Trina Solar DUOMAX Series, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...II TSM NEG15MC 20 II TSM DEG6HC 20 II TSM DEG15HC 20 II TSM DEG6MC 27 II TSM DEG15MC 27 II TSM DEG6MC 20 II TSM DEG15MC 20 II CLAMP T T TSM DEG6HC 07 II TSM NEG6MC 20 II T TSM DEG15HC 07 II TSM NEG15MC 20 II TTSM DEG6HC II T TSM DEG15HC II TTSM DEG6MC 07 II T TSM DEG15MC 07 II T TSM DEG6MC II T TSM DEG15MC II ...

Page 2: ...ITION 4 5 2 SITE SELECTION 4 6 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 6 1 COMPONENTS OVERVIEW 4 6 1 1 SCREW 4 6 2 MOUNTING METHODS 5 6 2 1 MOUNTING WITH BOLTS 6 6 2 2 MOUNTING WITH CLAMPS FRAME 11 6 2 3 MOUNTING WITH SINGLE AXIS TRACKING SYSTEM 14 6 2 4 CLAMP OPTIONS FRAMELESS 17 6 3 GROUNDING 24 6 4 INSTALL EFFECT CHART 26 7 MODULE WIRING 26 8 MODULE TILT ANGLE 26 9 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 27 10 SPECIFICATIONS 27 ...

Page 3: ... fire hazard and or danger of an electrical shock 13 Make sure that the polarity of each module or a string is not reversed relative to the other the modules or strings 14 Artificially concentrated sunlight should not be used on the PV module 15 In markets conforming to IEC standard maximum system voltage must not exceed 1500V DC In markets conforming to UL standard maximum system voltage must not...

Page 4: ... system design The modules have been evaluated by TUV according to IEC61215 for a maximum positive design loading of below 3600Pa and negative design loading 1600Pa with 1 5 times safety factor 5 2 SITE SELECTION 1 In most applications Trina Solar PV modules should be installed in a location where they will receive maximum sunlight throughout the year 2 Modules should not be shaded by buildings tr...

Page 5: ...me Material Aluminum 6063 Frame can protect the DG modules and easily for installation Racking Material Q235B Supply By EPC or Racking suppliers suggested specification overall dimensions is 41 62mm thickness is 2 6mm Rails support the PV modules 6 2 MOUNTING METHODS Please read this chapter in its entirety to familiarize with the process before beginning the installation Also be sure that the sit...

Page 6: ...f 16 20 N m 140 180lbf in All parts in contact with the frame should use flat stainless steel washers of minimum 1 8mm thickness with an outer diameter of 20 24mm 0 79 0 94in Figure 1 PV module installed with Bolt fitting method 1 Aluminum Frame 2 M8 Stainless Bolt 3 Flat Stainless Washer 4 Spring Stainless Washer 5 HEX Stainless Nut 60Pcs MODULES frame Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Mount...

Page 7: ...port rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical load NOTE Standard product with actual load of 2400Pa 2400Pa Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Mounting Direction The beam is parallel to the long side 3600 Pa 1600 Pa 1 5 NOTE The above described distance is from the middle of the bolts to the middle of the bolts NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechan...

Page 8: ...e of the bolts NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical load NOTE The actual load is 5400Pa 2400Pa Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Mounting Direction The beam is parallel to the long side 1600Pa 1600Pa 1 5 NOTE The above described distance is from the middle of the bolts to the middle of the bolts NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sur...

Page 9: ...E The above described distance is from the middle of the bolts to the middle of the bolts NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical load NOTE Special requirement products with actual load of 5400Pa 2400Pa Installation steps Step 1 insert bolts Setting the specified bolts into the 4 holds of frame Step 2 Insert the bolt into the holes ...

Page 10: ...ush the PV modules to the right position so that the bottom two screws are in the middle of the border screw slot Step 4 Fixed the bolts Torque requirement of M8 bolts 16 20Nm flat washer spring washer and the Nuts are placed in turn and then tighten the nut Repeat this step and finish the 4 holes 16N m 20N m Note Don t place the screws in the slot 1 Lift up the modules 2 Insert the bolt into the ...

Page 11: ...g method use at least four clamps on each module two clamps should be attached on each long sides of the module for portrait orientation or each short sides of the module for landscape orientation Depending on local wind and snow loads additional clamps may be required to ensure that modules can bear the load Applied torque should refer to mechanical design standard according to the bolt customer ...

Page 12: ...port rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical load NOTE Standard product with actual load of 2400Pa 2400Pa Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Mounting Direction The beam is parallel to the long side 3600 Pa 1600 Pa 1 5 NOTE The above described distance is from the module edge to the middle of the clamp NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical loa...

Page 13: ... of the clamp NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical load NOTE The actual load is 5400Pa 2400Pa Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Mounting Direction The beam is parallel to the long side 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1 5 NOTE The above described distance is from the module edge to the middle of the clamp NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the m...

Page 14: ...System the module is fixed on the axis by bolting long frame The frame of each module has 4 φ7 10mm 0 28 0 39in mounting holes with specific location shown in Figure 3 Secure the module in each fixing location with an M6 bolt two flat washers a spring washer and nut as shown in Figure 3 If a different bolt similar to M6 is used they need to be tightened to a torque of 16N m 140lbf in All parts in ...

Page 15: ... 1 M6 Stainless Bolt 2 Flat Stainless Washer 3 Spring Stainless Washer 4 HEX Stainless Nut 72Pcs MODULES Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Mounting Direction 1600 Pa 1600 Pa 1 5 NOTE The above described distance is from the middle of the bolts to the middle of the bolts NOTE The actual load is 2400Pa 2400Pa ...

Page 16: ...hole marked 850 mm pitch is the installation hole of this installation mode NOTE The above described distance is from the middle of the bolts to the middle of the bolts NOTE The actual load is 2400Pa 2400Pa TRINA FRAME COMPATIBILITY WITH VARIOUS RACKING SYSTEMS The following examples illustrate how to evaluate Trina Frame compatibility with various racking systems ...

Page 17: ...o that the gaskets washers and screws can be installed Please press the waist type wind hole at the bottom of zigzag steel Example C C structure steel type 1 racking installation When selecting C structure steel please confirm the structural strength of pads When selecting C structure steel please confirm the size and hole position of pads so that the gaskets washers and screws can be installed Fo...

Page 18: ...ngth and width 150 35 8 Aluminum alloy 6063 3 Clamp 2 Length and width 150 50 9 Aluminum alloy 6063 4 Clamp Block 2 Length and width 150 50 9 Aluminum alloy 6063 5 EPDM1 Length width and thickness 150 14 5 3 5 Rubber suggest to use MH45643 type name PMP P 2100 made by PIONEER MATERIAL PRECISION TECH 6 EPDM2 Length width and thickness 150 15 5 3 5 Rubber suggest to use MH45643 type name PMP P 2100 ...

Page 19: ...V modules about 1m between each clamp The 60pcs module can be installed with 4 clamps and the 72pcs module can be installed with 6 clamps STEP 3 Install the PV modules Insert the PV module into the clamp and make sure the module edge touch to the EPDM closely and then tighten the nut with uniform torque values using a qualified torque wrench to ensure the double glass module is firmly secured Trin...

Page 20: ...installation Example A C structure steel type 2 racking installation Trina suggests using M8 bolts to fix the clamp The torque for M8 screw is 16 20 N M When choosing the bolts and nuts for the clamp please note your racing s dimensions first Example B Aluminum racking installation Trina suggests using M8 bolts to fix the clamp The torque for M8 screw is 16 20 N M When choosing the bolts and nuts ...

Page 21: ...less of the fixing method the final installation of the modules must ensure that A clearance of at least 115mm 4 5in recommended is provided between modules frame and the surface of the wall or roof If other mounting means are employed this may affect the UL Listing or the fire class ratings The minimum distance between two modules is 10mm 0 4in The mounting method does not block the module draina...

Page 22: ...00Pa Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Facto r Length Of The Clamp Mounting Direction The crossbeam is perpendicular to the long side 3600 Pa 1600 Pa 1 5 150mm NOTE The above described distance is from the module edge to the middle of the clamp NOTE Need two support rails below the PV module to make sure the Mechanical load NOTE The actual load is 5400Pa 2400Pa 72Pcs MODULES frameless Mechanical Loa...

Page 23: ...Pa 72Pcs MODULES frameless Mechanical Load Pressure Safety Factor Length Of The Clamp Mounting Direction The crossbeam is perpendicular to the long side 3600 Pa 1600 Pa 1 5 150mm NOTE The above described distance is from the module edge to the middle of the clamp NOTE Need three support rails below the PV module to make sure the mechanical load The middle rail of the half cut design module assembl...

Page 24: ...nasolar com Grounding hardware comes in a package that includes the grounding screw flat washer star washer and wire Electrical contact is made by penetrating the anodized coating of the aluminum frame and tightening the mounting screw come with the star washer to the proper torque of 25lbf in Grounding wire size 6 to 12 AWG solid bare copper should be selected and installed underneath the wire bi...

Page 25: ...t is only listed for use with 6 to 12 AWG bare solid copper wire Method 3 ERICO grounding bolt EL6CS14 6 1 Machine Bolt A 2 Machine Bolt B 3 Belleville washer 4 Flat Washer 5 Clearance hole for 10 M5 machine bolt 6 Aluminum frame 7 Machine box hex nut with lock washer 8 Grounding bolt The lug should be installed on a surface that is larger than the bottom surface of the lug The lug should be insta...

Page 26: ...s insulated for a minimum of 90 C and sunlight resistant as well The minimum and maximum outer diameters of the cable are 5mm to 7mm Refer to Datasheet Specifications for the maximum electrical rating of series fuse 8 MODULE TILT ANGLE Trina Solar PV modules connected in series should be installed at the same orientation and angle Different orientation or angle may cause loss of output power becau...

Page 27: ...e battery and the PV module output to prevent battery discharge at night Trina Solar is a member of the European PV Cycle Association Through the pre financed PV Cycle program Trina Solar PV modules will be taken back and treated in an environmentally sustainable manner Applicable only to participating countries within the Europe Union WARNING For any electrical maintenance the PV system must firs...