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SECTION 1 — INTRODUCTION
The DecoTech
™
Solar System (also referred to as DecoTech
™
RI 2000) is designed by GAF, North America’s
largest roofing manufacturer. This solar roofing system was developed with roofing best practices, simplicity of
installation and design, performance, safety, and aesthetics in mind. The DecoTech™ Solar System features solar
laminates with integrated framing and racking. Power electronics (either AC or DC) can be integrated into the
DecoTech
™
Framed Module in the field. The DecoTech™ Solar System offers aesthetic appeal with its low profile
design and black monochromatic color scheme. Its deck-mounting technology provides for faster installation
with high-performance watershedding.
This Manual contains safety, installation, and troubleshooting instructions for the DecoTech™ RI 2000.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS ENTIRELY AND THOROUGHLY TO ENSURE A PROBLEM-FREE
INSTALLATION.
Save this Manual and keep it in a readily accessible location for future reference
. As part of its continuing
efforts to improve the performance of its products, GAF periodically makes changes to its products and
application specifications. GAF reserves the right to change or modify, at its discretion, any of the information,
requirements, specifications, or policies contained herein. Please be sure to check
up-to-date version of this Manual or any technical bulletins for this product.
Abbreviations
AC Alternating Current
AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWG American Wire Gage
DC
Direct Current
OCPD Overcurrent Protection Device
OSB
Oriented Strand Board
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MLPE Module Level Power Electronics
NEC
National Electrical Code
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
MC
Multi-Contact
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PV
Photovoltaic
UL
Underwriters Laboratories
Symbol List
CAUTION
: The reader should use caution and fully understand the instructions before proceeding.
DANGER
: Indicates a hazardous situation. Failure to follow these instructions could lead to serious injury
or death.
NOTE:
Follow these instructions closely for optimal system operations and best installation practices.
MOVE:
Denotes direction of movement.