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1551592-00-B

SOLARGLASS

INSTALLATION MANUAL

S20-0049

Summary of Contents for SOLARGLASS

Page 1: ...1 1551592 00 B SOLARGLASS INSTALLATION MANUAL S20 0049 ...

Page 2: ...als Installer or Installers including without limitation licensed electricians and NABCEP Certified PV Installers DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Tesla Incorporated Tesla and its subsidiaries are not liable for any damages caused by failure to follow the instructions and guidelines found in this manual or from inappropriate use or maintenance of PV Modules This includes without limitation any damages loss...

Page 3: ...sfer panels must be covered with approved covering to prevent falls In the event of a fire the Diode Harness may continue to produce a dangerous voltage even if they have been disconnected from the inverter partly or entirely destroyed or the system wiring has been compromised or destroyed In the event of a fire inform the fire crew about the particular hazards from the PV system and stay away fro...

Page 4: ...within 5 of the indicated values of Isc Voc and Pmax under standard test conditions irradiance of 1000 W m2 AM 1 5 spectrum and a cell temperature of 25 C or 77 F MODEL SR60T1 14 CELL MODULE CERTIFICATIONS UL Listed ETL Listed UL 61730 UL 790 Class A UL 9703 TAS100 UL 1741 ASTM D3161 Class F Maximum open circuit voltage rating of connected branch circuits per diode at STC 13 34 V Maximum series fu...

Page 5: ...C AC inverters DC AC inverters Rapid shutdown 2014 or 2017 Rapid shutdown 2014 or 2017 SOLARGLASS SYSTEM OVERVIEW A Solarglass roof functions in fundamentally the same way as traditional roof mounted PV systems Sunlight is converted to DC electricity at each individual module Each module is individually connected to a diode in series strings of up to four modules side by side The Diode Harness dir...

Page 6: ...low plan set when possible Always communicate field changes with the installation hotline team Field changes may cause BOM change Diode Harness length and count Branch Jumper length and count Partial Tile count 1 Diode Trunk Harness 2 PV Module 3 Module lead with connector 4 Foot with Support 5 Footlap 6 Branch Jumper 7 Pass Through Box 1 2 3 4 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 7: ...rs This is designed to protect first responders and firefighters from energized PV conductors leaving the roof Conductors on roof remain energized NEC 2014 RSD must be located within 10 perimeter of the PV array or within 5 of any penetration into an attic NEC 2017 RSD must be located within 1 perimeter of the PV array or within 3 of any penetration into an attic DIODE TRUNK HARNESS Model SRDTH Li...

Page 8: ...referred to as skip sheathing Retrofitting the existing structure with solid sheathing would be necessary Verify the capacity of the existing structure to carry this additional load As this procedure is beyond the scope of this manual contact Tesla for engineering support prior to such modification ROOF PITCH RANGE 2 12 20 12 UNDERLAYMENT Firestone Clad Gard SA FR Meets or exceeds requirements of ...

Page 9: ...lass F TAS100 Center foot for Roofing Tile REDUCED FOOTLAP Model SR RFOOTLAP Alternate edge foot for Roofing Tile Roofing Tiles are non electrical tiles buffering the solar array at all edge conditions Roofing Tiles come in six differerent sizes to accomodate all areas of the mounting plane and are cross compatible with the PV Module hardware The center foot is the Roofing Foot The Reduced Footlap...

Page 10: ...10 1551592 00 B STEPPED HIP DETAIL STEPPED RIDGE DETAIL OBSTRUCTION DETAIL VALLEY DETAIL FLASHING COMPONENTS ...

Page 11: ...5 16 10 FLASHING RAKE 10 1 3 4 1 5 16 3 4 DECK C CHANNEL 15 11 16 9 5 32 9 11 16 1 3 4 TRIM RAKE FLASHING SIDEWALL STEP 3 5 32 1 3 16 10 TRIM STARTER 10 11 11 FLASHING VALLEY 7 1 2 22 3 16 25 11 16 1 6 5 3 2 18 1 2 4 5 16 4 25 32 9 27 32 28 11 32 3 7 8 26 11 32 9 1 16 FLASHING CAP RIDGE ...

Page 12: ...x 1 25 COLLATED HDG SCREW CONCRETE 0 25 X 2 25 HEX WASHER STAINLESS STEEL SCREW PHILLIP MODIFIED TRUSS HEAD SELF DRILLING 8 18 x 5 STAINLESS STEEL SCREW PHILLIP BUGLEHEAD DK 8 X 1 COATED SCREW SQUARE DRIVE CONCEALOR BONDED WASHER 10 13 x 2 GALVANIZED RIVET BLIND DOMED 0 125 OD 0 125 0 187 MATERIAL THICKNESS SCREW PHILLIP BUGLEHEAD 8 X 3 COATED WASHER BONDED SEALING 0 25 STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS 7...

Page 13: ...two rows at the ridge Never locate PV Modules on the mounting plane where they may contact transition headwall obstruction or valley flashings A PV Module may experience conditions that produce more current and or voltage than reported at standard test conditions Follow the requirements of the National Electrical Code NEC in Article 690 to address these increased outputs In installations not under...

Page 14: ...r in places where flammable liquid gases or other hazardous materials are located Do not apply paint or adhesive to any module top surface or backsheet Do not drop PV Modules or allow objects to fall on modules Do not leave a module unsupported or unsecured Do not disassemble or modify PV Modules in any way Doing so may degrade performance or cause irreparable damage and will void any applicable w...

Page 15: ...n for underlayment either Standard or Banded Start with a half width strip at the edge of the roof eave or rake Lap a full width strip 18 to create a double layer of underlayment Repeat this fastening and waterproofing process while moving uproof 1 Standard Installation Underlayment may be installed in the standard horizontal orientation parallel to the eave 2 Banded Installation Underlayment may ...

Page 16: ...e edge of the Starter Trim is free of any debris that would push up the jig from its correct position 1 Abut the jig to the inside corner of the Starter Trim 2 Align with the top edge of the Deck C Channel to give the the tile a 1 spacing the rake edge 3 Fasten first row feet Continue along the leave by snapping a second jig into the first jig 4 Install the first tile by engaging the Uplift Clip i...

Page 17: ...eet 1 Align the feet to the edge of the Starter Trim using the notches in the foot 2 Align with the top edge of the Deck C Channel to give the the tile a 1 spacing the rake edge 3 Fasten first row feet Continue along the leave by snapping a second jig into the first jig 4 Install the first tile by engaging the Uplift Clip into Foot slot then fastening the remaining feet STARTER COURSE PARTIAL TILE...

Page 18: ...rks on the Footlap 2 Adjacent Roofing Tiles will share a Footlap ARRAY LAYOUT SECOND ROW 3 Engage the Uplift Clips mounting each tile to as many feet as possible and to a minimum of three feet in edge cases Use additional feet as needed 4 Install the appropriate tile level flashings over the Roofing and Partial tiles at edge conditions ...

Page 19: ...runk Harnesses and the Pass Through Box will be located 1 Verify transition location on plan set must be within 5 max conductor length from RSD unit 2 Install Pass Through Box using wiring methods and materials that comply with Article 690 and Chapter 3 of the NEC and local regulations PASS THROUGH BOX ...

Page 20: ...ound bar RAPID SHUTDOWN DEVICE Verify that the project plan set places the Rapid Shutdown Device RSD in the correct location per the NEC code for this site 1 Attach the input conduit to the RSD Connect the input connectors coming from the Pass Through Box 2 Attach the output conduit between the RSD and the inverter Connect the output connects at the RSD 1 2 3 4 ...

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