PROTECT THE
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE.
EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS:
1.ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL MEET MINIMUM SETBACKS AS REQUIRED BY NEC 110.26.
2.WIRING SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT MUST BE RATED FOR EXPECTED
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AS SPECIFIED BY NEC 690.31 (A),(C) AND NEC TABLES
310.15 (B)(2)(A) AND 310.15 (B)(3)(C).
3.JUNCTION AND PULL BOXES PERMITTED INSTALLED UNDER PV MODULES
ACCORDING TO NEC 690.34.
4.ADDITIONAL AC DISCONNECT(S) SHALL BE PROVIDED WHERE THE INVERTER IS NOT
WITHIN SIGHT OF THE AC SERVICING DISCONNECT. 2.2.6 ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE
INSTALLED ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ACCORDING TO NEC
APPLICABLE CODES.
5.ALL COMPONENTS ARE LISTED FOR THEIR PURPOSE AND RATED FOR OUTDOOR
USAGE WHEN APPROPRIATE.
STRUCTURAL NOTES:
1.RACKING SYSTEM & PV ARRAY WILL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO
CODE-COMPLIANT INSTALLATION MANUAL. TOP CLAMPS REQUIRE A DESIGNATED
SPACE BETWEEN MODULES, AND RAILS MUST ALSO EXTEND A MINIMUM DISTANCE
BEYOND EITHER EDGE OF THE ARRAY / SUBARRAY, ACCORDING TO RAI
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
2.JUNCTION BOX WILL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURERS' SPECIFICATIONS. IF
ROOF-PENETRATING TYPE, IT SHALL BE FLASHED & SEALED PER LOCAL
REQUIREMENTS.
3.ROOFTOP PENETRATIONS FOR PV RACEWAY WILL BE COMPLETED AND SEALED W/
APPROVED CHEMICAL SEALANT PER CODE BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR.
4.ALL PV RELATED ROOF ATTACHMENTS TO BE SPACED NO GREATER THAN THE
SPAN DISTANCE SPECIFIED BY THE RACKING MANUFACTURER. 2.3.6 WHEN
POSSIBLE, ALL PV RELATED RACKING ATTACHMENTS WILL BE STAGGERED
AMONGST THE ROOF FRAMING MEMBERS.
WIRING & CONDUIT NOTES:
1.ALL CONDUIT AND WIRE WILL BE LISTED AND APPROVED FOR THEIR PURPOSE.
CONDUIT AND WIRE SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM CODE
REQUIREMENTS AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING.
2.CONDUCTORS SIZED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.8, NEC 690.7.
3.VOLTAGE DROP LIMITED TO 1.5%.
4.DC WIRING LIMITED TO MODULE FOOTPRINT. MICRO INVERTER WIRING
SYSTEMS SHALL BE LOCATED AND SECURED UNDER THE ARRAY W/ SUITABLE
WIRING CLIPS.
5.AC CONDUCTORS COLORED OR MARKED AS FOLLOWS: PHASE A OR L1- BLACK
PHASE B OR L2- RED, OR OTHER CONVENTION IF THREE PHASE PHASE C OR L3-
BLUE, YELLOW, ORANGE**, OR OTHER CONVENTION NEUTRAL- WHITE OR GREY
IN 4-WIRE DELTA CONNECTED SYSTEMS THE PHASE WITH HIGHER VOLTAGE TO
BE MARKED ORANGE [NEC 110.15].
GROUNDING NOTES:
1.GROUNDING SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE LISTED FOR THEIR PURPOSE, AND
GROUNDING DEVISES EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS SHALL BE RATED FOR SUCH
USE.
2.PV EQUIPMENT SHALL BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.43 AND MINIMUM
NEC TABLE 250.122.
3.METAL PARTS OF MODULE FRAMES, MODULE RACKING, AND ENCLOSURES
CONSIDERED GROUNDED IN ACCORD WITH 250.134 AND 250.136(A).
4.EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS SHALL BE SIZED ACCORDING TO NEC
690.45 AND MICRO INVERTER MANUFACTURERS’ INSTRUCTIONS.
5.EACH MODULE WILL BE GROUNDED USING WEEB GROUNDING CLIPS AS SHOWN IN
MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVED BY THE AHJ. IF WEEBS ARE
NOT USED, MODULE GROUNDING LUGS MUST BE INSTALLED AT THE SPECIFIED
GROUNDING LUG HOLES PER THE MANUFACTURERS'INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS.
6.THE GROUNDING CONNECTION TO A MODULE SHALL BE ARRANGED SUCH THAT
THE REMOVAL OFA MODULE DOES NOT INTERRUPT A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR TO
ANOTHER MODULE.
7.GROUNDING AND BONDING CONDUCTORS, IF INSULATED, SHALL BE COLORED
GREEN OR MARKED GREEN IF #4 AWG OR LARGER [NEC 250.119]
8.THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM COMPLIES WITH NEC 690.47 AND NEC 250.50
THROUGH 250.106. IF EXISTING SYSTEM IS INACCESSIBLE, OR INADEQUATE, A
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM PROVIDED ACCORDING TO NEC 250, NEC 690.47
AND AHJ.
9.GROUND-FAULT DETECTION SHALL COMPLY WITH NEC 690.41(B)(1) AND (2) TO
REDUCE FIRE HAZARDS
DISCONNECTION AND OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION NOTES:
1.DISCONNECTING SWITCHES SHALL BE WIRED SUCH THAT WHEN THE SWITCH IS
OPENED THE CONDUCTORS REMAINING ENERGIZED ARE CONNECTED TO THE
TERMINALS MARKED “LINE SIDE” (TYPICALLY THE UPPER TERMINALS).
2.DISCONNECTS TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO QUALIFIED UTILITY PERSONNEL, BE
LOCKABLE, AND BE A VISIBLE-BREAK SWITCH
3.PV SYSTEM CIRCUITS INSTALLED ON OR IN BUILDINGS SHALL INCLUDE A RAPID
SHUTDOWN FUNCTION TO REDUCE SHOCK HAZARD FOR EMERGENCY
RESPONDERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 690.12(A) THROUGH (D).
4.ALL OCPD RATINGS AND TYPES SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO NEC 690.8, 690.9, AND
240.
5.MICRO INVERTER BRANCHES CONNECTED TO A SINGLE BREAKER OR GROUPED
FUSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 110.3(B).
6.IF REQUIRED BY AHJ, SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
ACCORDING TO NEC 690.11 AND UL1699B.
INTERCONNECTION NOTES:
1.LOAD-SIDE INTERCONNECTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [NEC 705.12 (B)]
2.THE SUM OF THE UTILITY OCPD AND INVERTER CONTINUOUS OUTPUT MAY NOT
EXCEED 120% OF BUS BAR RATING [NEC 705.12(D)(2)(3)].
3.THE SUM OF 125 PERCENT OF THE POWER SOURCE(S) OUTPUT CIRCUIT CURRENT
AND THE RATING OF THE OVERCURRENT DEVICE PROTECTING THE BUS BAR
SHALL NOT EXCEED 120 PERCENT OF THE AMPACITY OF THE BUS BAR, PV
DEDICATED BACKFEED BREAKERS MUST BE LOCATED OPPOSITE END OF THE BUS
FROM THE UTILITY SOURCE OCPD [NEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)].
4.AT MULTIPLE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCES OUTPUT COMBINER PANEL, TOTAL
RATING OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF
BUSBAR. HOWEVER, THE COMBINED OVERCURRENT DEVICE MAY BE EXCLUDED
ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (B)(2)(3)(C).
5.FEEDER TAP INTERCONNECTION (LOADSIDE) ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (B)(2)(1)
6.SUPPLY SIDE TAP INTERCONNECTION ACCORDING TO NEC 705.12 (A) WITH
SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 230.42
2.7.8BACKFEEDING BREAKER FOR ELECTRIC POWER SOURCES OUTPUT IS EXEMPT
FROM ADDITIONAL FASTENING [NEC 705.12 (B)(5)].
PV MODULE RATING @ STC
MANUFACTURER
MAX. POWER-POINT CURRENT (IMP)
MAX. POWER-POINT VOLTAGE (VMP)
OPEN-CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (VOC)
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT (ISC)
10.74 AMPS
41.00 VOLTS
49.60 VOLTS
11.34 AMPS
NOM. MAX. POWER AT STC (PMAX)
MAX. SYSTEM VOLTAGE
VOC TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
440 WATT
1000V
-0.27° %/°C
LG350Q1C-A5
Rooftop conductor ampacities designed in
compliance with art. 690.8, Tables 310.15(B)(2)(a),
310.15(B)(3)(a), 310.15(B)(3)(c), 310.15(B)(16),
Chapter 9 Table 4, 5, & 9. Location specific
temperature obtained from ASHRAE 2017 data tables
AMBIENT TEMP (HIGH TEMP 2%)
RECORD LOW TEMP -16°C
34°C
CONDUIT HEIGHT 0.5"
ROOF TOP TEMP 56°C
CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE RATE 90°C
INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS
MANUFACTURER
MAX. POWER AT 40 C
58 VOLTS
NOMINAL AC VOLTAGE
349 WATTS
MAX. AC CURRENT
240 VOLTS
MAX. OCPD RATING
MAX. PANELS/CIRCUIT
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
1.45 AMPS
20 AMPS
MAX. DC VOLT RATING
11
15 AMPS
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REVISIONS
Signature with Seal
ANSI B
11" X 17"
E 1.3
WARNING
LABELS
ELECTRICAL NOTES:
1. ALL PV MODULES, ARRAY FRAMING AND RACKING SHALL BE GROUNDED PER MFR'S
SPECIFICATIONS.
2. ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE UL 1703, UL 1741, OR UL 2703 LISTED AND CERTIFIED.
3. MODULES WILL BE GROUNDED WITH INTEGRADED GROUNDING MODULE CLAMPS. ARRAY
FRAME WILL BE GROUNDED WITH ILSCO GBL-4DBT (OR EQUIVALENT - SUITABLE FOR DIRECT
BURIAL AND CONTACT WITH COPPER OR ALUMINUM) LAY IN TYPE GROUNDING LUG. USE
SPECIFIED MODULE GROUNDING POINTS.
4. ALL WIRE TERMINATIONS, SPLICES AND CONNECTIONS SHALL BE MADE USING A LISTED
DEVICE OR ELECTRICAL BOX SUITED FOR THE PURPOSE. ALL WIRES NOT IN CONDUIT TO BE
PROVIDED WITH STRAIN RELIEF AT ENTRY INTO JUNCTION BOXES.
5. PROVIDE AND INSTALL CONDUIT EXPANSION FITTINGS, PER MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS, IN CONDUIT RUNS WHERE THERMAL EXPANSION IS 0.25" OR MORE, BASED
ON RECORD MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES FOR THE SITE (SEE NEC TABLE
310.15(B)(2)(C), AND USING EXPANSION COEFFICIENT OF STEEL.
6. BOTH ENDS OF ALL METALLIC CONDUIT CONTAINING GROUNDING ELECTRODE
CONDUCTORS SHALL BE BONDED PER NEC 250.64(E).
7. PROVIDE AND INSTALL ALL GROUNDING AS REQUIRED BY NEC ARTICLES 250, 690 AND
SYSTEM MANUFACTURER.
8. INSTALLATIONS WHICH USE TRANSFORMER-LESS INVERTERS - PV WIRE TYPE IS REQUIRED
FOR ALL DC WIRE RUNS IN FREE AIR, OR NOT IN CONDUIT.
9. EACH CURRENT CARRYING CONDUCTOR IN ALL PV SOURCE CIRCUITS OR PV OUTPUT
CIRCUITS SHALL BE DISCONNECTED/ FUSED, WHEN NECESSARY.
10. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY EXISTENCE OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES PRIOR TO ANY
EXCAVATIONS.
11. ELECTRICAL TRENCH RUNS, WHERE USED, SHALL USE SCHEDULE 40 PVC CONDUIT AND
PROVIDE 18" MIN CLEARANCE FROM TOP OF CONDUIT TO GRADE, AND MAGNETIC WARNING
TAPE AT 12" BELOW GRADE. 24" CLEARANCE AND SCHEDULE 80 PVC IS REQUIRED IN AREAS
WHERE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TRAFFIC.
12. CHECK WITH LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR ANY ADDITIONAL FILL AND COMPACTION
REQUIREMENTS, SPOILS TREATMENT AND/OR EROSION CONTROL MEASURES PRIOR TO
EXCAVATION.
13. INSTALLATIONS IN LIGHTENING-PRONE LOCATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED TO UTILIZE DC
LIGHTENING ARRESTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
14. SUPPLY SIDE CONNECTIONS SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH LISTED AND APPROVED TAPS.
15. ALL WIRE RUNS SHALL NOT EXCEED 2% CALCULATED VOLTAGE DROP.
16. VERIFY EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE. IF NONE EXISTS, A NEW GROUND ROD MAY BE
REQUIRED. MIN. SIZE 8' LONG X 5/8" DIA, COPPER CLAD. BOND TO GAS, AND HOT AND COLD
WATER PIPES.
17. USE WATERPROOF FITTINGS FOR ALL EXTERIOR CONDUIT.
18. GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR (AC SIDE OF INVERTER) IS #8 IF IN CONDUIT, OR #6
AWG IF EXPOSED AND SUBJECT TO DAMAGE, AND SHALL BE CONTINUOUS FROM INVERTER TO
GROUND ROD. USE IRREVERSIBLE SPLICES WHERE NECESSARY.
19. EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (DC SIDE OF INVERTER) IS #10 IF IN CONDUIT, OR #6
AWG IF EXPOSED AND SUBJECT TO DAMAGE (NEC 690.46).
SIGNAGE NOTES:
1. SIGNAGE SHALL BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO EQUIPMENT WITH POP-RIVETS,
SCREWS OR APPROVED ADHESIVE.
2. OUTDOOR SIGNAGE SHALL BE UV STABLE AND SUITABLE FOR ITS ENVIRONMENT.
CONDUIT STICKERS SHALL BE SHALL BE REFLECTIVE.
3. PLAQUES SHALL BE METAL OR PLASTIC WITH ENGRAVED OR MACHINE PRINTED
LETTERS OR ELECTRO-PHOTO PLATING, SHALL HAVE RED BACKGROUND WITH WHITE
LETTERING. MINIMUM FONT SIZE SHALL BE 3/8" HEIGHT AND ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
4. DEVICES MARKED WITH "LINE" AND "LOAD" ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR FOR BACKFEED OR
REVERSE CURRENT.
5. SIGNAGE CANNOT BE HAND WRITTEN.
6. NET METER BASE, PRODUCTION METER BASE, AND SOLAR AC DISCONNECT
ENGRAVED LABELS MUST BE MECHANICALLY FASTENED WITH RIVETS, SCREWS, OR BOLTS.
A
SOLAR PV SYSTEM
EQUIPPED WITH RAPID
SHUTDOWN
TURN RAPID
SHUTDOWN
SWITCH TO THE
"OFF" POSITION TO
SHUTDOWN PV
SYSTEM AND
REDUCE
SHOCK HAZARD
IN THE ARRAY
SOLAR
ELECTRIC
PV PANELS
LABEL LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT
PER CODE: NEC 690.56(C)(1)(a)
LABEL LOCATION: EMT, CONDUIT RACEWAY,
CABLE TRAYS
PER CODE: NEC 690.31(G)(3-4)
LABEL LOCATION: POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
PER CODE: NEC 690.54
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT
RATED AC OPERATING CURRENT 30.45 AMPS
AC NOMINAL OPERATING VOLTAGE 240 VOLTS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
! WARNING
LABEL LOCATION: COMBINER PANEL, AC
DISCONNECT, POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
PER CODE(S): NEC 690.13(B)
DUAL POWER SOURCE
SECOND SOURCE IS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
LABEL LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT
PER CODE: NEC 705.12(B)(3-4), NEC 690.59
LABEL LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT, UTILITY METER
PER CODE: NEC 690.13(B)
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT
CONNECTION. DO NOT RELOCATE
THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE.
! WARNING
LABEL LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT, POINT OF
INTERCONNECTION
PER CODE: 705.12(B)(2)(3)(b)
! WARNING
LABEL LOCATION: COMBINER PANEL(S), MAIN
SERVICE DISCONNECT
PER CODE(S): NEC 110.27(C), OSHA 1910.145(f)(7)
LABEL LOCATION: AC DISCONNECT
PER CODE: NEC 690.13(B)
DO NOT DISCONNECT UNDER
LOAD
LABEL LOCATION: MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT
PER CODE: NEC 690.15(C) & NEC 690.33(E)(2)
LABEL LOCATION: RSD INITIATION DEVICE, AC DISCONNECT
PER CODE: NEC 690.56(C)(3)
PV SYSTEM
DISCONNECT
THIS EQUIPMENT FED BY MULTIPLE SOURCES,
TOTAL RATING OF ALL OVERCURRENT DEVICES,
EXCLUDING MAIN SUPPLY OVERCURRENT DEVICE,
SHALL NOT EXCEED AMPACITY OF BUSBAR.
! WARNING
LABEL LOCATION: POINT OF INTERCONNECTION, COMBINER PANEL
PER CODE: NEC 705.12(B)(2)(3)(c)
WARNING!
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