13-0290 (SOL)P.O. BOX 1504
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
Application Number:
13-00000290
Property Address:
79269 PASEO DEL REY
APN:
604-440-020-20 -27519 -
Application description:
SOLAR
Property Zoning:
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Application valuation:
18000
w VOICE (760) 777-7012
FAX (760) 777-7011
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS (760) 777-7153
BUILDING PERMIT
Date: 4/30/13
Owner:
CUMMINGS, DENNIS & MOLLY
79269 PASEO DEL REY
LA QUINTA, CA 92253
"F1NANCFnPcrr actor:
Applicant: Architect or Engineer:BOUND ELEC CONTR & SVCS
0 HIGHWAY 111 STE 3
DESERT, CA 92260
)776-8314
No.: 786678
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.
License Class: C10 License No.: 786678
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% ate: � Contractor: G GG✓t/R�l, .
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).:
1 _ 1 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.).
1 _ 1 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.).
I—) 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
WORKER'S COMPENSATION DECLARATION
I hereby affirm under penalty of perjury one of the following declarations:
I have and will maintain a certificate of consent to self -insure for workers' compensation, as provided
for by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is
issued.
I have and will maintain workers' compensation insurance, as required by Section 3700 of the Labor
Code, for the performance of the work for which this permit is issued. My workers' compensation
insurance carrier and policy number are:
Carrier HARTFORD UNDER Policy Number 57WECES1661
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, 1 shall forthwith comply with those provisions.
Date: � Applicant: e
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 theDirectorof 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 Quinta, 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.
I certify that I have read this application and state that the above information is correct. I agree to comply with all
city and county ordinances and state laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize representatives
of this county
�to",enter upon the above-mentioned property for inspection purposes.
Date: kI AO / y Signature (Applicant or Agent):
Application Number . . . . . 13-00000290
Permit . . . SOLAR PERMIT
Additional desc .
Permit Fee . . . . 22.50 Plan Check Fee
5.63
Issue Date . . . . Valuation . . .
. 35000
Expiration Date 10/27/13
Qty Unit Charge Per
Extension
BASE FEE
15.00
1.00 4.5000 EA SOLAR COLLECTOR < 1000
4.50
1.00 3.0000 EA SOLAR EQUIP MISCELLANEOUS
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3.00
Permit . . . ELEC-SERVICE CHANGE
Additional desc .
Permit Fee . . . . 33.50 Plan Check Fee
.00
Issue Date . . . . Valuation . . .
. 0
Expiration Date 10/27/13
Qty Unit Charge Per
Extension
BASE FEE
15.00
1.00 18.5000 EA ELEC SVC <=600V/<=200A
----------------=-----------------------------------------------------------
18.50
Permit ELEC-MISCELLANEOUS
Additional desc . .
Permit Fee . . . . 22.50 Plan Check Fee
5.63
Issue Date . . . . Valuation
0
Expiration Date 10/27/13
Qty Unit Charge Per
Extension
BASE FEE
.15.00
1.00 7.5000 EA ELEC PWR APP >1 TO <=10
7.50
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Special Notes and Comments
8.OkW SOLAR ARRAY - (33) 245W CANADIAN
SOLAR PANELS W/ (1) 7,000W SMA SUNNYBOY
INVERTER AND 200AMP SERVICE PANEL
UPGRADE [594SF] 2010 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE.
April 30, 2013 1:04:18 PM AORTEGA
------------------------------ -----------------------------------------------
Other Fees . . . . . . . . . BLDG STDS ADMIN (SB1473)
1.00
Fee summary Charged Paid Credited
------------------------------------------------=--------
Due
Permit Fee Total 78.50 .00 .00
78.50
Plan Check Total 11.26 .00 .00
11.26
LQPERMIT
Application Number
Other Fee Total
Grand Total
LQPERMIT
. . . . . 13-00000290
1.00 .00 .00 1.00
90.76 .00 .00 90.76
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Sheet index:
® Vicinity Map
® Site Map and,Roof 'Plan,
® Labeling and signage
® Single.1ine Diagram
* Solar Moclu.le,66ia'Sheet .
® Inverterbata Sheet
Til6-roof solar'moubt datasheet
Solar mount PE certification
Racking d atasheet
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S.OLA=LITE
42220 Green Way #B, Palm Desert, CA 92211
Showroom: 760.779.5591 Fax: 760.779.5597
Labeling and Signage for Photovoltaic
Solar System with central. inverter(s):
On exposed DC raceways every 1 Oft:
"CAUTION: SOLAR CIRCUIT"
On Main Service Entrance Panel:
CITY*OF LA QUINTA
BUILDING & SAFETY DEPT.
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FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATE EY.
"CAUTION: SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM CONNECTED"
On AC Disconnect:
"PV Solar System A/C Disconnect. Warning: Both Line And Load
Terminals May Be Energized with Switch Open."
On Inverter(s):
"WARNING 690.5(C)-. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
IF A GROUND FAULT IS INDICATED, NORMALLY GROUNDED
CONDUCTORS MAY BE UNGROUNDED AND ENERGIZED"
At Breaker Main:
"WARNING: INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION. DO NOT RELOCATE
THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE"
On DC Disconnect:
"PV Solar System DC Disconnect. Both Line And Load Terminals May Be
Energized With Switch Open."
P.O. Box 11571, Palm Desert, CA 92255 • www.puresunlight.com
tel:760.779.5591, 888.779.5591 • fax:760:779.5597 • info@pureSunlight.com 0 lic#865370
NEM SYSTEM INFORMATION
INVERTER MFG & MODEL
SMA S137000US
INVERTER EFFICIENCY RATING
' 966/b .
PV MODULES PER INVERTER
33 (3 STRINGS OF:11 EA.)
-NET NAMEPLATE RATING
7.074 kW
DC DISCONNECT
(3 -POLE) CONTINUOUS GROUND TO INVERTER
FOR EQUIPMENT GROUNDING
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33 x 223.3 x 9.6% = 7074 W
INVERTER MAX AC OUTPUT
29A x 125% = 36.25A MINIMUM BREAKER
CONDUCTOR SIZING
V) CONINUOUS GROUND TO GROUND
3 STRINGS OF 11 SOLAR MODULES PER STRING: > 6 #8 THWN-2 BUS IN MAIN ERVICE PANEL
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SYSTEM DC OUTPUT
AT LOWESTMIDDAY
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33 x 223.3 x 9.6% = 7074 W
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29A x 125% = 36.25A MINIMUM BREAKER
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Dennis Cummings Residence - Solar Installation
79269 Paseo del Rey, La Quinta, CA 92253SO. ELECTRICAL: SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
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UTILITY: IMPERIAL. IRRIGATION DISTRICT PO BOX 11571, PALM DESERT, CA 92255 (760) 779-5591
®i� CanadianS®lar
Key Features -
• High'module efficiency up to 16.16%
• Positive power tolerance: 0 - +5W.
• Robust frame to up to 5400 Pa load:
• Self-cleaning surface
• Outstanding performance at low irradiance
• High energy yield atLowNOCT .
• Backed By Our'New 10/25 Linear Power Warranty; .,
Plus our added.25 year insurance coverage'
100
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5 - 10 s '`.` 20 25'
10 year product warranty on materials and workmanship
25 year linearpower output warranty
CS6P is a robust solar module with 60 solar cells.
These modules can be used for on -grid solar
applications. Our meticulous design and production
techniques ensure a high -yield, long-term
performance for every module produced. Our
rigorous quality control and in-house testing facilities
guarantee Canadian Solar's modules meet the highest
quality standards possible.
Best Quality
• 235 quality control points in module production
• EL screening to eliminate product defects
• Current binning to improve system performance
• Accredited Salt mist/Ammonia resistance
Best Warranty Insurance
• 25,years worldwide coverage,'•
• 100% warranty term coverage
• Providing third party, bankruptcy rights
• Non7bancellable
• Immediate coverage
• Insured by 3 world top insurance companies
Comprehensive Certificates
• IEC 61215, IEC 61730, IEC61701 ED2', UL1703,
IEC62716, CEC Listed, CE and MCS
• IS09001: 2008: Quality Management System
• ISO/TS16949:2009: The automotive quality
management system
•' IS014001'2004: Standards for Environmental
management system
• QC086600 HSPM: The Certifi6iition for
Haiardous Substances Regulations
• OHSAS 18001:2007: International standards for
occupational health and safety
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CS6P-240/245/250/255/260M
Electrical Data
STC
CS6P-240M CS6P-245M CS6P-250M
CS6P-255M
CS6P-260M
Nominal Maximum Power (Pmax)
240W
245W
25OW
255W
260W
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp)
30.2V
30.3V
30.4V
30.5V
30.7V
Optimum Operating Current (Imp)
7.95A
8.09A
8.22A
8.35A
8.48A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)
37.3V
37AV
37.5V
37.7V
37.8V
Short Circuit Current (Isc)
8.46A
8.61A
8.74A
8.74A
8.99A
Module Efficiency
14.92%
15.23%
15.54%
15.85%
16.16%
Operating Temperature
-40°C -+85°C
Maximum System Voltage
1000V (IEC) /600V (UL)
Maximum Series Fuse Rating
15A
Application Classification
ClassA
Power Tolerance
0 - +5W
Under Standard Test Conditions (STC) of Irradiance of t000W/m', spectrum AM 1.5 and cell temperature of 25C
NOCT
CS6P-240M CS6P-245M CS6P-250M CS6P-255M CS6P-260M
Nominal Maximum Power (Pmax)
173W
177W
180W
184W
188W
Optimum Operating Voltage (Vmp)
27.5V
27.6V
27.7V
27.8V
28.0V
Optimum Operating Current (Imp)
6.29A
6.40A
6.51A
6.62A
6.70A
Open Circuit Voltage (Voc)
34.2V
34.3V
34AV
34.6V
34.7V
Short Circuit Current (Isc)
6.85A
6.97A
7.08A
7.18A
7.28A
Under Normal Operating Cell Temperature, Irradiance of 800 W/m', spectrum AM 1.5, ambient temperature 20C,
wind speed 1 m/s
Mechanical Data
Cell Type
Mono -crystalline 156 x 156mm, 2 or 3 Busbars
Cell Arrangement
60 (6 x 10)
Dimensions
1638 x 982 x 40mm (64.5 x 38.7 x 1.57in)
Weight
19kg (41.9 lbs)
Front Cover
3.2mm Tempered glass
Frame Material
Anodized aluminium alloy
J -BOX
IP65 or IP67, 3 diodes
Cable
4mm2(IEC)/12AWG(UL), 1000mm
Connectors
MC4 or MC4 Comparable
Standard Packaging (Modules per Pallet)
24pcs
Module Pieces per container (40 ft. Container)
672pcs (40'HQ)
IN Curves (CS6P-250M)
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'Specifications Included in this datasheet are subject to change without prior notice.
About Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world's largest solar
companies. As a leading vertically -Integrated
manufacturer of Ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules and
solar systems, Canadian Solar delivers solar power
products of uncompromising quality to worldwide
customers. Canadian Solar's world class team of
professionals works closely with our customers to
provide them with solutions for all their solar needs.
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Temperature Characteristics
Temperature Coefficient
Pmax
-0.45%FC
Voc
-0.35 %PC
Isc
0.060 %/°C
Normal Operating Cell Temperature
45*2°C
Performance at Low Irradiance
Industry leading performance at low irradiation
environment, +95.5% module efficiency from an
irradiance of 1000W/m2to 200w/m'
(AM 1.5, 25 -C)
Engineering Drawings
Canadian Solar was founded in Canada in 2001 and was
successfully listed on NASDAQ Exchange (symbol: CSIQ) in
November 2006. Canadian Solar has cell manufacturing capacity
of 1.5GW and module manufacturing capacity of 2.3GW.
SMA
SUNNY BOY 5000US / 6000US / 7000US / 8000US
Highest CEC efhci n y rn rts'class �3Sealedeleomc�se�nclosure &
Integra ed I od b er ak:ratedt.� �OphcoolT"��
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SUNNY BOY 5000US/6000US/7000US / 8000US
The best in their class
Our US series inverters utilize our proven technology and are designed specifically to meet IEEE -1547 requirements.
Sunny Boy 6000US, Sunny Boy 7000US and Sunny Boy 8000US are also compatible with the Sunny Tower. Increased
efficiency means better performance and shorter payback periods. All four models are field -configurable for positive
ground systems making them more versatile than ever. Throughout the world, Sunny Boy is the benchmark for PV inverter
performance and reliability.
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SUNNY BOY 5000US/6000US/7000US / 8000US
The best in their class
Our US series inverters utilize our proven technology and are designed specifically to meet IEEE -1547 requirements.
Sunny Boy 6000US, Sunny Boy 7000US and Sunny Boy 8000US are also compatible with the Sunny Tower. Increased
efficiency means better performance and shorter payback periods. All four models are field -configurable for positive
ground systems making them more versatile than ever. Throughout the world, Sunny Boy is the benchmark for PV inverter
performance and reliability.
Technical Data
Efficiency Curves
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SB 5000US
SB 6000US
SB 7000US
SB 8000US
Recommended Maximum PV Power (Module STC)
6250 W
7500 W
8750 W
10000 W
DC Maximum Voltage
600V
600 V
600 V
600V
Peak Power Tracking Voltage
250-480 V
250-480 V
250-480 V
300-480 V
DC Maximum Input Current
21 A
25A
30A
30A
Number of Fused String Inputs
3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A
3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A
3 (inverter), 4 x 20 A
3 (Inverter), 4 x 20 A
(DC disconnect)
(DC disconnect)
(DC disconnect)
(DC disconnect)
PV Start Voltage
300 V
300 V
300 V
365 V
AC Nominal Power
5000 W
6000 W
7000 W
8000 W
AC Maximum Output Power
5000 W
6000 W
7000 W
8000 W
AC Maximum Output Current (@ 208, 240, 277 V)
24 A, 21 A, 18 A
29 A, 25 A, 22 A
34 A, 29 A, 25 A
N/A, 32 A, 29 A
AC Nominal Voltage Range
183 - 229 V @ 208 V
183 - 229 V @ 208 V
183, 229 V @ 208 V
N/A @ 208 V
211-264V@240V
211-264V@240V
211-264V@240V
211-264V@240V
244 - 305 V @ 277 V
244 - 305 V @ 277 V
244 - 305 V @ 277 V
244 - 305 V @ 277 V
AC Frequency: nominal / range
60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz
60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz
60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz
60 Hz / 59.3 - 60.5 Hz
Power factor (Nominal)
0.99
0.99
0.99
0.99
Peak Inverter Efficiency
96.8%
97.0%
971%
96.5%
CEC Weighted Efficiency
95.5% @ 208 V
95.5% @ 208 V _
95.5% @ 208 V
N/A @ 208 V
95.5% @ 240 V
95.5% @ 240 V
96.0% @ 240 V
96.0%@ 240 V
95.5% @ 277 V
96.0% @ 277 V
96.0% @ 277 V
96.0%@ 277 V
Dimensions: W x H x D in inches
18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5
18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5
18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5
18.4 x 24.1 x 9.5
Weight / Shipping Weight
141 lbs / 148 lbs
141 lbs / 148 lbs
141 lbs / 148 lbs
148 lbs / 152 lbs
Ambient Temperature Range
-13 to 113 °F
-13 to 113 °F
-13 to 113 °F
-13 to 113 °F
Power consumption at night
0.1 W
0.1 W
0.1 W
0.1 W
Topology
Low frequency transformer,
Low frequency transformer,
low frequency transformer,
Low frequency transformer,
true sinewove
true sinewave
true sinewove
true sinewove
Cooling Concept
Opticoollm"
Opticoollm,
Opticoollm,
Optieooll",
forced active cooling
forced active cooling
forced active cooling
forced active cooling .
Mounting Location: indoor/ outdoor (NEMA 3R)
0/40 -
LCD Display
40
40
Communication: RS485 /wireless
0/0
0/0
0/0
0/0
Warranty: 10 years / 15 years / 20 years
40/0/0
40/0/0
0/0/0
0/0/0
Compliance: IEEE -929, IEEE -1547, UL 1741,
40
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40
UL 1998, FCC Part 15 A & B
Specifications For nominal conditions
• Included
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NOTE: US inverters ship with gray lids.
Efficiency Curves
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MateriaLer ting: XSCrNi1'810 1.4301
.Name according to DIN EN I50 3506:; (chem. symbol) (materia/ number)
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Density
P..
= 7.9 9/cm
x Co'efficientofthermal. expansion
�.r
ar
= 1.60E -051/°C
Diffusivity.
A
= 17.00 W/mK
h
Modulus of., elasticity
E
= 17,000.00 kN/cm2
Shear modulus'
G
= 6,450.00 kN/cm2
IVlechanical_:poperties .
tensile strength:
fu.k
700 MPa
tensile.yielcl.stregth
:fy,
_ 450 MPa
Permissible -*loads
Tensile:force
Minimum Rafter width
30
TF �= 0.80 kN
b raker 60.mm
8.5
5. Average Ultimate Load Z±
Fixed with
292lbs (1300N)
hex head wood screw 8x80 571 fz
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Oct. 7, 2012
Calmonte .Corporation
DBA SolanWarehouse
9628 Valley Blvd:
Rosemead; CA :91=770
Phone: (626)579-328.8
Atte: Engineering<Department
Subject: Engineering Certification for-:SWH Solar Racking Installation Guide
(Verslon 12-iiV1)
I, Hai -Hone, being a registered Professional Engineer a.the-State of California,
P.E. # C68610i, and being duly competent as regards photovoltaic .(I?V) mounting
systems designvand construction, has reviewed SWH Solar Racking V).
systems
Guide (Version :12 10:V1). -Part 1 Procedure to Determine.the. Design Wind Load",
and "Part2. Procedure to Select Rail Span. and Foot Spacing"
.
$ymy.attached P E .seal, I certify -that the procedures which:are used�:to determine
the, calculation of design wind force, load cgmbin_ ations, :appliedloading„rail
selecrion,.data and analysis contained within this installation giide.'are based:on and
comply with the design criteriaspecified in
1. 20.09 International Building Code; ;by Intematiorial Code; Council, Inc, 2009
2. 201.0 California -Building Code, by'.Cali-fornia Building Standards
Commission, 20;1:1
3. Aluminum Design Manual: Specification and Guidelines for Aluminum
Structures; by:The.,Aluminum Association, 2005.
This engineering certif cation shall not be construed as relieving. the; manufacturer or
installer of their responsibi sties, liabilities or contractual obligation. Itis the installer's
responsibility to venfy that the exisfng building structure to which the PV mounting
system is to be fixed is:a'dequate to support the load forces inducedLLby V, mounting.
system.
Please contact me if you' -should .have any questions.
Yours faithfully
Hai' Hong, PE
Hai Flong P.E 0 4439 ,rlis.sion Hi4 Dr. Chino Hills CA 911709 o Phone: 909.606.9540
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Sol.aMount TO.chn,' ic',al PatOheet
Pub 110818 -ltd V1.9 August 2011
SolarMount Module Connection Hardware ... ............................................................. 1
BottomUp, Module Clip ..................................... I ............................................. ........
MidClamp ................. ................................... i ...................... I ......................................
EndClamp ............................................. ................................. .......................................... ;;2.
SolarMount Beam Connection 'Hardware ..... : ................................................................... i3
L -Foot .................................................................................... : ........................ ......... :..,;..3
SolarMountBeams ......................................................... ................... ................................ A
SolarMount Module Connection Hardware
SolarMount Bottom Up Module Clip
Part No. 302000C
Washer x Bottom Up Clip material: One of the folldwifig extruded aluminum
Bottom 0t fhiydens a alloys: 6005 -T5,.6105 -T5, 6061-T6
Up C/' ArqF Ultimate tensile: 38ksi, Yield: 35 ksi
0
Finish: Clear Anodized
Bottom Up Clio weight: -0.031 lbs (14g)
BolAllbl
BedIll t b w I a6 and d(esigh. Ibaidsbre valid when components are
—�assembled-with SolarMoun't series beams according to authorized
UNIRAC documerits
Assemble with one'/4"-20 ASTM F593 bolt, one'/<" -20 ASTM F594
71
-serrated flange nut, and one .114". flatMwasher
Use anti-seizeand tiahten.to 10 ft lbs of torque
Resistance factors and safety factors are dei4rmined according to
part 1 section 9 of the.2005 Aluminum Desigh Man
uzil and third -
party test results from an IAS a6dr6dit6d labdr"a*tory
• Module edge must be'fully supported by the beam
NOTE ON WASHER: Install washer'on'bolt head side of assembly.
DO NOT. install, washer under serrated flangd hut
7 U
1.24
0,x
Dimensions specified in inches unless noted
Applied Load
Direction
Average
Ultimate
I bs (N)
Allowable
Load
lbs (N)
Safety
Factor,
j FS
Design
Load
lbs (N)
Resistance
Factor,
0
Tension, Y+
1566 (6967)
686 (3052)
2.28
10513 (4615)
0.662
Transverse,X±,'
1128 (5019)
329 (1463)
3.43
497 (2213)
0.441
Sliding, t ;-, 1-
66 (292),
27 (119)
2.44 1
_41 (181)10.619
SolarMount Mid Clamp
Part No. 302101 C, 302101 D, 302103C, 302104D,
302105D,302106D-
Mi
Clai
BELW!!N NOOt1Ig5
�x
Dimensions,specified in inches unless noted
SolarMount End Clamp
Part No. 302001C, 302002C, 302002D, 302003C,
302003D,302004C,302004D,302005C,302005D,
302006C,302006D,302007D,302008C,302008D,
302009C,302009D,302010C,302011C,302012C
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• Mid clamp material: One of the following extruded aluminum
alloys: 6005-T5, 6105-T5, 6061-T6
• Ultimate tensile: 38ksi, Yield: 35 ksi
• Finish: Clear or Dark Anodized
• Mid clamp weight: 0.050 lbs (23g)
• Allowable and design loads are valid when components are
assembled according to authorized UNIRAC documents
• Values represent the allowable and design load capacity of a single
mid clamp assembly when used with a SolarMount series beam to
retain a module in the direction indicated
• Assemble mid clamp with one Unirac'/4'-20 T -bolt and one'/4"-20
ASTM F594 serrated flange nut
• Use anti -seize and tighten to 10 ft -lbs of torque
• Resistance factors and safety factors are determined according to
part 1 section 9 of the 2005 Aluminum Design Manual and third -
party test results from an IAS accredited laboratory
Applied Load
Direction
Average
Ultimate
Ibs (N)
Allowable
Load
lbs (N)
Safety
Factor,
FS
Design
Load
lbs (N)
Resistance
Factor,
0
Tension, Y+
2020 (8987)
891 (3963)
2.27
1348 (5994)
0.667
Transverse, Z±
520 (2313)
229 (1017) 1
2.27
346 (1539)
0.665
Sliding, X±
1194 (5312)
1 490 (2179) 1
2.44
741 (3295)
0.620
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Dimensions specified=in-laiE ches-unless-noted
• End clamp material: One of the following extruded aluminum
alloys: 6005-T5, 6105-T5, 6061-T6
• Ultimate tensile: 38ksi, Yield: 35 ksi
• Finish: Clear or Dark Anodized
• End clamp weight: varies based on height: —0.058 lbs (26g)
• Allowable and design loads are valid when components are
assembled according to authorized UNIRAC documents
• Values represent the allowable and design load capacity of a single
end clamp assembly when used with a SolarMount series beam to
retain a module in the direction indicated
• Assemble with one Unirac'/4'-20 T -bolt and one'/4'-20 ASTM F594
serrated flange nut
• Use anti -seize and tighten to 10 ft -lbs of torque
• Resistance factors and safety factors are determined according to
part 1 section 9 of the 2005 Aluminum Design Manual and third -
.party test results from an IAS accredited laboratory
• Modules must be installed at least 1.5 in from either end of a beam
Applied Load
Direction
Average
Ultimate
lbs (N)
Allowable
Load
lbs (N)
Safety
Factor,
FS
Design
Loads
lbs (N)
Resistance
Factor,
m
Tension, Y+
1321 (5876)
529 (2352)
2.50
800 (3557)
0.605
Transverse, Z±
63 (279)
14 (61)
4.58
21 (92)
0.330
Sliding, X±
j 142 (630) 1
52 (231)
2.72
79 (349)
0.555
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SolarMount• Bears -Connection Hardware .
SolarMount L -Foot
Average;
Part No. 304000C, 304000D.
s -
Design Resistance
L`-Foot.material i 'One of theldllowing extruded aluminum alloys: 6005-
Ultimate:
T5, 61,05-T5. 6061-T6 '
�. Factor,
Ultimate tensile 38ksI veld 35 ksI
�'
Finish Clear or Dark Anodized.
_ y Ibis. (N)
L -Foot weight varies based omheight 0.215 lbs 98
lbs (N): m
A!lowable,and design loadsare valid when.components are
Bea ` ; �' may'
assmbled
ewith`SolarMount`senes'6i ams ac"'60rding to authorized
Bolt•` -
UNIRAGdocumenfs; .
L -Foot "
Foe the beam to L=Foot connection "" '
K
•`Assemble with one'ASTM F593 W-16 hex head screw and one
eiratedF594''%e"serrated"flange
nut
'Flange Nb r pJ
Use anti seiie and tighten to 30 ft -lbs of,torque
2.46,
'R*esistance:factors;and safety factors are determined according to,part
,• , ...
:1 _section 4 of,the.26,05 Aluminum.Design Manual and third -party test
Y
results from anlAS'accredited laboratory
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NOTE:, . Loads'are given for'tFie L Foot to'tieam connection only; be
X
sure.,to checkload, limits for standoff; lag screw, or other
a ttachment method
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2.01 ` t
Dimensions specified in inches unless noted
Applied load
Average;
Safety
Design Resistance
Direction'
Ultimate:
Allowable Load:
�. Factor,
Load Factor,
. ,,.
Ibs (N);
_ y Ibis. (N)
,�.y..FS
lbs (N): m
`Sliding Z+;
,�Y1766 (7856),
;: . --755 (3356}
�; -2.34
1141 (5077) 0.646
Tension Y+
;:1859;(8269)';
707: (3]44)'
2.63
1069 (4755) 0.575
Compression, Y.'
3258 {1:4492)
1'325.:(5893)
2.46,
2004' (8913) 0.615
,r. Traverse ,X+;486
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SolarMount Beams
Part No. 310132C, 310132C -B, 310168C, 310168C -B, 310168D
310208C,310208C-B,310240C,310240C-B,310240D,
410144M, 410168M, 410204M, 410240M
Properties
Units
SolarMount
SolarMount HD
Beam Height
in
2.5
3.0
Approximate Weight (per linear ft)
plf
0.811
1.271
Total Cross Sectional Area
in'
0.676
1.059
Section Modulus (X -Axis)
in
0.353
0.898
Section Modulus (Y -Axis)
in
0.113
0.221
Moment of Inertia (X -Axis)
in
0.464
1.450
Moment of Inertia (Y -Axis)
in
0.044
0.267
Radius of Gyration (X -Axis)
in
0.289
1.170
Radius of Gyration (Y -Axis)
in
0.254
0.502
SLOT FOR T -BOLT OR
1/4" HEX HEAD SCREW
2X SLOT FOR
BOTTOM CLIP
SLOT FOR
38" HEX BOLT
.387—
.750
Y
A
sX
SolarMount Beam
-sj
SLOT FOR T -BOLT OR 1.728
14" HEX HEAD SCREW
SLOT FOR
BOTTOM CLIP
3.000
Dimensions specified in inches unless noted
a
�I
SLOT FOR
HEX BOLT
1.385
1.207
Y
1.875
►X
SolarMount
HD Beam
Dimensions specified in inches unless noted
a