Vynckier Soltection RJ-1 User manual

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Installation Manual
Soltection RJ-1
Rooftop Solar Junction Box
Flashing Unit
For Composition/Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Manufactured by:
Soltection: a division of
Vynckier Enclosure Systems, Inc.
271 McCarty Street
Houston, TX 77029
1-866-227-0577

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 4
SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 5
MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 5
PRODUCT INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................. 6
OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
PREP & PLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
REQUIRED TOOLS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
PRODUCT PLACEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 7
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL ................................................................................................................................... 11
TORQUE RATINGS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
WARRANTIES: Seller warrants to Buyer that products and any services furnished hereunder will be free from defects in
material, workmanship and title and will be of the kind and quality specified in Seller’s written quotation. The foregoing shall
apply only to failures to meet said warranties (excluding any defects in title) which appear within two years from the date of
shipment hereunder.
The conditions of any tests shall be mutually agreed upon and Seller shall be notified of, and may be represented at, all
tests that may be made. The warranties and remedies set forth herein are conditioned upon (a) proper storage, installation,
use and maintenance, and conformance with any applicable recommendations of Seller and (b) Buyer promptly notifying
Seller of any defects and, if required, promptly making the product available for correction.
If any product of service fails to meet the foregoing warranties (except title), Seller shall thereupon correct any such failure
either at its option, (i) by repairing any defective or damaged part or parts of the products, or (ii) by making available, F.O.B.
Seller’s plant or other point of shipment, any necessary repaired or replacement parts. Where a failure cannot be corrected
by Seller’s reasonable efforts, the parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment in price.
The preceding paragraph sets forth the exclusive remedies for claims (except as to title) based on defect in or failure of
products or services; whether the claim is in contract, indemnity, warranty, tort (including Seller’s negligence), strict liability
or otherwise and however instituted. Upon the expiration of the warranty period, all such liability shall terminate and Buyer
shall have a reasonable time, within thirty days after the warranty period, to give written notice of any defects which appeared
during the
warranty period. Except as set forth in Article 2, “Patents,” the foregoing warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other
warranties, whether written, oral, implied or statutory. NO IMPLIED STATUTORY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY. Seller does not warrant any products or services of others
which Buyer has designated.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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NOTE: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that shall be followed during installation and maintenance of the
Soltection RJ-1 rooftop junction box with flashing.
LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT DURING THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND SERVICE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
PROPER PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SERVICE PERSONNEL. .
SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
§ Only qualified personnel or licensed electricians should install this product and the instructions herein are
provided for those individual(s) only.
§ To reduce the risk of electric shock, injury, or death, all electrical wiring and connections must be
performed by qualified personnel.
§ Lethal voltages are present during the installation, operation, and servicing of this equipment. Proper
precautions must be taken at all times to ensure the safety of the service personnel.
§ Follow state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and
regulations when installing this product.
§ Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required per national and local regulations as well
as for installation best practices.
§ Install this apparatus in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC). Follow all
national or local electrical codes.
§ Install, operate, and use this product in a manner consistent with the instructions provided. Failure to
follow the procedures indicated may result in roof leaks, property damage, or consequential damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS & SAFETY WARNINGS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

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ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
§Ensure all electrical conductors are at zero voltage potential before installing or servicing this unit.
§Never break contact on a circuit without using the appropriate disconnect device.
§Follow established lockout and tagout procedures for all electrical conductors prior to servicing.
§Beware of power lines in the vicinity of the roof, where inadvertent contact may result in electrocution,
personal injury, or death.
§When disconnecting source or supply circuits, provide sufficient time as stated in the power electronics
manufacturer’s instruction manual in order to ensure discharge of all conductors in the circuit.
§Always verify the integrity and proper installation of the electrical components prior to energizing electrical
circuits.
§Non-metallic enclosures do not provide grounding means between conduit connections. The use of
grounding hubs and jumper wires are required.
§Grounding must be sized per NEC requirements, and is the responsibility of the installer.
MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS
§When drilling into an attic space, ensure that
electrical wires, mechanical obstructions, or
potential electrical hazards are removed from
the vicinity and direction of the drill.
§Do not install if the roof is wet, frosted, or
covered by ice or snow.
§If any part of this product becomes damaged,
remove and destroy the entirety of the unit.
Failure to do so may result in fire, property
damage, personal injury, electrocution, or
death.
§Do not use the product to anchor fall protection
equipment.

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OVERVIEW
§The Soltection RJ-1 Residential Rooftop Junction Box is a flashed roof penetration designed to protect
electrical conductors entering the rooftop/attic. It is made of a high-strength UV-resistant and UV-
stabilized polymeric material.
§The RJ-1 enclosures comes fully equipped with a slotted DIN rail mounted inside the enclosure designed
for mounting of DIN rail accessories, such as terminal blocks.
§A four position ground bar is also provided as a means to form a bond between the solar array mounted
on the roof and the building.
PRODUCT INFORMATION

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•Identify the location and placement of the
flashing on the roof as shown. The product
may be mounted beneath the array or
adjacent to the array.
PREP & PLACEMENT
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
REQUIRED TOOLS
üDrill
Remove template from packaging
and use in Step 2
STEP 1
DO NOT LOCATE THE
PRODUCT DIRECTLY
OVER A RAFTER TO
ENSURE THE RAFTER
DOES NOT INTERFERE
WITH THE WIRING
ENTRY INTO THE ATTIC

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Remove any roofing nails beneath the 1st, 2nd, or
3rd course of tile that obstructs the position of
the roof flashing.
STEP 4
DRILL PILOT HOLE
Slide RJ-1 Junction box into place where you
cut shingle template.The image above shows
where you will drill in the next step
STEP 5
Position the top edge of the template 1/2"
above the 1st course of shingle as shown.
STEP 2
Trace and continue using a lumber crayon to the
bottom of the 2nd course. Cut along lines and
remove shingles.
STEP 3

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DRILL PILOT HOLE
Slide RJ-1 Junction box into location where you
cut shingle template. Using 1/4" drill bit drill
through box & Roof simultaneously (for location
see step 5)
STEP 6
Remove box & see pilot hole in roof.
STEP 7
PLEASE READ ALL STEPS BEFORE DRILLING YOUR ENTRY POINT
Using the pilot hole, Drill through the roof, the
diameter necessary to ensure that it will
accomodate the appropriate conduit fitting
STEP 8
Reinstall box & using the pilot hole again, drill
the diameter necessary to ensure that it will
accomodate the appropriate conduit fitting
STEP 9

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Remove RJ-1, flip it over, wipe it clean & apply
a bead of roofing sealant to the underside of the
flashing unit. Ensure that it's placed in the
"Upside-down U" Shape to support engress
water protection, AS SHOWN.
STEP 10
Reinstall Unit. Use the two supplied Decking
Screws to mount the flashing to the roof.
Torque to the specification indicated in the
specifications. Refer to Table T2 (page 10) for
the proper tightening torques.
STEP 11
Install the cover onto the top of the enclosure.
Tighten 4 cover screws to the Torque value
indicated in
Table T3 (see page 10)
STEP 12
POPULATE RJ-1
•Populate the RJ-1 unit using the
appropriate wire connectors, terminal
blocks, or other necessary components.
•Ensure that the components installed are
rated for and are suitable for the intended
purpose.
•The RJ-1 unit is provided with multiple
standoffs which can accommodate
accessories to be mounted.
Step 11. A

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MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL
§Product Certifications: UL508A
§Enclosure Rating: Type 4X
§Attic Conduit Pass Through Connector Size Range: 1/2" – 1”
§Max. Side Wall Conduit Size: 1”
§Maximum Current: N/A
§Maximum Voltage: N/A
§Ambient Operating Temperature: -35C to 75C
TORQUE RATINGS
Table T1: Ground Bar Connection, Wire Range: #4 to #14, 4 Usable Connections
Wire Size
Tightening Torque (lb-
in)
4-6 AWG
35
8 AWG
30
10-14 AWG
25
Table T1
Table T2: Mounting Screw, Mounting to Decking, 2 Provided
Tightening Torque (lb-in)
15-20
Table T3: Torque Values, Cover/Lid Screws , 4 Provided, Captive
Tightening Torque (lb-in)
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SPECIFICATIONS

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Soltection is a division of Vynckier Enclosure Systems, Inc.
271 McCarty Street
Houston, TX 77029
1-866-227-0577