DIVISION 48

ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

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DIVISION 48 – SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 48 14 13 – SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS

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SECTION 48 14 13

SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1| GENERAL ............................................................................................................ 1

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES ............................................................................................ 1
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS ............................................................................................ 1
1.3 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................... 1
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 1
1.5 SUBMITTALS ......................................................................................................... 2
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE ........................................................................................ 2
1.7 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS ........................................................................... 3
1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING ............................................................ 3
1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS...................................................................................... 3
1.10 SEQUENCING ..................................................................................................... 3
1.11 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................... 3

PART 1| PRODUCTS .......................................................................................................... 3

2.1 MANUFACTURERS .............................................................................................. 3
2.2 FULLY-INTEGRATED SOLAR ROOFTOP SHINGLE SYSTEM ................................. 4

PART 2| EXECUTION ......................................................................................................... 7

3.1 EXAMINATION .................................................................................................... 7
3.2 PREPARATION .................................................................................................... 7
3.3 INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 8
3.4 PROTECTION ...................................................................................................... 8

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SECTION 481413 – SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS

PART 1| GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Solar shingle system designed for sloped roof applications.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. AAMA 2605 - Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and

Test Procedures for Superior Performing Organic Coatings on Aluminum
Extrusions and Panels.

B. CEC Certified - California Energy Commission Certification Provider

Program.

C. UL 1703 Certified - Standard for Flat-Plate Photovoltaic Modules and

Panels (Fire Test Section 31.1 Type tests for fire performance
characterization of modules and panels independent of roof coverings
and 31.2 System Fire Class Rating of module or panel with mounting
systems in combination with roof coverings).

D. UL 580 Approved - Standard for Tests for Uplift Resistance of Roof

Assemblies.

E. UL 790/ANSI Class A Fire Rating Approved - Standard Test for Fire

Resistance of Roof Covering Materials.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

B. Section 26 00 00 - Electrical.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Solar Shingle/Roofing System designed for sloped roof applications.

1. Solar Shingle/Roofing System shall be a turn-key engineering,

manufacturing and installation services as described in the
specification.

2. Solar Shingles shall be integrated as a part of the Mirage Collection

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metal shingle system manufactured by Luma Solar or as per locally

available manufacturer.

3. The monocrystalline photovoltaic tempered glass module is adhered

to a custom formed metal shingle. A premium plastic edge protector
surrounds the glass to provide added durability. The junction box
located on the back is positioned in the center of the shingle allowing
equal length wires to run in either direction. 4-sided BIPV solar shingle
with internal splice plate for a continuous horizontal roof line.

4. BIPV solar shingles and non-BIPV solar shingles create a uniform single
element roof covering.

5. Solar Shingle System shall allow upgrade of the solar module without
changing the entire system.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative

Requirements.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used,

including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Plan and elevations of pieces and parts labeled individually and

referenced to a material piece quantity log.

2. Installation sequence and piece marked placement of panels, metal

shingle components and flashing, clips and concealed accessories.

D. Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples,

minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square representing actual product,
color, and patterns.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Minimum 15-year experience

manufacturing similar products.

B. Installer Qualifications: Minimum 5-year experience installing similar

products.

1.7 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Convene minimum two weeks prior to starting work of this section.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging

bearing the brand name and manufacturer's identification until ready
for installation.

B. Handling: Handle materials to avoid damage.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and

ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum
results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside
manufacturer's recommended limits.

1.10 SEQUENCING

A. Ensure that products of this section are supplied to affected trades in

time to prevent interruption of construction progress.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Warranty: Provide manufacturer's standard limited warranty

1. Power: 25-Year Power Warranty.

2. Shingles: Limited Lifetime Warranty (Metal Shingle).

PART 1| PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Luma Solar or as per locally available

manufacturer

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

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2.2 FULLY-INTEGRATED SOLAR ROOFTOP SHINGLE SYSTEM

A. Solar Rooftop Shingle System: LRSS 75 Solar Roof System - Generation III
(The Mirage Collection) or as per locally available manufacturer:

1. BIPV Shingle System does not include Electrician and Electrical

Services.

2. Blank and custom metal shingles.

3. Inverters.

4. Underlayment.

5. Solar roof installation photographs.

6. Roof report for insurance purposes.

7. Annual power production monitoring for 5 years.

8. Annual roof cleaning washing service for 5 years.

B. Solar Shingle Physical Specifications:

a. Size: L 54.37 x W 15.62 x H 2 inches) (1386 x 397 x 51 mm)

b. Weight: 19.8 lbs. (9 kg)

c. Monocrystalline Cells: 2 strings of 8 (16 in series).

d. Diode: One bypass diode per shingle.

C. Metal Shingle Physical Specifications:

1. System: Mirage Collection metal shingle system manufactured by

Luma Solar or as per locally available manufacturer.

2. Metal: 24-gauge G-90 galvalume coated steel sheet.

3. Size: L 54.37 x W 15.62 x H 2 inches) (1386 x 397 x H 51 mm).

4. Weight: 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg).

5. Metal Components: 24-gauge galvalume painted steel.

6. Metal Flashing: 24-gauge G-90 galvanization coated steel sheet.

7. Clips: M-CLP, C-CLPR &C-CLPL, unpainted galvalume steel.

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D. Electrical performance under Standard Test Conditions:

1. Maximum Power (Pmax): 75 W.

2. Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp); 8.22 V.

3. Maximum Power Current (Imp): 9.45 A.

4. Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 10.02 V.

5. Short Circuit Current (Isc): 10.12 A.

6. Series Fuse (ADC): 15 amp.

7. Max System Voltage: DC 600 V.

8. Temperature Coefficient of Voc: -0.34% / degree C.

9. Temperature Coefficient of Isc: 0.09% / degree C.

10. Power Temperature Coefficient: -0.37% / degree C.

11. Power Tolerance Range: Plus, or minus 3% / degree C.

E. Certifications:

1. UL 1703 Certified.

2. UL 580 Approved.

3. Fire Rated: UL 790 Class A.

4. CEC Certified.

5. Miami Dade: Wind Uplift (Hurricane Rated: Class 5+).

6. Miami Dade: Salt Spray Rated.

F. Accessories:

1. Vapor Retarder: Titanium PSU 30 or equal.

2. Underlayment: GAF Deck Armor or equal over vapor barrier.

G. Finish:

1. System: Valspar Fluropon SR.

a. Coating System: 2 coats.

b. DFT: 0.9 to 1.1 mils. TC: 0.7 to 0.8 mils. P: 0.2 to 0.3 mils. B: 0.3 to 0.4

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mils.

c. Industry Standard Compliance: AAMA 2605-13.

2. Color: Stone White.

3. Color: Bone White.

4. Color: Almond.

5. Color: Sandstone.

6. Color: Slate Gray.

7. Color: Cityscape.

8. Color: Charcoal Gray.

9. Color: Sierra Tan.

10. Color: Medium Bronze.

11. Color: Dark Bronze.

12. Color: Extra Dark Bronze.

13. Color: Matt Black.

14. Color: Brandywine.

15. Color: Colonial Red.

16. Color: Terra Cotta.

17. Color: Mansard Brown.

18. Color: Regal Red.

19. Color: Award Blue.

20. Color: Sky Blue.

21. Color: Electric Blue.

22. Color: Regal Blue.

23. Color: Tea.

24. Color: Patina Green.

25. Color: Dark Ivy.

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26. Color: Sherwood Green.

27. Color: Hartford Green.

28. Color: Hemlock Green.

29. Color: Tropical Patina.

30. Color: Silver Metallic.

31. Color: Classic Copper.

32. Silver Metallic.

PART 2| EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.

B. If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify

Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the

manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the
project conditions.

C. Underlayment Installation:

1. Install underlayment while plywood is new and dry.

2. Cover entire Mirage Collection or as per locally available

manufacturer area with vapor barrier using Titanium PSU 30 or equal.

3. As installing LUMA Mirage Collection or as per locally available

manufacturer use GAF Deck Armor or equal over vapor barrier.

4. Sandwich metal flashing EM, REC, V24 between vapor barrier and
Deck Armor.

5. Ensure that all surfaces, penetrations, walls valleys are sealed prior to
shingles being installed.

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3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, approved

submittals and in proper relationship with adjacent construction.

1. Standard shingles shall be the primary shingles that make up the roof.

2. Smaller shingles and open shingles shall be provided for cutting valleys
and hips.

3. Closures and finish flashing shall be provided.

4. Match an inverter to the solar shingle array.

B. Connecting the Array:

1. Use wiring methods in accordance with the National Electric Code

(NEC).

2. Ground array as recommended by manufacturer.

3. Link solar shingles as recommended by manufacturer.

4. Energize array and test for proper operation.

5. Adjust until satisfactory results are obtained.

3.4 PROTECTION

A. Protect installed products until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial

Completion.

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