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Allow me to grease the skids:<br><br>
<a href="http://www.iaff.org/pvsafetytraining/">
http://www.iaff.org/pvsafetytraining/</a> <br><br>
Dan Fink wrote at 07:37 AM 9/21/2016:<br>
<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">I and others recently finished
working with IREC on developing an online basic solar training
program for firefighters. It's live online on the IAFF website and is
free. I'm in a remote location now with only satellite email and don't
have the link but it's something like iaff/pv safety. <br><br>
I also offer a NABCEP registered CEU train the trainer class for pv
installers contact me off list.<br><br>
I will try to address some topics brought up in this thread as this
horrible internet service permits.....and can do so in detail when I'm
back in civilization next week.<br><br>
On Sep 20, 2016 11:25 AM,
<<a href="mailto:dan@foxfire-energy.com">dan@foxfire-energy.com</a>
> wrote:<br>
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<dd>Hey Charles, would you direct me to your reference "you’ll
notice that foam does not work and should not be used."? I've found
reference in this and other articles that states roughly 'like tarps,
foam can not be relied upon to completely reduce array voltage to zero',
but no where can I find the statement that states for the average Fire
Fighter, a heavy foam is not a fast, safe and effective method of
reducing array voltage in a PV array in an emergency situation - using
equipment readily available. IMHO 20VDC is much preferable to
480VDC.<br><br>
<dd>Thank You. db<br>
<dd>Â <br><br>
<br>
<dd>Dan Brown<br>
<dd>Foxfire Energy Corp.<br>
<dd>Renewable Energy Systems<br>
<dd><a href="tel:%28802%29-483-2564">(802)-483-2564</a><br>
<dd><a href="http://www.Foxfire-Energy.com">www.Foxfire-Energy.com</a><br>
<dd>NABCEP #092907-44<br><br>
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<dd>-------- Original Message --------<br>
<dd>Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Fire fighters safety class<br>
<dd>From: Charles Picard
<<a href="mailto:cpicard@solarcity.com">cpicard@solarcity.com</a>
><br>
<dd>Date: Tue, September 20, 2016 1:27 pm<br>
<dd>To:
"<a href="mailto:palumbo131m@gmail.com">palumbo131m@gmail.com</a>
"
<<a href="mailto:palumbo131m@gmail.com">palumbo131m@gmail.com</a>
><br>
<dd>Cc:
"<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>"<br>
<dd><<a href="mailto:re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org">
re-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org</a>><br><br>
<dd>Hi Dave,<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>These are some great questions you’re asking, and you’ve prompted
some interesting responses. I’ve been partnered up with a career
firefighter for the past 2yrs teaching this subject, and have a few
thoughts for you:<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>Review the NFPA’s recommended best practices for interactions with
PV, you can find that free training here
<a href="https://lms.ulknowledgeservices.com/catalog/display.resource.aspx?resourceid=352901">
https://lms.ulknowledgeservices.com/catalog/display.resource.aspx?resourceid=352901</a>
<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>The training is based on this research:
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi_67iyt57PAhWDTSYKHd57DREQFggjMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ul.com%2Fglobal%2Fdocuments%2Fofferings%2Findustries%2Fbuildingmaterials%2Ffireservice%2FPV-FF_SafetyFinalReport.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEHXYPQ5_R0p-_QDW8fRvEYFx1xUg&sig2=W0zmY8dwh3D2EXk1XucXMA">
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi_67iyt57PAhWDTSYKHd57DREQFggjMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ul.com%2Fglobal%2Fdocuments%2Fofferings%2Findustries%2Fbuildingmaterials%2Ffireservice%2FPV-FF_SafetyFinalReport.pdf&usg=AFQjCNEHXYPQ5_R0p-_QDW8fRvEYFx1xUg&sig2=W0zmY8dwh3D2EXk1XucXMA</a>
<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>That will get you headed in the right direction. As my colleague
says, you can still “Put the wet stuff on the red stuff” but you need
to understand the rules you’re playing by. This study does
address how arrays may be de-energized, you’ll notice that foam does
not work and should not be used.<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>You’ll likely find the level of understanding on Li-Ion technology
is woefully lacking, even amongst PV industry professionals. If you’re
going to tackle the subject, I recommend doing a little research on the
types of construction and chemistries used. Too often folks lead their
presentations with exploding hoverboards or stories about the FAA ban. In
reality these are apples to oranges comparisons. For the Powerwall
specifically, they have published an Emergency Response Guide that is
publically available. They have also released results of a burn-test
study that is very informative.<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>There are a few YouTube videos floating around as well. Captain Matt
Paiss has some publicly available, and recently collaborated with the
IAFF and IREC to create some online training content that looks very
good.<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>Feel free to contact me directly with any questions.<br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>Â <br>
<dd>Charles Picard</b> <br>
<dd>Sr. Compliance Engineer |
<a href="http://www.solarcity.com">SolarCity</a> <br>
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