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UNIRAC SUNFRAME - INSTALLATION 80I.I Installation Manual

Code-compliant planning and assembly with uniform building code certification
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Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly
with Uniform Building Code Certifi cation*
*For California Building Code certifi cation for SunFrame, see Installation Manual 802.
Contents
Letter of certifi cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SunFrame components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installer supplied materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SunFrame™ products are U.S. patent pending.
Installation Manual 801.1
Installing the array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Footing and splicing requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
about standoffs and roof variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
October 2003
Pub 031016-1ii
©2003 by UniRac, Inc.
All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    SunFrame™ products are U.S. patent pending. Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly with Uniform Building Code Certifi cation* Installation Manual 801.1 October 2003 *For California Building Code certifi cation for SunFrame, see Installation Manual 802. Pub 031016-1ii ©2003 by UniRac, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents Planning code-compliant SunFrame installations .

  • Page 2: Letter Of Certifi Cation

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Page...

  • Page 3: Scope, Certifi Cation, And Installer Responsibility

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Scope, certifi cation, and installer responsibility Please review this manual thoroughly The installer is solely responsible for: before installing your SunFrame. • Complying with all applicable local or national This bulletin provides (1) support- building codes, including any that may supercede ing documentation for building per- this manual;...

  • Page 4: Sunframe Components

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly SunFrame components 1. Rail—Supports PV modules. Use 1 per row of modules plus 1. Shipped in lengths of 16 feet. 6105-T5 aluminum extru- sion, anodized (clear or dark bronze) to match PV module frame.

  • Page 5: Planning Code-Compliant Sunframe Installations

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Planning code-compliant SunFrame installations Follow the six steps below to install SunFrame in com pli ance 2. Determine exposure category of your in stal la tion site. with the UBC 1997. Before proceeding, note the following: The UBC* defi...
  • Page 6 Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Table 1. Design Wind Pressure (psf) 3. Determine the design wind pressure required for your by Wind Speed and Ex po sure Cat e go ry installation. Design wind pressure is the amount of wind pressure that a Basic wind speed (mph) structure is designed to withstand, expressed here in pounds per square foot (psf).
  • Page 7 Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Table 2. SunFrame™ Loads (pounds per footing) at Standard Rafter Spacings To meet code, your design point loads (capacity per footing) must be at foot, contact UniRac. In general, the minimum design live load equals the or above those indicated.

  • Page 8: Installing The Array

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly 1-1/2˝ at each end of array Installing the array Safe, effi cient SunFrame installation involves three principal tasks: Roof A. Laying out the installation area and planning for mate- peak rial conservation. 3/4˝...

  • Page 9: Footing And Splicing Requirements

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Position the L-feet with respect shown in Figure 6. Align the ends of the rail to the edge of the Roof peak to the lower edge of the roof as installation area. Ensure that the rail is straight and parallel to illustrated in Figures 5 and 6.
  • Page 10 Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly 4. Installing the second rails Install and align the second rail in the same manner Snug and orientation as the fi rst rail. After rail alignment, securely tighten the rail mounting bolts to between 30 and 35 foot-pounds.

  • Page 11: Material Planning For Rails And Cap Strips

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly Continue the process until all modules in the top row are in fi nal place and secured from the top. When complete, every prepunched hole in the cap strip will be secured by a screw, and the top end of the fi...

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions About Standoffs And Roof Variations

    Installation Manual 801.1 SunFrame™ Code-Compliant Planning and Assembly 9. Installing the end caps Attach the end caps to the ends of the rails by securing with the round head sheet metal screws provided (Fig. 12). We welcome your input UniRac appreciates receiving corrections, clarifi cations, or any other comments concerning this manual .

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