InstallationGuide

SlopedRoofMountingSystem
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TableofContents

1:Introduction 1
1.1:Features&Benefits 1
1.2:PrimaryComponents 2
1.3:OtherComponents 2
1.4:AdditionalConsiderations: 2
1.5:RequiredTools 3
1.6:SafetyPrecautions 4
1.6.1:GeneralSafety 4
1.6.2:InstallationSafety 4
1.7:ForFurtherInformation 5

2:SystemDesign 7
2.1:ModuleTypes 7
2.2:RequiredSiteInformation 8
2.3:PreliminaryDesignLayout 8
2.4:ThermalExpansionConsiderations 8
2.5:ModuleOrientation 9
2.6:AndalaySolarInstantConnectTMACModules 9
2.6.1:Overview10
2.6.2:WiringusingExtensionCables 10
2.6.3:WiringUsingACInterconnectCables11

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3:Installation 13
3.1:Overview13
3.2:LayouttheArray 14
3.3:UnpackandVerifyComponents 14
3.4:InstallFlashings15
3.5:InstallLBrackets 16
3.6:InstalltheFirstModule17
3.7:FinishtheFirstRow 18
3.8:AddtheFirstModuleoftheNextRow 20
3.9:CompletingtheRestoftheArray 22
3.10:AlternateMethodofSecuringModules 22

4:Wiring 23
4.1:DCModules 23
4.1.1:StringSizes23
4.1.2:WiringRequirements23
4.1.3:WiringDCModules24
4.2:ACModulewithM190MicroInverter 25
4.2.1:BranchSizes25
4.2.2:WiringRequirements26
4.2.3:WiringACModuleswiththeM190Microinverter 26
4.3:ACModulewithM215MicroInverter 27
4.3.1:BranchSizes27
4.3.2:WiringRequirements28
4.3.3:WiringACModuleswiththeM215Microinverter 28
4.4:MixedM190/M215Branches 30
4.5:LightningSurgeSuppression30
4.6:JunctionBoxes 30
4.7:GroundingtheArray 31
4.7.1:GroundingtheArraytotheJunctionBox 32
4.8:MicroinverterInstallationMap 33

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5:Servicing 35
5.1:MaintenanceConsiderations35
5.2:RemovingaModule 36
5.3:RemovingaMicroInverter37

6:Appendix 39
6.1:RoofTypes 39
6.1.1:CompShingle39
6.1.2:FlatTile40
6.1.3:SBarrelTile40
6.1.4:StandingSeam 40
6.2:SupplementalInstallationInstructions41
6.2.1:FlatConcreteorCementTiles41
6.2.2:SorBarrelTiles43
6.3:M190WiringDiagrams 46
6.3.1:15Modules 46
6.3.2:30Modules47
6.3.3:40Modules 48
6.4:M215WiringDiagrams 49
6.4.1:17Modules49
6.4.2:34Modules 50
6.4.3:45Modules51

7:Support 53
7.1:ContactingAndalaySolar53

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Chapter1:Introduction

Formorethanacentury,Andalayhasstoodforreliabilityandinnova
tion, developing solutions that deliver safe and efficient electrical
energy, while introducing smart products for the home that bring
comfortandconveniencetothelivesofmillions.Today,thattradition
continueswithAndalaySolarPowerSystems,whicharesafer,more
powerful, and more reliable than any other, while backed by the
provenqualityoftheAndalayname.

1.1:Features&Benefits
Rapiddesignandinstallation

Designeliminatesneedforseparateracksystems

Automatespaneltopanelmounting,grounding,andelectricalconnections.

80%fewerpartsand50%lesslaborthanordinarysolarpowersystems.

Designedforallrooftypes

CompositionShingle

FlatTile

SandBarrelTile

StandingSeam

Ruggedizedconstruction

Engineeredtoexceedwindandsnowloadrequirementsestablishedbylocalbuildingcodes,
enablinginstallationsinmoreregions.

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1.2:PrimaryComponents
Theprimarycomponentsinclude:

LBracket

North/SouthBracket

GBolts

Splice

1.3:OtherComponents
Otherrequiredcomponentsrequiredforinstallation(notshown)include:

Flashingsasappropriatefortherooftypeandallapplicablecodes

Roofsealant

OffsetLbrackets

GroundingLugs

WireManagementClips

5/16lagBolts

5/16flatwashers

3/8hexbolts

3/8flangenuts

1.4:AdditionalConsiderations:
Thefollowingconsiderationsmustbedeterminedonacasebycasebasis:

Determinethetypeofflashingrequiredtoconformtoroofingwarrantyrequirementsandallappli
cablebuildingcodes.

Determinethetypeofroofingsealantrequiredtoconformtoallapplicablebuildingcodes.

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RefertotheTechnicalEvaluationReport,availableathttp://www.Andalaysolar.com/index.php/
dealerresources,todetermineadequatelagboltstrength,hexbolts,orGbolts.

TheAndalaySolar5SlopedRoofMountingSystemisdesignedtoworkwith60cellACandDCMod
ulesmountedineitherlandscape(horizontal)orportrait(vertical)orientation:

1.5:RequiredTools
ThefollowingtoolsareneededinordertoinstalltheAndalaySolarSlopedRoofMountingSystem(avail
ablefromanytoolsource):

Ratchet(1/4drive)

TorqueWrench

Powerdriver

ThefollowingspecialtoolsareavailablefromAndalaySolar:

AndalaySolarwrench

StepBlock

LandscapeSpliceDriver

PortraitSpliceDriver

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1.6:SafetyPrecautions
InstallationproceduresshouldbeperformedincompliancewithlocalAuthorityHavingJurisdictionreg
ulations, OSHA protection codes, most recent National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, local utility
requirements, and other applicable guidelines that pertain. For more information, please check the
OSHAPart1926forinformationregardingsafety.

1.6.1:GeneralSafety

FallHazards:OSHAPart1926SubpartMcontainsfallprotectionregulationsforallroofedges,
includingallnecessaryguardrailsystems,personalfallarrestsystems,safetynetsystems,warning
linesystems,safetymonitoringsystems,controlledaccesszones,andotherrequiredprotective
equipmentandmeasures

WeatherHazards:Performinginstallationsinovercastconditionscancauseseverebodilyinjury.

ElectricalHazards:OSHAPart1926SubpartKcontainshazardprotectionregulationsforworking
withliveelectricalequipmentand/orhighvoltage,includinga10minimumclearancefromover
headpowerlinesandusingtheproperbarriersandotherformsofguardingwhenlivepartsofelec
tricequipmentandcircuitsareexposed.

LiftingHazards:Alwaysfollowsmartliftingpracticestoavoidbackandgeneralbodyinjury.Formore
information,checkSectionVII:Chapter1intheOSHATechnicalManual.

HandandPowerTools:OSHAPart1926SubpartIcontainsregulationsregardingtoolusageduring
installation.Alwayscheckequipmentbeforeusetoverifycorrectfunctionalityandavoidanybodily
injuries.Alwayssecureandproperlystoreallequipmentwhennotinuse.

MaterialsHandling:OSHAPart1926SubpartHrequiresthatallmaterialsshallbestacked,inter
locked,andsecuredtopreventsliding,falling,orcollapsing,whichcouldcauseseverebodyharm.
Handlesharpedgesofsystemcomponentsusingproperequipment.

1.6.2:InstallationSafety

Installationproceduresshouldbeperformedbytrainedandlicensedpersonnelwhoareexperienced
ininstallingphotovoltaicsystems.

DonotexposeModulestoexcessiveloadsasthismightcausedamageandmalfunction.

Alwaysusepropersafetyandinstallationgearsuchas(butnotlimitedto)gloves,goggles,hardhats
andheadprotection,hearingprotection,safetyvests,andpropertools.

SolarModulesgenerateelectricitywhenexposedtolightandcancauselethalshockandburnhaz
ards.

PerformallelectricalinstallationsinaccordancewithalllocalelectricalcodesandtheNationalElec
tricalCode(NEC),ANSI/NFPA70.

FollowNECrequirementsforgrounding,includingthoseinArticle250andArticle690.

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Onlyqualifiedpersonnelshouldinstall,service,and/orreplaceAndalayModules.Electricalcompo
nentscanbedangerousforinstallationpersonnelwhoareunfamiliarwithappropriatesafetyproce
dures.

ReadallinstructionsandcautionarymarkingsinthismanualbeforeinstallingorusingtheAndalay
Module

TamperingwithModulesmayvoidthewarrantyand/orcauseseriousbodilyinjury.Modulescontain
nouserserviceableparts.ToreplaceadefectiveModule,pleasecontactAndalaycustomerservice
toobtainanRMAnumber.

NeverconnectordisconnectaModulewhenthesystemisenergized.Onlyenergizethesystemonce
allModulesarecompletelyassembledandinspected.

Nevertouchliveterminalswithbarehands.Useinsulatedtoolsforelectricalconnections.

NeverstrikeglassModulesurfaceswithheavyorsharpobjects,andneverwalkonModulesurfaces.
Theglasssurfacemayfracture,disablingtheModuleandvoidingthewarranty.

NeverdirectartificiallyconcentratedsunlightontotheModules.

1.7:ForFurtherInformation
PleaserefertothePVModuleInstallationandOperationsmanualavailableatwww.Andalaysolar.com/
index.php/dealerresources for additional information and instructions for installing Andalay Solar AC
andDCPVModules,including:

Additionalsafetyinstructions

Regulatoryinformation

RecommendedApplications

Bonding

Wiring

Commissioning

TheinformationintheInstallationandOperationsmanualvariesbyModuletype/modelandisbeyond
thescopeofthismanual.

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Chapter2:SystemDesign

Andalay Solar systems require 80% fewer parts than ordinary solar
systems; the simplicity of having fewer parts transfers directly into
theeaseofthedesignprocess.AndalaySolarpanelsmaybeoriented
in either a portrait mode or a landscape mode. Portrait mode
minimizesroofpenetrationsandACwiring,resultinginfasterinstalla
tion times. Landscape mode may also be used for added flexibility.
The design of the Andalay Solar Power System also accommodates
mixedportraitandlandscapeinstallations.

2.1:ModuleTypes
AndalaySolarslopedroofmountingsystemsarecompatiblewiththefollowingtypesofModules:

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2.2:RequiredSiteInformation
Begindesigningthesitebycompletingasitesurvey:

Projectcontactname,phonenumber,andemail

Projectaddress

Roofmeasurements,type,pitch,andazimuth

Raftertype,size,andspacing

Obstructionsandshading

Arraylayoutanddimensions

FiresetbackandotherlocalAHJrequirements

Otherimportantinformationsuchasdesignwindspeed(MPH),exposurecategory,snowload,and
seismiczone

2.3:PreliminaryDesignLayout
Beforedevelopingadesignlayout,befamiliarwithAndalaySolarpanelsuniqueparameters.AsAndalay
Solarpanelsareconnectedtogether,theyformarigidstructure,andnotsinglerowsofpanelsoninde
pendentrackingsystemsaswithordinarysolarpanels.TheframesofAndalaySolarpanelsiswherethe
grooveisaccessibleandwillserveasconnectionbetweenthearrayandthechosenroofmounting
solution.ThestainlesssteelAndalaySolarsplicesgroundsandconnectspanelsintheEastWestdirec
tionserveasstructuralcomponents.ThestainlesssteelGBoltmechanicallyattachesandgroundsthe
arrayintheNorthSouthdirection,andenablessharingoffootingsbetweenthefirstandsecondrows
(andallconsecutiverowsuntilthetopofarray).Inanarraylayout,includea1gapbetweenrowsin
North/SouthdirectiontoaccommodatetheinstallationofNorth/Southbrackets.
RefertotheTechnicalEvaluationReporttodeterminemaximumallowableanchorspacing.Panelswhich
overhangthelastfootinginarowmaystickoutnomorethanamaximumof16"fromthatfooting.The
completeddesignlayoutshouldincludetheplanlayout,specificationsheets,andBOM.Foreveryproj
ect,thedesignerinchargemustverifyanystructuralengineeringreviewrequirementswithlocalAHJ
officialsandobtainaprofessionalstructuralengineeringstamp(P.E.)ifneeded.Alternatively,Andalay
Solarcanprovideengineeringservicesand/oraP.E.stampforwindandseismiccalculationsatanaddi
tionalcost.

2.4:ThermalExpansionConsiderations
Forthermalexpansion,includea1gapforeverymorethan17Modules(portrait)orevery10Modules
(landscape). For bigger configurations, you may place separate arrays next to each other to give the
appearanceofasinglearray,ifdesired.

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2.5:ModuleOrientation
Useportrait(vertical)orientationforACModuleswitheithertheM190orM215microinverter.
4'

= L Bracket

= North-South Bracket

Uselandscape(horizontal)orientationforDCModules
4'

= L Bracket

= North-South Bracket

2.6:AndalaySolarInstantConnectTMACModules
InstantConnectisalineofproductsfromAndalaySolarthatautomatesModuletoModulegrounding
andwiring,makinginstallingsolar,faster,andeasierthananyothersolutiononthemarket.Byintegrat
ingsolarpanelrackingdirectlyintothepanel,InstantConnecttechnologyintegratesrackingdirectlyinto
theModule,enablingrapid,securemountingofModulesonbothflatandslopedroofs.THepatented
framedesignincludesaninnovativeSplicesystemthatautomatesallconnectionsincluding:

ModuletoModulemechanicalconnections:JoiningeachModuleacrossastring.

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ModuletoModulegrounding:Providesaredundant,internalgroundconnection(U/LandNEC
approved),thusremovinganinstallationstepandreplacingexpensivecoppergroundwire.

ModuletoModuleelectricalconnections:WiringconnectionsareautomaticasModulesarejoined
together,removingtheneedtowireeachpanelandusecumbersomecustomcabling.

2.6.1:Overview
This option is available for AC Modules equipped with the
M215Microinverter.

Module junction box

Enphase
Micro-inverter

FamiliarizeyourselfwithAndalaySolarInstantConnectMod
ules before installing the array. Instant Connect Modules
include ULapproved wiring, grounding, and electrical con
nectionsthatincludeonemaleandfemaleoutputconnector
perModule.

Male connector1
NOT TOUCH SAFE

Female connector2
(touch safe)

Atoneendofthearray,terminateeachexposedmale
connectorsinajunctionbox.Themalesideofthebranch
connectstoaninterconnectcablethatinturnruns
directlytothejunctionboxattheheadofthebranchcir
cuit.

FRONT VIEW
(not to scale)

T-Cable/
Side Connectors

1 = Interconnection side (M)

2 = End Cap side (F)

Attheotherendofthearray,terminateeachexposedfemaleconnectorwithanEndCap.

2.6.2:WiringusingExtensionCables
In most cases, you can simplify array wiring by rotating each row of Instant Connect Modules 180
degreesandusingextensioncables,asshownbelow.
3
4
1

1 = 8' Extension Cable

2 = Instant Connect AC Module
3 = Junction Box
4 = AC Interconnect Cable
5 = Male connector
6 = Female connector & End Cap
FRONT VIEW
(not to scale)

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2.6.3:WiringUsingACInterconnectCables
IfyouoptnottorotatetheModules,besuretoterminateeachfemaleconnectorwithanEndCapand
usepigtailstoconnecteachexposedmaleconnectortoajunctionbox,asshownbelow.
5

2
4

1 = Female connector & End Cap

2 = Instant Connect AC Module
3 = Junction Box
4 = AC Interconnect Cable
5 = Male connector

1
5
2

3
4
2

TOP VIEW
(not to scale)

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Chapter3:Installation

This section explains how to install the Andalay Solar Sloped Roof
Mounting System. Please see Chapter 1 for the full list of required
parts, fasteners, and tools. For more information including photos,
specificationsheets,certifications,andTechnicalEvaluationReports,
visit Andalay Solar at http://www.Andalaysolar.com/index.php/
dealerresources.
CAUTION:CONSIDERTHEWEIGHTANDPLACEMENTOFSTAGEDMATERIALSONTHEROOFTOENSURE
ADEQUATESTRUCTURALSUPPORT.

3.1:Overview
ThisrenderingillustrateshowtheAndalaySolarSlopedRoofMountingSystemassembles(actualparts
mayvaryslightly).PleaseseetheAppendix(Chapter6.1)foradditionalroofattachmentmethods.

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3.2:LayouttheArray
TolayoutaPORTRAITarray:

"
5' 6

Useachalklinetolayoutthearrayusing
thedimensionsspecifiedinthesystem
design.North/Southlinesshouldbecen
teredonraftersorotherstructuralmem
bersifusingpenetratingroofcomponents
(seeSection3.3).Allowa1N/Sgapanda
1/8E/Wgapbetweenmodules,asshown.
Note:Thismanualdepictsaportraitinstal
lation;theprocedureisthesameforboth
landscapeandportraitinstallations.

4'

TolayoutaLANDSCAPEarray:

3' 4"
4'

Useachalklinetolayoutthearrayusing
thedimensionsspecifiedinthesystem
design.North/Southlinesshouldbecen
teredonraftersorotherstructuralmem
bersifusingpenetratingroofcomponents
(seeSection3.3).Allowa1N/Agapanda
1/8E/Wgapbetweenmodules,asshown.
Note:Thismanualdepictsaportraitinstal
lation;theprocedureisthesameforboth
landscapeandportraitinstallations.

3.3:UnpackandVerifyComponents
Unpackandstagethecomponents.
Verifythatyouhavethecorrectquantities
ofallrequiredcomponentsbeforebegin
ningtheinstallation.

Note:SeeSection6.2forinstallationinstructionsonflatconcrete/cementtiles,orS/barreltiles.

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3.4:InstallFlashings
Preparetheroof.(1
LayouttheroofasdescribedinSection3.2.
Cuttheroofingasneededtoaccommodate
theFlashingandthendrillapilotholefor
the5/16LagBolt.
Note:TheTechnicalEvaluationReportlists
minimumrafterpenetrationrequirements.
Removesawdustandotherdebris.(2
Loosenthecompositionshingledirectly
abovethepredrilledroofpenetration.
Makesuretoremoveanynails,staples,or
debristhatwillinterferewiththeComposi
tionMountFlashing.

ApplyroofingsealanttotheFlashing.(3
Backfilltheroofpenetrationapplyingalib
eralamountofsealanttotheimmediate
area.
Applyappropriatelyratedroofingsealantto
theundersideoftheFlashinginaccordance
withmanufacturerinstructions..

SlidetheFlashingundertheoverlappingshingles.(4
TheboltholeintheFlashingmustalignwith
theholeyoudrilledinStep1.
PresstheFlashingfirmlyagainsttheroof
onceproperlypositionedtoensureatight
seal.

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3.5:InstallLBrackets
1)SecureLBrackettotheroof.
Useone5/16LagBoltandflatwasherperL
Bracket.

2)TightentheLagBoltusingapowerdriver.
TightentheLagBoltuntiltheheadofthe
lagboltis1/8fromseatingonthefender
washer.The1/8gapallowinstallerstoline
upandadjusttheLbracketbeforetighten
ingtofinalposition.

3)VerifyproperLBracketinstallation.
Useastringtoalignarowofattachments.
TorquethelagbolttotheLbracketto1520
ft/lbs.
Note:InstalledFlashingandLBracket
assembliesarecalledStandoffs.

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InstalltheremainingStandoffs.(4
RepeatSections3.4and3.5foreachofthe
remainingStandoffs.

3.6:InstalltheFirstModule
PlaceHexBoltsinModulechannels.(1
SlideoneHexBoltorGBoltintotheMod
uleCchannelforeachStandoff.
Note:HexBoltsgointothechannelonthe
shortsideoftheModuleforportraitinstal
lations;theygointothechannelonthelong
sideoftheModuleforlandscapeinstalla
tions.
LifttheModuleintoposition.(2
LifttheModuleintopositionandslidethe
HexBoltsorGBoltsintotheslotsintheL
Brackets.LooselythreadaHexNutoneach
bolt.
Themodulewilltemporarilyrestonthe3/
8hardwareleftloose,allowinginstallersto
lineupandadjustthemodulesbeforetight
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3)InsertLHSplice.
InsertaSplice(LHend)intotheModule
throughtheSpliceinsertionholewiththe3
dotsaboveit.
ThreadtheSplicecounterclockwiseinto
theModuleapproximately1/2turn.

4)InsertRHSplice.
InsertaSplice(RHend)intotheModule
throughtheholewithoutanydotsaboveit.
ThreadtheSpliceintotheModuleapproxi
mately1/2turn.

3.7:FinishtheFirstRow
3)InsertLHSplice.
LiftthenextModuleintoposition.
TheSplicesinthefirstModuleshouldgo
intotheholesinthenextModule.

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LeveltheModulesusingaStepBlock.(2
PlaceStepBlocksundertheModulesas
neededtoleveltheModules.
LifttheModulebeforeinsertingoradjust
ingaStepBlock.GentlylowertheModule
ontotheStepBlockwhenready.

UseaSpliceDrivertotightentheSplicesandsecuretheModule.(3
ThehexendofaSplicefitsintothesocket
attheendoftheSpliceDriver.
Attacharatchettotheotherendofthe
SpliceDriver.
Note:Alternatively,youmayuseaAndalay
SolarwrenchbetweentheModulesto
tightentheSplicesandskipboththisstep
andStep4.SeeSection3.10.
InserttheSpliceDriverintotheholesintheModule.(4
TheSpliceDriverslidesthroughtheModule
toengagewiththeSplices.
TorquetheSplicesto57footpounds.The
frontSplicetightensLHandtherearSplice
tightensRH.Haveahelperensurethatthe
Modulesaretighteningtogether.
SecuretheModuletotheStandoffs.(5
UsealeveltoalignModules,thentorqueto
1520ft/lbs.(forHexBolts),or2025ft/lbs.
(forGBolts).
YoumayremovetheStepBlocksoncethe
Modulesaresecure.

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6)RepeatSteps15fortheremainingModulesinthefirstrow.
SecuretherestoftheModulesinthecur
rentrowtothearrayasdescribedinSteps
15.
ProceedtoSection3.9whenyoureachthe
endoftherow.

3.8:AddtheFirstModuleoftheNextRow
1)AddNorth/SouthBrackets.
RemovetheHexNutsfromtheHexBoltsor
GBoltsontheStandoffsbetweenrows.
AddoneNorth/SouthBrackettoeach
StandoffandthenreplacetheHexNuts.

2)SecuretheHexNuts.
UseaAndalaySolarwrenchtoloosely
installtheHexNuts.
UseatorquewrenchtotightentheHex
Nutsto1520footpounds.

3)FinishsecuringtheLagBoltstothefirstrowStandoffs.
UseapowerdrivertolooselyinstalltheLag
BoltssecuringthefrontrowStandoffsto
theroof.
UseatorquewrenchtotightentheLag
Boltsto1520footpounds.

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AddthefirstModuleofthenextrow.(4
Slideupperrowmoduleintotheearsofthe
NorthSouthbracketfromStep13ofSec
tion3.9.Usestepblocktoholdmodulein
position.

AddHexBoltsorGBoltstothefirstModuleofthenextrow.(5
SlideoneHexBoltorGBoltintotheCchan
nelofnextModuleonthesidefacingthe
firstrowofModules.
AddoneHexNuttoeachHexBoltorGBolt
andthreadonabout1/2turn.
Note:GBoltsgroundthearrayacrossrows
toformacontinuousgroundingpath.
SecuretheModuletotheNorth/SouthBrackets.(6
AligntheModule.
UseaAndalaySolarwrenchtoloosely
installtheHexBoltsorGBolts.
Useatorquewrenchtotightento1520
footpounds(HexBolts)or2025foot
pounds(GBolts).

PositiontheModuleontheupperStandoffs.(7
SlidetheHexBoltsorGBoltsontheupper
sideoftheModuleintotheslotsinthe
Standoffs.
UseaAndalaySolarwrenchtoloosely
installtheHexBoltsorGBolts.Useatorque
wrenchtotightento1520footpounds
(HexBolts)or2025footpounds(GBolts).

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3.9:CompletingtheRestoftheArray
1)InstalltheremainingModulesinthearray.
RepeatSteps17inSection3.8forthe
remainingModulesinthearray.

2)GroundtheArray.
AttachaGroundingConductortothe
groundingholeintheouteredgeofthefirst
Moduleineachrow,thenconnecta#6solid
barecoppergroundingwire(orothergauge
asrequiredbylocalbuildingcodes)tothe
buildinggroundasdescribedinSection4.3.
Note:IfyouusedGBoltforinterrow
attachments,thentheGroundingConnector
isonlyneededatthefirstModuleofthefirst
rowtogroundthearraytothejunctionbox.

3.10:AlternateMethodofSecuringModules
YoumayuseaAndalaySolarwrenchinsteadofaSpliceDrivertosecureModules.
AsdescribedinSteps3and4ofSection3.7,
youmayuseaAndalaySolarwrenchto
secureModulesinsteadofaSpliceDriver.
Todothis,usetheopenendofthewrench
totightentheSplice.Rotateawayfromthe
Moduletotighten,asshown.

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ThischaptercontainsinstructionsforwiringAndalaySolarPVMod
ules.FindthetypeofModulebeingusedinthesystemandwireitas
youbuildthearray.

4.1:DCModules
Note:DCModulesinstallinlandscape(horizontal)orientationonly.
AndalaySolarDCModulesaredesignedtobeselfwiringineachstring.ThefirstModuleineachstring
connectstoextensioncablesthattypicallyleadtoacombinerbox.ThelastModuleineachstringcanbe
reconfiguredbyattachingthetwoendMC4connectorstogether,therebycompletingthestringcircuit.
SecureextracablingtotheModuleframesusingWireManagementClips.
CAUTION:MODULEWIRINGISARRANGEDFORSERIESCONNECTIONSONLY.

4.1.1:StringSizes
Determinestringsizesbasedonthevoltagelimitwindowforthecentralinverterselectedduringthesys
temdesignphase.(Moststringshaveamaximumof1416Modules.)
Somesystemdesignsmayrequiresplittingonearrayrowintomorethanonestring.Inthiscase,treat
thelastModuleofthestringinthesamewayasyouwouldanyotherstringend.Besurenottoconnect
thatModuletothefirstModuleinthenextstring.Thepositive(+)andnegative()MC4connectorends
shouldbeattachedforthelastModuleinthestring.

4.1.2:WiringRequirements
Alwayscomplywiththefollowingwiringrequirements:

EndrowextensionwiresmustbetypeUSE2,USE2/RHW2,andPVCable/PVWirestranded.Route
thesewirestothemaincombinerboxclosesttothearrayusingWireManagementClipsperthesys
temdesign.

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AnyotherconnectionstoModulesotherthaninterModuleconnectionsmustbedoneusingtwo
#12AWGtypeUSE2sunlightresistantoutputcableswithmaleandfemaleMC4connectors,or
equivalent.

Manageendrowcablingusingapprovedwiremanagementproductspurchasedseparately.

CAUTION:ALWAYSFOLLOWSAFEWIRINGPRACTICESTOAVOIDSHOCKHAZARDS.

4.1.3:WiringDCModules
1)UseonepairofMC4ConnectorsbetweenModules.
EachpairofMC4Connectorsjoinstwo
Modulestogetherinseries.Modulesship
withouttheMC4Connectorsinserted.
InserttheConnectorsbeforeinstallingthe
Modules.

2)NotethelocationsoftheModuleelectricalconnections.
Wiringconnectionsareateachendofthe
Moduleontheshortside,foruseinaland
scape(horizontal)installation.

3)SlidethenextModuleovertheMC4Connectors.
Assplicesaretightened,MC4connectors
willautomaticallyconnect.Verifythatthe
MC4Connectorsengageproperly.

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ConnectthefirstandlastModulesineachrow.(4.
ThelastModuleattheendofeachstringis
usuallythelastModuleintherow.Thepos
itive(+)andnegative()MC4connectors
shouldberemovedfromtheframeand
connectedtogether.Securetheconnector
totheinsideoftheframe.
ThefirstModuleinastringmusthavetwo
(2)extensioncablespluggedtotheMC4
wiringconnections,asshownhere.

4.2:ACModulewithM190MicroInverter
Note:ACModulesinstallinportrait(vertical)orientation.
AndalayACModulescomewithintegratedmicroinverters.Pleaserefertothemicroinverterdocumen
tationformoreinformation.PleaseseetheAppendix(Chapter6.2)forsample15,30,and40Module
wiringdiagrams.
CAUTION:MODULEWIRINGISARRANGEDFORPARALLELBRANCHCONNECTIONSONLY.

4.2.1:BranchSizes

SinglephaseACbranchcircuitsusingtheEnphaseM190microinvertercanhaveamaximumof15
microinverters;threephasebranchcircuitscanhaveamaximumof21microinverters.

ProtecteachACbranchcircuitwitha15Amaximumbreaker.

TheACconnectorsareoppositelysexedsothatmultipleinverterscanbeconnectedtoformone
continuosACbranchcircuit.

ThelastModuleattheendofeachbranchisusuallythelastModuleintherow.

Somesystemdesignsmayrequiresplittingonearrayrowintomorethanonebranch.Inthiscase,
treatthelastModuleofthebranchinthesamewayasyouwouldanyotherbranchend.Besurenot
toconnectthatModuletothefirstModuleinthenextbranch.

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4.2.2:WiringRequirements
Alwayscomplywiththefollowingwiringrequirements:

EndrowextensioncablesmustbetypeTCERwithattachedACconnectorsprovidedbyAndalay
Solar.Routethesecablestothejunctionboxclosesttoeachbranchusingwiremanagementprod
uctsperthecurrentNationalElectricalCode(NEC)andAuthorityHavingJurisdiction(AHJ).

AllconnectionsandotherwiringmustconformtotherequirementsspecifiedintheEnphasedocu
mentation.

ManagecablingusingtheWireManagementClipsasinstructedinthismanual.Youmaypurchase
WireManagementClipsfromAndalaySolar.

CAUTION:ALWAYSFOLLOWSAFEWIRINGPRACTICESTOAVOIDSHOCKHAZARDS.

4.2.3:WiringACModuleswiththeM190Microinverter
1)Connectthelongtail(male)onthefirstModuletotheshorttail(female)onthenextModule.
Pushtheconnectorstogetheruntilfirmly
seated.

2)Tightentheconnection.
Twistthetwistlockknobuntilfingertight.

3)ManagethecablesusingWireClips.
SecurewirestotheModuleframesusing
WireManagementClipsasneededtopre
ventloose/danglingcables.

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ConnectthelastModuletothehomerunthatleadstothemainpanel.(4
UsetheAndalayACKittoconnectthe
branchofModulestothesystemwiring.

AddaTerminatorCaptotheshorttailofthelastmicroinverterinthebranch.(5
ScrewTerminatorCaptothetailuntilfinger
tight.Donotovertighten.

4.3:ACModulewithM215MicroInverter
Note:ACModulesinstallinportrait(vertical)orientation.
AndalayACModulescomewithintegratedmicroinverters.Pleaserefertothemicroinverterdocumen
tationformoreinformation.PleaseseetheAppendix(Chapter6.3)forsample17,34,and75Module
wiringdiagrams
CAUTION:MODULEWIRINGISARRANGEDFORPARALLELBRANCHCONNECTIONSONLY.

4.3.1:BranchSizes

SinglephaseACbranchcircuitsusingtheEnphaseM215microinvertercanhaveamaximumof17
microinverters;threephasebranchcircuitscanhaveamaximumof15microinverters.

ProtecteachACbranchcircuitwitheitheratwopole20A(maximum)circuitbreakerona240Vsin
glephasesystem,orathreepole20A(maximum)circuitbreakerona208Vthreephasesystem.

Eachmodulehasamaleandafemaleoutputconnector.Themalesideofthebranchconnectstoan
interconnectcablethatwiresdirectlytothejunctionboxattheheadofthebranchcircuit.The
femalesideofthebranchissealedwithanEndCap.

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ThelastModuleattheendofeachbranchisusuallythelastModuleintherow.

Somesystemdesignsmayrequiresplittingonearrayrowintomorethanonebranch.Inthiscase,
treatthelastModuleofthebranchinthesamewayasyouwouldanyotherbranchend.Besurenot
toconnectthatModuletothefirstModuleinthenextbranch.

PleaserefertoyourinverterandModuledocumentationforfurtherinformationandinstructions.

4.3.2:WiringRequirements
TheEnphaseM215microinverterisselfswitchingfrom240Vand208V.AccessorycablesfortheInstant
ConnectACModulearenotselfswitching.Besuretoverifyutilityvoltage,frequency,andwhetherthe
utilityissingleorthreephase,andwireaccordingly.Wiresarecoloredasfollows:

Black:L1

Red:L2

White:Neutral

Green:Ground

Alwayscomplywiththefollowingwiringrequirements:

EndrowextensioncablesmustbetypeTCERratedto90degreesCwetordry.Routethesecablesto
thejunctionboxclosesttoeachbranchusingwiremanagementproductsperthecurrentNational
ElectricalCode(NEC)andAuthorityHavingJurisdiction(AHJ).AddanACdisconnect,perNECand
AHJrequirements.

AllconnectionsandotherwiringmustconformtotherequirementsspecifiedintheEnphasedocu
mentation.

ManagecablingusingtheWireManagementClipsasinstructedinthismanual.Youmaypurchase
WireManagementClipsfromAndalaySolar.

CAUTION:ALWAYSFOLLOWSAFEWIRINGPRACTICESTOAVOIDSHOCKHAZARDS.

4.3.3:WiringACModuleswiththeM215Microinverter
1)UnpacktheModuleandengagethesideconnectorcables.
InstantconnectModulescomepackaged
withsideconnectorsinstalledatthefirst
detentonly.Beforeinstallation,insertthe
sideconnectorsintothefullyengagedposi
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TightenSplicestoautomaticallyconnectthesideconnectors.(2
Maleandfemalesideconnectorsinthe
Modulesautomaticallyconnectasyoucon
necttheSplices.Checktomakesurethatall
connectorsarefullyengaged.
Note:Thisimageshowsthebackofthe
Moduletoshowthewireconnections.
AddanEndCaptothefemaleconnector.(3
AddasealingEndCaptothefemaleside
connectorattheendofabranch.Thiswill
usuallybethelastModuleofabranch.

ConnectanInterconnectCabletothemaleconnector.(4
Atthebeginningofabranch(usuallythe
firstModuleofabranch),removethemale
sideconnectorfromtheframetoconnect
toanInterconnectionCable.
WARNING:THEMALECONNECTORISNOT
TOUCHSAFE.ITMAYBELIVEWHENTHE
UTILITYENERGIZESTHESYSTEM.ALWAYS
TERMINATETHEINTERCONNECTCABLEIN
AJUNCTIONBOX.
WiretothenextrowusinganExtensionCable.(5
Rotatemoduleorientation180degreesfor
alternatingrowsasseeninSection2.6.2
andwireusingextensioncables.
Note:Removethefemaleandmaleside
connectorsfromtheModuleframeto
attachtotheExtensionCable.

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ManagethecablesusingWireManagementClips.(6
Securecablestothemoduleframesusing
WireManagementClipsasneededtopre
ventloose/danglingcables.

4.4:MixedM190/M215Branches
WhenmixingM215swithM190sonacommoncircuit,makesurenottoexceedtheratingsofthecables
ormicroinverter.TheM190sareratedat15A;thecombinedmicroinvertersshouldnotproducemore
than12A(15A/1.25),andshouldbeprotectedbya15Adoublepolecircuitbreaker.

4.5:LightningSurgeSuppression
TheEnphasewarrantyspecificallyexcludesactsofGod,suchaslightningstrikes.EnphaseM190and
M215microinvertersincludeintegratedsurgeprotectionthatexceedsmosttraditionalinverters;how
ever,asurgeofsufficientenergycanoverloadthisbuiltinprotectionanddamagetheequipment.
Lightningcanstrikeanywhere,andneednotstrikethePVequipmentorbuildingdirectlytocausedam
age;nearbystrikescancausedamagingvoltagespikes.Itisthereforebestpracticetoinstallsurgesup
pressiononanysolarinstallation.TheEnphaseInstallationandOperationManualwithrecommended
lightningprotectioncanbedownloadedfrom:
http://enphase.com/wpuploads/enphase.com/2011/06/Enphase_M215_InstallationOperation_Manual.pdf

4.6:JunctionBoxes
1)Installwiringboxesontheroof.
Securetheboxestotheroofinaccordance
withmanufacturerinstructions.

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Preparethewiringboxestoacceptthewiringandstrainrelief.(2)
Makeanopeninginthewiringboxofsuffi
cientsizetoallowinstallationoftheMod
ulewiringandstrainrelief.
Fastenthestrainrelieftothewiringbox.

InserttheendoftheAndalayACKitintothebox.(3
PasstheAndalayACKitthroughthestrain
reliefintothebox.
Donotwirethesystemtothemainpanel
untiltheentirearrayhasbeengrounded.
SeeSection4.3.

4.7:GroundingtheArray
Array rows are grounded using Splices and GBolts. Proper grounding is achieved by assembling the
Moduleframe(s)contiguously,usingtwobondingsplicesintheEastWestdirection.IntheNorthSouth
direction, a stainless steel Gbolt secures to the Module frame using sharp edges designed to cut
throughtheanodizedcoating.
Attheendofthesystemarray,aGroundingConductorattachestotheModuleframethroughoneofthe
0.173diameter(4.4mm)holesontheModuleframemarkedwiththegroundsymbol.UseanILSCO
GBL4DBTlug,StarWasher,andselftapping1032XTaptiteIIstainlesssteelscrew torqued to20
footpounds.ThegroundingwireusedmustbeasolidcopperfromAWG412(#6recommended,oras
required by local codes). Splices between the Modules ensure that a continuous path for grounding
across each array row is maintained in accordance with Section 690.43 of the National Electric Code
(NEC).
Therearetwowaystogroundthearray:
1. InterModulebondingviaEastWestSplices.Toensureproperbonding,fullythreadeachSpliceinto
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2. InterrowbondingintheNorthSouthdirectionusingGBoltassembly.FollowSteps16inSection
3.8whenusingGBolts.GBoltseliminatetheneedtoinstallaGroundingConductorandcopperwire
betweenrows.

4.7.1:GroundingtheArraytotheJunctionBox
1)AttachaGroundingConductortotheModuleattheendofthesystemarray.
AttachaGroundingLugtotheModuleat
theendofthesystemarray.Fastenthe
GroundingLugtoaholeontheModule
framethatismarkedwiththeground
symbol.
Use1032XTaptiteIIstainlesssteel
screwtorquedto20inchpounds.
4)WiretheGroundingLug.
Insertasolidcoppergroundingwireinto
theGroundingLugandtorqueto20inch
pounds.

3)Runthegroundingwiretothejunctionbox.
Insertgroundingwireintotheboxand
attachittothegroundbar.
Connectthegroundingbartothebuilding
groundinaccordancewithallapplicable
buildingcodes.

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Wirethearraytothemainpanel.(3
Thearraymaybewiredtothemainbuilding
panelonceallModulesaregroundedand
wiredtotheroofboxesasdescribedinSec
tions4.2and4.3.

4.8:MicroinverterInstallationMap
YoushouldalwayscreateaMicroinverterInstallationMaptorecordthelocationofeachmicroinverter
inthearray.ThemicroinverterinstallationMapisadiagrammaticrepresentationofthephysicalloca
tionofeachmicroinverterinaAndalaySolarACinstallation,suchasthefollowingexample:

Note:TheoptionalEnphaseEnvoyconnectstoeveryACModuletotheInternettomonitorthesystem.
FollowtheMonitoringQuickstartGuidetocompletetheMicroinverterInstallationMap.

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Each microinverter has a sticker with its unique serial number, as does the Enphase Envoy unit (for
example, 121121735488). This sticker is conveniently placed at the top of each AC Module. Peel the
stickerfromACModuleandplaceitontheInverterInstallationMap.

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ThischaptercontainsmaintenanceinformationfortheAndalaySolar
SlopedRoofMountingSystemandinstructionsforremovingaMod
uleorMicroinverterforservicingorreplacement.

5.1:MaintenanceConsiderations

NormalrainfallisusuallysufficienttokeeptheglassModulesurfacesclean.Ifexcessivedirtbuildsup
ontheModules,gentlycleantheModulesusingasoftclothwithwaterandamilddetergent.

CleaningwithordinarytapwatermaycreatemineralscalingontheModuleglass,whichcanbe
removedwithcommercialscaleremovercleaners.

Checkthegeneralconditionofthearray,Modules,wiring,andmountinghardwareannually.This
checkshouldbeperformedbyqualifiedpersonnel.

Alwaysusethecorrecttoolsduringmaintenanceoperationstoavoiddamagingthesolarsystem.

AlwaysusereplacementpartsandhardwarefromAndalaySolartoensurefullsystemfunctionality
andefficiency.

AlwaysfollowtheinstructionsinthefollowingsectionwhenremovingaModulefromthearray.

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5.2:RemovingaModule
Alwaystagoutallbreakers,fusepanels,anddisconnectionstopreventaccidentalenergizingandpossi
bleinjuryordeath.FollowallofthesafetyprecautionsinSection1.6whenservicingModules.
CAUTION: NEVER ATTEMPT ANY SERVICING OR REPAIR ON AN ENERGIZED ARRAY AS THIS COULD
CAUSESERIOUSINJURYORDEATH.
1)DisconnectallwiringfromtherowwiththeModulebeingserviced.
ForDCInstantConnectModule,disconnect
theMC4connectorstotheJunctionBox.
ForACInstantConnectModules,discon
necttheinterconnectcabletoJunctionBox.
FortheACModule,disconnecttheAndalay
ACKittotheJunctionBox.
2)RemovealloftheModulesfromtherow(s)abovetheModulebeingserviced.
FollowtheinstructionsinSections3.10and
3.9inreverseorder.Youmustremoveall
ModulesinallrowsabovetheModule
beingserviced.

3)RemovetheModulesintherowcontainingtheModulebeingserviced.
FollowtheinstructionsinSection3.8in
reverseordertoremovealloftheModules
intherowbeingserviceduntilyouhave
removedtheModulethatrequiresservice.

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ReplacethedefectiveModulewithanewModule.(4
FollowtheinstructionsinSections3.6or
3.7asappropriatetoreplacetheModule.

Reassemblethearray.(5
Reassemblethearray,followingthedirec
tionsinChapter3,asappropriate.
Besuretorestoretheelectricalconnections
andanyremovedgroundingconnectionsas
describedinChapter4.

5.3:RemovingaMicroInverter
OnlyAndalaySolarpersonnelareauthorizedtoremoveandreplacemicroinvertersatacertifiedservice
center.AttemptingtoserviceamicroinverterinthefieldwillvoidtheACModulesCSAcertification.If
thishappens,theModulewillthenbetreatedasacertifiedDCModulewithaseparatecertifiedmicro
inverterattachedtoit.Inthissituation,themicroinvertermusthaveaDCgroundingelectrodeconduc
tor attached to the microinverter grounding lug, and this grounding electrode conductor must meet
NECrequirements(includingthoseinArticles250and690)forsize,routing,andsplicing.
To ensure proper grounding from the Module frame to the microinverter after replacing the micro
inverter,attachaGroundingLugtotheModuleasshowninStep3ofSection4.6,andthenroutean
equipmentgroundingconductortothemicroinverterchassis.PleaserefertotheEnphaseUserManual
forinstallationinstructionsandrecommendedtorquespecifications.
Note:YouneedonlyremovetheaffectedModulefromthearraytoserviceorreplaceitsmicroinverter.

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ThisAppendixcontainsinstallationdiagramsforvariousrooftypes,as
wellassamplewiringdiagrams.

6.1:RoofTypes
6.1.1:CompShingle

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6.1.2:FlatTile

6.1.3:SBarrelTile

6.1.4:StandingSeam

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6.2:SupplementalInstallationInstructions
6.2.1:FlatConcreteorCementTiles
Removetiles.(1
Removethetilesateachattachmentpoint.
VerifythatFlatTileBracketswillinstall
directlyaboverafters.

Predrillbracketmountingholes.(2
UseaFlatTileBracketasatemplateto
ensureaccurateholeplacement.
WARNING:THESPINNINGDRILLBITCAN
MOVEOREJECTTHEFLATTILEBRACKET.
MAKESURETHEBRACKETCANNOTMOVE
BEFOREDRILLINGTHEHOLES.
Filltheholeswithroofingsealant.(3
Completelyfilltheholeswithappropriately
ratedroofingsealant.

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4)SecuretheFlatTileBracketstotheroof.
UseoneLagBoltandwasherforeachhole.
TorqueLagBoltsto1520footpounds.

5)VerifythateachFlatTileBrackethasbeenproperlyinstalled.
VerifythatallFlatTileBracketshavebeen
properlyinstalledandthatallLagBolts
havebeenproperlytorqued.

6)Replacethetiles
Replacetherooftilesaccordingtomanufac
turerinstructionsandlocalbuildingcodes.
GotoSection3.6forinstructionsoncom
pletingtheinstallation.

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6.2.2:SorBarrelTiles
Removetiles.(1
Removethetilesateachattachmentpoint.
VerifythatStandoffBaseswillinstall
directlyaboverafters.

PredrillStandoffBasemountingholes.(2
Verifythateachholeisproperlylocated.

Filltheholeswithroofingsealant.(3
Completelyfilltheholeswithappropriately
ratedroofingsealant.

PlaceStandoffBase.(4)
PlaceaStandoffBaseaboveeachhole.

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5)SecureStandoffBasestotheroof.
UseoneLagBoltandwasherforeach
StandoffBase.

6)TorqueallLagBolts
TorqueLagBoltsto1520footpounds.

7)PrepareFlashings
UseoneFlashingperStandofflocation.
MoldeachFlashingtotheshapeoftheroof
atitsdesignatedlocation.

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InstallStandoffs.(8
InsertoneStandoffintoeachFlashing.

SealStandoffstoFlashings.(9
Useappropriatelyratedvinylrooftapeto
sealeachStandofftotheFlashing.

AssembleModuleattachmenthardware.(10
LooselyassembleModuleattachmenthard
ware.
GotoSection3.6forinstructionsoncom
pletingtheinstallation.

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6.3:M190WiringDiagrams
6.3.1:15Modules

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6.3.2:30Modules

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6.4:M215WiringDiagrams
6.4.1:17Modules

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Andalay Solar offers a number of convenient ways to contact us to

answerquestionsabouttheproduct,installation,operation,orwar
ranty.

7.1:ContactingAndalaySolar
YoumaycontactAndalaySolarinanyofthefollowingways:
Phone:

1.888.395.2248

Email:

[email protected]

Fax:

1(866)6857702

Mail:

AndalaySolar
Attention:TechSupport
1475SouthBascomAve
Suite101
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v2.5November,2013
AndalaySolar
Attention:TechSupport
1475SouthBascomAve
Suite101
Campbell,CA95008
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