INSTALLATION MANUAL
TSM_Trinamount II_IM_2011_RevA
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Trinamount II
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................4
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................................................4
3. TRINAMOUNT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 COMPONENTS OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 TRINAMOUNT BASICS (THEORY OF OPERATION) ......................................................................................................................6
4. System Design ....................................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 DETERMINE METHOD FOR CALCULATING DESIGN LOADS ...................................................................................................8
4.2 GATHER SITE INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................................8
4.3 GATHER BUILDING INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................9
4.4 CREATE ARRAY LAYOUT AND BILL OF MATERIAL ......................................................................................................................9
5. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................10
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual details installation procedures for the Trinamount System II and provides important safety information
that the installer should read carefully in its entirety prior to installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in death, bodily injury or property damage. Correct installation of Trinamount components ensures reliable structural
connections and proper ground bonding throughout the array and from the array to the equipment grounding
conductor(s).
The components detailed in this manual include the Array Skirt, the Leveling Foot, the Interlock, the Hybrid Interlock,
the Ground, the Wire Clip, the Type A Groove Adapter, the Type B Groove Adapter, and the Trina Solar Module (Module).
The word “Module” as used in this manual will refer specifically to a Trina PV Module. All components covered in this
manual are protected by US patent #7,592,537 and/or multiple pending US & International patents.
The Interlock conforms to UL Standard 1703 and is Listed by Intertek (ETL) with Control Number 4000321. The Ground
Lug conforms to UL Standard 467 and is Listed by Intertek (ETL) with Control Number 4000321.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: All instructions in this Installation Manual should be read and understood before attempting
installation. The installer assumes all risk of personal injury or property damage that may occur during the
installation and handling of the components.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
• Allinstallationsmustbeperformedincompliancewithallapplicableregionalandlocalcodes,suchasthe
latest National Electric Code (USA), Canadian Electric Code (Canada) or other national or international electrical
standards.
• FollowallsafetyprecautionsdetailedinthisInstallationManualaswellastheModuleinstallationmanual.
• ComplywithallapplicableOSHAorequivalentsafetystandardsincludingbutnotlimitedtotheproperuseof
regulation fall protection equipment.
• Donotperformanyinstallationsinwetorwindyconditions.
2.2 INSTALLATION SAFETY
• Checkapplicablebuildingcodesorrefertoastructuralengineertoensurethatthestructureuponwhichthe
Trina System is being installed can properly support the array under live load conditions.
• Ensurethatalllagscrewsoralternativemethodsofattachmenthaveadequatepulloutstrengthandshear
capacity for the application.
• TheTrinamountSystemmustbeinstalledoverafireresistantroofcoveringratedforitsapplication.
• TheInterlock,LevelingFoot,andGroundLugshouldbeinstalledonlywiththeuseoftheTrinamountToolorFlat
Tool provided by Trina Solar.
• Duringtheinstallation,wearsuitableprotectionsuchasnon-slipconstructionglovestoprotectyourhandsfrom
injury from sharp edges.
• WhendesigningtheSPVsystem,pleasealwaystakeintoconsiderationthevariationofthevoltageunder
different temperatures (please check the respective temp. coefficients of the modules, the Voc of the modules
will be rise when the temperature drops);
Forexample:withTSM-190DC01modules(Max.Systemvoltageis600V)installedinalocationwhoselowest
temperaturereaches-40°C,themaximumseriesmoduleconfigurationnumbershouldNEVERexceedN=10
(600V/56.22V=10.7).
• WerequirethateveryseriesSPVmodulestringshouldbefusedpriortoconnectionwithotherstrings.Forthe
maximum fuse rate, please refer to the detailed SPEC on the last page.
• Solarphotovoltaic(SPV)modulesgenerateelectricitywhenexposedtolight.Anarrayofmanymodulescan
causelethalshocksand/orburnhazards.Onlyauthorizedandtrainedpersonnelshouldhaveaccesstothe
modules.
• Useproperlyinsulatedtoolsandappropriateprotectiveequipmenttoreduceriskofelectricshock.
• Donotstandorsteponthemodule.
• Donotdamageorscratchthefrontorbacksidesurfacesofthemodule.
• Neveruseamodulewithbrokenglassortornsubstrate.Brokenmodulescannotberepairedandcontactwith
any module surface or frame can lead to electrical shock.
• Donotdisassemblethemodulesorremoveanypartofthemodule.
• Protectplugcontactsagainstsoiling;donotmakeanyplugconnectionsusingsoiledplugcontacts.
• Donotinstallorhandlemoduleswhentheyarewetorduringperiodsofhighwind.
• DonotshortthepositiveandthenegativeofasingleSPVmodule.
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• Donotdisconnectunderload.
• Makesureconnectorshavenogapbetweeninsulators.Agapcancausefirehazardand/ordangerofanelectrical
shock.
• Makesurethatthepolarityofeachmoduleorastringisnotreversedconsideringtherestofthemodulesor
strings
• ArtificiallyconcentratedsunlightshouldnotbeusedontheSPVmodule.
• Maximumsystemvoltagemustnotexceed600VDC.
• Undernormalconditions,asolarphotovoltaicmoduleislikelytoproducemorecurrentand/orvoltagethan
reported under standard test conditions. Accordingly, the value of Isc marked on this module should be
multiplied by a factor of 1.25 when determining the conductor current ratings, fuse sizes and size of controls
connectedtotheSPVoutput.RefertoSection690-8oftheNationalElectricCodeforanadditionalmultiplying
factor of 1.25 which maybe applicable.
• InstallationinCanadashallbeinaccordancewithCSAC22.1,SafetyStandardforElectricalInstallations,Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1.
3. TRINAMOUNT OVERVIEW
Trinamount offers a rapid method for installing and electrically grounding solar arrays. Trinamount PV arrays are
installed without the use of rails, which greatly simplifies the process of installation. Trinamount systems consist of
Trina PV modules and Trinamount hardware. Also, Trinamount interoperates with other third party Trina Compatible
systemscomponentssuchasroofattachmenthardware,module-levelelectronics,andelectricalboxes.Trinamount
systems can be installed in either landscape or in portrait orientation. Typical residential roofs have a high aspect
ratio (length to width). As a result, typical roofs can accommodate larger arrays when installed in landscape
orientation. Landscape installations allow for more efficient use of space and can be installed faster and with greater
spans between Interlocks. An entire Trinamount array can be interconnected with the use of a single tool. Both the
Trinamount Tool and the Flat Tool provide means for installing the Interlock, the Leveling Foot, and the Ground
Lug.TheFlatToolprovidesalow-costalternativetotheTrinamountToolandalsofunctionstoenableinter-Module
removal. The Trinamount Tool can receive a T30 Torx bit for adjusting the height of the Leveling Feet.
3.1 COMPONENTS OVERVIEW
Figure 3.1A — Interlock
Figure 3.1B — leveling Foot
Figure 3.1C — Hybrid Interlock
The Interlock provides nominal
n o r t h - s o u t h a n d e a s t - w e s t
structural and grounding
connections at the corner points of
PV modules, creating a structurally
contiguous,hyper-bondedPVarray.
The Interlock as a ground bond
means is ETL listed to UL 1703
T h e L e v e l i n g Fo o t m a t e s t o
the groove of a Trinamount PV
module and provides a means
of attachment between the PV
array and the mounting surface or
attachment apparatus. Its threaded
stud allows for easy adjustment
of the array height – up to 1 ¼” of
adjustability.
The Hybrid Interlock functions as
both Interlock and Leveling Foot
for areas where the structural
attachment falls at an Interlock
location.
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Figure 3.1D – Array Skirt
Figure 3.1E —Ground Lug
Figure 3.1F — WireClip
TheArraySkirtfacilitateseasyfrontrow installation while providing
a clean look at the front of the PV
array (available in both clear and
black finish).
The Ground Bolt rotates into
the Groove with a quarter turn
and provides a ground bond
connec tion from the array to
the equipment grounding
conductor(s).
The Wire Clip snaps into the Groove
and provides a means for securing
array wiring. See the Installation
Manual for installation instructions.
3.2 TRINAMOUNT BASICS (THEORY OF OPERATION)
Trinamount operates in ways unlike typical mounting systems. Though the system is very simple to design and
install, it is important to understand the unique characteristics of its operation prior to installing a system. The
maindifferentiatingcharacteristicsofTrinamountarethat(1)itisrail-free,(2)itisauto-grounding,(3)itisflexible
inordertoadapttosite-specificvariables,and(4)itemploysuniqueandprecisematingtechniquesforjoining
components.
How is a Trinamount Array Supported?
Chief among Trinamount’s distinctions is that it installs without the use of mounting rails by creating structural
bonds between modules through the mating of Interlocks to the corner locations of each module’s frame. This, in
effect, causes a frame to act like a rail, and leverages the already present structural characteristics of the module
frametoallowthearraytobeself-supported.
How is a Trinamount PV Array Grounded?
The Trinamount structural connections created by the Interlocks simultaneously establish a ground bond path
between modules. The Key side of the Interlock, when rotated into the Groove of a Trina PV module, cut through
the anodized coating of the module frame to create a solid conductive bond. When an adjacent module’s groove
is dropped onto the Tongue side of the Interlock, the Tongue also cuts through the frame’s anodized coating
to create a solid conductive bond. This bond may be reversed and reset up to 50 times with no significant
degradation of the ground bond connection.
How are Trinamount Modules Wired?
Eachmodulehastwostandard90°Csunlightresistantoutputcablesthatterminatewithplug&playconnectors.
The wire type and gauge of the output cables are 600V rated PV Wire cable and are 12AWG in size. This cable is
suitable for applications where wiring is exposed to the direct sunlight. We require that all wiring and electrical
connections comply with the appropriate national electrical code.
Forfieldconnections,useaminimumof12AWGcopperwiresinsulatedforaminimumof90°CandSunlight
resistance with insulation designated as PV Wire. The minimum and maximum outer diameters of the cable are 5 to
7mm2.
How Does Trinamount Adapt to Variable Conditions?
Roofsandothermountingsurfacesarenotperfectplanes.Becausetheyareoftennotperfectlysquare,itisdifficult
toestablishreferencepointsfromwhichtoperfectlyorienteachmodule.Additionally,PVmodules’ outsidedimensions do not always perfectly match specifications and are often not identical to each other. In essence,
theinstaller’sjobistomountaperfect-lookingarrayonanimperfectstructureusingimperfectPVmodules.In
conventional systems, slight module misalignments or dimensional deviations force the misalignment of adjacent
modules so that these slight misalignments are compounded throughout the array. The larger the array, the more
difficultitistocounterthisproblem.Unlikerail-basedsystems,TrinamountPVarrayscanbepreciselyinstalled
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squareandinalevelplanewithverylittleeffortrequiredtoachievethatgoal.Thisisaccomplishedthroughbuilt-in
flexibility in the X, Y, and Z axes.
• ModulePositioningisFlexible(X,Y-axisAdjustability)
WithTrinamount,XandY-axisflexibilityispossiblebecauseeachmodulecanbesetslightlyoff-axistoaccountfor
the aforementioned variability. By making minor adjustments at the module level, the installer can keep the array
alignedwithsystem-levelreferencepointssuchasalower-edgechalklineandbysightingalongseamsandedges
to keep the array looking good. The flexibility allowed in the positioning of PV modules is a result of unique system
features described below.
Interlocks, Hybrid Interlocks, and Leveling Feet all contain tongues that mate with the Grooves of Trina PV modules.
Adefiningcharacteristicofthetongue-to-grooveconnectionisthatthetonguecanseatatvariablepositionswith
respect to the groove – that is, the tongue can be fully or partially inserted into the Groove and still accomplish a
solid structural and ground bond connection. Because of this freedom, a module can be rotated slightly out of axis
andallowforindependentmodule-leveladjustments.
• PVArrayCanbeeasilyLeveled(Z-axisAdjustability)
Trinamount PV arrays can be easily leveled by rotating the studs of the Leveling Feet. The Leveling Feet can be
adjustedupordownoverarangeof1¼”inordertoachieveaperfect-lookingarray.
How Do Trinamount Components Mate?
While Trinamount is flexible enough to adapt to variable conditions, it also employs specific and precise methods
of mating components as described below.
• KeySide/TongueSide
The Interlock, the Hybrid Interlock, and the Leveling Feet all have a Key side for locking into the Groove, and a
Tonguesideforreceivingdrop-inconnectionsfromaGroove.TheInterlockhasaKeysideandaTonguesideand
theHybridInterlockandLevelingFeeteachhaveRockitsthatalsohaveaKeysideandaTongueside.Asarule,the
Tongue side always faces the direction of the module to be dropped in.
• InterlockInstallation
The Key sides of the Interlock are rotated into the Groove with the use of the Trinamount Tool. After inserting the
InterlockKeysidefirst,intotheGrooveata>15°angle,theInterlocklugsarerotatedfromposition1toposition3.
Precise alignment of the 3rd timing mark on the Trinamount Tool with the timing mark on the Interlock is critical to
ensure proper mating of the Trina Groove in subsequent installation steps.
• HybridInterlockInstallation
TheHybridInterlockisinstalledbyrockingtheKeysidesofitsRockitsintotheGroovewiththeuseofthe
Trinamount Tool.
• LevelingFootInstallation
TheLevelingFootcanbeinstalledbyhandbyrockingtheKeysideofitsRockitintotheGroove.
• DroppingIn
TrinaPVmodulesareinstalledwithadrop-inaction.AmoduleisdroppedinbysettingitsGrooveontheTongues
oftheLevelingFeet,Interlockand/orHybridInterlockata>15°angleandrotatingdownwardwhileapplyinga
downward pressure.
4. System Design
Trinamount is in compliance with the structural requirements of the 2006 International Building Code and ASCE
7-05basedontheconfigurationsandcriteriaprovidedintheCertificationLetterwithaccompanyingspantables
andalsotheTrinamountOnlineDesignTool(www.trinamount-design.com).Thespantablesanddesigntooldefine
the maximum leveling foot spacing requirements and maximum cantilever allowances for a range of site specific
variables (Basic Wind Speed, Exposure Category, Ground Snow Load, Importance Factor and Topographic Factor) as
wellasbuildingspecificvariables(AverageRoofHeight,LeastHorizontalBuildingDimension,RoofSlope,Attachment
Type,RafterDimensions,RafterSpacingandMountingArea).Onceyoucollectthesiteconditionsforyourproject
location,refertothetablesinthecertificationletterorenteryourvariablesintheTrinamountOnlineDesignToolto
determine the maximum allowable spacing between Leveling Feet. If your site or building conditions are outside the
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assumptionsonthespantablesoroutsidetheallowablerangesontheTrinamountOnlineDesignTool,refertoASCE
7-05orcontactastructuralengineerforassistance.
4.1 DETERMINE METHOD FOR CALCULATING DESIGN LOADS
Determiningallowablefootspacingandcantileverallowasystemlayoutandbillofmaterialstobecreated.There
are two methods for calculating the design loads that will determine allowable foot spacing and cantilever.
• SpanTables:TrinaSolarpublishesanengineeringcertificationletterthatcontainsspantablesthatdetermine
allowable foot spacing and cantilever based on site specific variables.
• TrinamountOnlineDesignTool:TheTrinamountOnlineDesignTool(www.zepulator.com)alsodetermines
allowable foot spacing and cantilever based on site specific information. It also allows modification of the
assumptions from the engineering certification letter and span tables to obtain results that are more customized
tothesiteconditions.WiththeTrinamountOnlineDesignTool,youcanalsobuildabasiclayout,createabillof
materials and print load calculations to use for permit submittal packages. If your site conditions are outside the
selectablerangeoftheTrinamountOnlineDesignTool,refertoASCE7-05orcontactastructuralengineerfor
assistance.
4.2 GATHER SITE INFORMATION
Allowable foot spacing and cantilever are based on design loads that are derived from site specific variables as
described below. The span tables are configured to factor basic wind speed, exposure category, ground snow load,
roof slope, and roof zone. However, the engineering certification letter details assumptions for other site specific
variables. If using the span tables, verify that all variables are within the assumed allowable ranges defined in the
engineering certification letter.
Basic Wind Speed
TheAmericanSocietyofCivilEngineers(ASCE7-05)definestheBasicWindSpeedasthenominaldesign3-second
gustwindspeedinmilesperhourat33feetabovegroundforExposureCcategoryovera50-yearmeanrecurrence
interval.RefertoFig.6-1inASCE7-05forspecialwindregions.Ifuncertain,contacttheproperauthoritywith
jurisdiction to verify the Basic Wind Speed for the specific site of your project.
Exposure Category
The exposure of a building is based on ground surface roughness that is determined from natural topography,
vegetation and construction facilities. Select the most appropriate exposure category as defined by ASCE
7-05.ExposureCategoryBincludesurbanandsuburbanareas,woodedareasorotherterrainwithnumerous
obstructions nearby. Exposure Category C includes flat open country, grasslands, and all water surfaces in
hurricane-proneregionswithscatteredobstructions.ExposureCategoryDincludesflat,unobstructedareasand
watersurfacesoutsidehurricane-proneregions.
CategoryB:
CategoryC:
CategoryD:
Ground Snow Load
Groundsnowloadsareusedinthedeterminationofdesignsnowloadsforroofs.Determinethegroundsnowload
foryourspecificsitebyreferringtoFig.7-1ofASCE7-05orcontactingyourlocalAHJ.
Importance Factor
The importance factor of a building is determined by the degree of hazard to human life that the failure of a
buildingrepresents.Ifthecollapseofabuildingrepresentsalowhazardtohumanlife(OccupancyCategory
I)suchasinthecaseofanagriculturalfacilityorministorageunit,useanimportancefactorof0.87or0.77in
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hurricane regions where wind speeds can be greater than 100 mph. If the collapse of a building represents a
substantial hazard to human life (Category III) such as in the case of schools or day care facilities, or if the structure
is designated as an essential facility (Category IV) such as hospitals, fire stations or emergency shelters, use 1.15 as
the importance factor. All other buildings (Category II) use an importance factor of 1.0.
Topographic Factor
When a building is located on isolated hill, ridge or escarpment that is unobstructed by other similar topographic
features,thenatopographicfactorgreaterthan1.0isusedtoaccountforthewindspeed-upeffects.Otherwiseuse
a topographic factor value of 1.0.
4.3 GATHER BUILDING INFORMATION
While on site, gather the following information that will
be used to determine design loads and system layout and
configuration:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AverageRoofHeight
LeastHorizontalDimension
RoofZones
RoofSlope
RoofType
Attachment Type
RafterDimensions
RafterSpacing
Determine(measure)MountingArea
4.4 CREATE ARRAY LAYOUT AND BILL OF MATERIAL
CreatinganarraylayoutandbillofmaterialcanbedonemanuallyorwiththeuseoftheTrinamountOnlineDesign
Tool.IfusingtheTrinamountOnlineDesignTool,gotowww.zepulator.com.Ifconfiguringyourarraymanually,
follow the instructions below.
Locate the Array
As a starting point for creating your array layout, determine the module’s model, length and width. Next, determine
the number of modules, row/column configuration, and module orientation. Trinamount arrays can be installed in
both landscape and portrait orientations.
Next, determine the overall array dimensions – calculating a ½” gap around each module at every vertical and
horizontal module seam. After determining the location of the array, determine what roof zones the array is in and
note any modules that are in edge or corner zones.
Configure the components
Here are the general installation rules for mounting systems:
Rule
Name
Description
1
1/3CantileverRule
The cantilever of a mounted module relative to the location of the Leveling Feet can never
be greater than 1/3 of the maximum permitted span.
2
60%MaxSpanRule
For landscape installations, the maximum span permitted for all site conditions not covered
bytheSpanTables/TrinamountOnlineDesignToolis60%ofthelongframelength.
3
FrameCornerRule
All Leveling Feet installations must be located at least 50mm from a frame corner.
4
SingleModuleRule
A single module mounted in landscape requires a minimum of two Leveling Feet installed
per long side frame. A single module mounted in portrait requires a minimum of two
Leveling Feet installed per short side frame
Identify Interlock Locations
LocateInterlocksatinanominaleast-westorientationateverymodulecornerexcludingcornersthatarelocatedat
the nominal east and west edges of the array.
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Identify Hybrid Interlock Locations
If the location of an Interlock prevents locating a Leveling Foot on a desired rafter, simply replace the Interlock with
a Hybrid Interlock or shift the array to the east or west until all the conflicts have been eliminated.
Identify Thermal Expansion Joint Locations
After the array layout is determined, verify that thermal expansion and ground bond allowances have not been
exceeded. The array requires a thermal expansion joint at every sixth vertical Module seam. In order to accomplish a
thermal expansion joint, the Interlocks installed at the expansion joint must be only partially secured as per Section
5.13below.InterlocksinstalledinthisfashiondoNOTcarrythegroundbondsoeachportionofthearraytoeither
side of the expansion joint requires its own Ground Bolt. If the array exceeds 12 modules high (per column) an
additionalthermalexpansionjointandgroundbreakisrequired.OneGroundBoltisrequiredforeacharrayportion
segmented by thermal expansion joints/ground breaks and a ground bond jumper must be installed between
Ground Bolts.
Calculate a Bill of Material
Afterconfiguringthecomponents,counteachcomponenttocreateabillofmaterial.Note:Oftentimestheactual
roof dimensions and rafter or purlin schedules differ from the information collected during the site visit and layout
modifications are necessary. For this reason, it is recommended that you have extra hardware (10%) available to
account for unforeseen changes in layout configurations.
5. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
This section details the procedure for installing a Trinamount PV array. For illustration purposes, the figures show the
use of the Comp Mount flashed attachment solution. However, this section does not intend to provide instructions on
how to install the Comp Mount flashing.
TrinaGroove
Trinamount is installed with Trina
PV modules whose frames have
been manufac tured with the
groove.
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TrinamountTool
The Trinamount tool is used to
install the Interlock, Leveling foot,
Hybrid Interlock, and Ground Bolt.
It also receives a Torx bit for easy
array leveling
FlatTool
The Flat Tool is used to remove an
Interlock between two modules
for the purpose of module or Array
Skirt removal.
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Step 1: Array Layout
1.ObtainyourPVmoduledimensionsinordertodeterminenorth-southspacingoffootlocations.North-South
spacing equals your module width plus 5/3".
2.Onceyouhavedeterminedyournorth-southspacingandyourallowablefootspansandcantilevers,determine
your roof attachment point layout accordingly. Check to make sure that there is a rafter located within the
allowable cantilever at both east and west edges of the array. If not, adjust array location east or west.
3.Afterattachmentpointlocationshavebeendetermined,snapchalk-linestomarkrafterlocations(north-south)
andthelocationsofeachrowofattachmentpoints(east-west).
Step 2: Install Front-row Leveling Feet
Installfront-rowLevelingFeetwithToeandTongue-sideup-roof.Attachframingorflashedattachmenthardware
to the roof according to job requirements. This guide illustrates Leveling Feet installed on Comp Mount flashings.
Step 3: Install Array Skirt
If you do not wish to use the Array Skirt, couple the first two modules together along their upper and lower edges
followingtheinterlockingprocedureonPage19.Dropthecoupledmodulesontothewest-mostsetofLeveling
Feet,accordingtothedrop-inprocedureoutlinedonpage18,andproceedwithinstructions.
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With the Spacer between the Array Skirt and the Interlock, interlock the first two sections of skirt together. Install
theInterlock(seepage18).
Attach these sections to the front row leveling feet by resting on the key and rotating downward. To lock the skirt
in place, insert jams.
Secure additional sections by butting the joints together, and rotating downwards into place. After all sections are
installed, level the Array Skirt (see page 19).
Step 4: Install First Row of Modules
DropthefirstmoduleintoplacebysettingtheGrooveontheTongueoftheLevelingFootandrotatingdownward
while applying downward pressure.
After dropping in the first module, install a Leveling Foot along the upper edge of the module over the attachment
point.Toinstall,inserttheKeyoftheLevelingFootintotheGrooveata15°angleandrotatedownward.Then,
attach to the structure per job requirements. If there is too much resistance when trying to install by hand, use the
Trinamount Tool to aid the installation.
Repeat this procedure with the second module, maintaining an approximate ½" between modules. Then,
interlock modules (A) and (B) along their upper edge according to the procedure outlined on
the following page. Connect and secure module wiring per job requirements.
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Step 5: Interlock Installation
The Interlock provides north-south and east-west structural and
groundingconnections,creatingastructurallycontiguous,hyperbonded array. ETL listed to UL1703
Estimate a ½" gap between
modules and insert Interlock
into groove at an angle.
Press the lug into the groove
with a sweeping forward/
upward motion.
With Interlock inserted into Module
groove, rotate each I nterlock
Zep from position 1 to 3 while
maintaining the ½” gap between
modules.
Note that a gap between Interlock and
Module is ok. Also, Interlocks can be
installed at an angle to take up variation in
Module dimensions.
DONOTover-rotateInterlock.Stoprotatingwhen
position 3 is lined up with the alignment mark.
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Step 6: Install Remaining Modules
Install each additional module along the first row Add Leveling Feet along the top edge of each module and
anInterlockateachnorth-southseamasbefore.Aftercompletingthefirstrow,checkthatthearrayisleveland
adjust the elevations of the Leveling Feet as needed according to the instructions below. Then repeat the module
installation procedure for all subsequent rows until the array is completely installed.
Array Leveling Wire Clip Installation
After Leveling Foot is attached to roof, adjust height of the array by rotating a #30 Torx bit (bit attaches to the
handle end of the Trinamount Tool). Fully insert the bottom portion of the wire clip into the Module groove. Then
pushthetopofthewireclipinwarduntilitclipsintoModulegroove.Oncewireshavebeenplacedinwireclip,
squeeze wire clip as shown above and slide along groove to achieve the desired wire tension.
Step 7: Grounding
Toconnectthearraytoagroundingsystem,installaGroundBoltintheGrooveofamodule.
Install one Ground Bolt for every section of array that is not conductively isolated by a thermal expansion joint (up
to 72 modules per Ground Bolt). See below for more information on thermal expansion joints.
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Ground Wire
AWG
Torque in
In-Lbs.
14 AWG
40 LBS
12 AWG
40 LBS
10 AWG
40 LBS
8AWG
45 LBS
6 AWG
50 LBS
4 AWG
50 LBS
Use the Ground Bolt“Driver ” on the
Trinamount Tool to insert the Ground
Bolt“Key”intotheModulegroove.Rotate
exactly one quarter turn clockwise.
Insert Equipment Grounding Conductor
(EGC) into wire slot and tighten set screw
to proper torque seeing (see table to the
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Thermal Expansion Joints allow for the
expansion and contraction of metal under
thermal conditions. An east-west run of
modules that is greater than 6 module lengths
(landscape) or 12 module widths (portrait)
requiresaThermalExpansionJoint.Tocreate
aThermalExpansionJoint,installanInterlock
with one Interlock Zep rotated to position 3
while leaving the other at position 2, allowing
the Interlock to slide in response to thermal
conditions.
MaxPower
Pm(W)
MaxPower
Voltage
VPm(V)
MaxPower
Current
IPm(A)
OpenCircuit
Voltage
VOC(V)
ShortCircuit
Current
ISC(A)
200±3%
205±3%
210±3%
215±3%
220±3%
225±3%
230±3%
235±3%
240±3%
245±3%
250±3%
195±3%
200±3%
205±3%
210±3%
215±3%
220±3%
225±3%
230±3%
235±3%
240±3%
245±3%
200±3%
205±3%
210±3%
215±3%
220±3%
225±3%
230±3%
235±3%
240±3%
245±3%
250±3%
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29.0
29.4
29.8
30.1
30.4
30.7
27.2
27.6
28.1
28.5
29.0
29.4
29.8
30.1
30.4
30.7
31.0
7.36
7.43
7.48
7.55
7.60
7.66
7.72
7.81
7.89
7.98
8.06
7.31
7.36
7.43
7.48
7.55
7.60
7.66
7.72
7.81
7.89
7.98
7.36
7.43
7.48
7.55
7.60
7.66
7.72
7.81
7.89
7.98
8.06
36.0
36.1
36.2
36.4
36.8
36.9
37.0
37.1
37.2
37.3
37.4
35.9
36.0
36.1
36.2
36.4
36.8
36.9
37.0
37.1
37.2
37.3
36.0
36.1
36.2
36.4
36.8
36.9
37.0
37.1
37.2
37.3
37.4
8.00
8.05
8.08
8.13
8.15
8.21
8.26
8.31
8.37
8.47
8.55
7.93
8.00
8.05
8.08
8.13
8.15
8.20
8.26
8.31
8.37
8.47
8.00
8.05
8.08
8.13
8.15
8.20
8.26
8.31
8.37
8.47
8.55
SYSTEM
VOLTAGE
Weight
(kg)
Electrical Performance @ STC
19.50
TSM-200#A05
TSM-205#A05
TSM-210#A05
TSM-215#A05
TSM-220#A05
TSM-225#A05
TSM-230#A05
TSM-235#A05
TSM-240#A05
TSM-245#A05
TSM-250#A05
TSM-195#A05.15
TSM-200#A05.15
TSM-205#A05.15
TSM-210#A05.15
TSM-215#A05.15
TSM-220#A05.15
TSM-225#A05.15
TSM-230#A05.15
TSM-235#A05.15
TSM-240#A05.15
TSM-245#A05.15
TSM-200#A05.18
TSM-205#A05.18
TSM-210#A05.18
TSM-215#A05.18
TSM-220#A05.18
TSM-225#A05.18
TSM-230#A05.18
TSM-235#A05.18
TSM-240#A05.18
TSM-245#A05.18
TSM-250#A05.18
Dimensions
(mm)
Model*
1650×992×46
Module
Series
60pcs 156×156mm
SPV Module
(Multi-&Mono-Silicon)
1. Product SPEC
MaxSeries
Fuse
(A)
600v
15.0
14
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Trinamount II
2. Module layout:
3. Parts:
Core Trinamount Products
TM-ILB
Interlock
TM-ILC
Hybrid Interlock
TM-LFB
Leveling Foot
TM-GLA
Ground Lug
TM-WCA
Wire Clip
15
Material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Aluminium
qty/box
25
10
20
8
50
L(mm)
232
449
449
143
162
W(mm)
191
295
295
81
137
H(mm)
222
51
64
36
121
Wt(kg)
6.76
2.55
5.77
0.50
0.64
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Trinamount II