inspect the condition of the roof and notify the
homeowner of any existing roof damage or nec-
essary repairs.
3.5 Structural Considerations:
The collectors must be located in a structur-
ally sound area of the roof. Penetrations into
structural members must not compromise the
structural properties of the member.
ENSURE THAT ALL STRUCTURAL
MEMBER PENETRATIONS COMPLY
WITH APPLICABLE CODES.
The collector mounting method must be capable
of maintaining the required tilt and azimuth of
the collector under the expected dead loads,
wind loads and snow loads for the location.
3.6 Building Envelope:
Penetrations through the building envelope
(including roof, walls or floor penetrations)
must not impair the enclosure function and must
meet applicable codes and best practices.
Roof penetrations whether for structural mounts
or pipe penetrations must be sealed and leak
proofed as per applicable codes and National
Roofing Contractors Association practices.
Building penetrations must not allow vermin
intrusion.
3.7 Fire-Rated Assemblies:
Penetrations through fire-rated components
must not reduce the fire resistance of the assem-
bly below code.
3.8 Building Materials:
Building materials adjacent to solar components
must not be exposed to elevated temperatures.
3.9 Confirmation of Installation Site:
The homeowner and contractor shall confirm
the location of all roof and ground mounted
components in advance of the installation.
3.10 Fluid Identity and Toxicity:
The Solaray AC system uses a mixture of water
and non-toxic buffered propylene glycol based
heat transfer fluid, this is heated in the collec-
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REVERSE PITCH MOUNTING
