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SECTION 26 05 26.04
SOLAR GROUNDING WASHER - KINDORF®

Specifier Notes:  Delete any information below in Parts 1, 2 or 3 which is not required or relevant for the project.

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01	SUMMARY

A.	This section includes devices for electrically bonding anodized aluminum panels to steel or aluminum metal framing channel.

B.	Related Sections:
	1.	26 05 29.11  	Modular Metal Framing System - Kindorf®
	2.	26 05 29.12  	Metal Framing System - Superstrut®
	3.	26 05 29.14  	Solar Panel Hold Down Clamp Assemblies - Kindorf®
 				          
1.02	REFERENCES

A.	Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
	1.	UL467			Grounding and Bonding Equipment

	B.	National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
			1.  	NFPA 70	 	National Electrical Code (NEC)

1.03	SUBMITTALS

	A.	Comply with Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.
	
B.	Product Data:
1. Submit manufacturer’s descriptive literature and product specifications for each product.
2. Manufacturer’s product drawings. 

1.04	QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Manufacturer Qualifications: Products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship.

B.	Furnished products are listed, classified or approved by third party agencies as noted in the PRODUCTS section as suitable for the intended purpose.

1.05	WARRANTY

A.	Product is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship.

B.	Product is warranted to perform the intended function within design limits.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01	GENERAL

A.	The connectors defined in this section shall be:
1.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers for use with metal framing channel.

2.02	MANUFACTURERS

A.	Acceptable Manufacturers:
		Thomas & Betts Corporation
8155 T&B Blvd
Memphis, TN 38125
800-816-7809, 901-252-5000
www.tnb.com

		Products: 	KINDORF® Solar Grounding Washers
	 
2.03	DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A.	DTSW14 Solar Grounding Washer

1.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be UL Listed to UL467.
2.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be approved for systems with equipment grounding conductors up to 6 AWG maximum.
3.	Solar grounding washers shall be permitted to bond exposed metal surfaces or other equipment to mounting structures in accordance to NEC 690.43(C).
4.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be used on steel or aluminum metal framing channel 1-1/2” or 1-5/8” wide with an internal slot width of 7/8”, reference sections 26 05 29.11 and 26 05 29.12.
5.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be used on steel or aluminum metal framing channel with a minimum cross-sectional area of .354 sq. in.
6.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be used on anodized aluminum panel frames with a flush, uninterrupted bottom surface to ensure good bonding.
7.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be used with a solar panel clamp utilizing ¼” hardware, reference section 26 05 29.14.
8.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall be torqued to a minimum value of 100 lbs-in.
9.	Each aluminum panel frame in an array shall have a minimum of two solar grounding washers in bonding contact with it.
10.	DTSW14 solar grounding washers shall only be for one time use.

2.04	MATERIALS

A.	Solar grounding washers shall be made from low carbon steel, case hardened, and tin plated per ASTM B545.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1	INSTALLATION

A.	Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC guidelines where applicable and manufacturer’s 
Instructions.

END OF SECTION