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PV Junction Box Specs for Shingle Roofs

The JB-3 specification sheet outlines the system specifications for a PV junction box designed for composition/asphalt shingle roofs, including maximum voltage of 1,000 volts and current of 80 amps. It details compliance standards, allowable wire sizes, and ambient operating conditions, as well as requirements for periodic re-inspections. Additionally, it provides information on typical wire sizes, torque loads, and ratings for various terminal blocks and connectors.

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PV Junction Box Specs for Shingle Roofs

The JB-3 specification sheet outlines the system specifications for a PV junction box designed for composition/asphalt shingle roofs, including maximum voltage of 1,000 volts and current of 80 amps. It details compliance standards, allowable wire sizes, and ambient operating conditions, as well as requirements for periodic re-inspections. Additionally, it provides information on typical wire sizes, torque loads, and ratings for various terminal blocks and connectors.

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Specification Sheet
 PV Junction Box for Composition/Asphalt Shingle Roofs

A. System Specifications and Ratings

• Maximum Voltage: 1,000 Volts


• Maximum Current: 80 Amps
• Allowable Wire: 14 AWG – 6 AWG
• Spacing: Please maintain a spacing of at least ½” between uninsulated live parts and fittings for
conduit, armored cable, and uninsulated live parts of opposite polarity.
• Enclosure Rating: Type 3R
• Roof Slope Range: 2.5 – 12:12
• Max Side Wall Fitting Size: 1”
• Max Floor Pass-Through Fitting Size: 1”
• Ambient Operating Conditions: (-35°C) - (+75°C)
• Compliance:
- JB-3: UL1741, CSA C22.2 No. 290
- Approved wire connectors: must conform to UL1741
• System Marking: Interek Symbol and File #5025824
• Periodic Re-inspections: If re-inspections yield loose components, loose fasteners, or any corrosion
between components, components that are found to be affected are to be replaced immediately.

Table 1: Typical Wire Size, Torque Loads and Ratings


Torque
1 Conductor 2 Conductor
Type NM Inch Lbs Voltage Current
ABB ZS6 terminal block 10-24 awg 16-24 awg Sol/Str 0.5-0.7 6.2-8.85 600V 30 amp
ABB ZS10 terminal block 6-24 awg 12-20 awg Sol/Str 1.0-1.6 8.85-14.16 600V 40 amp
ABB ZS16 terminal block 4-24 awg 10-20 awg Sol/Str 1.6-2.4 14.6-21.24 600V 60 amp
ABB M6/8 terminal block 8-22 awg Sol/Str .08-1 8.85 600V 50 amp
Ideal 452 Red WING-NUT
Wire Connector 8-18 awg Sol/Str Self-Torque Self-Torque 600V
Ideal 451 Yellow WING-NUT
Wire Connector 10-18 awg Sol/Str Self-Torque Self-Torque 600V
Ideal, In-Sure Push-In
Part #39
Connector
10-14 awg Sol/Str Self-Torque Self-Torque 600V
WAGO, 2204-1201 10-20 awg 16-24 awg Sol/Str Self-Torque Self-Torque 600V 30 amp
WAGO, 221-612 10-20 awg 10-24 awg Sol/Str Self-Torque Self-Torque 600V 30 amp
Dottie DRC75 6-12 awg Sol/Str Snap-In Snap-In
4-6 awg Sol/Str 45
ESP NG-53 2000V
10-14 awg Sol/Str 35
4-6 awg Sol/Str 45
ESP NG-717 2000V
10-14 awg Sol/Str 35
4-6 awg Sol/Str 45
Brumall 4-5,3 2000V
10-14 awg Sol/Str 35

Table 2: Minimum wire-bending space for conductors through a wall opposite terminals in mm (inches)
Wires per terminal (pole)
Wire size, AWG or 1 2 3 4 or More
kcmil (mm2) mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch) mm (inch)

14-10 (2.1-5.3) Not Specified - - -


8 (8.4) 38.1 (1-1/2) - - -
6 (13.3) 50.8 (2) - - - 

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