Solar Installation Planning & Safety

 The vital part to any effective solar installation assignment is having a clear fabricated plan with measures in place to safeguard the protection of everyone involved. 

In fact, there are things can be done before even unboxing the system to make sure the solar installation procedure goes effortlessly from start to end. Top Solar Company also includes these methods for the solar Installation.

Staying ordered while unboxing your system 

Inspecting your consignment to ensure nothing is missing or damaged 

Revising safety strategies for installing your system

Materials to Purchase

Best Solar Provider Company’s package already includes gear and materials to help you with a successful installation. In accumulation to what’s included in packages, collect extra gear and materials needed for installing solar panels, including: 

·        Wiring

Your electrical wiring illustrations will framework the size and length of wire needed for your project.

·        Junction Boxes & Splices

Use shielded lugs or other permitted splicing devices.

All junction and splice boxes must meet the voltage and amperage necessities for the circuit they are part of.

·        AC Breakers & Sub-Panels

AC breakers are compulsory to import/export AC power from your equipment.

Circuit breakers have several different mounting options. Check your AC breaker panel for a list of well-suited options.

·        AC Disconnects & Fuses

Most structures require a lockable safety disconnect.

A line-side tap assembly will require a fused manual AC disconnects. The fusing delivers the essential overcurrent security for the circuit.

·        PV Meters

In many cases, there is need to install the meter socket or base. The Bay Area Solar Company will install the meter face once you are permitted to activate the system.

·        Mounting Materials

ü  Ground Mounting — Ground mounts needs concrete, form stimulating and 2 or 3 inch mechanical tubing. Since these resources are costly to ship, it’s inexpensive to source them locally.

ü  Roof Mounting — Buy numerous tubes of roof sealant to stop leaks and wind damage. Make sure you get a sealant that is suitable for use with your roof material.

 

Safety Considerations

Fitting of solar contains heavy lifting, electrical job, and possibly climbing on your roof, safety should be arranged at all times. 

Protective Equipment

Solar gear can cause cuts, scrapes, grazes, gouges, and puncture wounds. Use the good gear and remember to take breaks to avoid getting fatigued. 

Fall Protection (Roof Mounts)

ü  If you are mounting a roof-mount system, fall protection is obligatory any time you or your helpers are on the roof. 

ü  Fix roof anchors. 

ü  Use a safety hitch attached to the anchor any time you are on the roof.  

ü  Roof-ready shoes with flat soles can aid get a grip on roof shingles, tiles, or metal.  

 

We work with the best suppliers to safeguard that we can deliver you the best value, top quality products available, expertly and efficiently installed by licensed, insured, and certified experts. Our company is Veteran owned and operated. We attribute our success to you, our customers and our commitment to carry out our mission with honor, and integrity.