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Solar PV 10 KW or Less

The document outlines submittal requirements for solar photovoltaic installations of 10 kW or less, including: 1) Electrical diagrams must show PV module outputs, disconnects, ratings of combiners, inverters, panels and conductors. 2) Plans require general project information, roof plans showing arrays and access, and electrical diagrams. 3) Fire safety requirements include access pathways, spacing around ridges and valleys, and location of DC components.

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The document outlines submittal requirements for solar photovoltaic installations of 10 kW or less, including: 1) Electrical diagrams must show PV module outputs, disconnects, ratings of combiners, inverters, panels and conductors. 2) Plans require general project information, roof plans showing arrays and access, and electrical diagrams. 3) Fire safety requirements include access pathways, spacing around ridges and valleys, and location of DC components.

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 The electrical single line diagram shall include:

o A diagram showing the number of photovoltaic modules with Voltage and Ampacity output.
City of Ontario o Show all disconnects, combiners, inverters with input and output ratings, the ampere rating of the main electrical
panel bus, the size of the main service disconnect, PV circuit breaker in amperes, in addition to the size and the type
BUILDING DEPARTMENT of all raceways and conductors, and the Amp rating of existing electrical service that are proposed to be removed
303 EAST “B’ STREET, CIVIC CENTER, ONTARIO, CA 91764 must be stated.
TELEPHONE: (909) 395-2023 FAX: (909) 395-2180 o Show and identify in the inverter reference the required DC ground-fault, GFI, protection; DC arc-fault circuit
interrupter, AFCI, protection; and DC disconnect; 690.5, 690.11, & 690.13.
o Must follow the PV electrical design worksheet that is included within this standard as minimum requirements.
 Rooftop-mounted PV panels/modules shall have a minimum class C fire rating, CBC 1509.7.2 & CRC R908.1.2.
Submittal Requirements Standard –  For design build plans, the contractor’s license classification, license number, and signature must be included on each
Solar Photovoltaic Installations 10 kW or Less for One- and Two-Family Dwellings sheet.
 Plans shall be signed and stamped by the licensed design professional as required by the California Business and
The plan must include the following minimum requirements: Professions Code

 Must submit a minimum of two sets of plans. Fire safety requirements:


 General information about the project, such as property address, licensed design professional and property owner’s
information; systems power size; maximum distributed weight of the solar PV system in psf, (including modules, rails,  Conduit, wiring systems and raceways for photovoltaic circuits shall be located as close as possible to the ridge, hip or
attachments, and all components); & calculations of percentages of covered roof areas to be included. valley and from the hip or valley as directly as possible to an outside wall to reduce trip hazards and maximize
 Systems that cover more than 50% of the roof area are beyond the scope of this standard; must be submitted for fire ventilation opportunities, CFC 605.11.2 & CRC R331.3.
department plan review.  Conduit runs between sub arrays and to DC combiner boxes shall be installed in a manner that minimizes total amount
 Supply side connections, de-rating of main circuit breakers, power storage batteries, stand-alone systems, & of conduit on the roof by taking the shortest path from the array to the DC combiner box, CFC 605.11.2 & CRC R331.3.
panelboards connected in series, (panelboards with load circuits of premises wiring), are beyond the scope of this  DC Combiner Boxes shall be located so that conduit runs are minimized in the pathways between arrays, CFC 605.11.2 &
standard; these systems must be submitted for plan review. CRC R331.3.
 Plans with structural engineering are required to be submitted for plan review.  DC wiring in enclosed spaces in buildings shall be installed in metallic conduit or raceways. Conduit runs along the
 This standard is limited to flush mounted type, (installed parallel to the roof), with a gap between 2” to 10” to the roof bottom of load bearing members, CFC 605.11.2, CEC 690.4(F,) & CRC R331.3.
surface, and to roof pitches from ¼:12 to 6:12, (0o to 26o Slope), only; others are beyond the scope of this standard and  All roofs shall have an access point that does not place ground ladders over openings such as windows or doors, shall be
must be submitted for plan review. located at strong points of building construction, and in locations where the access point does not conflict with
 Tilted type systems are beyond the scope of this standard; these require plan submittal with structural engineering overhead obstructions such as tree limbs, wires, or signs, CFC 605.11.3.1 & CRC R331.3.
design.  Roofs with slopes greater than 2:12 shall have solar PV layouts with access pathways that comply with the following
 The roof mounted PV arrays systems are limited to a maximum of 4psf, higher loads are beyond the scope of this criteria: (some exceptions apply, see the referenced code sections)
standard and must be submitted for plan review. o Hip Roofs: Panels/modules shall be located so that there is a 3-foot wide clear access pathway from the eave to the
 This standard is limited for roofing materials of tile without other roofing materials below, two layers maximum of ridge on each roof slope where panels/modules are located, CFC 605.11.3.2.1 & CRC R331.4.2.1.
asphalt shingles, & one layer of built-up roofs. o Hips and Valleys: If panels/modules are placed on both sides of a hip or valley they shall be located no closer than 18
 Roofs with metal standing seam, and wooden shingle or shake materials are beyond the scope this standard; these inches to a hip or valley. If the panels are located on only one side of a hip or valley that is of equal length, then the
require plan submittal with structural engineering design. panels can be placed directly adjacent to the hip or valley, CFC 605.11.3.2.3 & CRC R331.4.2.3.
 The horizontal connections and attachments spacing shall not exceed 4’ and must be staggered in adjacent horizontal o Single Ridges: Panels/modules shall be located so that there are two 3-foot wide access pathways from the eave to
rows, and the maximum length of the rails’ cantilever is limited to 18”; spans that exceed these spacings and lengths are the ridge on each roof slope where there are panels/modules installed, CFC 605.11.3.2.2 & CRC R331.4.2.2.
beyond the scope of this standard and must be submitted for plan review. o Ridges: Panels/modules shall be located no higher than 3 feet from the top of the ridge in order to allow for fire
department smoke ventilation operations, CFC605.11.3.2.4 & CRC R331.4.2.4.
 Submittals must include copies of the specifications of the manufactured racking system; modules, combiner boxes,
optimizers, and inverters.  Access pathways shall be located at a structurally sound location capable of supporting the load of fire fighters accessing
the roof, CFC 605.11.3.2.1 & CRC R331.4.2.1.
 A site plan showing all of the existing improvements in the property, location of the electrical service equipment and all
of the solar PV wall mounted equipment, required working clearances in front of the electrical equipment, property  Must follow the markings and warning labels diagram that is included within this standard as minimum requirements.
lines, and north orientation.
 An electrical roof/roof framing plan showing the layout of the arrays and their supporting structure, fire department
roof access and clearances, roof pitch and slope, microinverters, optimizers, combiner boxes, junction boxes, electrical
raceways’ layout/routing, DWV vent terminations, gas flue/B-Vents, attic air vents, skylights, exhaust vents terminations,
chimneys, antennas, satellite dishes, rooftop HVAC equipment, and other existing items on the roof.
 A structural mounting detail for the connections and attachments of the proposed supports, rails systems, flashing, and This plan standard may be used as a general guideline to prepare the minimum requirements of solar PV
roof structure. It must indicate the amount of lag screws per connection. The lag screws must be 5/16” diameter, installations 10 kW or less in one- and two-family dwellings’ plans. The sample electrical single line diagram
corrosive resistant type, and be embedded not less than 2½” into the roof rafter/truss top chord. provided in this standard is for reference purposes only. Plans shall be prepared/modified to reflect the actual
project-specific details.
The following notes must be included in the plans:  Equipment grounding conductor for PV systems without Ground Fault Protection (GFP) and installed on non-dwelling
unit must have ampacity of at least 2 times the temperature and conduit fill corrected circuit conductor ampacity. [NEC
 All materials, equipment, installation and work shall comply with the following applicable codes: 690.45(B)]
- 2013 CRC / 2012 IRC  Fine-stranded cables used for battery terminals, devices, and connections require lugs and terminals listed and marked
- 2013 CEC / 2011 NEC for the use. [NEC 690.74 (A)]
- 2013 CMC / 2012 UMC  Insulation of exposed conductors under the modules shall be USE-2 or PV-Wire type for grounded DC systems,
- 2013 CPC / 2012 UPC 690.31(B); and PV-Wire type for ungrounded DC systems, (as in transformerless inverters or microinverters with isolated
- 2013 CFC / 2012 IFC grounds), 690.35(F)
- 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards  All conductors to be of copper material and their insulations to be rated to not less than 90oC.
 Existing plumbing vents, skylights, exhaust outlets, & ventilations intake air openings shall not be covered or blocked by  DC conductors in the attic or inside the building must be in metallic raceways, 690.31(E).
the solar photovoltaic system.  The location of DC raceways beneath the roof, must be not closer than, and must run perpendicular to, 10” of the roof
 All equipment shall be listed and labeled by a recognized electrical testing laboratory and installed per the listing deck as required by CEC 690.31(D)(1)
requirements and the manufacturer’s instructions. [NEC 690.4(D)]  Existing B-vent terminations, for fuel burning appliances, where adjacent to the proposed modules, must be extended
 All outdoor equipment shall be NEMA 3R rated, including all roof mounted transition boxes and switches. 12” above the modules’ top surface to comply with CMC 802.6.2(1) & CPC 509.6.2(1)
 All equipment shall be properly grounded and bonded in accordance with NEC article 250.  Cables/wires that are not under the modules must be protected from physical damage per CEC 300.4
 All circuits connected to more than one source shall have overcurrent devices located so as to provide overcurrent  Center-fed and off-set switchboards & panelboards are not recognized to meet the requirements of 120% rule of CEC
protection from all sources. [NEC 690.9(A)] 705.12(D)(7)
 Additional equipment of the PV system shall be located outside the building near the main electrical services. [NEC  The markings, “WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SOURCE”, for DC raceways and cable assemblies must be @ 10’ o.c.;
690.14(C)] within 1’ of turns or bends, above or below penetrations of roof and ceilings, & walls or barriers per CEC 690.31(E)(4),
 The utility-interactive inverters shall automatically de-energize its output to the connected electrical production and CFC 605.11.1.4 & CRC R331.2.4
distribution network upon loss of voltage in the system and shall remain in that state until the electrical production and  Existing DWV plumbing vent terminations that are located closer than 12” horizontally from the proposed modules,
distribution network voltage has been restored.[NEC 690.61 & 705.40] must be rerouted or extended 6” minimum above the top surface of the modules to comply with CPC 906.1
 Due to the fact that PV modules are energized whenever exposed to light, PV contractor shall disable the array during  For electrical service replacements, provide bonding to the metal pipes of natural gas, hot water, and cold water per CEC
installation and service by short circuiting, open circuiting, or covering the array with opaque covering. [NEC 690.18] 250.104
 All conductor exposed to weather shall be listed and identified for use in direct sunlight. [NEC 690.31(B), 310.8(D)]
 The proposed location of electrical service replacement to be approved by the electrical utility company.
 The module conductors must be type USE-2 or listed for photovoltaic (PV) wire. [NEC 690.31(B)]
 All exterior conduits shall be painted to match the color of the surrounding area (roof, siding, and stucco).
 All conductors shall be marked on each end for unique identification. [NEC 690.4 (B)]
 All grounded conductor shall be properly color identified as white. [NEC 200.6]
 PV system connected on the load side of the service disconnecting means of the other source(s) at any distribution
equipment on the premises shall meet the following [NEC 705.12(D)]:
o Each source connection shall be made at a dedicated circuit breaker or fusible disconnecting means. [NEC
705.12(D)(1)]
o The sum of the ampere rating of the overcurrent devices in circuits supplying power to the busbar or conductor shall
not exceed 120% of the rating of busbar or conductor. [NEC 705.12(D)(2)]
o The interconnection point shall be on the line side of all ground-fault protection equipment. [NEC 705.12(D)(3)]
o Equipment containing overcurrent devices in circuits supplying power to a bus bar or conductor shall be marked to
indicate the presence of all sources. [NEC 705.12(D)(4)]
o Circuit breaker, if backfed, shall be suitable for such operation. [NEC 705.12(D)(5)]
 To minimize overheating of the busbar in panelboard, the panelboard main circuit breaker and the PV power source
circuit breaker shall be physically located at the opposite end of the busbar.[NEC 705.12(D)(7)]
 All the NEC required warning signs, markings, and labels shall be posted on equipment and disconnects prior to any
inspections to be performed by the Building Department inspector.
 Metallic raceways or metallic enclosures are required wiring method for inside a building for PV system. [NEC 690.31(E)]
 Flexible, fine-stranded cables shall be terminated only with terminals, lugs, devices or connector that are identified and
listed for such use. [NEC 690.31(F) & 110.14(A)]
 Connectors shall be of latching or locking type. Connectors that are readily accessible and operating at over 30 volts shall
require tool to open and marked “Do Not Disconnect Under Load” or “Not For Current Interrupting”. [NEC 690.33(C) &
(E)(2)]
 Equipment grounding conductor for PV modules smaller than 6AWG shall be protected from physical damage by a
raceway or cable armor. [NEC 690.46 & 250.120(C)]
PV electrical design worksheet:
2. DC CONDUCTOR AMPACITY CALCULATIONS: (modules/optimizers to junction/combiner box)
a. Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________Amps.
PROJECT ADDRESS: _________________________________________________ PLAN REVIEW # _______________________
Conductors’ adjusted Ampacity:
Module’s Model number ____________________, Voc ___________, & Isc ___________. Temperature correction factor of 0.71 x more than 3 current carrying conductors adjustment factor x conductor
allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps.
Optimizer, (converter), maximum output current/Amps rating __________.
0.71 x 0.80 or 1.0 x __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature
Inverter(s)/microinverter Model Number(s) _______________________ & maximum output Amp rating ___________. rating.
The lowest expected temperature is 13oF for Ontario; must use Voltage correction factor of 1.12 or greater per Table 690.7.
3. DC CONDUCTOR AMPACITY CALCULATIONS (from junction/combiner box to inverter)
The average ambient temperature of conductors in raceways or cable assemblies located outdoors and NOT on roof-tops is a. Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________Amps.
98oF for Ontario; must use correction factor of 0.91 or less per table 310.15(B)(2)(a). Conductors’ adjusted Ampacity:
The average ambient temperature of exposed conductors or conductors in raceways on roofs is 138oF for Ontario; must use Temperature correction factor of 0.71 x more than 3 current carrying conductors adjustment factor x conductor
correction factor of 0.71 or less, Tables 310.15(B)(2)(a) & 310.15(B)(3)(c). Must be located more than ½” above roofs. allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps.
0.71 x 0.80 or 1.0 x __________ = ___________Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature
An adjustment factor of 0.8 must be use for 4-6 current carrying conductors in a conduit or cable assembly per table rating.
310.15(B)(3)(a); must use an adjustment factor of 1.0 for 3 or less conductors.
Overcurrent protection & Ampacity for copper conductors; 110.14(C), 240.4(B) & (D), 240.6, & Table 310.15(B)(16): 4. CENTRAL INVERTERS AC CONDUCTOR AMPACITY CALCULATION: (inverter(s) to panelboard/electrical service
equipment)
Size of copper conductor in American Wire Gauge, (AWG): 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
a. Inverter #1 output AC calculations:
1.25 x Inverter output maximum current per = Amps.
Circuit breaker maximum Ampere rating: 15 20 30 50 70 90 125 1.25 x __________ = __________ Amps
b. Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________ Amps.
Ampacity only for adjustments/corrections: 25 30 40 55 75 95 130 Conductors’ corrected Ampacity:
Temperature correction factor of 0.91 x conductor allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps.
Adjusted/corrected Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC: 20 25 35 50 65 85 115 0.91 x __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature rating.
terminals’ temperature rating. c. Inverter #2 output AC calculations, (applicable if another inverter of different output ratings is proposed:
1.25 x Inverter output maximum current = Amps.
Equipment Grounding Conductors, (EGC), AWG, Table 250.122: 14 12 10 10 8 8 6 1.25 x __________ = __________ Amps.
must use #6 AWG minimum where exposed/NOT in a raceway, Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________ Amps.
690.45 & 250.120(C). d. Conductors’ corrected Ampacity:
Temperature correction factor of 0.91 x conductor allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps. 0.91 x
Inverters Grounding Electrode Conductor, (GEC), Table 250.66; 8-AWG minimum where in a raceway; 6-AWG minimum __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature rating.
where exposed/NOT in a raceway, 690.45 & 250.64(B); or 6-AWG minimum where single conductor is used for
combined EGC & GEC for 100, 110, & 125-Amp circuit breaker, 690.45(C). 5. MICROINVERTERS AC CONDUCTOR AMPACITY CALCULATION: (inverter(s) to panelboard/electrical service equipment)
a. Microinverter output AC calculations, for single circuit:
1. MAXIMUM PV VOLTAGE AND CURRENT CALCULATIONS: 1.25 x largest number of microinverters in parallel in single circuit x microinverter output maximum current = Amps.
a. Maximum PV system Voltage (total to be 600 Volts or less per 690.7(C): 1.25 x __________ x __________= __________ Amps.
1.12 x Voc x # of modules connected in series = total Volts. b. Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________ Amps.
1.12 x _________ x __________ = ___________ total Volts. Conductors’ corrected Ampacity:
Maximum PV current/Amps, (1.25 x 1.25 = 1.56 per 690.8(B)(1)(a) & 690.8(B)(2)(a)): Temperature correction factor of 0.71 x conductor allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps. 0.71 x
b. For modules connections made in series, NO optimizers: __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature rating.
1.56 x Isc = Amps. c. Microinverter output AC calculations, for multiple circuits:
1.56 x _________ =__________ Amps. 1.25 x total number of microinverters in parallel x microinverter output maximum current = Amps.
c. For modules connections made in parallel, NO optimizers: 1.25 x __________ x __________= __________ Amps.
1.56 x Isc x # of connections made in parallel = Amps. d. Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________ Amps.
1.56 x _________ x __________ =__________ Amps. Conductors’ corrected Ampacity:
d. For optimizers connections made in series: Temperature correction factor of 0.71 or 0.91 x conductor allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps.
1.56 x Isc = Amps. 0.71 or 0.91 x __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature rating.
1.56 x _________ =__________ Amps.
e. For optimizers connections made in parallel:
1.56 x Isc x # of connections made in parallel = Amps.
1.56 x _________ x __________ =__________ Amps.
6. PV COMBINER PANELBOARD AC CONDUCTOR AMPACITY CALCULATION: (inverters to combiner panelboard)
a. Combiner panelboard busbar rating __________ Amps.
b. 1.25 x (inverter #1 + inverter #2 + inverter #3 output maximum currents = Amps
1.25 x (__________ + __________ + __________) = __________ Amps
c. Conductor size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________ Amps.
Conductors’ corrected Ampacity:
Temperature correction factor of 0.91 x conductor allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps
0.91 x __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature rating

7. CALCULATION OF 120% or 100% RULE FOR BUSBAR AND CONDUCTOR/FEEDER:


Note: Supply side connections, de-rating of main circuit breakers, & panelboards connected in series, (panelboards with load
circuits of premises wiring), are beyond the scope of this standard.
a. For end-fed busbar the 120% rule is applicable:
1.2 x busbar Ampere rating – main circuit breaker Ampere rating = Maximum Ampere rating allowed of back-fed PV
circuit breaker; the Ampere ratings of the six circuit breakers, as allowed to act as a main circuit breaker per
230.71(A), must be added together.
1.2 x _________ - __________ = ______ Amps.
b. For center-fed or offset-fed busbar the 100% rule is applicable:
1.0 x busbar Ampere rating – main circuit breaker Ampere rating = Maximum Ampere rating allowed of back-fed PV
circuit breaker.
1.0 x _________ - __________ = ______ Amps.
c. Conductor/feeder size: ________ AWG & its allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections: ________ Amps.
Conductors’ corrected Ampacity:
Temperature correction factor of 0.91 x conductor allowed Ampacity for adjustments/corrections = Amps
0.91 x __________ = __________ Amps; Ampacity not to exceed that of 75oC terminals’ temperature rating.
Sample of Electrical Single Line Diagram

Equipment Schedule Single-Line Diagram for Microinverters or ACMs


TAG DESCRIPTION: (Provide model # if provided)
1 Solar PV Module or ACM: Check a box for dc system grounding: □ Grounded, □ Ungrounded
2 Microinverter (if not ACM): For ungrounded dc power systems, EGC is required
3 Junction Box (es): For grounded dc power systems, GEC & EGC are required
4 Solar Load Center, Yes / No: Refer to CEC 250.120 for EGC installation & Table 250.122 for sizing
5 Performance Meter Yes / No:
6 *Utility External Disconnect Switch Yes / No: * Consult with your local AHJ and /or Utility
7 Main Electrical Service Panel
M
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

PV DC -> AC
M
G
PV DC -> AC

PV DC -> AC Branch Circuit OCPDs


(Table 3) B
Branch 1 OCPD size ______
DC GEC, Branch 2 OCPD size ______ Main Service Panel OCPDs
When Required A Branch 3 OCPD size ______ Main OCPD size: (table 5) ________________________
Solar Load Center Combined Inverter Output OCPD: (Table 4)___________
Busbar(Section 5) ________ Main Service Panel Busbar: (Table 5) _______________

Conductor, Cable and Conduit Schedule


Conductor Number of Conduit/ Conductor/
TAG Description and Conductor Type: (Table 3) Conduit Size
Size Conductors Cable Type
mmb
Current-Carrying Conductors: (for each branch circuit)
A EGC:
GEC (when required):
Current-Carrying Conductors:
B EGC:
GEC (when required):
Markings and warning labels
ANSI Z535.4 provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products. A phenolic plaque with contrasting colors between the text and background would meet the intent of the code for permanency. No type size is
specified, but 20 point (3/8”) should be considered the minimum

Central/String Inverter Systems Markings Microinverter Systems Markings

WARNING WARNING
INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION; M
DUAL POWER SOURCES
SECOND SOURCE IS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
WARNING M WARNING
DO NOT RELOCATE THIS RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT- ____AMPS AC INVERTER OUTPUT CONNECTION DUAL POWER SOURCES
OVERCURRENT DEVICE NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE ___VOLTS DO NOT RELOCATE THIS SECOND SOURCE IS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
OVERCURRENT DEVICE RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT ______ AMPS AC
CEC 705.12(D)(7)
CEC 690.54 & CEC 705.12(D)(4) NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE ______ VOLTS
[Not required if panelboard is rated not
less than sum of ampere ratings of all CEC 705.12 (D)(7) CEC 690.54 & CEC 705.12(D)(4)
overcurrent devices supplying it]
PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT
A RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT - ____AMPS Optional AC Disconnect per AHJ PV SYSTEM AC DISCONNECT
WARNING AC NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE ___VOLTS AC
C SECOND SOURCE IS PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. THE DC RATED AC OUTPUT CURRENT ______ AMPS AC
CONDUCTORS OF THIS PHOTOVOLTAIC CEC 690.54
PV PV PV PV NORMAL OPERATING VOLTAGE ______ VOLTS
SYSTEM ARE UNGROUNDED AND MAY
BE ENERGIZED WARNING CEC 690.54
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
DC DC DC DC
CEC 690.35(F) INVERTER IF A GROUND FAULT IS INDICATED,
AC AC AC AC
[Only required for ungrounded systems] NORMALLY GROUNDED CONDUCTORS
MAY BE UNGROUNDED AND ENERGIZED
Optional Solar Load Center

CEC 690.5(C)
WARNING: PHOTOVOLTAIC [Normally already present on listed inverters] NOTE: CEC 705.10 requires a permanent plaque or
POWER SOURCE directory denoting all electric power sources on or in the

...
PV PV PV PV
WARNING premesis.
CRC R331.2 and CFC 605.11.1
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
[Marked on junction/combiner boxes
DO NOT TOUCH TERMINALS
and conduit] DC DC DC DC
TERMINALS ON BOTH LINE AND LOAD
AC AC AC AC
SIDES MAY BE ENERGIZED IN THE
OPEN POSITION
D
CEC 690.17
J/Box C

PV SYSTEM DC DISCONNECT
RATED MAX POWER-POINT CURRENT- ___ADC
RATED MAX POWER-POINT VOLTAGE- ___VDC
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT- ___ADC
MAXIMUM SYSTEM VOLTAGE- ___VDC
CEC 690.53

CEC 690.4(H), 690.56(B), & 705.10 requires a permanent plaque or directory denoting all electric power sources on or in the premises.

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