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GROUND MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM

PV SYSTEM SUMMARY: 13.110 KW CITY NOTES:


THIS PROJECT COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING:
GROUND MOUNT RESIDENTIAL PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) W/780 CMR
2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE (IRC) W/780 CMR
SYSTEM SIZE (DC) : STC: 46 X 285.00= 13110W DC
2018 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC)
: PTC: 46 X 261.40 = 12024.40W DC 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC)
SYSTEM SIZE (AC) : 10.000 kW AC 2018 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFGC)
2018 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE (IECC)
MODULES : 46 X HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS BFR-G4.1 285, 285W 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE (IEBC) W/780 CMR
OPTIMIZERS : 46 X SOLAR EDGE: P340 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE (ISPSC)
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
INVERTER : SOLAREDGE: SE10000H-USRGM [SI1] AS ADOPTED BY TOWN OF WARE

TILT : 15° PITCH


AZIMUTH : 180°
CONDUIT AND CONDUCTOR SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON MINIMUM
CONCRETE PIERS WITH SCHEDULE 40 PIER PIPE CODE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT UP-SIZING AS
ATTACHMENT TYPE :
AND IRON RIDGE XR1000 RAIL REQUIRED BY FIELD CONDITIONS. SITE LOCATION:
(E) 200A MSP WITH 200A MAIN BREAKER ON END
MAIN SERVICE PANEL :
FEED
INTERCONNECTION : LINE SIDE TAP
OCPD RATING : 60 AMPS

UTILITY : NATIONAL GRID

INSTALLATION NOTES:

· PV WIRE SHALL BE USED ON DC RUNS FOR UNGROUNDED/TRANSFORMERLESS


INVERTERS.
· INSTALL CREW TO VERIFY GROUND LOCATION PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK.
· EMT CONDUIT ATTACHED USING CONDUIT MOUNTS
· DIG ALERT (811) TO BE CONTACTED AND COMPLIANCE WITH EXCAVATION SAFETY
PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION TAKING PLACE
SITE LOCATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PV-1 SITE LOCATION AND HOUSE AERIAL VIEW
HOUSE AERIAL VIEW:
PV-2 SITE PLAN
PV-2A FLOOR PLAN WITH MODULES LAYOUT
PV-3 GROUND MOUNTING DETAILS
PV-4 ELECTRICAL LINE DIAGRAM
PV-5 EXISTING SERVICE PANEL
PV-6 NOTES AND EQUIPMENT LIST
PV-7 LABELS
PV-8 OPTIMIZER CHART
PV-P SAFETY PLAN

MODULE LOCATION
CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:
Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO SITE LOCATION AND
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
HOUSE AERIAL VIEW PV-1
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
1-1/4" PVC CONDUIT @ 18" MIN. BELOW GRADE IN A 20' TRENCH
ARRAY AREA : 828 SQ FT
(E) RESIDENCE
(N) SOLAREDGE: SE10000H-USRGM [SI1] INVERTER

(N) 46 HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS BFR-G4.1 285, 285W (GROUND MOUNTED) 210'-1"
2'-1"

INV

JB
112'-10"

32'-5"

BERKSHIRE DRIVE
DRIVEWAY

MSP

101'-1" AC PM UM

133' RESIDENCE IS ON SEWER


114'-2"

WETLAND CREEK

(E) MAIN SERVICE PANEL


UTILITY METER
(N) SMART PRODUCTION METER

(N) AC DISCONNECT

PROPERTY LINE SITE PLAN


SCALE: 1"=20'
1
CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:
Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO SITE PLAN
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
PV-2
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
GROUND MOUNT AREA STATEMENT
ARRAY MODULES PITCH AZIMUTH ARRAY AREA
1 46 15° 180° 828.00 1-1/4" PVC CONDUIT @ 18" MIN.
BELOW GRADE IN A 20' TRENCH
(N) INVERTER

(N) 46 HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS BFR-G4.1 285, 285W (GROUND MOUNTED)

INV

JB

TRANSITION FROM PVC TO EMT

RESIDENCE

MSP

AC PM UM

(E) MAIN SERVICE PANEL


(N) AC DISCONNECT UTILITY METER
(N) SMART PRODUCTION METER

NOTES:
1. EMT CONDUIT ATTACHED USING
CONDUIT MOUNTS
2. ATTACHED CLAMPS AT 25%
FROM THE EDGE AND 50% FROM
THE CENTER OF THE MODULES
3. JUNCTION BOX IS MOUNTED TO FLOOR PLAN WITH MODULES LAYOUT
THE RAIL.
SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"
1
CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:
Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO FLOOR PLAN WITH
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
MODULES LAYOUT PV-2A
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
RTS MOUNTING DETAILS
Scale: NTS
1"
6'-6" CONCRETE PIERS TYP X 22

7'-6" 12'-8"
SEE STR

65'-3"

(24) IRON RIDGE XR1000 RAIL 2" SCHEDULE 40 PIPE RAIL CONNECTOR (TYP)

OPTION #1 OPTION #2

SUPPORT PER PLAN IRONRIDGE UNIVERSAL


SUPPORT PER PLAN FASTENING OBJECT
IRONRIDGE RAIL
NATURAL GRADE NATURAL GRADE EQ.
14' MAX.
C

PV MODULE
-8" IRONRIDGE STOPPER SLEEVE
2" CROSS PIPE 1

SEE STRUCTURAL CALCS SEE STRUCTURAL CALCS


D
EQ. 2" PIER PIPE 1
5'-9"
F


15° DIAGONAL BRACING,
H AS NEEDED
1'-6" 12" 1'-10" ENGINEERED
PV ARRAY FOUNDATION PV ARRAY FOUNDATION 2'-6" MAX. FOUNDATION
FINAL GRADE
PIER DETAIL PIER DETAIL
SECTION VIEW SECTION VIEW 7'-6"
18" WIDE FOOTING @ 3'-6" DEEP 12" WIDE FOOTING @ 4'-3" DEEP

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION DATE REVISION

902-EL-A1
SITE PLAN UPDATE 1/6/21 1
DESIGN ROOF MOUNTING
36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, JUCO
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
DETAILS PV-3
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
IRON RIDGE
PV MODULE FRAME UNIVERSAL
FASTENING OBJECT
PV MODULE FRAME
3" IRON RIDGE UNIVERSAL
8 FASTENING OBJECT IRON RIDGE RAIL

IRON RIDGE UNIVERSAL


FASTENING OBJECT PV MODULE,
BY OTHERS
XR1000 RAIL

IRON RIDGE
2" RAIL
CONNECTOR DETAIL, MID CLAMP PLAN DETAIL, MID CLAMP FRONT
E F
Scale: 6" = 1'-0" Scale: 6" = 1'-0"

IRON RIDGE STOPPER SLEEVE


IRON RIDGE RAIL IRON RIDGE UNIVERSAL
IRON RIDGE FASTENING OBJECT
PV MODULE FRAME
2" TOP CAP PV MODULE FRAME
IRON RIDGE UNIVERSAL
2" PIPE 1 1" 1"
FASTENING OBJECT IRON RIDGE RAIL
IRON RIDGE STOPPER
D
PIPE FITTINGS DETAIL SLEEVE
Scale: 3" = 1'-0"

DETAIL, END CLAMP PLAN DETAIL, END CLAMP FRONT


G H
Scale: 6" = 1'-0" Scale: 6" = 1'-0"

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION DATE REVISION

902-EL-A1
SITE PLAN UPDATE 1/6/21 1
DESIGN ROOF MOUNTING
36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, JUCO
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
DETAILS PV-3A
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
NOTE: PV SYSTEM BACKFEED BREAKER SIZING CONDUCTOR AMPACITY DE-RATE CALCULATION
CONDUIT AND CONDUCTORS
SPECIFICATIONS ARE BASED ON
13.110 kW-DC MAX. CONTINUOUS OUTPUT 42A @ 240V
NEC Factors Table
MINIMUM CODE REQUIREMENTS 10.000 kW-AC NEC Factors Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) Conduit Fill
42.0 X 1.25 = 52.50AMPS 60A FUSES - OK Wire CONDUCTOR Circuit Adj. Conductor
AND ARE NOT MEANT TO LIMIT 310.15(B)(16) Ambient Correction Per
Location QUANTITY Conductor Size Ampacity @ 90°C
UP-SIZING AS REQUIRED BY FIELD Allowable Ampacity Temperature 310.15(B)(3)(a)
CONDITIONS Correction

INVERTER TO
ARRAY 3 6 75 0.96 72.00 1.00
AC DISCONNECT
AC DISCONNECT
TRENCH 3 6 75 0.96 72.00 1.00
POI

STRING-2
15 HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS (E) UTILITY
(E) 200A RATED
BFR-G4.1 285, 285W METER
MAIN SERVICE PANEL
1PH, 120/240V 60HZ

STRING-1 (E) 200A / 2P


15 HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS MAIN BREAKER UM
(END FED)
BFR-G4.1 285, 285W

(N) INVERTER
SOLAREDGE: SE10000H-USRGM [SI1]
WITH RAPID
(N) 60A AC
SHUTDOWN (N) MILBANK U5929-XL-INS (N) LINESIDE TAP
DISCONNECT
4 - #10 AWG, SINGLE PHASE NEMA 3R VIA UL LISTED
SQUARE D:
STRING-3 PV WIRE 600V/100A FORM 2S SMART CONNECTOR
D222NRB
16 HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS 2 - 60 AMP PRODUCTION METER
BFR-G4.1 285, 285W FUSES

J- BOX

SOLAREDGE P340
POWER OPTIMIZERS TYP.
X 46 3 - #6 AWG, THWN-2
IN 3/4" OR LARGER
EMT CONDUIT
2 - #10 AWG, PV WIRE 6 - #10 AWG, THWN-2
1 - #6 AWG IN FREE AIR OR 1 - #8 EGC, THWN-2 3 - #6 AWG, THWN-2
#8 AWG MUST BE IN EMT CONDUIT IN 3/4" OR 1 - #8 EGC, THWN-2
LARGER EMT CONDUIT IN 1-1/4" PVC CONDUIT
@ 18" MIN. BELOW GRADE
IN A 20' TRENCH
- CONNECT TO EXISTING UFER

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO ELECTRICAL
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
LINE DIAGRAM PV-4
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:
Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO EXISTING
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
SERVICE PANEL PV-5
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
GENERAL NOTES :
MATERIAL LIST
1. (46) HANWHA QCELLS: Q PLUS BFR-G4.1 285, 285W WIRED AND LISTED TO UL1703 STANDARDS
QTY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
2. THE SOLAREDGE: SE10000H-USRGM [SI1] INVERTER WITH INTEGRATED DC DISCONNECT AND ARC FAULT
PROTECTION. ATTACHED WITH SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS, GROUND FAULT PROTECTION & LISTED TO UL
1741 STANDARDS. OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (Voc) : 39.22V
HANWHA
MAX. POWER VOLTAGE (Vmp) : 31.99V
QCELLS: Q PLUS
3. PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM GROUND WILL BE TIED INTO EXISTING GROUND AT MAIN SERVICE AS PER NEC SEC. 46 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (Isc) : 9.46A
BFR-G4.1 285, 8.91A
250.166(A). MAX. POWER CURRENT (Imp) :
285W PTC RATING : 261.4W
4. SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT WILL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF ART. 690
OF THE NEC DC MAX SYSTEM VOLTAGE : 480V
SOLAREDGE: AC OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE : 211-240V
5. CONDUIT ABOVE ROOF SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 1" FROM TOP OF THE ROOF TO BOTTOM OF RACEWAY. TABLE NEC SE10000H-USRG
1 MAX. AC OUTPUT CURRENT : 42.0A
310.15(B)(3)(C) M [SI1] MAX. AC POWER OUPUT : 10000W
6. PHOTOVOLTAIC DC CONDUCTORS ENTERING THE BUILDING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN METALLIC RACEWAY AND SHALL BE WEIGHTED EFFICIENCY : 99%
IDENTIFIED EVERY 10 FEET -- AND WITHIN 1 FOOT ABOVE AND BELOW PENETRATIONS OF ROOF/CEILING ASSEMBLIES,
WALLS, OR BARRIERS -- WITH MINIMUM 3/8-INCH-HIGH WHITE LETTERING ON RED BACKGROUND READING:
“WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE" RATED DC INPUT POWER : 340W
SOLAR EDGE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE : 48VDC
7. SYSTEM GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR FOR PV SYSTEM TO BE SIZED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC 46 P340 POWER MPPT RANGE : 8-48VDC
TABLE 250.66. OPTIMIZERS MAX. INPUT CURRENT : 13.75ADC
MAX. OUTPUT CURRENT : 15ADC
8. THE EXISTING MAIN SERVICE PANEL WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH A GROUND ROD OR UFER.

9. UTILITY COMPANY WILL BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO ACTIVATION OF THE SOLAR PV SYSTEM. 1 JUNCTION BOX 600VDC, NEMA 3R, UL LISTED
60A RATED, 240VAC, NEMA 3R
10. TERMINALS OF THE DISCONNECTING MEANS MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION. 1 AC DISCONNECT
UL LISTED WITH 60A FUSES
11. SOLAREDGE INVERTERS ARE LISTED TO UL 1741 AND UL 1699B STANDARDS.
22 ATTACHMENTS CONCRETE PIERS
12. SOLAREDGE OPTIMIZERS ARE LISTED TO IEC 62109-1 (CLASS II SAFETY) AND UL 1741 STANDARDS.
24 pcs. RAIL IRON RIDGE XR1000 RAIL @ 168" ea.

120 FT CONDUIT 3/4" OR LARGER EMT CONDUIT

30 FT CONDUIT 1-1/4" OR LARGER PVC CONDUIT

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION DATE REVISION

902-EL-A1
SITE PLAN UPDATE 1/6/21 1
DESIGN NOTES AND
36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, JUCO
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
EQUIPMENT LIST PV-6
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
NOTES:
1. NEC ARTICLES 690 AND 705 AND IRC SECTION R324 MARKINGS
"WARNING" SHOWN HEREON
WARNING:
POWER SOURCE OUTPUT
M DUAL POWER SOURCES
SECOND SOURCE IS PHOTO- VOLTAIC SYSTEM
2. ALL MARKING SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. UV RESISTANT SIGN MATERIAL WITH ENGRAVED OR
MACHINE PRINTED LETTERS OR ELECTRO-PLATING.
CONNECTION RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT - 42 AMPS B. RED BACKGROUND COLOR WHITE TEXT AND LINE WORK.
DO NOT RELOCATE THIS C. AERIAL FONT.
AC NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE - 240 VOLTS 3. ALL SIGNS SHALL BE SIZED APPROPRIATELY AND PLACED IN
OVERCURRENT DEVICE THE LOCATIONS SPECIFIED. SIGNAGE CANNOT BE
705.12(B)(2)(3)(b) HAND-WRITTEN.
690.54
4. SIGNS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE SERVICE EQUIPMENT WITH
POP-RIVETS OR SCREWS.
PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT
RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT - 42 AMPS
A AC NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE - 240 VOLTS
C 690.15, 690.54

SOLAR PV SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH


RAPID SHUTDOWN
CAUTION:
POWER TO THIS BUILDING IS ALSO SUPPLIED FROM THE
TURN RAPID SHUTDOWN FOLLOWING SOURCES WITH DISCONNECT(S) LOCATED AS SHOWN.
RAPID SHUTDOWN SWITCH FOR SWITCH TO THE "OFF" DANGEROUS VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES
INVERTER

SOLAR PV SYSTEM POSITION TO SHUT INVERTER


JUNCTION BOX

DOWN PV SYSTEM AND INV

JB

690.56(C)(3)
REDUCE SHOCK
HAZARD IN THE ARRAY
690.56(C)(1)(A)

BERKSHIRE DRIVE
GROUND MOUNTED PV MODULES
ARRAY
"WARNING"
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
J/B DC TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD SIDES
MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE OPEN POSITION
MSP

AC PM UM

MAIN SERVICE PANEL


690.13 (B) AC DISCONNECT UTILITY
SMART PRODUCTION METER
NEC 690.31(G)(3) & (4) METER
PV SYSTEM DC DISCONNECT

EVERY 10' ON CONDUIT AND ENCLOSURES


690.53

6X8" TYP - NEC 705.10

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO LABELS
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
PV-7
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 SOLAREDGE OPTIMIZER CHART
1

10

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO OPTIMIZER
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
CHART PV-8
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
PPE INFORMATION MEDICAL INFORMATION:

CREW SIGNATURES:
________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

HAZARDS ________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

SAFETY PLAN
SCALE: NTS 1

CLIENT: REVISIONS: TITLE: SHEET:


Electrical Contractor No:
DATE: 12/16/20
HIC 198080 WEATHERWAX, HAROLD DESCRIPTION
SITE PLAN UPDATE
DATE
1/6/21
REVISION
1
902-EL-A1 36 BERKSHIRE DRIVE,
DESIGN
JUCO SAFETY
FREEDOM FOREVER
MATTHEW MARKHAM
WARE, MA 01082
BY:
PLAN PV-9
MASSACHUSETTS LLC (413) 363-5726
135 Robert Treat Paine Dr. Tauton, MA 02780 JOB NO.: F062292
Tel: (800) 385-1075
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
Format 65.7 in × 39.4 in × 1.26 in (including frame) 5.90"
65.7" (1670 mm)
(150 mm) 13.6“
(1670 mm × 1000 mm × 32 mm) 38.58" (980 mm)
(345 mm)

Weight 40.8 lbs (18.5 kg)


4 × Grounding points ø 0.177" (4.5 mm)
4 × Drainage holes
Front Cover 0.13 in (3.2 mm) thermally pre-stressed glass with
anti-reflection technology Frame

Back Cover Composite film 37.44" (951 mm)

•39.37" (•1000 mm)


Frame Black anodized aluminum Cable with 39.4" (1000 mm)
connectors
Cell 6 × 10 Q.ANTUM solar cells Junction bo×

Junction Box 3.35-4.53 in × 2.36-3.15 in × 0.59-0.75 in


(85-115 mm × 60-80 mm x 15-20 mm), IP67, with bypass diodes
Cable 4 mm² Solar cable; (+) ≥ 39.37 in (1000 mm), (−) ≥ 39.37 in (1000 mm) 4 × Mounting slots (DETAIL A)
8 × Drainage holes

Connector Stäubli MC4; IP68


1.26" (32 mm) DETAIL A 0.630" (16 mm)

0.335" (8.5 mm)


0.965" (24.5 mm)

Q.PLUS BFR-G4.1 POWER CLASS


MINIMUM PERFORMANCE AT STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS, STC1 (POWER TOLERANCE +5 W / −0 W)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
280 285 290

280-290 Power at MPP1 PMPP [W] 280 285 290


Short Circuit Current1 I SC [A] 9.41 9.46 9.52
ENDURING HIGH

Minimum
Open Circuit Voltage1 VOC [V] 38.97 39.22 39.48
PERFORMANCE MOD:27898 photon.info/laboratory YIELD SECURITY

ANTI PID TECHNOLOGY Current at MPP I MPP [A] 8.84 8.91 8.98
11/2016 Q.PRO-G2 235 (APT)
Quality Tested Best polycrystalline
9 high reliability HOT-SPOT PROTECT Voltage at MPP VMPP [V] 31.67 31.99 32.29
9 low degradation solar module 2014 (HSP)
9
Ș
optimized durability
9 continous line monitoring
TRACEABLE QUALITY
Efficiency1 [%] ≥ 16.8 ≥ 17.1 ≥ 17.4
(TRA.QTM)

www.VDEinfo.com
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE AT NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, NMOT2
ANTI LID TECHNOLOGY
ID. 40032587 174 modules tested (ALT)
Power at MPP PMPP [W] 209.2 213.0 216.7

Minimum
Short Circuit Current I SC [A] 7.58 7.63 7.67
Open Circuit Voltage VOC [V] 36.66 36.90 37.14
Current at MPP I MPP [A] 6.93 6.99 7.05
LOW ELECTRICITY GENERATION COSTS
Voltage at MPP VMPP [V] 30.18 30.46 30.73
Higher yield per surface area, lower BOS costs, higher 1
Measurement tolerances PMPP ± 3 %; I SC; VOC ± 5 % at STC: 1000 W/m2, 25 ± 2 °C, AM 1.5 G according to IEC 60904-3 • 2 800 W/m², NMOT, spectrum AM 1.5 G
power classes, and an efficiency rate of up to 17.7 %.
Q CELLS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY PERFORMANCE AT LOW IRRADIANCE

INNOVATIVE ALL-WEATHER TECHNOLOGY 100 110

RELATIVE EFFICIENCY [%]


RELATIVE EFFICIENCY
COMPARED TO NOMINAL POWER [%]
Q CELLS
At least 97 % of nominal power during
97 Industry standard for linear warranties*
Optimal yields, whatever the weather with excellent 95
Industry standard for tiered warranties* first year. Thereafter max. 0.6 %
degradation per year. At least 92 % 100
low-light and temperature behaviour. of nominal power up to 10 years. At
90 least 83 % of nominal power up to
25 years. 90
ENDURING HIGH PERFORMANCE 85

Long-term yield security with Anti LID Technology, Anti PID All data within measurement toleranc-
80

Specifications subject to technical changes © Q CELLS Q.PLUS BFR-G4.1_280-290_2019-03_Rev01_NA


80
es. Full warranties in accordance with 200 400 600 800 1000
Technology1, Hot-Spot Protect and Traceable Quality Tra.Q™. the warranty terms of the Q CELLS IRRADIANCE [W/m²]
sales organisation of your respective
75
0 5 10 15 20 25
country.
EXTREME WEATHER RATING *
Standard terms of guarantee for the 10 PV companies YEARS Typical module performance under low irradiance conditions in
with the highest production capacity in 2014 (as at: September 2014)
comparison to STC conditions (25 °C, 1000 W/m²)
High-tech aluminium alloy frame, certified for
high snow (5400 Pa) and wind loads (4000 Pa). TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS
Temperature Coefficient of I SC Į [% / K] +0.04 Temperature Coefficient of VOC ȕ [% / K] −0.28
MAXIMUM COST REDUCTIONS Temperature Coefficient of PMPP Ȗ [% / K] −0.39 Normal Module Operating Temperature NMOT [°F] 109 ± 5.4 (43 ± 3 °C)
Up to 10 % lower logistics costs due to higher
module capacity per box. PROPERTIES FOR SYSTEM DESIGN
Maximum System Voltage VSYS [V] 1000 (IEC) / 1000 (UL) Safety Class II
A RELIABLE INVESTMENT Maximum Series Fuse Rating [A DC] 20 Fire Rating C / TYPE 2
Inclusive 12-year product warranty and 25-year Max. Design Load, Push / Pull3 [lbs / ft2] 75 (3600 Pa) / 55 (2667 Pa) Permitted Module Temperature −40 °F up to +185 °F
linear performance warranty2. Max. Test Load, Push / Pull3 [lbs / ft2] 113 (5400 Pa) / 84 (4000 Pa)
on Continuous Duty (−40 °C up to +85 °C)

3
See Installation Manual
1
APT test conditions according to IEC/TS 62804-1:2015, method B (−1500 V, 168 h)
2
See data sheet on rear for further information.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATES PACKAGING INFORMATION
VDE Quality Tested, UL 1703, CE-compliant, IEC 61215:2016, Number of Modules per Pallet 32
IEC 61730:2016, Application Class II, U.S. Patent No. 9,893,215 (solar cells)
Number of Pallets per 53' Container 30
Number of Pallets per 40' Container 26
THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR: Pallet Dimensions (L × W × H) 68.7 × 45.3 × 46.1 in (1745 × 1150 × 1170 mm)
Certified
UL 1703
Rooftop arrays on Rooftop arrays on (254141)
Pallet Weight 1435 lbs (651 kg)
residential buildings commercial / industrial
buildings Note: Installation instructions must be followed. See the installation and operating manual or contact our technical service department for further information on approved installation and use
of this product.

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Top Caps Bonded Rail Connectors Diagonal Braces Cross Pipe & Piers

Mount on all terrains, in no time.


The IronRidge Ground Mount System combines our XR1000 rails with locally-sourced steel pipes or
mechanical tubing, to create a cost-effective structure capable of handling any site or terrain challenge.
Connect vertical and cross Attach and bond Rail Optional Brace provides Steel pipes or mechanical
Installation is simple with only a few structural components and no drilling, welding, or heavy machinery pipes. Assembly to cross pipes. additional support. tubing for substructure.
required. In addition, the system works with a variety of foundation options, including concrete piers and driven
piles. Rail Assembly

XR1000 Rails UFOs Stopper Sleeves CAMO

Rugged Construction 6+)KXZOߟKJ


Engineered steel and aluminum Pre-stamped engineering letters
components ensure durability. available in most states.

UL 2703 Listed System Design Software Curved rails increase Universal Fastening Objects Snap onto the UFO to turn Bond modules to rails while
Meets newest effective UL 2703 Online tool generates engineering spanning capabilities. bond modules to rails. into a bonded end clamp. staying completely hidden.
standard. values and bill of materials.
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Tech Brief Tech Brief

*URXQG0RXQW&RQߔJXUDWLRQV Substructure Selection


Ground Mount uses locally-sourced galvanized schedule
40 steel pipe (ASTM A53 Grade B, 35 ksi) or Allied
Strength Meets Flexibility mechanical tubing (2” – 50 ksi, 3” – 45 ksi) to reduce
XR1000 Rail shipping costs. Mechanical tubing is lighter and can be
The IronRidge Ground Mount System supports a The curved shape of XR1000 easier to couple when building the substructure.
wide adjustment of tilt angle, foundation size and increases vertical and lateral
depth, and module size. These variables can be strength, while also resisting 3” Pipe/Tubing
bending and twisting. Modules
quickly optimized for cost and performance using are attached using familiar top-
down clamps or under clamps. More attractive for commercial use.
the online Design Assistant tool.
Capable of spanning up to 18’.
2” Pipe/Tubing Greatly reduces number of piers.
One of the most critical engineering
variables is the array size. For Ideal for residential use.
example, using 5-high columns in Easier to handle.
ODQGVFDSHVLJQLߔFDQWO\LQFUHDVHV Smaller foundations.
the number of modules per Wall Thickness
pier compared to 4-high Wall Thickness
0.216” (Pipe)
columns, saving on 0.154” (Pipe)
0.165” (Allied)
0.109” (Allied)
pipe or mechanical
tubing, and
concrete.
Outside Diameter 2.375” Outside Diameter 3.5”

Refer to the following table to see how size impacts the East-West span between foundations. The table
complies with ASCE 7-10 structural code. Values are based on 72-cell modules in Wind Exposure Category B.

Conditions E-W Span


Snow Height Tilt Wind (MPH) 4’ 6’ 8’ 10’ 12’ 14’ 16’ 18’
100

10° 120

140
4-High
100 * *

30° 120 * *

0 PSF 140 * *

Steel Substructure 100


2” Pipe/Tubing 3” Pipe/Tubing
Multiple pipe and 10° 120
mechanical tubing size
Concrete Foundations options help to optimize 5-High 140
Concrete foundations allow cost. The 3” option can 100 * *
for the largest possible increase East-West spans 30°
spans and highest lateral up to 18 feet, greatly 120 * * *

force bearing, which reducing the number 100


eliminates the need for of piers and material
cross bracing. required. 10° 120

140
4-High
100 *

30° 120 * *

Compatible with Soil Classes 2-4 Wide Tilt Angle Range (0-45 Degrees) 30 PSF
140 * * *

The size of Ground Mount foundations depends on Roof Mount utilizes


LowerXRtilt angles are an effective way of reducing
100
a number of factors, including column height and Rails, along withwind
optional
loads on ground mount structures, resulting
site loading conditions. Stronger and sturdier soil all-in-one attachments,
in increased East-West pipe spans and reduced 10° 120
classes (Class 2 and Class 3) allow for reduced WRVHFXUHV\VWHPVߕXVK
WRVHFXUHV\VWHPVߕXVK
number of foundations. Refer to table on backside 5-High
140
foundation depth, saving on materials and labor. against residential roofs.
to see how tilt angle affects spans.
30° 100 *

*Requires
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Bracing
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RATINGS CHECKLIST
UL 2703 LISTED
PRE-INSTALLATION IRONRIDGE COMPONENTS

☐ Verify module compatibility. See Page 12 for info.


#5003225
☐ Purchase 2” or 3” ASTM A53 Grade B Schedule 40
Pipe, galvanized to a min of ASTM A653 G90 or ASTM
• &RQIRUPVWR67'8/  6WDQGDUGIRU6DIHW\)LUVW(GLWLRQ0RXQWLQJ6\VWHPV0RXQWLQJ'HYLFHV&ODPSLQJ A123 G35, or 2.375” or 3.500” Allied Mechanical
5HWHQWLRQ'HYLFHVDQG*URXQG/XJVIRU8VHZLWK)ODW3ODWH3KRWRYROWDLF0RGXOHVDQG3DQHOV
Tubing with Gatorshield or FlowCoat Zinc coating
• &HUWLߔHGWR&6$67'/75$(3KRWRYROWDLF0RGXOH5DFNLQJ6\VWHPV
(ASTM A1057).
• 0D[2YHUFXUUHQW3URWHFWLYH'HYLFH 2&3' 5DWLQJ$
• 0D[0RGXOH6L]HIWt XR100 & XR1000 Rail Rail Connector
• 0D[)UDPHOHVV0RGXOH6L]HIRU&DQDGLDQ/75$(IWt TOOLS REQUIRED
• &$026SHFLߔF$OORZDEOH'HVLJQ/RDG5DWLQJ36)GRZQZDUG36)XSZDUG36)ODWHUDO
• /75$(&DQDGLDQ/RDG5DWLQJ3D ☐ Post Hole Digger or Powered Auger
• 6\VWHP/HYHO$OORZDEOH'HVLJQ/RDG5DWLQJPHHWVPLQLPXPUHTXLUHPHQWVRIWKHVWDQGDUG 36)GRZQZDUG
☐ Socket Drive (7/16”, 9/16”, and 1/2” Sockets)
36)XSZDUG36)ODWHUDO $FWXDOV\VWHPVWUXFWXUDOFDSDFLW\LVGHߔQHGE\3(VWDPSHGFHUWLߔFDWLRQOHWWHUV.
☐ Torque Wrenches (0-240 in-lbs and 10-40 ft-lbs)
CLASS A SYSTEM FIRE RATING PER UL 2703
☐ Transit, String Line, or Laser Level Top Cap UFO
• Not Fire Rated
☐ 3/16” Allen Head
STRUCTURAL CERTIFICATION

• 'HVLJQHGDQG&HUWLߔHGIRU&RPSOLDQFHZLWKWKH,QWHUQDWLRQDO%XLOGLQJ&RGH $6&(6(, TORQUE VALUES

☐ Top Cap Set Screws (3/16” Allen Head)


MARKINGS
☐ Schedule 40 Grade B Pipe: 20 ft-lbs
Product markings are located on the system’s Rail Stopper Sleeve CAMO
Connectors. ☐ 2.” Allied Mechanical Tubing: 11 ft-lbs

☐ 3” Allied Mechanical Tubing: 16 ft-lbs

☐ Top Cap U-Bolt Nuts (9/16” Socket): 15 ft-lbs

☐ Rail Connector Bracket Nuts (9/16” Socket): 21 ft-lbs

☐ Rail Connector U-Bolt Nuts (9/16” Socket): 60 in-lbs


Grounding Lug Microinverter Kit
☐ Grounding Lug Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs

☐ Grounding Lug Terminal Screws (7/16 Socket): 20 in-lbs

☐ Universal Fastening Objects (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs

☐ Diagonal Brace Set Screws (1/2” Socket): 15 ft-lbs

☐ Diagonal Brace Bolts (1/2” Socket): 40 ft-lbs Diagonal Brace End Cap Wire Clip

☐ Microinverter Kit Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs

☐ Frameless Module Kit Nuts (7/16” Socket): 80 in-lbs

 If using previous version of: Integrated Grounding Mid Clamps,


Grounding Lug, End Clamps, and Expansion Joints please refer to
Alternate Components Addendum (Version 1.30).

 If installing on a low slope roof please refer to Ground Mount for Frameless Module Kit Frameless End/Mid Clamp
Flat Roof Applications Addendum (Version 2.0).

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1. BUILD BASE 3. PLACE RAILS

A. MARK LOCATIONS A A. ATTACH HARDWARE A

(VWDEOLVKSLHUORFDWLRQV2QFHJULGRISLHUORFDWLRQVKDV 2QWKHJURXQGDWWDFK5DLO&RQQHFWRUEUDFNHWVWRUDLOE\
been set, verify all angles are square. VOLGLQJ‫ڙ‬ERQGLQJEROWVLQWRVLGHVORW6SDFHRXWWR
PDWFKSLHUVSDFLQJ:LWKEUDFNHWVLQSODFHߔQJHUWLJKWHQ
 Spacing varies with load conditions. Consult engineering specs. ߕDQJHQXWVRQWREROWV
 Tape ends of rail, to keep bolts from sliding out while moving.

B. POSITION PIERS B

([FDYDWHWKHIRXQGDWLRQKROHV,QVHUWYHUWLFDOSLHUVLQWR
Vertical Pier
/HYHO7RSV
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vertical piers are plumb, level, square, and placed in
SDUDOOHOURZV/HYHOWKHWRSVVRWKH\DUHHYHQ B. FASTEN CONNECTORS B
/HYHO*URXQG
90°
 Brace piers until concrete foundation has cured.
Center rails on cross pipes, leaving equal distance on Bracket
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U-Bolt
for piers. If required, install Diagonal Braces at this time. Concrete 8EROWVߕDQJHQXWVߕDWZDVKHUVDQGORFNZDVKHUV 60 in-lbs
Foundation
Depth Torque U-bolt nuts to 60 in-lbs and bracket to 21 ft-lbs.
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recommended clamping locations.

2. CONNECT SUBSTRUCTURE

A. MOUNT TOP CAPS A

0RXQWD7RS&DSRQHDFKSLHU:DLWWRWLJKWHQVHWVFUHZV

 If using Diagonal Braces, install them prior to Top Caps.


4. SECURE LUGS

Terminal Screw
GROUNDING LUGS LQOEV

,QVHUW7EROWLQWRSUDLOVORWDQGWRUTXHKH[QXWWR80 in-
B. LAY CROSS PIPE B lbs,QVWDOODPLQLPXP$:*VROLGFRSSHURUVWUDQGHG
grounding wire. Torque terminal screw to 20 in-lbs.
Set cross pipes or tubing in Top Cap grooves. Attach with  Only one Grounding Lug required per continuous subarray,
‫ڙ‬8EROWVߕDQJHQXWVߕDWZDVKHUVDQGORFNZDVKHUV regardless of subarray size (Unless frameless modules are used,
Torque U-bolts to 15 ft-lbs and align assembly. see Page 10). +H[1XW
 If using Enphase microinverters or Sunpower AC modules, LQOEV

Torque Top Cap set screws to 20 ft-lbsIRU6FKHGXOH Grounding Lugs may not be needed. See Page 11 for more info. +H[1XW
LQOEV
Grade B Pipe, 11 ft-lbsIRU‫ڙ‬$OOLHG0HFKDQLFDO7XELQJ  Grounding Lugs can be installed anywhere along the rail and in
Set Screws
and 16 ft-lbsIRU‫ڙ‬$OOLHG0HFKDQLFDO7XELQJ 6FKHGXOH*UDGH%3LSHIWOEV
U-Bolt either orientation shown.
IWOEV
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 To join more than one section of cross pipe, see Page 10. copper wire, conductor size 10-4AWG.

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5. SECURE MODULES ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

A. SECURE FIRST END A


8)2
LQOEV
3ODFHߔUVWPRGXOHLQSRVLWLRQRQUDLOVDPLQLPXPRI‫ڙ‬
IURPUDLOHQGV6QDS6WRSSHU6OHHYHVRQWR8)2)DVWHQ
PRGXOHWRUDLOXVLQJWKH8)2HQVXULQJWKDWWKH8)2LV UFO or
UFO Clamp Grounding Lug*
hooked over the top of the module. Torque to 80 in-lbs. CAMO
 Ensure rails are square before placing modules. Fault Current Min 10 AWG*
 Hold Stopper Sleeves on end while torquing to prevent rotation. Ground Path Copper Wire

 If using CAMO instead of UFO + Stopper Sleeve, refer to Page 7


for CAMO installation procedure.

B Cross Pipe
B. SECURE NEXT MODULES

3ODFH8)2LQWRHDFKUDLOSODFLQJWKHPߕXVKDJDLQVWߔUVW
PRGXOH6OLGHVHFRQGPRGXOHDJDLQVW8)27RUTXHWR80 8)2
in-lbs. Repeat for each following module. LQOEV

 When reinstalling UFO, move modules a minimum of 1/16” so


UFOs are in contact with a new section of module frame.
2SWLRQDO&URVV%UDFH
 When UFOs are loosened and re-tightened, ensure UFO T-bolt

Rail
bottoms out in rail channel before re-torquing UFO to achieve full
engagement between T-bolt and rail.

 If using Wire Clips, refer to Page 9.


Bonding Points Fault Current Ground Path
Section View
Cross Pipe *URXQGLQJ/XJVDQGZLUHDUHQRWUHTXLUHGLQV\VWHPVXVLQJ
certain Enphase microinverters or certain Sunpower modules.
Equipment grounding is achieved with the Engage cable for

C. SECURE LAST END C Enphase or the AC module cable system for Sunpower via their
integrated EGC.
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of module. Torque to 80 in-lbs.
 Hold Stopper Sleeves on end while torquing to prevent rotation.

 If using CAMO instead of UFO + Stopper Sleeve, refer to Page 7


for CAMO installation procedure.

D. REPEAT STEPS D

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gap between rows. Plan View
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 If using End Caps, refer to Page 9.

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DIAGONAL BRACES (OPTIONAL) SPLICING CROSS PIPE

6OLGHVOHHYHRQQRUWKSLHU‫ڙ‬DERYHWKHJURXQG ‫ڙ‬PD[  The following instructions should be followed, when A


$WWDFK'LDJRQDO%UDFHWRVOHHYHZLWK‫ڙ‬KDUGZDUH required, to join more than one section of cross pipe
together to ensure bonding is maintained throughout the
6OLGHVHFRQGVOHHYHXSRQVRXWKSLHU‫ڙ‬EHORZWRSFDS system.
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A. ALLIED MECHANICAL TUBING SPLICES
Torque Diagonal Brace bolts to 40 ft-lbs. Torque set
Set Screws
screws to 15 ft-lbs. IWOEV Diagonal Brace Bolts
0HFKDQLFDOWXEHVSOLFHVVKRZQLQWKHWDEOHEHORZVKDOOEH
IWOEV of equivalent Allied Flowcoat or Gatorshield zinc coating.
Diagonal Brace

Sleeve
Mechanical Tube Size
Splice Tube Size
of the Structure
South Pier North Pier

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End Caps add a completed look and keep debris and
pests from collecting inside rail. ,QVHUWVSOLFHWXEH‫ڙ‬LQWRߔUVWVHFWLRQRIFURVVSLSHDQGVH-
FXUHZLWKVHOIGULOOLQJVFUHZV ‫ ڙ€[ڙ‬VSDFLQJWKHP
Firmly press End Cap onto rail end. DSSUR[LPDWHO\‫ڙ‬IURPHQGRISLSHDQGDSSUR[LPDWHO\
‫ڙ‬DSDUWWLJKWHQLQJVFUHZVWRIWOEV
 End Caps come in sets of left and right. Check that the proper
amount of each has been provided.
Slide second section of cross pipe over splice tube and
 For open-structure installations, you can use adhesive to secure secure with two more self-drilling screws. Tighten screws
the End Caps. to 9 ft-lbs.

 Pre-drill 5/32” pilot holes through cross pipe and splice tube for
easier installation of self-drilling screws.

B. SCHEDULE 40 GRADE B PIPE SPLICES

Use galvanized threaded pipe couplings that match the


WIRE CLIPS SLSHVL]HXVHGIRUWKHVWUXFWXUH7KUHDGHG6FKHGXOH
Grade B Pipe must be used when splicing cross pipe
Wire Clips offer a simple wire management solution. together. C
Press Clip Snap Clip
into Slot Closed

)LUPO\SUHVV:LUH&OLSLQWRWRSUDLOVORW2SHQFOLSDQG Fully thread coupling onto both sections of pipe being


insert electrical wire accordingly. Close clip once complete. spliced together.
 To ensure structural integrity of cross pipes, mechanical tube or
coupling splices are not permitted in end spans or in middle 1/3 of
interior cross pipe spans.

C. CROSS PIPES CAN BE JOINED OVER AN INTERIOR


TOP CAP WITH A MAXIMUM GAP OF 1/2”
Run
Wire
 To avoid potential problems from the effects of thermal
expansion, a maximum total continuous cross pipe length
of 100 ft is recommended.

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SE11400A-US / SE3000H-US / SE3800H-US / SE5000H-US / SE6000H-US / SE7600H-US /
Subject: ETL Evaluation of SolarEdge Products to NEC 2017 Rapid Shutdown Requirements
SE10000H-US / SE11400H-US when the following label is labeled on the side of the
inverter:

To, whom it may concern

This letter represents the testing results of the below listed products to the requirements contained in
the following standards:

National Electric Code, 2017, Section 690.12 requirement for rapid shutdown.

UL 1741, UL 1741 CRD for rapid shutdown

The evaluation was done on the PV Rapid Shutdown System (PVRSS), and covers installations consisting Inverter part number may be followed by a suffix
of optimizers and inverters with part numbers listed below.

The testing done has verified that controlled conductors are limited to: x 3-ph Inverters:
o SE9KUS / SE10KUS / SE14.4KUS / SE20KUS / SE30KUS / SE33.3KUS /SE43.2KUS /
x Not more than 30 volts and 240 voltamperes within 30 seconds of rapid shutdown initiation SE66.6KUS / SE100KUS ; when the following label is labeled on the side of the inverter:
outside the array.
x Not more than 80 volts and 240 voltamperes within 30 seconds of rapid shutdown initiation
inside the array.

The rapid shutdown initiation is performed by either disconnecting the AC feed to the inverter, or – if
the inverter DC Safety switch is readily accessible – by turning off the DC Safety switch.

Applicable products:
Inverter part number may be followed by a suffix
x Power optimizers:
o PB followed by 001 to 350; followed by -AOB or -TFI. If there are any questions regarding the results contained in this report, or any of the other services
OP followed by 001 to 500; followed by -LV, -MV, -IV or -EV. offered by Intertek, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.
P followed by 001 to 850.
SP followed by 001 to 350.
*When optimizers are connected to 2 or more modules in series, the max input voltage
may exceed 80V. Following the implementation of the NEC 2017 rapid shutdown value
of 80V max inside of the array at the beginning of 2019 , modules exceeding this
combined input max voltage will be required to use optimizers with parallel inputs.

x 1-ph Inverters:

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 ϴϰϯϭDƵƌƉŚLJƌŝǀĞ
 DŝĚĚůĞƚŽŶ͕t/ϱϯϱϲϮ
ĂƚĞŽĨdĞƐƚƐ͗
 ϬϴͬϮϳͬϮϬϭϰƚŽϬϯͬϭϳͬϮϬϭϱ
dĞƐƚZĞƉŽƌƚEƵŵďĞƌ;ƐͿ͗
 ϭϬϭϳϲϵϯϰϯD/ͲϬϬϭƌϭ͕ϭϬϭϳϲϵϯϰϯD/ͲϬϬϭĂ͕ϭϬϭϵϭϱϵϳϴD/ͲϬϬϭΘϭϬϭϵϵϵϰϵϮD/ͲϬϬϭĂƌϭͲĐƌϭ͘
dŚŝƐǀĞƌŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶŝƐƉĂƌƚŽĨƚŚĞĨƵůůƚĞƐƚƌĞƉŽƌƚ;ƐͿĂŶĚƐŚŽƵůĚďĞƌĞĂĚŝŶĐŽŶũƵŶĐƚŝŽŶǁŝƚŚƚŚĞŵ͘dŚŝƐƌĞƉŽƌƚĚŽĞƐŶŽƚĂƵƚŽŵĂƚŝĐĂůůLJ

ŝŵƉůLJƉƌŽĚƵĐƚĐĞƌƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ͘

    

ŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚďLJ͗  ŚƌŝƐŝŵďƌŝĐŚ ZĞǀŝĞǁĞĚďLJ͗ ŚĂĚEĂŐŐƐ


dŝƚůĞ͗ dĞĐŚŶŝĐŝĂŶ//͕&ŝƌĞZĞƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ dŝƚůĞ͗ dĞĐŚŶŝĐŝĂŶ/͕&ŝƌĞZĞƐŝƐƚĂŶĐĞ
   
^ŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞ͗  ^ŝŐŶĂƚƵƌĞ͗ 
ĂƚĞ͗ ϬϱͬϮϱͬϮϬϭϲ ĂƚĞ͗ ϬϱͬϮϱͬϮϬϭϲ


dŚŝƐsĞƌŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶŝƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀĞƵƐĞŽĨ/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬΖƐĐůŝĞŶƚĂŶĚŝƐƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚƉƵƌƐƵĂŶƚƚŽƚŚĞĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚďĞƚǁĞĞŶ/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬĂŶĚŝƚƐůŝĞŶƚ͘/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬΖƐƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďŝůŝƚLJĂŶĚůŝĂďŝůŝƚLJĂƌĞ
ůŝŵŝƚĞĚƚŽƚŚĞƚĞƌŵƐĂŶĚĐŽŶĚŝƚŝŽŶƐŽĨƚŚĞĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ͘/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬĂƐƐƵŵĞƐŶŽůŝĂďŝůŝƚLJƚŽĂŶLJƉĂƌƚLJ͕ŽƚŚĞƌƚŚĂŶƚŽƚŚĞůŝĞŶƚŝŶĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞǁŝƚŚƚŚĞĂŐƌĞĞŵĞŶƚ͕ĨŽƌĂŶLJůŽƐƐ͕ĞdžƉĞŶƐĞ
ŽƌĚĂŵĂŐĞŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶĞĚďLJƚŚĞƵƐĞŽĨƚŚŝƐsĞƌŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ͘KŶůLJƚŚĞůŝĞŶƚŝƐĂƵƚŚŽƌŝnjĞĚƚŽƉĞƌŵŝƚĐŽƉLJŝŶŐŽƌĚŝƐƚƌŝďƵƚŝŽŶŽĨƚŚŝƐsĞƌŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ͘ŶLJƵƐĞŽĨƚŚĞ/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬŶĂŵĞŽƌŽŶĞŽĨŝƚƐ
ŵĂƌŬƐĨŽƌƚŚĞƐĂůĞŽƌĂĚǀĞƌƚŝƐĞŵĞŶƚŽĨƚŚĞƚĞƐƚĞĚŵĂƚĞƌŝĂů͕ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚŽƌƐĞƌǀŝĐĞŵƵƐƚĨŝƌƐƚďĞĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚŝŶǁƌŝƚŝŶŐďLJ/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬ͘dŚĞŽďƐĞƌǀĂƚŝŽŶƐĂŶĚƚĞƐƚͬŝŶƐƉĞĐƚŝŽŶƌĞƐƵůƚƐ
ƌĞĨĞƌĞŶĐĞĚŝŶƚŚŝƐsĞƌŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶĂƌĞƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚŽŶůLJƚŽƚŚĞƐĂŵƉůĞƚĞƐƚĞĚͬŝŶƐƉĞĐƚĞĚ͘dŚŝƐsĞƌŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶďLJŝƚƐĞůĨĚŽĞƐŶŽƚŝŵƉůLJƚŚĂƚƚŚĞŵĂƚĞƌŝĂů͕ƉƌŽĚƵĐƚ͕ŽƌƐĞƌǀŝĐĞŝƐŽƌŚĂƐĞǀĞƌďĞĞŶ
ƵŶĚĞƌĂŶ/ŶƚĞƌƚĞŬĐĞƌƚŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘

GFT-OP-11a (24-MAR-2014)


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