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:FUNIRAC Unirac Code-Compliant Installation Manual SolarMount <br />i. Installer's Responsibilities <br />Please review this manual thoroughly before installing your <br />SolarMount system. <br />This manual provides (1) supporting documentation for <br />building permit applications relating to Unirac's SolarMount <br />Universal PV Module Mounting system, and (2) planning and <br />assembly instructions for SolarMount <br />SolarMount products, when installed in accordance with <br />this bulletin, will be structurally adequate and will meet <br />the structural requirements of the IBC 2009, ASCE 7-05 <br />and California Building Code 2010 (collectively referred to <br />as "the Code"). Unirac also provides a limited warranty on <br />SolarMount products (page 26). <br />SolarMount is much more than a product. <br />It's a system of engineered components that can be assembled <br />into a wide variety of PV mounting structures. With <br />SolarMount you'll be able to solve virtually any PV module <br />mounting challenge. <br />It's also a system of technical support: complete installation <br />and code compliance documentation, an on-line SolarMount <br />Estimator, person-to-person customer service, and design <br />assistance to help you solve the toughest challenges. <br />This is why SolarMount is PVs most widely used mounting <br />system. <br />The installer is solelv responsible for: <br />• Complying with all applicable local or national building codes, <br />including any that may supersede this manual; <br />e Ensuring that Unirac and other products are appropriate for <br />the particular installation and the installation environment; <br />• Ensuring that the roof, its rafters, connections, and other <br />structural support members can support the array under all <br />code level loading conditions (this total building assembly is <br />referred to as the building structure); <br />• Using only Unirac parts and installer-supplied parts as <br />specified by Unirac (substitution of parts may void the <br />warranty and invalidate the letters of certification in all Unirac <br />publications); <br />• Ensuring that lag screws have adequate pullout strength and <br />shear capacities as installed; <br />• Verifying the strength of any alternate mounting used in lieu <br />of the lag screws; <br />• Maintaining the waterproof integrity of the roof, including <br />selection of appropriate flashing; <br />• Ensuring safe installation of all electrical aspects of the PV <br />array; <br />• Ensuring correct and appropriate design parameters are <br />used in determining the design loading used for design of the <br />specific installation. Parameters, such as snow loading, wind <br />speed, exposure and topographic factor should be confirmed <br />with the local building official or a licensed professional <br />engineer. <br />0 <br />Page <br />2