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i:·UNWRAC Unirac Code-CompliantInstallationManual S@larMount <br />i. Installer's Responsibilities <br />Please review th is manual thoroughlybefore ihstalling'youy <br />SolarMount system. <br />This manual provides (1) supporting documentation for· <br />building permit applications relating to Unirae's SolarMount <br />Universal PV Module Mounting system, and (2) planning and <br />assembly instructions for SolarMount <br />SolarMotint 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 />SolarMoun[ products (page 26). <br />SolarMount is much morethan a product. <br />It's a system of engineered components that can be assembled <br />into a wide variety o f PV mozinting structures. With <br />SolarMount you'll be able to solve virtually any PV module <br />mounting challenge. <br />It's also a system oftechnical,support: complete installation <br />and code compliance documentation, an on-line SolarMount <br />Estimator. person-to-person customer service, and design <br />a§sistance toi help you solve the toughest challenges. <br />This iS why SolarMount is PVs most widelyused mouhting <br />system. <br />The installer is solely responsible for: <br />• Complying with all applicable local or national building codes, <br />including any that may supersede this manual; <br />• 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 />• EUSUrillg safe installation of all electrical aspeels of Llie P V <br />array; <br />e 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 />eigiheer. <br />4 4