Attachment 5 ECM-09 Renewables PV- As Built Drawings_R.pdf
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This document is a comprehensive design submittal package for a 529.20 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system installation at the El Paso VA Health Care facility located at 5001 North Piedras Street, El Paso, Texas 79930 (Project Number 16046G). The system consists of 1,764 Solar World Sunmodule SW 300 monocrystalline modules mounted on the roof using Panel Claw Polar Bear HD racking with fixed tilt at 5 degrees and south-facing orientation (180° azimuth). The installation includes seventeen SMA Sunny Tripower inverters of varying capacities: one 15 kW, four 20 kW, seven 24 kW, and five 30 kW units, each with integrated DC and AC disconnects. The system will operate in parallel with the local utility grid per National Electrical Code requirements but is designed as a non-net electricity exporter.
The design package encompasses electrical schematics, DC and AC wiring plans for all 17 inverters, grounding diagrams, equipment specifications, equipment location plans, and detailed construction drawings for racking installation, conduit management, and mechanical connections. Key electrical components include two new AC combiner panelboards (PV1 and PV2), two AC disconnects (PVD1 interior main disconnect and PVD2 utility disconnect), and connections to the existing 3000-amp main switchboard (MSA) in the main electrical room on the first floor. The project requires compliance with the 2014 National Electrical Code, includes lightning protection design, and incorporates rapid shutdown capabilities. Engineering contact is Meridian Solar (Bennett Ford, Director of Engineering, 512-215-5388), and the site contractor for REC Solar is also identified. The design includes comprehensive labeling, warning systems, equipment schedules, and specifications for all electrical connections, with distributed roof loads varying from 6.3 to 8.9 pounds per square foot across eight array blocks.
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VICINITY MAP�
5001 NORTH PIEDRAS STREET
EL PASO, TEXAS 79930
PROJECT NUMBER 16046G
PROJECT SCOPE� DRAWING INDEX� PERMITTING/PLANNING NOTES�
EL PASO VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM PROJECT - 529.20 �W STC DC RATING
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM
THIS PROJECT DESCRIBES THE INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WILL
NOT BE A NET ELECTRICITY EXPORTER TO THE UTILITY GRID.
THE INSTALLATION CONSISTS OF FIXED TILT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES MOUNTED ON THE ROOF OF THE BUILDING USING SELF BALLASTED PANEL CLAW POLAR BEAR HD RACKING SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WILL ALSO INCLUDE SEVENTEEN INVERTERS AND AN UTILITY AC DISCONNECT TO ISOLATE THE SYSTEM FROM THE UTILITY GRID. THE PROPOSED INVERTERS ARE LISTED TO UL1741 FOR POWER QUALITY AND SAFETY.
THE SYSTEM WILL BE INTERCONNECTED TO AND WILL BE OPERATED IN PARALLEL WITH THE LOCAL ENERGY
PROVIDER ELECTRIC GRID PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
EQUIPMENT DETAILS�
(1,764) SOLAR WORLD SUNMODULE SW 300 MONO
(17) SUNNY TRIPOWER INVERTERS
(1) 15 KW INVERTER WITH (3) PARALLEL STRINGS OF 21 MODULES IN SERIES
(4) 20 KW INVERTERS WITH (4) PARALLEL STRINGS OF 21 MODULES IN SERIES
(7) 24 KW INVERTERS WITH (5) PARALLEL STRINGS OF 21 MODULES IN SERIES
(5) 30 KW INVERTERS WITH (6) PARALLEL STRINGS OF 21 MODULES IN SERIES
PANEL CLAW POLAR BEAR GEN III HD RACKING
SYSTEM A�IMUTH� 180°
SYSTEM TILT� 5°
RECORD LOW TEMP� -9° C
RECORD HIGH TEMP� 44.4° C
ASHRAE 2� HIGH TEMP� 38° C
STREET MAP� AERIAL VIEW�
PROJECT TEAM�
1. THIS PV SYSTEM INSTALLATION IS SUBJECT TO INPECTION
BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, MERIDIAN
SOLAR, RACKING MFG AND MULTIPLE OTHER
STAKEHOLDERS IN THIS PROJECT.
2. THIS PROJECT SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING
CODE VERSIONS�
- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC 2014)
- INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC 2012)
- INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC 2012)
- VA DESIGN CRITERIA AND CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS
SITE CONTRACT�
REC SOLAR
3450 BROAD STREET, SUITE 105
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
CONTACT�
TEL.
100� DESIGN SUBMITTAL
G-001 TITLE SHEET
G-002 SYMBOLS AND NOTES
ES-101 ROOF PLAN
ES-102 PV ARRAY PLAN
EP-101 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE
EP-102 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE
EP-103 INVERTER AND CIRCUIT SCHEDULE
EP-104 GROUNDING DIAGRAM
EP-105 GROUNDING DIAGRAM
EP-201 EQUIPMENT LOCATION PLAN
EP-202 EQUIPMENT ROOM
EP-301 DC WIRING PLAN
EP-301.1 INVERTER 1 & 10 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.2 INVERTER 2 & 3 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.3 INVERTER 4 & 5 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.4 INVERTER 6 & 7 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.5 INVERTER 8 & 9 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.6 INVERTER 11 & 12 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.7 INVERTER 13 & 14 WIRING PLANS
EP-301.8 INVERTER 15 WIRING PLAN
EP- 301.9 INVERTER 16 & 17 WIRING PLANS
EP-501 EQUIPMENT DETAILS
EP-502 EQUIPMENT DETAILS
EP-503 EQUIPMENT DETAILS
EP-701 WARNING LABELS
EP-702 WARNING LABELS
EP-703 SITE DIRECTORY
EP-901 MODULE SPEC SHEET
EP-902 RACKING SPEC SHEET
EP-903 INVERTER SPEC SHEET
EP-904 INVERTER RACK SPEC SHEET
S-101 ROOF LOADING PLAN
S-201 ATTACHMENT DETAILS
PC-1 PANEL CLAW COVER SHEET
PC-2 ARRAY SITE MAP
PC-3 TYPICAL ARRAY DIMENSIONS
PC-4 RACKING COMPONENTS
PC-5 BALLAST LEGEND
PC-6 BALLAST LAYOUT - 1
PC-7 BALLAST LAYOUT - 2
PC-8 BALLAST LAYOUT ARRAY - 3
PC-9 BALLAST LAYOUT ARRAY - 4
PC-10 MECHANICAL ATTACHMENT DETAIL
ENGINEERING
MERIDIAN SOLAR
4109 TODD LANE, SUITE 900
AUSTIN, TX 78744
CONTACT� BENNETT FORD, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING
TEL� (512) 215-5388
CELL� (512) 448-0055
EMAIL� BFORD@MERIDIANSOLAR.COM
PROJECT
LOCATION
PROJECT
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PROJECT
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SYMBOLS� ABBREVIATIONS� NOTES�
PROCEDURAL NOTES�
P1. PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY
MERIDIAN OF ANY DISCREPANCIES NOTED TO EXISTING CONDITIONS, STRUCTURE,
ELECTRICAL RUNS (SPECIFY EXISTING ITEMS), WALLS, PARAPETS, FLASHINGS, ETC..
AMONG SITE CONDITIONS, MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS OR CODES,
REGULATIONS OR RULES OF JURISDICTIONS HAVING AUTHORITY.
P2. ALL DIMENSIONS OF EXISTING CONDITIONS MUST BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO
COMMENCING WORK.
P3. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL BRACING AND SHORING OF
EQUIPMENT DURING INSTALLATION.
P4. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, OSHA
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY MEASURES ON SITE. THE ENGINEER HAS NO OVERALL
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY AND NO DIRECT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SPECIFIC
WORKING CONDITIONS OR FOR POSSIBLE EXISTING HA�ARDS.
P5. CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO MERIDIAN PRIOR TO
MAKING ANY CHANGES, MERIDIAN WILL PROVIDE RFI�S TO ENGINEER AND RFI
RESPONSES TO CONTRACTOR AS REQUIRED. ALL DOCUMENT CONTROL WILL BE
ADMINISTERED BY MERIDIAN.
GENERAL NOTES�
G1. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLING ALL
EQUIPMENT AND FOLLOWING ALL MANUFACTURER�S OR ENGINEER�S DIRECTIONS
AND INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN HERE.
G2. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR IS ADVISED THAT ALL DRAWINGS, COMPONENT
MANUALS, ESPECIALLY THE INVERTER MANUALS, ARE TO BE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR ENERGI�ING OF ANY EQUIPMENT. THE
CONTRACTOR IS ALSO ADVISED TO HAVE ALL COMPONENT SWITCHES IN THE OFF
(OPEN) POSITION AND FUSES REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF FUSE-BEARING
COMPONENTS.
G3. INSTALLATION CREW IS TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF ONE JOURNEYMAN LEVEL
ELECTRICIAN ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN ELECTRICAL WORK IS BEING
PERFORMED.
G4. FOR SAFETY IT IS RECOMMENDED THE INSTALLATION CREW ALWAYS HAVE A
MINIMUM OF TWO PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER.
G5. THE SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED FOLLOWING THE
CONVENTIONS OF THE NEC. ANY LOCAL CODE WHICH MAY SUPERSEDE THE NEC
SHALL GOVERN.
G6. ALL COMPONENTS TO BE INSTALLED WITH THIS SYSTEM ARE TO BE LISTED BY
A NATIONALLY RECOGNI�ED THIRD PARTY TESTING AGENCY (UL, ETL, ETC.).
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEMA3R OUTDOOR RATED OR BETTER, UNLESS LOCATED
INDOORS.
G7. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING AND PURCHASING
EQUIPMENT THAT SHALL LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE PV SYSTEM. ALL ENCLOSURES,
CONDUIT, STRAPS, PAINTED METAL SURFACES, CONCRETE, GROUNDING
EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PRODUCTS SHALL BE SELECTED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF
THE PV SYSTEM. THE ENGINEER SPECIFIES THE MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
AND SPECIFICATIONS TO ACCOMPLISH THE PROJECT AND THE ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THESE SPECIFICATIONS ARE MET
OR EXCEEDED WITH GOOD QUALITY EQUIPMENT, WORKMANSHIP AND SKILL.
G8. DC VOLTAGE FROM THE ARRAY IS ALWAYS PRESENT AT THE DC DISCONNECT
ENCLOSURE AND THE DC TERMINALS OF THE IN VERTER DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS.
ALL PERSONS WORKING ON OR INVOLVED WITH THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM MUST
BE WARNED THAT SOLAR MODULES ARE ENERGI�ED WHEN EXPOSED TO DAYLIGHT,
THE LINE AND LOAD TERMINALS ON THE DC DISCONNECTS MAY BE ENERGI�ED IN
THE OPEN POSITION AND THE SWITCH IS TO BE LABELED TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE
690.17 OF THE NEC REFLECTING THIS.
G9. ALL PORTIONS OF THIS SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC ARTICLES 690 AND 705.
G10. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM INITIAL HARDWARE CHECKS
AND PV-WIRING CONDUCTIVITY CHECKS PRIOR TO TERMINATING ANY WIRES. ALL
AC AND DC WIRE RUNS SHALL BE INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTED AT 1,000VDC TO
DEMONSTRATE A MINIMUM OF 100 MEGAOHMS RESISTANCE TO GROUND. DO NOT
MEGGER THE SOLAR MODULES, AS THIS WILL LIKELY DAMAGE THEIR INTERNAL
DIODES. INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING IS INTENDED FOR ALL CONDUCTORS
INSTALLED BY THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.
G11. FOR PROPER MAINTENANCE AND ISOLATION OF INVERTERS, REFER TO
ISOLATION PROCEDURE IN INVERTER OPERATION MANUAL. CONTRACTOR
PERFORMING THE MAINTENANCE IS RESPONSIBLE TO FOLLOW ALL
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
G12. THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM�S UTILITY INTERCONNECTION POINT SHALL
MEET THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLE 705.12. PLEASE FOLLOW THE
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS DRAWING SET TO MEET THIS CODE REQUIREMENT.
G13. THE GROUNDING OF THE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM SHALL COMPLY WITH NEC
690.45 AND NEC 690.47. IF THE REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS DRAWING SET
ARE CLOSELY FOLLOWED, THE GROUNDING REQUIREMENT SHALL BE MET. ANY
CHANGES SHALL BE REVIEWED AND DEEMED ACCEPTABLE BY THE ENGINEER,
MANUFACTURER AND LISTING AGENCY FOR PRODUCT SAFETY.
G14. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING WITH MERIDIAN.
G15. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOUNTING ALL EQUIPMENT PER THE
ENGINEER�S REPORT OR MANUFACTURER�S SPECIFICATIONS. IF SPECIFICATIONS
ARE NOT APPARENT, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL USE DILIGENT EFFORTS TO MOUNT
EQUIPMENT SUCH THAT IT WILL BE CLEAN, LEVEL AND SOLID IN ORDER TO LAST
THE LIFETIME OF THIS SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM.
G16. ANY METAL SHAVINGS RESULTING FROM SITE WORK SHALL BE CLEANED FROM
ENCLOSURE INTERIORS, TOP SURFACES OF ENCLOSURES, THE GROUND SURFACE,
ROOFS AND ANY ADDITIONAL AREAS WHERE OXIDI�ED OR CONDUCTIVE METAL
SHAVINGS MAY CAUSE RUST, ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUITS OR OTHER DAMAGE.
G17. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSIDER THE WEATHERING OF
EQUIPMENT OVER TIME AND ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF DEGRADATION OF
EQUIPMENT DUE TO WATER ENTRY AND UV EXPOSURE. AS A RESULT, WE REQUIRE
THE USE OF UNISTRUT OR SIMILAR MOUNTING SYSTEMS TO MOUNT ENCLOSURES,
PULL BOXES, LOAD CENTERS, FUSE BOXES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT TO ROOFTOPS
AND WALLS TO PREVENT WATER BUILD-UP, WEEP HOLES SHALL BE PROVIDED IN
ENCLOSURES WHERE CONDENSATION OR WATER BUILD-UP MAY OCCUR.
G18. SEALING CONDUIT WITH A FIRE RETARDANT FOAM OR CAULK AT ENCLOSURE
ENTRY POINTS IS REQUIRED TO MINIMI�E CONDENSATION AND PESTS IN
ENCLOSURES FOR CONDUIT LOCATIONS RUNNING THROUGH WALLS FIRE
RETARDANT FOAM OR CAULK MUST BE USED TO MAINTAIN THE CURRENT FIRE
RATING OF THE WALL AND MUST COMPLY WITH UL1479 & UL723 STANDARDS FOR
THROUGH PENETRATIONS.
G19. ALL METALLIC ENCLOSURES SHALL BE GROUNDED PER NEC ARTICLE 250.
G20. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN A SAFE, EFFICIENT AND WORKMAN LIKE
MANNER PER NEC 110.12.
G21. CONSTRUCTION STAGING OF CONCENTRATED LOADS ON ROOF SHALL BE
MINIMI�ED. SPECIAL ATTENTION SHALL BE PAID TO ROOF LOADING DURING
INSTALLATION SUCH THAT HEAVY ITEMS ARE NOT LOADED IN A MANNER THAT
WOULD OVERLOAD THE ROOF.
G22. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE SOLAR ARRAY INSTALLATION WORK WITH
ROOF REPAIR/REPLACEMENT WORK.
G23. CONTRACTOR SHALL RESTORE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR FINISHES TO ORIGINAL
OR BETTER CONDITION.
G24. ALL ROOF PENETRATIONS AND ANCHORS SHALL BE PERFORMED BY AN
APPROVED CONTRACTOR IN A MANNER THAT MAINTAINS THE ROOF WARRANTY.
G25. CONTRACTOR SHALL REPLACE EXISTING ROOF PATHWAY WITH EQUAL
MATERIAL OUTSIDE PERIMTER OF SOLAR ARRAY.
ELECTRICAL NOTES�
E1. IN EVERY PULL BOX, TERMINAL BOX, AND AT ALL PLACES WHERE WIRES MAY
NOT BE READILY IDENTIFIED BY NAMEPLATE MARKINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT TO
WHICH THEY CONNECT, IDENTIFY EACH CIRCUIT WITH A PLASTIC LABEL OR TAG
(HEAT SHRINK OF FLAG TYPE LABEL) FOR NUMBER AND POLARITY OR PHASE.
E2. THE LAYOUT OF CONDUIT SHOWN IN THESE PLANS IS INDICATIVE ONLY.
CONTRACTOR SHALL ROUTE AND LOCATE THE CONDUITS TO SUIT SITE CONDITIONS
BUT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM CONDUCTOR LENGTHS IDENTIFIED ON THE
WIRE SCHEDULES. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL CHANGES IN WIRING
AND CONDUIT WITH THE ENGINEER VIA AN RFI.
E3. WHERE WIRE AND CABLE ROUTING IS NOT SHOWN, AND DESTINATION ONLY IS
INDICATED CONTRACTOR SHALL DETERMINE EXACT ROUTING AND LENGTHS
REQUIRED. A SHOP DRAWING OF PROPOSED INSTALLATION SHALL BE REVIEWED BY
AN ENGINEER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
E4. BENDS SHALL NOT DAMAGE THE RACEWAY OR SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE THE
INTERNAL DIAMETER OF RACEWAYS (NO KINKS).
E5. SUPPORT CONDUCTORS IN VERTICAL CONDUITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
REQUIREMENTS IN NEC 300.19.
E6. INSTALL ALL WIRING MATERIALS IN A NEAT WORKMANLIKE MANNER. USE GOOD
TRADE PRACTICES AS REQUIRED BY CHAPTER 3 OF THE NEC. DO NOT EXCEED
BEND RADIUS.
E7. ALL WIRING INSTALLED IN FREE-AIR SHALL BE ROUTED AWAY FROM ALL METAL
EDGES, BOLT HEADS/THREADS, AND OTHER SHARP OBJECTS.
E8. ALL WIRING INSTALLED IN FREE AIR SHALL BE ROUTED SUCH THAT IT IS OUT OF
UV EXPOSURE (FROM A MINIMUM OF 7AM TO 7PM). NO WIRING SHALL TOUCH THE
ROOF DECK. WIRING SHALL BE AT LEAST 3.5" ABOVE THE ROOF DECK.
E9. INSTALL CONDUIT TO MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCES AND IN A NEAT
INCONSPICUOUS MANNER. RUN PARALLEL AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO STRUCTURAL
MEMBERS OR OTHER CONDUITS. PROVIDE BOXES, FITTINGS AND BENDS FOR
CHANGES IN DIRECTION. FASTEN CONDUIT SECURELY IN PLACE.
E10. SUPPORT CONDUIT USING STEEL PIPE STRAPS OAE, LAY-IN ADJUSTABLE
HANGERS, CLEVIS HANGERS OR SPLIT-HANGERS. HANGER SPACING SHALL BE
INSTALLED PER NEC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TYPE OF CONDUIT BEING INSTALLED.
USE APPROVED BEAM CLAMPS FOR CONNECTION TO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS.
E11. PROVIDE PULL, JUNCTION, OR CHRISTY BOXES WHERE REQUIRED TO
FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF WIRING IN ADDITION TO THOSE SHOWN ON THE
DRAWINGS. BENDS IN CONDUITS BETWEEN PULL BOXES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
EQUIVALENT OF FOUR 90 DEGREE BENDS.
E12. RACEWAY EXPANSION FITTINGS SHALL BE INSTALLED TO ALLOW FOR
THERMAL EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION WHERE NECESSARY, PER NEC 300.7(B).
COMPONENT MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED AND ALL
ACCESSORIES SHALL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF
FITTINGS. EXPANSION FITTINGS SHALL HAVE EXTERNAL GROUNDING STRAP. USE
PIPE GUIDES OR PIPE SLIDES TO ALLOW THE RACEWAY TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY,
AND INSTALL SLIP SHEETS BENEATH EACH SUPPORTING MEMBER (PIPE PIERS, OR
EQUIVALENT).
E13. ALL RACEWAYS THAT CROSS OVER BUILDING EXPANSION JOINTS SHALL HAVE
AN EXPANSION/CONTRACTION JOINT INSTALLED AT THE LOCATION OF THE BUILDING
EXPANSION JOINT.
E14. WHEN FIELD CUTTING IS REQUIRED, THE CONDUIT SHALL BE CUT SQUARE AND
DEBURRED.
E15. CONDUIT SI�ES NOT SPECIFIED SHOULD CONFORM TO NEC SPECIFICATIONS,
TO INCLUDE FILL FACTOR AND DERATING FOR NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS WITH A
MINIMUM CONDUIT SIZE BEING ¾”. A SHOP DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED
INSTALLATION SHALL BE REVIEWED BY ENGINEER PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
CONDUIT SI�ES SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE ENGINEER.
E16. THE WIRING MINIMUM SI�E SHALL BE #12 AWG.
E17. SAFETY REGULATIONS (LOCK OUT - TAG OUT, ETC., ) IS THE FULL
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR DURING CONSTRUCTION.
E18. THE WIRING SI�E IS BASED ON THE ESTIMATED CONDUIT ROUTING AS SHOWN
IN THIS DRAWING PACKAGE. SHOULD THE CONDUIT�S LENGTH INCREASE DUE TO
RELOCATION OF SOURCE AND/OR ROUTING, THE CONDUITS AND THE CONDUCTORS
MAY NEED TO BE RESI�ED. PLEASE CONTACT MERIDIAN VIA AN RFI PRIOR TO
MAKING ANY FIELD CHANGES.
E19. ALL WIRING IN CONDUIT SHALL BE THWN-2 FOR 90�C WET APPLICATIONS. USE
BARE COPPER FOR GROUND FOR ALL EXTERNAL GROUNDING. FOR 1000VDC OR
UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS, 1000VDC RATED PV WIRE OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT
SHALL BE USED FOR ALL DC CONDUCTORS.
E20. ALL CONDUITS SHALL BE FREE OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS AND PROPERLY
SECURED BEFORE WIRE IS PULLED.
E21. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL ELECTRICAL
BOXES, JUNCTION BOXES, PULL BOXES, DC DISCONNECTS, CONDUIT RUNS, AC
DISCONNECTS, SUB PANELS AND MAIN SERVICES PER NEC ARTICLES 690 AND 705.
E22. METER TO BE BI-DIRECTIONAL TO MEASURE SOLAR POWER PRODUCTION.
E23. INSTALL GROUNDING BUSHINGS ON ALL DC CONDUITS, ON ALL CONDUITS
CONTAINING A GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR AND ON ALL CONDUITS THAT
PASS THROUGH CONCENTRIC OR ECCENTRIC KNOCKOUTS. REFER TO NEC 250.97.
E24. ALL IMC RACEWAY CONNECTIONS SHALL BE MADE WRENCH-TIGHT WITHOUT
ANY THREAD-STRIPPING. THREAD COMPOUND MUST ALSO BE USED ON ALL
THREADED JOINTS TO HELP ENSURE CORROSION AND WATER INGRESS
RESISTANCE. SEAL ROOF FOR ALL CONDUIT PENETRATIONS OR EQUIPMENT
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT.
E25. EXISTING LIGHTNING PROTECTION TO BE UPDATED AND COMMISSIONED BY
CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR.
MODULE INSTALLATION NOTES�
M1. REFER TO THE MODULE MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS ON RIGGING, UNPACKING,
HANDLING, PLANNING, AND INSTALLATION.
M2. THE MODULES MAY BE SHIPPED WITH SEVERAL MODULES PER BOX. TAKE
CARE WHEN OPENING THE BOX TO ENSURE THAT ALL MODULES ARE SECURELY
HANDLED.
M3. NEVER LEAVE A MODULE UNSUPPORTED OR UNSECURED. CONTRACTOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MATERIAL HANDLING ON THE JOB SITE.
SOLAR ARRAY COMMISSIONING�
THE CUSTOMER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THIRD PARTY COMMISSIONING.
GENERAL SAFETY NOTE�
THESE PLANS INCORPORATE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
ADMINISTRATIONS (OSHA) GUIDELINES. THIS MAINLY PERTAINS TO MINIMUM
OFFSETS FROM PARAPETS OR THE ROOF EDGE.
ELECTRICALLY, THE DESIGN SHALL MEET ALL EQUIPMENT WORKING CLEARANCES
AS DEFINED IN NEC ARTICLE 110.26, AND MANUFACTURER SPECS, AS WELL AS
CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF EGRESS PATHS WHEN EQUIPMENT DOORS ARE
OPENED. ALL EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED SHALL BE LISTED BY A NATIONALLY
RECOGNI�ED TEST LAB (NRTL).
AC ALTERNATING CURRENT
AHJ AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
APPROX APPROXIMATE
AWG AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE
C/L CENTER LINE
CB COMBINER BOX
CEC CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
CIP CAST IN PLACE
DAS DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM
DC DIRECT CURRENT
DCD DC CURRENT
DI DROP INLET
DISC DISCONNECT
EGC EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
GEC GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR
E EXISTING
EL ELEVATION
EMT ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING
F FUTURE
ID INSIDE DIAMETER
IMC INTERMEDIATE METAL CONDUIT
JB JUNCTION BOX
LFNC LIQUID TIGHT FLEXIBLE
NON-METALLIC CONDUIT
LFMC LIQUID TIGHT FLEXIBLE
METALLIC CONDUIT
MCCB MOLDED-CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER
MFR MANUFACTURER
MISC MISCELLANEOUS
N NEW
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
OAE OR APPROVED EQUAL
OC ON CENTER
OCPD OVER CURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE
OD OUTSIDE DIAMETER
PB PULL-BOX
PC PRECAST
POCC POINT OF COMMON COUPLING
PV PHOTOVOLTAIC
PVC POLY-VINYL-CHLORIDE
PVSC PV SOURCE CIRCUIT
PTC PVUSA TEST CONDITIONS
RMC RIGID METAL CONDUIT
SF SQUARE FOOT/FEET
STC STANDARD TEST CONDITIONS
TBD TO BE DETERMINED
TOF TOP OF FOOTING
TYP TYPICAL
UON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
VIF VERIFY IN FIELD
XFMR TRANSFORMER
WP WEATHER PROOF
WS WEATHER STATION
SYSTEM SUMMARY
MODULE MODEL
MODULE STC RATING (25°C)
MODULE PTC RATING (25°C)
TOTAL MODULE COUNT
TOTAL STC-DC SYSTEM SI�E
MODULES PER PV SOURCE CIRCUITS
TOTAL # OF PV SOURCE CIRCUITS
# OF PV SOURCE CIRCUITS PER
INVERTER
ARRAY A�IMUTH
MODULE DIMENSIONS
RACKING SYSTEM MODEL
INVERTER MANUFACTURER AND MODEL
NO.
INVERTER EFFICIENCY
INTERCONNECTION VOLTAGE
INTERCONNECTION OCPD RATING
INTERCONNECTION TYPE
SITE LATITUDE
AMBIENT TEMP� ASHRAE 2� HIGH
SOLARWORLD�
SW300 (1000V)
300W
217W 1,764
529.20 �W
3 (1 INVERTERS)
4 (4 INVERTERS)
5 (7 INVERTERS)
6 (5 INVERTERS)
180°
5°
37.8" X 65.95" X 1.14"
PANEL CLAW POLAR BEAR HD
(1) SMA 15000 TL
(4) SMA 20000 TL
(7) SMA 24000 TL
(5) SMA 30000 TL
98�
480Y/277 VAC 3P 4W
800A BREAKER
LINE-SIDE OF MAIN SERVICE
DISCONNECT
32°49'15.10"N
38°C / 100.4°F
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AMBIENT TEMP� ASHRAE EXTREME MIN -9°C / 15.8°F
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GENERAL NOTES�
1. ROOF PLAN WAS WITHOUT A LICENSED SURVEY AND MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS. VERIFY ALL
FIELD CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS.
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GENERAL NOTES�
1. ROOF PLAN WAS PREPARED WITHOUT A LICENSED SURVEY AND MAY NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS.
VERIFY ALL FIELD CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS.
EXISTING 10� PATHWAY AROUND ROOF PERIMETER WITH FALL PROTECTION.
EXCEEDS IFC 605.11.3.3.1 6-FOOT WIDE PATHWAY FOR ROOF PERIMETER
IFC 605.11.3.3.2(2) CENTERLINE PATHWAY
AND IFC 605.11.3.3.3(2) VENTILATION PATHWAY,
8� WIDE
IFC 605.11.3.3.2(2) CENTERLINE PATHWAY
AND IFC 605.11.3.3.3(2) VENTILATION PATHWAY,
8-� WIDE
BREAK IN ROOF LEVELS
(N) AC DISCONNECT "PVD1"
VISIBLE, LOCKABLE, LABELED,
DISCONNECT INTERIOR MAIN
ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR)
(E) MSA MAIN SWITCHGEAR,
PV SYSTEM POINT OF CONNECTION
(INTERIOR, MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM
ON FIRST FLOOR)
(N) PVD2 PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT�
VISIBLE, LOCKABLE, LABELED,
DISCONNECT (EXTERIOR, AT GRADE)
NEW PV PANELBOARDS "PV1"
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FOLLOW (E) CONDUIT DOWN WALL TO
EQUIPMENT YARD WALL
PVD2 OUTPUT CONDUIT PENETRATE INTO MAIN
ELECTRICAL ROOM. RUN SUSPENDED FROM
CEILING TO PVDP. ENTER FROM TOP.
IFC 605.11.3.3.1 4-FOOT PATHWAY
STRAIGHT LINE PATHWAY TO STAND PIPES
NEW 3� PATHWAY AROUND SOLAR ARRAY PERIMETER FOR MAINTENANCE.
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GENERAL NOTES�
1. DESIGN TEMPERATURES�
LOWEST-EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE = -9°C / 15.8°F (ASHRAE EXTREME ANNUAL MEAN MINIMUM DESIGN DRY BULB
TEMPERATURE)
HIGHEST-EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE = 38°C / 100.4°F (ASHRAE 2% AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE)
2. PV CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND GROUPED—USE COLORED INSULATED CONDUCTORS ONLY.
3. PV SOURCE CIRCUITS, PV OUTPUT CIRCUITS, INVERTER CIRCUITS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AT EACH TERMINATION, CONNECTION AND SPLICE.
4. ALL EXPOSED WIRING METHODS, INCLUDING RACEWAYS AND CABLE TRAYS� PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES
(INCLUDING COVERS)� AND CONDUIT BODIES WITH UNUSED CONDUIT OPENINGS SHALL BE MARKED "WARNING� PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE". LABELS SHALL BE REFLECTIVE, CAPITALI�ED, 3/8 IN MIN. LETTER HEIGHT, WHITE LETTER ON RED BACKGROUND. LABELS SHALL BE LOCATED IN EACH SECTION OF WIRING SYSTEM BETWEEN ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS AT 10 FOOT INTERVALS OR LESS �NEC 690.31(G)(3)�.
5. CONDUCT AN INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST FOR ALL CONDUCTORS AS DEFINED IN THE ELECTRICAL NOTES (G-002) AND PROVIDE RECORD OF RESULTS TO ENGINEER OF RECORD PRIOR TO MAKING FINAL CONNECTIONS AND ENERGI�ING.
6. FOR CIRCUIT SCHEDULE CALLOUTS, REFER TO EP-103.
7. INSTALL VERTICAL CONDUCTOR SUPPORTS, AS REQUIRED PER NEC 300.19.
8. INSTALL EXPANSION FITTINGS ON ROOF TOP CONDUIT RUNS WHERE CONDUITS CROSS EXPANSION JOINTS OF BUILDING
AND ON ALL STRAIGHT SECTIONS OF RACEWAYS PER SHEET EP-501.
9. ALL BREAKERS SHALL BE BACKFEED RATED WITH NO LINE OR LOAD MARKINGS.
KEYED NOTES�
A. NEW PV MODULE� (SOLARWORLD SUNMODULE SW 300 MONO)
300 WATT MONOCRYSTALLINE, 1000V, ANODI�ED ALUMINUM FRAME, UL1703 TYPE 1� EACH MODULE INCLUDES #14 AWG OUTDOOR RATED PV WIRE WITH QUICK CONNECTS (H4/UTX CONNECTORS) FOR MODULE INTERCONNECTION� DO NOT REMOVE THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED CONNECTORS, OTHERWISE THE MODULE WARRANTY AND THE UL LISTING WILL BE VOID� FOLLOW SOLARWORLD INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND GROUNDING. ALL PV WIRING SHALL BE MANAGED IN AIR ALONG THE BALLASTED RACKING USING UV-RESISTANT CABLE TIES IN A NEAT AND WORKMAN-LIKE MANNER. CONDUCTORS SHALL NOT BE LEFT HANGING LOOSE, IN CONTACT WITH THE ROOF, WITH SHARP EDGES OR WITH ABRASIVE SURFACES WHERE MOTION BY WIND OR THERMAL EXPANSION COULD DAMAGE INSULATION
OVER TIME. TYPICAL OF (1764) MODULES.
B. NEW PV INVERTER� (SMA 15000TL-US)�
15KW TRANSFORMER-LESS INVERTER� 1,000VDC INPUT WITH DUAL MPPT INPUTS-FUSE EACH PVSC WITH A 15A LITTELFUSE SPF015. 480VAC, 3-PHASE 18A AC OUTPUT CONNECTED TO A 25A 3-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE INTEGRATED DC AND AC DISCONNECTS, GROUND FAULT INSULATION MONITORING, DC ARC FAULT PROTECTION, DC SURGE SUPPRESSION, OPEN MODBUS RS-485 INTERFACE, UL1741, NEMA4X ENCLOSURE� CONFIGURE FOR PARALLEL OPERATION (2 MPPT�S, PARALLELED)� FOLLOW MANUFACTURER�S INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING ON SMA SOLAR READY RACK.
LOCATE ON ROOF WITHIN 10-FEET OF ARRAY TO COMPLY WITH NEC 690.12(1) RAPID SHUT-DOWN REQUIREMENT. TYPICAL
OF (1) INVERTERS.
C. NEW PV INVERTER� (SMA 20000TL-US)�
20KW TRANSFORMER-LESS INVERTER� 1,000VDC INPUT WITH DUAL MPPT INPUTS-FUSE EACH PVSC WITH A 15A LITTELFUSE SPF015. 480VAC, 3-PHASE 24A AC OUTPUT CONNECTED TO A 30A 3-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE INTEGRATED DC AND AC DISCONNECTS, GROUND FAULT INSULATION MONITORING, DC ARC FAULT PROTECTION, DC SURGE SUPPRESSION, OPEN MODBUS RS-485 INTERFACE, UL1741, NEMA4X ENCLOSURE� CONFIGURE FOR PARALLEL OPERATION (2 MPPT�S, PARALLELED)� FOLLOW MANUFACTURER�S INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING ON SMA SOLAR READY RACK.
LOCATE ON ROOF WITHIN 10-FEET OF ARRAY TO COMPLY WITH NEC 690.12(1) RAPID SHUT-DOWN REQUIREMENT. TYPICAL
OF (4) INVERTERS.
D. NEW PV INVERTER� (SMA 24000TL-US)�
24KW TRANSFORMER-LESS INVERTER� 1,000VDC INPUT WITH DUAL MPPT INPUTS-FUSE EACH PVSC WITH A 15A LITTELFUSE SPF015. 480VAC, 3-PHASE 29A AC OUTPUT CONNECTED TO A 40A 3-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE INTEGRATED DC AND AC DISCONNECTS, GROUND FAULT INSULATION MONITORING, DC ARC FAULT PROTECTION, DC SURGE SUPPRESSION, OPEN MODBUS RS-485 INTERFACE, UL1741, NEMA4X ENCLOSURE� CONFIGURE FOR PARALLEL OPERATION (2 MPPT�S, PARALLELED)� FOLLOW MANUFACTURER�S INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING ON SMA SOLAR READY RACK.
LOCATE ON ROOF WITHIN 10-FEET OF ARRAY TO COMPLY WITH NEC 690.12(1) RAPID SHUT-DOWN REQUIREMENT. TYPICAL
OF (7) INVERTERS.
E. NEW PV INVERTER� (SMA 30000TL-US)�
30KW TRANSFORMER-LESS INVERTER� 1,000VDC INPUT WITH DUAL MPPT INPUTS-FUSE EACH PVSC WITH A 15A LITTELFUSE SPF015. 480VAC, 3-PHASE 36.2A AC OUTPUT CONNECTED TO A 60A 3-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE INTEGRATED DC AND AC DISCONNECTS, GROUND FAULT INSULATION MONITORING, DC ARC FAULT PROTECTION, DC SURGE SUPPRESSION, OPEN MODBUS RS-485 INTERFACE, UL1741, NEMA4X ENCLOSURE� CONFIGURE FOR PARALLEL OPERATION (2 MPPT�S, PARALLELED)� FOLLOW MANUFACTURER�S INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING ON SMA SOLAR READY RACK.
LOCATE ON ROOF WITHIN 10-FEET OF ARRAY TO COMPLY WITH NEC 690.12(1) RAPID SHUT-DOWN REQUIREMENT. TYPICAL
OF (5) INVERTERS.
F. NEW INVERTER AC AGGREGATION PANELBOARD� (SQUARE D) �1 TOTAL�
480Y/277VAC, 3ɸ4W, 400A BUS, MAIN LUG ONLY, NEMA4, UL-LISTED; PROVIDE WITH COPPER BUS; RACK-MOUNTED ON ROOF;
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER�S INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. TYPICAL OF (1) TOTAL
PANELBOARD.
PANELBOARD INCLUDES�
(1X) 25A - 3 POLE MCCB.
(2X) 30A - 3 POLE MCCB.
(3X) 40A - 3 POLE MCCB.
(3X) 60A - 3 POLE MCCB.
G. NEW INVERTER AC AGGREGATION PANELBOARD� (SQUARE D) �1 TOTAL�
480Y/277VAC, 3ɸ4W, 800A BUS, NEMA4, UL-LISTED; PROVIDE WITH COPPER BUS; RACK-MOUNTED ON ROOF; FOLLOW MANUFACTURER�S INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION. TYPICAL OF (1) TOTAL
PANELBOARD.
PANELBOARD INCLUDES�
(2X) 30A - 3 POLE MCCB.
(4X) 40A - 3 POLE MCCB.
(2X) 60A - 3 POLE MCCB.
(1X) 15A - 1 POLE MCCB
(1X) 15 A -3 POLE MCCB
(1X) 800A, 3 POLE MCCB
H. NEW DATA MONITORING SYSTEM AND BI-DIRECTIONAL PRODUCTION METER (TBD) (1 TOTAL) COMMERCIAL MONITORING HARDWARE PRE-ASSEMBLED INTO A NEMA4 ENCLOSURE CONNECTED TO A 15A 3-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR VOLTAGE SENSING AND 15A 1-POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR POWER SUPPLY. RACK MOUNT ON RACK ADJACENT TO THE PV PANEL BOARD (PV1) ON UPPER ROOFTOP. MOUNT METER CT�S ON PV1 FEEDERS FROM PV. FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR MOUNTING, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, AND GROUNDING. TYPICAL OF (1)
DAS.
I. INSTALL (2) ADVANCED PROTECTION DEVICES SPDEE S50A1000VDC DC DEVICES IN EACH SMA DC DISCONNECT (ONE PER
MPPT). THESE WILL MOUNT TO KNOCKOUTS ON THE SIDES OF THE DISCONNECT.
J. INSTALL (1) ADVANCED PROTECTION DEVICE SPDEE S50A277V3YNF AC DEVICE IN PANELBOARD PV1 AND (1) ADVANCED PROTECTION DEVICE SPDEE S50A277V3YNF AC DEVICE IN PANELBOARD PV2. THESE WILL MOUNT TO KNOCKOUTS ON THE
SIDES OF THE PANELBOARDS.
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PV INTERCONNECTION�
POINT OF INTERCONNECTION AT BI-DIRECTIONAL
METER GPS: 31°49'.13"N 106°27'.43"W
CUSTOMER OWNED
UTILITY PROVIDED
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A. EXISTING 3000A MAIN SWITCHBOARD - "MSA"� (GE SPECTRA SERIES)
480Y/277VAC, 3ɸ4W, 3000A BUS, 3000A 3-POLE MAIN BREAKER, NEMA3R, UL-LISTED. ESTIMATED MAX FAULT DUTY 40000 A WITH MINIMUM CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING
RATING 50000 AMPS SYM. THE DISTRIBUTION SECTION INCLUDES�
(1) 400A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "SPARE"
(1) 400A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "BUS DUCT"
(1) 400A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "SPARE"
(1) 800A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "CH3"
(1) 800A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "CH1"
(1) 225A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "ATS EQ1"
(1) 225A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "ATS CR1"
(1) 225A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "ATS-LS"
(1) 600A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "UNDETERMINED"
(1) 1200A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "MCIDN"
(1) 400A, 3-POLE MCCB FOR "MCIDN"
MAIN BREAKER IS MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT FOR SERVICE FROM 2000KVA TRANSFORMER AND METER. THE MAIN BREAKER IS LOCATED IN MAIN ELECTRICAL
ROOM, ACCESSIBLE BY EXTERIOR DOOR.
B. EXISTING UTILITY TRANSFORMER� (UNKNOWN)
2000KVA, DELTA-WYE, 13.2KV PRIMARY, 480Y/277V SECONDARY, 5.75� IMPEDANCE, X/R OF 8.0� LIQUID IMMERSED PAD-MOUNTED LOCATED NORTH OF GATE AT
INTERSECTION OF N PIEDRAS AND PIERCE STREETS.�
C. EXISTING UTILITY REVENUE METER� (LANDIS & GYR, RXRS4E)
CLASS 20, FORM 36S/6S, VTR 2.5�1, CTR 3000�5� PEDESTAL MOUNTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF PIERCE AND N PIEDRAS STREETS. CT�S/VT�S ASSUMED TO BE INSTALLED AT PRIVATE SWITCH DEMARKING POINT OF COMMON COUPLING WITH CUSTOMER ON LOAD SIDE OF CT�S. SERIAL NUMBER 166 140 003 175
D. NEW PV AC DISCONNECT- "PVD1" �1 TOTAL�
800 A, 277/480VAC, VISIBLE, LABELED WITH 700 A FUSES (CLASS L)
E. NEW UTILITY PV AC DISCONNECT -PVD2� �1 TOTAL�
800A 277/480VAC, VISIBLE, LOCKABLE, LABELED, DISCONNECT. WITH 700A FUSES (CLASS L)
ROUTE CONDUCTORS/CONDUITS FROM NEW AC COMBINER "PV1" MOUNTED ON ROOF, ACROSS ROOF AND THEN DOWN EXTERIOR WALL (VERTICALLY) ACROSS EQUIPMENT YARD WALL DIRECT TO NEW AC DISCONNECT "PVD2." CONNECT THE CONDUCTORS FROM "PV1" TO THE LOAD-SIDE LUGS OF "PVD2". ROUTE CONDUCTORS/CONDUITS FROM LINE-SIDE LUGS OF PVD2 TO INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT YARD,AND THEN CONTINUE AROUND EQUIPMENT YARD. PENETRATE WALL INTO MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND HANG CONDUCTORS FROM THE CEILING TO ENTER NEW AC DISCONNECT "PVD1" FROM THE TOP. CONNECT THE CONDUCTORS TO THE LOAD-SIDE LUGS OF PVD1 (SEE "D" ABOVE) IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM. ROUTE CONDUCTORS/CONDUITS FROM LINE-SIDE LUGS OF PVDI OUT TOP. HANG CONDUITS FROM CEILING TO ENTER MSA FROM THE TOP TO LAND CONDUCTORS ON LUGS ON LINE SIDE OF MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT.
GENERAL NOTES�
1. DESIGN TEMPERATURES�
LOWEST-EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE = -9°C / 15.8°F (ASHRAE EXTREME ANNUAL MEAN MINIMUM DESIGN DRY BULB TEMPERATURE) HIGHEST-EXPECTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE = 37°C / 98.6°F (ASHRAE 2% AVERAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE)
2. PV CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND GROUPED—USE COLORED INSULATED CONDUCTORS ONLY.
3. PV SOURCE CIRCUITS, PV OUTPUT CIRCUITS, INVERTER CIRCUITS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AT EACH TERMINATION, CONNECTION AND SPLICE.
4. ALL EXPOSED WIRING METHODS, INCLUDING RACEWAYS AND CABLE TRAYS� PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES (INCLUDING COVERS)� AND CONDUIT BODIES
WITH UNUSED CONDUIT OPENINGS SHALL BE MARKED "WARNING� PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE". LABELS SHALL BE REFLECTIVE, CAPITALI�ED, 3/8 IN MIN.
LETTER HEIGHT, WHITE LETTER ON RED BACKGROUND. LABELS SHALL BE LOCATED IN EACH SECTION OF WIRING SYSTEM BETWEEN ENCLOSURES, WALLS, PARTITIONS, CEILINGS AND FLOORS AT 10 FOOT INTERVALS OR LESS �NEC 690.31(G)(3)�.
5. CONDUCT AN INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST FOR ALL CONDUCTORS AS DEFINED IN THE ELECTRICAL NOTES (G-002) AND PROVIDE RECORD OF RESULTS TO
ENGINEER OF RECORD PRIOR TO MAKING FINAL CONNECTIONS AND ENERGI�ING.
6. FOR CIRCUIT SCHEDULE CALLOUTS, REFER TO EP-105.
7. INSTALL VERTICAL CONDUCTOR SUPPORTS, AS REQUIRED PER NEC 300.19.
8. INSTALL EXPANSION FITTINGS ON ROOF TOP CONDUIT RUNS WHERE CONDUITS CROSS EXPANSION JOINTS OF BUILDING AND ON ALL STRAIGHT SECTIONS OF
RACEWAYS PER SHEET EP-501.
9. FOR DESCRIPTION OF KEYED NOTES, REFER TO EP-103
1 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - PHOTOVOLTAIC AC DISCONNECT TO POINT OF INTERCONNECTION
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GENERAL NOTES�
1. ALL CONDUCTORS SHALL BE COPPER.
2. ALL INVERTERS EXCEPT FOR 8, 9, 15, 16, 17 REQUIRE A POLARIS LUG MOUNTED TO THE INVERTER SHELL TO ADJUST FOR THE INVERTER AC LUG SI�E.
3. INSTALL JUNCTION BOX AT INVERTERS 1, 2, 10. TRANSITION FROM 1.25" CONDUIT TO 1" NIPPLE INTO INVERTER AS ALLOWED BY NEC CHAPTER 9, TABLE 1, NOTE 4
4. CABLE LENGTHS ARE APPROXIMATE. CONTRACTOR TO FIELD VERIFY.
5. THE TOTAL ACCEPTABLE AC VOLTAGE DROP IS DESIGNED TO NOT EXCEED 1.5� AND THE TOTAL ACCEPTABLE DC VOLTAGE DROP IS DESIGNED TO NOT EXCEED 2�
6. CONDUCTOR AND CONDUIT SI�ES LISTED ABOVE ARE THE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE SI�E.
7. RACEWAYS INSTALLED ON THE ROOF MUST BE NO LESS THAN 3-1/2" ABOVE THE FINISHED ROOF SURFACE.
7.1. EXCEPTION� INTERROW RACEWAYS USED TO ROUTE PVSC CONDUCTORS WITHIN THE PV ARRAY MUST BE NO LESS THAN 1" ABOVE THE FINISHED ROOF
SURFACE.
8. INSTALL VERTICAL CONDUCTOR SUPPORTS, AS REQUIRED PER NEC 300.19, BETWEEN PV1 AND PVD2 (AC CIRCUIT I.D. 3).
9. INSTALL EXPANSION FITTINGS ON ROOF TOP CONDUIT RUNS WHERE CONDUITS CROSS EXPANSION JOINTS OF BUILDING AND ON CONDUIT RUNS 200 FEET LONG OR LONGER. REFER TO SHEETS EP-201 AND EP-202 FOR REQUIRED LOCATIONS. REFER TO SHEET EP-501 FOR INSTALLATION DETAILS TO ALLOW FOR
LONGITUDINAL/AXIAL MOVEMENT.
10. INSTALL PULL BOXES ON CONDUIT RUNS AT A MINIMUM OF EVERY 200 FEET.
11. THE TOTAL ACCEPTABLE AC VOLTAGE DROP IS DESIGNED TO NOT EXCEED 1.5� .
12. VOLTAGE DROP VALUES PROVIDED ABOVE REPRESENT THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL FOR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT AT THE RESPECTIVE COMPONENT.
13. MAXIMUM ONE-WAY LENGTH OF EACH PVSC CONDUCTOR CIRCUIT SHALL NOT EXCEED 300-FEET IN ORDER TO NOT EXCEED 1� VOLTAGE DROP ON THE DC-SIDE OF
THE SYSTEM.
14. PV CONDUCTORS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AND GROUPED—USE COLORED INSULATED CONDUCTORS ONLY.
15. PVSC CONDUCTORS AND INVERTER OUTPUT CIRCUITS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED AT ALL POINTS OF TERMINATION, CONNECTION, AND SPLICES. USE HEAT SHRINK OR
FLAG TYPE LABELS.
15.1. NAMING CONVENTIONS
15.1.1. PVSC CONDUCTORS
15.1.1.1. "DC-�INV#.PVSC#�" (FOR EXAMPLE, STRING/PVSC 6 ON INVERTER 1 WOULD BE "DC-INV01.PVSC06")
15.1.2. INVERTER OUTPUT CONDUCTORS
15.1.2.1. "AC-�INV#�" (FOR EXAMPLE, INVERTER 3 WOULD BE "AC-INV3")
DC CIRCUIT SCHEDULE
AC CIRCUIT SCHEDULE
INVERTER SCHEDULE
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KEYED NOTES�
1. NEW GEC FROM PV ARRAY STRUCTURE PER NEC 690.47(D) IN FREE AIR. #6 AWG
BARE COPPER PER NEC 250.166(C). ALSO SERVES AS EGC FOR PVSC
CONDUCTORS. MUST BE RUN WITH THE PVSC CONDUCTORS PER NEC 690.43(F).
2. NEW PVSC EGC TO THE INVERTER�S DC EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL/BUS
BAR (IN FREE AIR UP TO ENTERING THE INVERTER). #6 AWG BARE COPPER. MUST
BE RUN WITH THE PVSC CONDUCTORS PER NEC 690.43(F). ENTER INVERTER VIA
NEMA 4 NON-METALLIC LIQUID-TIGHT CORD GRIP.
3. NEW GEC PER NEC 690.47(D) TO PV1 AND PV2 (IN FREE AIR UP TO ENTERING PV1).
#6 AWG BARE COPPER PER NEC 250.166(C). MULTIPLE GEC�S MAY BE SPLICED
TOGETHER TO CREATE (1) #6 AWG BARE COPPER GEC. ALL SPLICES MUST BE MADE
WITH IRREVERSIBLE COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR PER NEC 250.64(C)(1).
ENTER PV1 AND PV2 VIA NEMA 4 NON-METALLIC LIQUID-TIGHT CORD GRIP. GEC
SHALL REMAIN CONTINUOUS FROM PV ARRAY RACKING STRUCTURE TO THE
GROUNDING BUS BAR IN MSA IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM PER NEC 250.64(C).
4. BOND THE GEC TO THE GROUNDING BUS BAR IN THE PV1 AND PV2 USING #6 AWG
BARE COPPER PIG-TAIL.
5. NEW GEC PER 690.47(D) TO GROUNDING BUS BAR IN MSA. #6 AWG BARE COPPER
PER 250.166(C). INSTALL IN MINIMUM 3
4" IMC. BOND BOTH ENDS OF THE IMC PER NEC
250.64(E)(1). CONFIRM THE GROUNDING BUS BAR IN MSA HAS A DIRECT
CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM.
GENERAL NOTES�
A. INSTALL EGC�S AS SPECIFIED IN THE CIRCUIT SCHEDULE ON SHEET EP-103.
B. SPLICE EGC TO GEC WITH IRREVERSIBLE COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR.
C. GEC�S MUST BE CONTINUOUS PER NEC 250.64 (C). WHERE GEC�S ARE SPLICED
TOGETHER, SPLICE WITH IRREVERSIBLE COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR PER
NEC 250.64(C)(1).
D. BOND ALL METALLIC CONDUITS AND RACEWAYS AS REQUIRED PER NEC 250.97.
E. INSTALL BONDING JUMPER ACROSS ALL EXPANSION FITTINGS PER SHEET 501.
F. GEC�S SHALL BE SECURED AND PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE PER NEC
250.64(B). WHERE INSTALLED IN FREE-AIR, RUN WITH CONDUITS, RACEWAYS, OR
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING AND SECURE AT MINIMUM 4.5-FOOT
INTERVALS.
G. WHERE GEC�S ARE INSTALLED IN METAL CONDUIT OR RACEWAYS, BOND BOTH
ENDS OF THE CONDUIT PER NEC 250.64(E)(1).
H. FOR KEYED NOTES, REFER TO EP-103
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KEYED NOTES�
1. NEW GEC FROM PV ARRAY STRUCTURE PER NEC 690.47(D) IN FREE AIR. #6 AWG BARE COPPER PER NEC 250.166(C). ALSO SERVES AS EGC FOR PVSC
CONDUCTORS. MUST BE RUN WITH THE PVSC CONDUCTORS PER NEC 690.43(F).
2. NEW PVSC EGC TO THE INVERTER�S DC EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL/BUS BAR (IN FREE AIR UP TO ENTERING THE INVERTER). #6 AWG BARE COPPER.
MUST BE RUN WITH THE PVSC CONDUCTORS PER NEC 690.43(F). ENTER INVERTER VIA NEMA 4 NON-METALLIC LIQUID-TIGHT CORD GRIP.
3. NEW GEC PER NEC 690.47(D) TO PV1 (IN FREE AIR UP TO ENTERING PV1). #6 AWG BARE COPPER PER NEC 250.166(C). MULTIPLE GEC�S MAY BE SPLICED TOGETHER TO CREATE (1) #6 AWG BARE COPPER GEC. ALL SPLICES MUST BE MADE WITH IRREVERSIBLE COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR PER NEC 250.64(C)(1). ENTER PV1 VIA NEMA 4 NON-METALLIC LIQUID-TIGHT CORD GRIP. GEC SHALL REMAIN CONTINUOUS FROM PV ARRAY RACKING STRUCTURE TO
THE GROUNDING BUS BAR IN MSA IN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM PER NEC 250.64(C).
4. BOND THE GEC TO THE GROUNDING BUS BAR IN THE PV2 USING #6 AWG BARE COPPER PIG-TAIL.
5. NEW GEC PER 690.47(D) TO GROUNDING BUS BAR IN MSA. #6 AWG BARE COPPER PER 250.166(C). INSTALL IN MINIMUM 3 " IMC WITH FEEDERS. BOND BOTH ENDS OF THE IMC PER NEC 250.64(E)(1). CONFIRM THE GROUNDING BUS BAR IN MSA HAS A DIRECT CONNECTION TO THE BUILDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM.
GENERAL NOTES�
A. INSTALL EGC�S AS SPECIFIED IN THE CIRCUIT SCHEDULE ON SHEET EP-103.
B. SPLICE EGC TO GEC WITH IRREVERSIBLE COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR.
C. GEC�S MUST BE CONTINUOUS PER NEC 250.64 (C). WHERE GEC�S ARE SPLICED TOGETHER, SPLICE WITH IRREVERSIBLE COMPRESSION-TYPE CONNECTOR
PER NEC 250.64(C)(1).
D. BOND ALL METALLIC CONDUITS AND RACEWAYS AS REQUIRED PER NEC 250.97.
E. INSTALL BONDING JUMPER ACROSS ALL EXPANSION FITTINGS PER SHEET 501.
F. GEC�S SHALL BE SECURED AND PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE PER NEC 250.64(B). WHERE INSTALLED IN FREE-AIR, RUN WITH CONDUITS, RACEWAYS, OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE BUILDING AND SECURE AT MINIMUM 4.5-FOOT INTERVALS.
G. WHERE GEC�S ARE INSTALLED IN METAL CONDUIT OR RACEWAYS, BOND BOTH ENDS OF THE CONDUIT PER NEC 250.64(E)(1).
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BREAK IN ROOF LEVELS
(N) AC DISCONNECT "PVD1"
VISIBLE, LOCKABLE, LABELED,
DISCONNECT INTERIOR MAIN
ELECTRICAL ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR)
(E) MSA MAIN SWITCHGEAR,
PV SYSTEM POINT OF CONNECTION
(INTERIOR, MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM
ON FIRST FLOOR)
(N) PVD2 PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT�
VISIBLE, LOCKABLE, LABELED,
DISCONNECT (EXTERIOR, AT GRADE)
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PV1 OUTPUT CONDUIT FOLLOW (E)
CONDUIT DOWN WALL TO LOWER ROOF
SURFACE MOUNTED PV1 OUTPUT CONDUIT
FOLLOW (E) CONDUIT DOWN WALL TO
EQUIPMENT YARD WALL
PVD2 OUTPUT CONDUIT PENETRATE INTO MAIN
ELECTRICAL ROOM. RUN SUSPENDED FROM
CEILING TO PVD1. ENTER FROM TOP.
GENERAL NOTES�
1. DO NOT USE THIS SHEET FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION OR PROCUREMENT.
REFER TO SHEETS EP-101 THROUGH EP-105.
2. VERIFY ALL FIELD CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS BEFORE ORDERING EQUIPMENT.
3. REFER TO STRUCTURAL SHEETS S-101 AND S-102 FOR EXACT LOCATION OF THE
ROOF-MOUNTED PV PANELBOARDS AND SWITCHBOARD (PVD1, PVD2, PV) AND MOUNTING
DETAILS.
4. INVERTERS TO BE INSTALLED ON SMA READY RACK. ALL INVERTERS ARE INSTALLED A PITCH
OF 15 DEGREES, FACING NORTH. INSTALL SHADE COVER ON EACH INVERTER.
5. ROUTE CONDUIT AT LEAST 6 INCHES AWAY FROM PARALLEL RUNS OF HIGH TEMPERATURE
SURFACES, SUCH AS STEAM OR HOT WATER PIPES AND DO NOT RUN CONDUIT DIRECTLY
UNDER COLD WATER LINES.
KEYED NOTES�
A. RACEWAYS THAT CROSS IFC PATHWAYS MUST BE MARKED WITH REFLECTIVE WARNING
TAPE.
B. EXPANSION FITTING REQUIRED. REFER TO SHEET 501 FOR DETAILS.
C. PULL BOX - NEMA 3R, INSTALLED ON PIPE PIERS AT LEAST 3-1/2" ABOVE THE FINISHED
ROOF. SI�ED PER NEC 314.28.
D. REFER TO SHEET EP-503 FOR DETAILS FOR CONDUITS THAT SPAN LARGER THAN
TYPICAL GAPS WITHIN THE PV ARRAY ACROSS. GAPS MUST NOT EXCEED 10-FEET.
INVERTER CONDUITS
MOUNTED ON
DORMER WALL
INVERTER CONDUITS
TRANSITION BETWEEN
ROOF LEVELS
INVERTER CONDUITS
TRANSITION BETWEEN
ROOF LEVELS
PV1
NEW PV PANELBOARD "PV1" AND "PV2"
MOUNTED ON DORMER WALL
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8" RADIUSLESS THAN
8" RADIUS
NOT ACCEPTABLE
A
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N.T.S
NO.A1260ST SAFETY
TIP ALUMINUM POINT
(1/2" X 60")
NO. G163 ADHESIVE
TRIPOD BRACE
NO.A712 ADHESIVE
CABLE HOLDER 36" O.C. MAX
SECURED W/AN APPROVED
ADHESIVE
NO. A50 ALUMINUM
CABLE
NO. A229 NARROW
SURFACE POINT BASE
SECURED W/AN ADHESIVE
B
TYPICAL - ADHESIVE BASE WITH TRIPOD
N.T.S
EQUIPMENT HOUSING , ETC
NO. A404 BOUNDING PLATE
SECURED W/ BOLTS OR SCREWS
NO. A50 ALUMINUM CABLE CONNECTED TO NEAREST
ROOF CIRCUIT W/NO A309 CABLE CONNECTOR
C
TYPICAL SOLAR EQUIPMENT BONDS
N.T.S
NO.A50 ALUMINUM CABLE
NO.A327 CROSS RUN
CABLE CONNECTOR
NO.A50 ALUMINUM CABLE
NO. A50 ALUMINUM CABLE
A309 CABLE CONNECTOR
NO. A50 ALUMINUM CALBLE
D
TYPICAL CABLE SPLICERS
N.T.S
METAL BODIES THAT SHOW CONTINUITY TO THE
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THE MAIN CONDUCTOR MUST BE BONDED TO THE
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
NOTE:
ANY SPECIAL ROOFING PROCEDURES REQUIRED BY THE
ROOFING MANUFACTURER TO MAINTAIN THE ROOF
WARRANTY SHALL BE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED BY THE
ROOFING CONTRACTOR. THIS INCLUDES , BUT IS NOT
LIMITED TO , ADDITIONAL MEMBRANE BETWEEN
OUR SYSTEM AND THE ROOF SYSTEM , SPECIAL ADHESIVE
REQUIREMENTS AND ANY SPECIAL STANDING SEAM
FITTINGS (S-5 , BEMO , ETC)
NOTE:
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM MUST BE MADE ELECTRICALLY
CONTINUOUS . (NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTALLER.) LIGHTNING
PROTECTION INSTALLER TO BOND TO SOLAR SYSTEM
WHEN WITHIN 6'.
GENERAL NOTES:
B
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NOTE:
THIS SYSTEM WILL NOT QUALIFY FOR THE UL MASTER
LABEL BECAUSE IT ONLY COVERS THE PV ARRAY, NOT THE
BUILDING.
CONTINUOUS
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INSULATION AT LUG
DUCT SEAL SHOULD BE APPLIED
AFTER WIRES ARE IN PLACE
GROUNDING BUSHING
WITH LAY-IN LUG
COMPRESSION FITTING
CONDUIT
LOCK NUT
ENCLOSURE
MAX 4" STEEL CONDUIT
OR WIREMOLD
(E) WALL OR FLOOR SLAB
(E) METRASEAL OR EQUIVALENT
ALL PENETRATIONS SHALL
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RATED SEALANT
1-5/8" UNISTRUT
CONDUIT CLAMP
WITH HARDWARE
2" HILTI KWIK BOLT,
EXPANSION ANCHOR
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CONDUIT
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3�-0"
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EXPANSION FITTING TO ALLOW A MIN 4-INCHES OF
LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT (COOPER INDUSTRIES XJG
RIGID/IMC EXPANSION COUPLING, CAT # XJG44 WITH
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INSTALL PER MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.
PIPE GUIDE TO ALLOW
LONDITUDINAL/AXIAL MOVEMENT. MUST BE
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200�-0" MAX
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USE.
3.
5"
MINIMUM INSTALLED
HEIGHT OF CONDUIT
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MOUNT PULLBOX ON PIPE
PIERS. HARDWARE MUST
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PIPE GUIDE TO ALLOW
LONDITUDINAL/AXIAL MOVEMENT. MUST BE
STAINLESS STEEL OR HDG.
PIPE GUIDE TO ALLOW
LONDITUDINAL/AXIAL MOVEMENT. MUST BE
STAINLESS STEEL OR HDG.
PIPE GUIDE TO ALLOW
LONDITUDINAL/AXIAL MOVEMENT. MUST BE
STAINLESS STEEL OR HDG.
ECOMOUNT
REFERENCE EP-904 FOR SPEC SHEET
SMA STRING INVERTERS.
REFERENCE EP-903 FOR SPEC SHEET.
SMA DC DISCONNECT
15° MIN TILT (TYP)
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