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Installing on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle

Duration: 01:47

2 NABCEP CEUs

Required for Pitched Roof Comp Shingle Certification

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We’ll begin with the fundamentals of PV solar, then step-by-step cover a pitched roof comp shingle installation. This install was performed with a closed-channel rail design.

During the training, we’ll share:

Basic solar principles for efficient installations.
Best practices for installing FlashVue®, XR Rail®, BOSS®, and CAMO™ products.
Wire management techniques and how to properly mark array dimensions.
Pro tips for finishing touches like hidden end-clamps and rail trim.

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Welcome to IronRidge 2 Topics

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How ICP Works

Intro to IronRidge

Lesson 1: Intro to Solar PV 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Intro to Solar PV

Rail-Based Racking Systems

Codes & Standards

Recap

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Lesson 2: Intro to Roofing Systems 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Roof Types & Pitches

Roof Anatomy

Composition Asphalt Shingles

Roof Attachments & Applications

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Lesson 3: Preparations for Installation 12 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Flush Mount Overview

Design Considerations

Required Tools & Supplies

Ladder Placement & Equipment

Roof Hazards & Conditions

Staging Tools & Materials

Recap

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Lesson 4: Marking Array Dimensions 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Laying Out the Array

Module Clamping Zones & Rail Spacing

Determining Rafter Locations

Marking Attachment Locations

Recap

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Lesson 5: Installing Attachments 10 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Installing Roof Attachments

Required Tools & Materials

Drilling Pilot Holes

Sealing Missed Pilot Holes

Preparing Attachment Locations

Flashing Features

Removing Nails

Aligning the Flashing

Pro Tips

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Lesson 6: Flush Mount Racking 8 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Flush Mount Racking Assembly

Determining Rail Lengths & Making Cut List

Cutting & Splicing Rails

Squaring & Levelling Rails

Array Grounding Components

Attaching Module-Level Power Electronics

Housekeeping

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Lesson 7: Wire Management 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Wire Management

Wiring Plans

Junction Boxes & Conduit

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Lesson 8: Module Installation 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Solar Module Installation

Connecting MLPE Devices

Securing Modules to Rails

Trimming Rails & Hiding Ends

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Course Summary

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Installing on Pitched Roof – Comp Shingle: Final Exam

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