13-0289 (SOL)P.O. BOX 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
Application Number:
13-00000289
Property Address:
79235 CAMINO ROSADA
APN:
604-191-011-73 -24517
Application description:
SOLAR
Property Zoning:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Application valuation:
35316
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BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT
BUILDING PERMIT
Owner:
PRIMAVERA NICHOLAS H
79235 CAMINO ROSADA
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
Contractor:
Applicant: Architect or Engineer: RENOVA ENERGY CORP
75181 MEDITERRANEAN AVENUE
PALM DESERT, CA 92211
(760)568-3413
Lic. No..:: 910836
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LICENSED CONTRACTOR'S DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am licensed under provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with
Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professionals Code, and my License is in full force and effect.
LicensLe�Cllaass: BiC10 C46 Q License No.: 910836
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Date: •
+ Contractor: r �NO T-KAy
OWNER -BUILDER DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that I am exempt from the Contractor's State License Law for the
following reason (Sec. 7031 .5, Business and Professions Code:. Any city or county that requires a permit to
construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its issuance, also requires the applicant for the
permit to file a signed statement that he or she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Contractor's State
License Law (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code) or
that he or she is exempt therefrom and the basis for the alleged exemption. Any violation of Section 7031.5 by
any applicant for a permit subjects the applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).:
(_) I, as owner of the property, or my employees with wages as their sole compensation, will do the work, and
the structure is not intended or offered for sale (Sec. 7044, Business and Professions Code: The
Contractors' State License Law does not apply to an owner of property who builds or improves thereon,
and who does the work himself or herself through his or her own employees, provided that the
improvements are not intended or offered for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within
one year of completion, the owner -builder will have the burden of proving that he or she did not build or
improve for the purpose of sale.).
(_) I, as owner of the property, am exclusively contracting with licensed contractors to construct the project (Sec.
7044, Business and Professions Code: The Contractors' State License Law does not apply to an owner of
property who builds or improves thereon, and who contracts for the projects with a contractor(s) licensed
pursuant to the Contractors' State License Law.).
(_ 1 I am exempt under Sec. , B.&P.C. for this reason
Date:
Owner:
CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGENCY
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury that there is a construction lending agency for the performance of the
work for which this permit is issued (Sec. 3097, Civ. C.).
Lender's Name:.
Lender's Address:
LQPERMIT
VOICE (760) 777-7012
FAX (760) 777-7011
INSPECTIONS (760) 777-7153
Date: 4/26/13
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WORKER'S COMPEN ATIO OECRAOIV' ��fPJ
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following eclar do
I have and will maintain a certificate of consent o self-insu� pro ded
for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, fort a performance) v��c i this permi is
_ /n' issued. V� �sFT
� ' have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section bor
Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. My workers' compensation
insurance carrier and policy number are:
Carrier STATE FUND Policy Number 9024501-12
I certify that, in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any
person in any manner so as to become subject to the workers' compensation laws of California,
and agree that, if I should become subject to the workers' compensation provisions of Section
3700 of the Labor Code, IAshall forthwith comply with those provisions.
Date: 141_{' I Applicant: LWLLU
WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL
SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($100,000). IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN
SECTION 3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. ,
APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
IMPORTANT Application is hereby made to the Director of Building and Safety for a permit subject to the
conditions and restrictions set forth on this application.
1 . Each person upon whose behalf this application is made, each person at whose request and for
whose benefit work is performed under or pursuant to any permit issued as a result of this application,
the owner, and the applicant, each agrees to, and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City
of La Ouinta, its officers, agents and employees for any act or omission related to the work being
performed under or following issuance of this permit.
2. Any permit issued as a result of this application becomes null and void if work is not commenced
within 180 days from date of issuance of such permit, or cessation of work for 180 days will subject
permit to cancellation.
1 certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct. 1 agree to comply with all
city and county ordinances and state laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize representatives
of thiscountyto enter upon the above-mentioned property for inspection purposes.
'Date: AY'All ISignature (Applicant or Agent):
Application Number . . . . . 13-00000289
Permit . . .
SOLAR PERMIT
Additional desc . .
Permit Fee . . . .
22.50 Plan Check Fee
5.63
Issue Date . . . .
Valuation . . .
. 35316
Expiration Date
10/23/13
Qty Unit Charge
Per
Extension
BASE FEE
15.00
1.00 4.5000
EA SOLAR COLLECTOR < 1000
4.50
1..00 3.0000
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EA SOLAR EQUIP MISCELLANEOUS
3.00
Permit;
ELEC-MISCELLANEOUS
Additiona'1 desc .
Permit Fee . . . .
30.00 Plan Check Fee
7.50
Issue Date . .
Valuation . . .
. 0
Expiration Date
10/23/13
• Qty Unit Charge
Per
Extension
BASE FEE
15.00
2.00 7.5000
EA ELEC PWR APP >1 TO <=10
15.00
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Special Notes and Comments
14.7kW SOLAR ARRAY -
(45) 327W SUNPOWER
PANELS W/(1) 6000W &
(1) 700OW SUNPOWER
INVERTER (765SF) 2010
CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE.
April 26, 2013 3:31:17
PM AORTEGA
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Other Fees . . . . .
. . . . BLDG STDS ADMIN (SB1473)
2.00
Fee summary Charged Paid Credited
-----------------------------------------------
Due
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Permit Fee Total
52.50 .00 .00
52.50
Plan Check Total
13.13 .00 .00
13.13
Other Fee Total
2.00 .00 .00
2.00
Grand Total
67.63 .00 .00
67.63
LQPEfN11T
BIR #
Qty. of La Quinta
Building & Safety Division
P.O. Box 1504,78-495 Caile Tampico
La.Quinta, CA 92253 -:(760) 777-7012
Building Permit Application and Tracking Sheet
Permit #
%3•
ProjectAddress:79235 Camino Rosada
Owner's Name: Nicholas Primavera
A- P. Number:
Address:79235 Camino Rosada
Legal Description:
City, ST, zip: La Quilita, CA 92253
contractor: Renova Energy Corp.
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Telephone u .;. .
Address: 75181 Mediterranean Ave
Project Description: Residential Roof Mounted sour P 14.72kW DC
City, ST, zip: Palm Desert, CA 92211
4S -7 5� V%,,�
Telephone: 760-568-3413
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state Lic. # : 910836
Ciry Lies. #;104947
Arch, Engr., Designer.
Address:
City., ST, Zip:
Telephone. r.
State Lic. #: , • ';
Construction type: Occupancy: Residential .
Project type (circle one): New Add'a Alter Repair Demo
- Sq. Ft.:1905 # Stories:1 #Unit;:
Name of contact Person: Lea Waki - 760-568-3413 .
Telephone # of Contact Person: lea@renovasolar.corn
Estimated Value of Project: $35 316M
APPLICANT: DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
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Submittal
Req'd
Recd
TRACKING PERMrr FEES
Pian sets
Pian Check submitted3 15.
Item Amount
Structural Calcs.
Reviewed, ready for corrections
Plan Check Deposit. .
Truss Calcs.
Called Contact PersonP[an
Check Balance.
Title 24 Cates.
Plans picked up
Construction
Flood plain plan
Plans resubmitted..
Mechanical
Giuding plan
2'` Review, ready for correctio a
Electrical
Subeontactor List
Called Contact Person
Plumbing
Grant Deed
Plans picked up
H.O.A. Approval
Plans resubmitted
Grading
IN ROUSE.-
''" Review; ready for correctionsftuc
Developer Impact Fee
Planning Approval.
Called Contact Person
AXP.P.
Pub. Wks. Appr
Date or perm It issue
School Fees
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EXISTING METER# AR1 B4-3812
PROPOSED BI-DIRECTIONAL METER
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TO 225A MAIN SERVICE
120/240 VOLT
LOCATED ON WEST EXTERIOR WALL
1O0AMP ACDISCONNECT
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SOLAR SYSTEM SIZE: 14.715 kW [}C
CEC AC S`/STEM SIZE: 12.989kVVAC
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(*5)SuwpDvvenSpn-3zrws-VvHT-o(nz7WATT) PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES.
2.THIS SYSTEM |SGmo-|mrsnr|soVIA UL -LISTED POWER
CONDITIONING INVERTERS: (1)SUwPOvvenspR-7nonm'z*oAND
(1)5uwPOvvEnGPR-6000m'240
o.THIS SYSTEM HAS woUPS, m0BATTERIES.
4.THIS |s*ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM, ADDING lO8LB/SQ FT.
FOLLOWING THE ROOF SLOPE.
ROOF |8SPANISH TILE xT1o~PITCH.
o,THE SYSTEMS SQUARE FOOTAGE |881oFr. MODULES HAVE xw
AZIMUTH OF18O~
O. MODULES ARE ODEGREES TILT ABOVE ROOF SLOPE.
7.BUILDING |S(1)STORIES.
o.LAG SCREWS ARE om^X4^AT48rO.C. MAX, WITH z.o^INTO FRAMING.
g. MODULES WILL BsSECURED TOROOFTOP USING Uw|R*CSTANDOFF
ATTACHMENTS.
1o.ATTACHMENTS WILL Bco0ueLs'pLxSHso.
11.DESIGNED FOR BASIC WIND SPEED OF1ouMPH PER Uw|RxCCALCULATIONS.
1o.VISIBLE EXPOSED CONDUIT SHALL mEPAINTED TOMATCH.
13. MODULE DIMENSIONS ARE 41.z'xs1.*^
14,SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHALL BEPER NEC n9OAND |BSUBJECT TO
FIELD INSPECTION oYTHE CITY.
1n.PROPER CLEARANCES SHALL Bs|NACCORDANCE WITH ALL ADOPTED |
CAL FIRE GUIDELINES. |
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WARNING:
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MINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LIN
D LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN
THE OPEN POSITION.
OPERATING CURRENT: 17.94 Amps
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 357.07 Volts
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE: 550.28 Volts
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT: 19.38 Amps
NOTE: MOUNT ON DC DISCONNECT 1 OF 2
OF SPR -7000m INVERTER
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THE OPEN POSITION.
MAX AC OPERATING CURRENT: 54.17 Amps
OPERATING AC VOLTAGE: 240 Volts
NOTE: MOUNT ON AC COMBINER COVER
3"
- THIS PANEL IS FED BY TWO SOURCES:
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM ON PREMISES
NOTE: MOUNT ON SERVICE PANEL
3"
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
IF A GROUND FAULT IS INDICATED, THE
NORMALLY GROUNDED CONDUCTORS
MAY BE UNGROUNDED AND ENERGIZED.
NOTE: MOUNT ON INVERTERS
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®WARNING:
THIS FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC
GENERATOR LOCATED ON THE ROOF AS SHOWN. THE
SYSTEM MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE FACILITY
PER THE AC DISCONNECT AS SHOWN.
SITE PLAN
225A MAIN
PANEL
100 AMP AC
DISCONNEC
[115 AMP AC
COMBINER
SUNPOWER
6000W INVERTER
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NOTE: MOUNT ON SERVICE PANEL
WARNING:
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MINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LIN
D LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN
THE OPEN POSITION.
OPERATING CURRENT: 17.94 Amps
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 312.44 Volts
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE: 481.5 Volts
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT: 19.38 Amps
NOTE: MOUNT ON DC DISCONNECT 2 OF 2
OF SPR -6000m INVERTER
3"
WARNING
INVERTER CONNECTION DO NOT RELOCATE
THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE.
NOTE: MOUNT ON AC COMBINER AND MAIN
PANEL NEXT TO SOLAR BREAKERS
3"
PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
NOTE: MOUNT ON DISCONNECTS
AND AC COMBINER COVER
3/27/2013
3"
PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
BREAKERS LOCATED INSIDE
NOTE: MOUNT ON AC COMBINER COVER
3/27/2013
. 3"
PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
BREAKER 1 OF 2
NOTE: MOUNT ON AC COMBINER
NEXT TO 40A SOLAR BREAKER
3"
PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
BREAKER 2 OF 2
NOTE: MOUNT ON AC COMBINER
NEXT TO 35A SOLAR BREAKER
3"
THE MAIN SERVICE BREAKER
HAS BEEN DOWN -SIZED TO 175 AMPS.
NO UP-SIZING IS PERMITED
NOTE: MOUNT ON MAIN PANEL AT
MAIN BREAKER
NOTE: RED BACKGROUND WITH WHITE LETTERING
3/8" LETTER HEIGHT
PROJECT SIGNAGE "AA 3
N/A
MATERIALS
(45) SUNPOWER 327 WATT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
#SPR-327NE-WHT-D
(1) SUNPOWER SPR -7000m - 7000W, 240 VOLT
(1) SUNPOWER SPR -6000m - 6000W, 240 VOLT
(1) SQUARE -DAC COMBINER, 125A, 2 -POLE
#HOM816L125RB 3/27/2013
(1) EATON AC DISCONNECT, 100A NONFUSIBLE, 2?OLE
#OG223UR13
(1) MONITOR/PV SUPERVISOR
SOLAR PRODUCTION SUMMARY
GROSS NAMEPLATE RATING
(45 x 327/1000) 14.715 kW
CEC AC SYSTEM SIZE 12.989 kW
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6500 6500 PHASE TOTALS
PHASE TOTALS
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CONNECTED VA (CODE N):
TOTAL PHASE A: 1
6500
CONNECTED VA (CODE L):
13000
TOTAL PHASE t3:1
6500
CONNECTED VA (CODE R):
CONNECTED VA (CODE K):
TOTAL CONNECTED KVA:
13.0
DEMAND KVA
TOTAL ADJUSTED KVA:
13.0
TOTAL PANEL AMPS:
54.17
AMPS W/L CL:
54.17
NOTES
1. THE PV SOURCE CIRCUIT IS POSITIVELY GROUNDED.
2. WIRE AND SIZES ARE AS INDICATED OR LARGER.
3. ALL EQUIPMENT IS BONDED BY MECHANICAL MEANS OR BY A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR.
4. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR SHALL BE #8 AWG COPPER GROUND WIRE
AND BONDED TO THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM.
5. CHANGES TO DESIGN NEED PRIOR ENGINEER APPROVAL.
6. ALL CONDUIT RUNS SHALL BE SUPPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE.
0.5 TO 3.5 INCH STANDOFFS SHALL BE USED ON THE ROOFTOP SURFACE PER CEC Table 310.15(B)
7. ALL EXTERIOR CONDUIT AND BOXES SHALL BE RAIN -TIGHT AND SHALL USE OUTDOOR COMPRES;
FITTINGS LISTED FOR USE IN WET LOCATIONS(OUTDOOR RAINTIGHT). CEC 314.15
SAFEGUARDS
* SOLAR BREAKER SHALL BE LISTED FOR USE IN EXISTING MAIN PANEL.
ACCEPTED BREAKER REPLACEMENTS ARE EATON, SQUARE -D & GE.
* ALL JUNCTION BOXES SHALL BE NEMA OUTDOOR/RAINTIGHT RATED.
* WILEY CABLE CLIPS SHALL BE USED.
* EMT CONDUIT WHERE EXPOSED SHALL BE METAL CONDUIT. NO SET SCREWS
SHALL BE ALLOWED.
* ALL EMT SHALL USE OUTDOOR COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
* SERIES SOLAR CIRCUITS SHALL BE FUSED AT 20 AMPS DC.
* ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED.
* ADD COMBINER / JUNCTION BOXES AS NEEDED.
* AN INTERNAL BLOCKING DIODE IS PROVIDED IN EACH MODULE.
*GROUND FAULT PROTECTION DEVICE IS INTERNALLY BUILT
INTO SUNPOWER INVERTERS.
*MODULE GROUNDING SHALL BE MADE WITH ILSCO GBL-4DB
LUGS AND #8 SOLID BARE COPPER USING WEEB CONNECTIONS.
*ALL NEUTRAL TO GROUND CONNECTIONS SHALL OCCUR IN THE MAIN PANEL.
*EMT SHALL BE 1" MINIMUM.
* JUNCTION BOX/ COMBINER BOX ENTRY SHALL USE COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT.
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FOR CONSTRUCTION
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SUPPORT SYSTEM
* WIND LOAD: BASIC WIND SPEED (3 -SECOND GUST, 100 MPH)
* WIND EXPOSURE C
* CONDUIT SUPPORT BY COOPER/BEELINE OR CADDY
* VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE
* SOLARMOUNT-1 RACKING SYSTEM, LAG
BOLTED DIRECTLY INTO RAFTERS.
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ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE 1" EMT OR LARGER.
(1) #8 THWN-2 GEC
ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE BONDED.
(t2) #8 THWN-2
(1) #8 THWN-2 EGC
1 1/4" EMT G BAR
ALL CONDUIT SHALL BE SUPPORTED BY RUBBER
PYRAMID SUPPORTS 1 1/4" EMT /t8 THWN-2 EGC
1 1
STEEL CITY 12"X12"X4" OUTDOOR JUNCTION BOXES SHALL
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PV Installation
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STEEL CITY OUTDOOR
3/27/2013
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'EMT ENTRY TO MAIN PANEL
(21) SUNPOWER 327 WATT
MONITOR/
PV SUPERVISOR TO BE DETERMINED IN FIELD
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES DC DISCONNECT 2 OF 2
LOCATED IN GARAGE
INTERNET
#SPR-327NE-WHT-D FUSED AT 20 AMPS
(2) #8 THWN-2
t2o VOLT
MODULE PTC RATING: 301 AW
(1) #8 THWN-2 NEUTRAL
(3 STRINGS OF 7 MODULES)
(1) #8 THWN-2 GEC
(1) #8 THWN-2 EGC
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*EGC = EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR
*GEC = GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR
SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMSCALE:
N/A
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DC CIRCUITS
AC CIRCUITS
W Q M
MODULES TO SUNPOWER 7000W INVERTER
SUNPOWER 7000W INVERTER TO AC COMBINER
> 0 N
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CITY OF I /" O U I iN TA
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MAX VOLTAGE DC = (MODULE Voc + ((25°C - Temp Record Low°C [via www.solarabcs.org]) x T coefV)) X # modules in series _ �
CONDUIT SHALL I
AC CONDUIT SHALL BE MOUNTED INSIDE GARAGE
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MAX VOLTAGE DC= (64.9 +((25°C - 3°C) x.1766)) X 8 modules in series = 550.28 VOLTSBUILDING
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6.46 AMPS EACH CIRCUIT X 1.56[PER NEC 690.81 = 10.08 AMPS
#8 THWN-2 = 55 AMPS x .82[PER NEC TABLE 690.31(C)) = 45.1 AMPS
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45.1 AMPS X 1.0[CONDUIT FILL PER NEC TABLE310.15(B)(2)(a)] = 45.1 AMPS > 36.46 AMPS = OK
DC CONDUIT SHALL BE MOUNTED 1/2" TO 3 1/2" ABOVE ROOFTOP SURFACE.
(3) #8 THWN-2 AWG WIRE, (2) #8 THWN-2 GROUND
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ENGINEERED FOR 90°C TEMP. RATING OF CONDUCTOR & 44°C AMBIENT TEMP. PER SOLARABCS.ORG
FOR CONSTRUCTION
V EMT @ 40% FILL = (9) #8 THWN-2 WIRES = OK
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#8 WIRE = 55 AMPS X .58[PER NEC TABLE NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(2)(c) & PER NEC TABLE 690.31(c)] = 31.9 AMPS
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31.9 AMPS X .80[CONDUIT FILL PER NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(2)(a)] = 25.52 AMPS > 10.08 AMPS = OK
SUNPOWER 6000W INVERTER TO AC COMBINER
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1" EMT 40% FILL PER NEC TABLE CA = #8 THWN-2 WIRES = OK
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6000W / 240 VOLT = 25A X 1.25[PER NEC 215.2(A)11 = 31.25A (35 AMP SOLAR BREAKER)
AC CONDUIT SHALL BE MOUNTED INSIDE GARAGE
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MODULES TO SUNPOER 6000W INVERTER
ENGINEERED FOR 90°C TEMP. RATING OF CONDUCTOR & 44°C AMBIENT TEMP. PER SOLARABCS.ORG
#8 THWN-2 = 55 AMPS x .82[PER NEC TABLE 690.31(C)] = 45.1 AMPS
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3 STRINGS X 7 MODULES = 21 MODULES
45.1 AMPS X 1.0[CONDUIT FILL PER NEC TABLE310.15(B)(2)(a)) = 45.1 AMPS > 31.25 = OK
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MAX VOLTAGE DC = (MODULE Voc + ((25°C - Temp Record Low°C [via www.solarabcs.org)) x T coefV)) X # modules in
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MAX VOLTAGE DC= (64.9 +((25°C - 3°C) x.1766)) X 7 modules in series = 481.5 VOLTS MAIN PANEL CONNECTION CALCULATION (3) #8 T AWG WIRE,% #8 THWN-2 GROUND
6.46 AMPS EACH CIRCUIT X 1.56[PER NEC 690.81 = 10.08 AMPS
UPGRADE EXISTING 125 AMP MAIN SERVICE TO 225 AMP
1" EMT 40 @ 40 FILL = (9) #8
8 THWN-2 WIRES = OK
MAIN SERVICE
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FUSED AT 20 AMPS EACH CIRCUIT LOCATED AT INVERTER
UPGRADE EXISTING 125 AMP MAIN BREAKER TO 175 AMP
MAIN BREAKER
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DC CONDUIT SHALL BE MOUNTED 1/2" TO 3 1/2" ABOVE ROOFTOP SURFACE. 120% OF 225 AMP BUSS: ALLOWABLE BACKFED AMPS [PER NEC 690.64(B)(2)] = 270 AMPS
ENGINEERED FOR 90°C TEMP. RATING OF CONDUCTOR & 44°C AMBIENT TEMP. PER SOLARABCS.ORG
270 AMP - 175 AMP MAIN BREAKER = 95 TOTAL AMP ALLOWABLE
AC COMBINER TO MAIN PANEL QttOFESS/pN
40A + 35A
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#8 WIRE = 55 AMPS X .58[PER NEC TABLE NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(2)(c) & PER NEC TABLE 690.31(c)] = 31.9 AMPS
75 AMP SOLAR BREAKER < 95 AMPS = OK
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31.9 AMPS X .80[CONDUIT FILL PER NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(2)(a)] = 25.52 AMPS > 10.08 AMPS = OK ENGINEERED FOR 90°C TEMP. RATING OF CONDUCTOR & 44°C AMBIENT TEMP. PER SOLARABCS.ORG �' -P C'
3 STRINGS= (6) #8 THWN-2 AWG WIRE, (1) #8 THWN-2 GROUND
#4 THWN-2 = 95 AMPS x .82[PER NEC TABLE 690.31(C)] = 77.9 AMPS rrn
/27/2013 1" EMT @ 40% FILL PER NEC TABLE CA = (9) #8 THWN-2 WIRES = OK
77.9 AMPS X 1.0[CONDUIT FILL PER NEC TABLE310.15(8)(2)(a)] = 77.9 AMPS > 75 = OK N 9
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6.46 AMPS EACH CIRCUIT X 1.56[PER NEC 690.81 = 10.08 AMPS
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#8 WIRE = 55 AMPS X .58[PER NEC TABLE NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(2)(c) & PER NEC TABLE 690.31(c)] = 31.9 AMPS
1 1/4" EMT (4140% FILL = (7) #4 THWN-2 WIRES = OK
31.9 AMPS X .50[CONDUIT FILL PER NEC TABLE 310.15(B)(2)(a)) = 15.95 AMPS > 10.08 AMPS = OK`STq
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6 STRINGS= (12) #8 THWN-2 AWG WIRE, (1) #8 THWN-2 GROUND
1 1/4" EMT @ 40% FILL PER NEC TABLE CA = (16) #8 THWN-2 WIRES = OK
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