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d. Dampers/actuators operable.
e. Verify proper location, installation and calibration of duct static pressure sensor.
f. Fan air volume controller operable.
g. Air handler controls system operational.

Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB)

a. Construction filters removed and replaced.
b. TAB report submitted.
c. TAB results within +10%/-0% of L/s cfm shown on drawings
d. TAB results for outside air intake within +10%/-0% of both the minimum and maximum L/s
cfms shown on drawings.

Functional Performance Test

Ensure that a slight negative pressure exists on inboard side of the outside air dampers
throughout the operation of the dampers. Modulate OA,RA, and EA dampers from fully open to
fully closed positions. Contractor shall verify operation of air handling unit as per specification
including the following:

a. The following shall be verified when the supply and return fans operating mode is initiated:

(1) All dampers in normal position and fan inlet vanes modulate to maintain the required
static pressure.
(2) All valves in normal position.
(3) System safeties allow start if safety conditions are met.
(4) VAV fan controller shall "soft-start" fan.
(5) Modulate all VAV boxes to minimum air flow and verify that the static pressure does
not exceed the design static pressure Class shown.

b. Occupied mode of operation - economizer de-energized.

(1) Outside air damper at minimum position.
(2) Return air damper open.
(3) Relief air damper at minimum position.
(4) Chilled water control valve modulating to maintain leaving air temperature set point.
(5) Fan VAV controller receiving signal from duct static pressure sensor and modulating
fan to maintain supply duct static pressure set point.

c. Occupied mode of operation - economizer energized.

(1) Outside air damper modulated to maintain mixed air temperature set point.
(2) Relief air damper modulates with outside air damper according to sequence of
operation.
(3) Chilled water control valve modulating to maintain leaving air temperature set point.
(4) Hot water control valve modulating to maintain leaving air temperature set point.
(5) Fan VAV controller receiving signal from duct static pressure sensor and modulating
fan to maintain supply duct static pressure set point.

d. Unoccupied mode of operation

(1) All dampers in normal position.
(2) Verify low limit space temperature is maintained as specified in sequence of
operation.
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e. The following shall be verified when the supply and exhaust fans off mode is initiated:
(1) All dampers in normal position.
(2) All valves in normal position.
(3) Fan de-energizes.

f. Verify the chilled water coil control valve operation by setting all VAV's to maximum and
minimum cooling.

g. Verify safety shut down initiated by smoke detectors.

h. Verify safety shut down initiated by low temperature protection thermostat.

Solar PV Systems

General System Level 2008 NEC Verification & Notes

Reference
1. Equipment Approval. All equipment is identified and NEC 110.2;
listed for the application (includes UL 1703 listing for 690.4(D);
modules and UL 1741 listing for inverters and charge 690.60
controllers).
2. Manufacturer’s Instructions. Equipment is installed 110.3(B)
and used in accordance with any instructions included
in the listing or labeling.
3. Site Drawings. Site drawings include descriptions
and locations of major components.
4. Electrical Diagram. Electrical diagram includes
component interconnects, conductor types and sizes,
conduit types and sizes, disconnects, and point of
interconnection.
5. Array Mounting Information. Mounting detail drawing
includes roof type and age, mounting system, fastener
spacing, and penetration weather sealing method.
6. Owner’s Documentation. Documentation includes
system warranty, component warranties, owner’s
manuals, utility interconnection agreement, and
instructions for operation and maintenance.
7. AC Modules. AC modules have appropriate 690.6;
markings, overcurrent protection, disconnects, and 690.52
ground fault protection.
8. Stand-Alone Inverter Output. Inverter output rating is 690.10(A)
equal to or greater than the largest single load on the
system, but is permitted to be less than the sum of
every load on the system.

CIRCUIT VOLTAGE AND CURRENT 2008 NEC Verification & Notes

REQUIREMENTS Reference
1. Maximum System Voltage. Maximum system voltage NEC
is calculated based on module open-circuit voltage at 690.7(A)
the lowest expected ambient temperature. Module
manufacturer’s temperature coefficients are used when
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available.
2. 600 V Limit. Maximum system voltage is less than 690.7(C);
600 V for dwellings. Circuits over 150 V accessible only 690.7(D)
to qualified persons.
3. Maximum PV Current. The maximum PV source- 690.8(A)(1);
and output circuit currents (used for sizing conductors 690.8(A)(2)
and overcurrent protection devices) are based on 125%
of the module short circuit current.
4. Inverter Current. Maximum inverter input and output 690.8(A)(3);
circuit currents are based on inverter ratings. 690.8(A)(4)
5. Equipment Maximum Voltage. Equipment and 690.7; 110.4
devices are rated for maximum system voltage at
lowest temperature.

CONDUCTORS AND WIRING METHODS 2008 NEC Verification & Notes

Reference
1. Conductors and Wiring Methods. Standard building- NEC 300;
wire conductors and appropriate wiring methods are 690.31(A)
used. Conductors are rated for conditions of use.
2. Conduit. PV source- and output-circuit conductors 690.31(A)
operating at more than 30 V and installed in readily
accessible locations are in conduit.
3. PV Source-Circuit Wiring. Conductors have 90°C, 690.31(B)
sunlight, and wet service resistances. Single conductor
type USE-2 and specifically listed and labeled PV wire
is permitted in PV source circuits.
4. PV Conductors Alone. PV source- and output-circuit 690.4(B)
conductors are not run together with conductors of
other systems.
5. Ampacity. Conductors are sized for a de-rated 690.8(B);
ampacity of at least 125% of the maximum currents 310.15(B);
calculated or determined in 690.8(A). De-rating factors 310.16
include high ambient temperatures, location on or
above rooftops, and number of conductors run together
within a conduit or cable.
6. Flexible Conductors. Tracking or movable array 690.31(C);
mounts use flexible conductors identified for hard 400.5
service and outdoor use. Ampacities calculated
according to 400.5.
7. Small Conductors. Single-conductor cables in sizes 690.31(D);
16 AWG and 18 AWG are permitted for module 310.15
interconnections if they meet the ampacity
requirements of 690.8.
8. PV Source-Circuit Conduit. Where DC PV source 690.31(E)
circuits are run inside a building, they are in metal
conduit from the point of penetration into the building to
first accessible disconnect.
9. Connectors. Connectors are polarized, non- 690.33
interchangeable, guarded, latching or locking, have
“first-to-make/last-to-break” contact for grounded
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conductor, and either are rated for interrupting current

or require a tool to open.
10. Wiring Connectors. Connectors are listed for the 110.14
intended use and environment. Screw terminals are
tightened to recommended torque. Crimp-on terminals
are used with appropriate crimping tool.
11. Junction Boxes. Junction boxes are of appropriate 690.34; 314
type and size and allow the conductors within to be
accessible.
12. Color Codes. Grounded conductors are marked 310.12
white or gray and grounding conductors shall be green,
green/yellow, or bare.
13. Strain Relief. Strain relief or conduit is used with all 300.4
conductors.
14. Multi-wire Branch Circuits. No multi-wire branch 690.10(C)
circuits are allowed on stand-alone 120 V inverter
output circuit or panels.

OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 2008 NEC Verification & Notes

Reference
1. Protected Circuits. PV source circuit, PV output NEC
circuit, inverter output circuit, and battery circuit 690.9(A);
conductors and equipment are protected in accordance 240
with Article 240.
2. Multiple Power Sources. Circuits connected to 690.9(A)
multiple power sources are provided overcurrent
protection from each source.
3. Ratings. Overcurrent protection devices are rated for 690.8(B);
not less than 125% of the maximum currents calculated 240.4;
or determined in 690.8(A).
4. Transformers. Overcurrent protection is provided for 690.9(B);
power transformers in accordance with Section 450.3. 450.3
5. Supplementary Overcurrent Protection. Branch- 690.9(C)
circuit or supplementary-type overcurrent protection
devices are permitted on PV source circuits.
6. Listed for DC. Overcurrent protection devices in DC 690.9(D)
circuits are listed for such use and have the appropriate
voltage, current, and interrupt ratings.

DISCONNECTS 2008 NEC Verification & Notes

Reference
1. Array Disconnect. A disconnect is provided between NEC 690.13
the PV power system output and other building
conductors.
2. Accessibility. Array disconnect is installed at a 690.14(C)(1);
readily accessible location either on the outside of the 690.31(E)
building or structure or inside nearest the point of
entrance of the system conductors.
3. Marking. Each PV system disconnect is marked as 690.14(C)(2);
such, and suitable for the intended use. 690.14(C)(3)