14-0404 (SOL) Revision 1 Solar PlansALL CONSTRUCTION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL,
2013 ELECTRICA ZONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
EXISTING METER # AK164-3606
PROPOSED BI-DIRECTIONAL METER
EXISTING 200A MAIN SERVICE PANEL
AIC RATING 10,000 AMPERES
120/240 VOLT, 1 (1), 3W
LOCATED ON WEST EXTERIOR WALL
60 AMP AC DISCONNECT \
SQUARE -D #DU222RB
120/240 VOLT
LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN PANEL
60 AMP AC DISCONNECT
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LOCATED IN GARAGE
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SOLAR SYSTEM SIZE: 10.464 kW DC
CEC AC SYSTEM SIZE: 9.211 kW AC,
1. THIS IS A 10.464 KW SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEM USING
(32) SUNPOWER SPR-327NE-WHT-D (327 WATT) PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES.
2. THIS SYSTEM IS GRID-INTERTIED VIA UL -LISTED POWER
CONDITIONING INVERTER: (1) FRONIUS IG PLUS ADVANCED 10.0-1
3. THIS SYSTEM HAS NO UPS, NO BATTERIES.
4. THIS IS A ROOF MOUNTED SYSTEM, ADDING 2.68 LB/SQ FT.
FOLLOWING THE ROOF SLOPE.
ROOF IS SPANISH TILE AT 17° PITCH (AVG 17°).
5. THE SYSTEMS SQUARE FOOTAGE IS 580 FT' (16% OF TOTAL ROOF AREA).
THE MODULES AZIMUTH IS 196°(AVG 196°).
6. MODULES ARE 0 DEGREES TILT ABOVE ROOF SLOPE, NOT TO EXCEED 18"
ABOVE ROOF SURFACE.
7. BUILDING IS A SINGLE STORY DWELLING.
8. LAG SCREWS ARE 3/8" X 4" AT 48" O.C. MAX, WITH 2.5" INTO FRAMING.
9. MODULES WILL BE SECURED TO ROOFTOP USING UNIRAC STANDOFF
ATTACHMENTS.
10. ATTACHMENTS WILL BE DOUBLE -FLASHED.
11. DESIGNED FOR BASIC WIND SPEED OF 110 MPH PER UNIRAC CALCULATIONS,
SEE SPECS.
12. VISIBLE EXPOSED CONDUIT SHALL BE PAINTED TO MATCH.
13. MODULE DIMENSIONS ARE 41.2" X 61.4"
14. SYSTEM INSTALLATION SHALL BE PER NEC 690 AND IS.SUBJECT TO FIELD
INSPECTION BY THE CITY.
15. PROPER CLEARANCES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL ADOPTED CAL
FIRE GUIDELINES.
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TERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LIN
AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN
THE OPEN POSITION.
OPERATING CURRENT: 23.9 Amps
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 357.1 Volts
MAXIMUM VOLTAGE: 550.3 Volts
SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT: 25.8 Amps
BACKGROUND
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®WARNING:
THIS FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC
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SYSTEM MAY BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE FACILITY
PER THE AC DISCONNECT AS SHOWN.
200A MAIN SITE PLAN
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FRONIUS
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*ALL PLACARDS SHALL BE RED WITH WHITE LETTERING
PROJECT SIGNAGE SCALE:
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WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT TOUC
TERMINALS. TERMINALS ON BOTH THE LIN
AND LOAD SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN
THE OPEN POSITION.
MAX AC OPERATING CURRENT: 41.7 Amps
OPERATING AC VOLTAGE: 240 Volts
NOTE: MOUNT ON AC DISCONNECT
3"
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
IF A GROUND FAULT IS INDICATED, THE
NORMALLY GROUNDED CONDUCTORS
MAY BE UNGROUNDED AND ENERGIZED.
NOTE: MOUNT ON INVERTER
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INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION DO NOT
RELOCATE THIS OVERCURRENT DEVICE.
NOTE: MOUNT ON MAIN SERVICE PANEL
AT SOLAR BREAKER
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_ PHOTOVOLTAIC DISCONNECT
FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS
NOTE: MOUNT ON DISCONNECTS
3"
THE MAIN BREAKER HAS
BEEN DOWN -SIZED TO 175 AMPS
T NO UP-SIZING IS PERMITTED
NOTE: MOUNT NEXT TO MAIN BREAKER
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.
* ALL EMT SHALL USE OUTDOOR RAINTIGHT COMPRESSION FITTINGS.
* SERIES SOLAR CIRCUITS SHALL BE FUSED AT 15 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.
MATERIALS
(32) SUNPOWER 327 WATT PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES
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(1) FRONIUS IG PLUS ADVANCED 10.0-1 - 9,995 W; 240 VOLT
(2) SQUARE -D AC DISCONNECT, 60A NON -FUSIBLE, 2 -POLE
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SOLAR PRODUCTION SUMMARY
GROSS NAMEPLATE RATING
(32 x 327/1000) 10.464 kW
CEC-AC SYSTEM SIZE 9.211 kW
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PANEL: MAIN PANELVOLTAGE: 240/120
LOCATION: EXTERIOR WEST WALL BUS: 200 A
MOUNTING: FLUSH
AIC RATING: 10,000
1P,3W CIRCUIT CODE:
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CONNECTED VA (CODE N):
CONNECTED VA (CODE L):
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CONNECTED VA (CODE R):
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TOTAL PANEL AMPS:
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AMPS W/L CL:
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1. THE PV SOURCE CIRCUIT IS POSITIVELY GROUNDED. SUPPORT SYSTEM
2. WIRE AND SIZES ARE AS INDICATED OR LARGER. *WIND LOAD: BASIC WIND SPEED (3 -SECOND GUST, 110 MPH)
3. ALL EQUIPMENT IS BONDED BY MECHANICAL MEANS OR BY A GROUNDING CONDUCTOR. * WIND EXPOSURE C
4. THE GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONDUCTOR SHALL BE #8 AWG COPPER GROUND WIRE * CONDUIT SUPPORT BY COOPER/BEELINE OR CADDY
AND BONDED TO THE EXISTING GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM. * VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE
5. CHANGES TO DESIGN NEED PRIOR ENGINEER APPROVAL. * SOLARMOUNT RACKING SYSTEM, LAG BOLTED DIRECTLY
MARKING INTO RAFTERS.
*MARKING IS REQUIRED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DIRECT CURRECT (DC) CONDUIT, ENCLOSURES,
RACEWAYS, CABLE ASSEMBLIES, JUNCTION BOXES, COMBINER BOXES AND DISCONNECTS. (CRC R331.2)
*THE MATERIAL USED FOR MARKING SHALL BE REFLECTIVE, WEATHER RESISTANT AND SUITABLE FOR
THE ENVIRONMENT. MARKING AS REQUIRED IN SECTIONS R 331.2.2 THROUGH R331.2.4 SHALL HAVE
LETTERS CAPITALIZED WITH A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 3/8" WHITE ON RED BACKGROUND. (CRC R331.2.1)
"THE MARKING CONTENT SHALL CONTAIN THE WORDS "WARNING; PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE" (CRC R331.2.2)
*THE MAIN SERVICE MARKING SHALL BE PLACED ADJACENT TO THE MAIN SERVICE DISCONNECT IN A LOCATION
CLEARLY VISIBLE FROM THE LOCATION WHERE THE DISCONNECT IS OPERATED. (CRC R311.2.3)
*THE MARKING SHALL BE PLACED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DC CONDUIT, RACEWAYS, ENCLOSURES AND
CABLE ASSEMBLIES EVERY 10 FEET, WITHIN 1 FOOT OF TURNS OR BENDS AND WITHIN 1 FOOT ABOVE AND
BELOW PENETRATIONS OF ROOF/CEILING ASSEMBLIES, WALLS OR BARRIERS. (CRC R331.2.4)
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EMT ENTRY MAIN PANEL
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ALL CONDUIT SHALL HAVE PLASTIC STRAIN RELIEF CONNECTORS TO PROTECT WIRES. INTERNET
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MAIN PANEL BACKFEED CALCULATION CITY OF LA QUINTA
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EXISTING 200 AMP MAIN SERVICE PANEL BUILDING & SAFE I Y DEPT.
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120% OF 200 AMP BUSS: ALLOWABLE BACKFED AMPS [PER NEC 705.12(D)(2)] = 240 AMPS
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