Trinamount III Installation Manual For Flat Roof
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1. 5 F Add wind diffusers Step 6 Starting the Next Row 6 A Install front legs for next row 6 A Install front legs for next row Slide from back of row connectors and then press into place See Step 2 C Align bend in leg with Line B See Step 1 These connectors are more widely spaced along the N S lines Complete Steps 3 A through 3 G above Add a Ground Lug to the outside edge of the first module to ground the row See Step 8 6 B Add row connectors for next row STEP 7 Completing the Next Row 7 A Add modules legs and leg locks to the row Complete Steps 4 A through 4 1 above 7 B Finish the row Complete Steps 5 A through 5 F above NI 7 C Add new row s Complete Steps 6 A through 6 C above to start the row Align the front legs with Line C or next E W line Install the modules leg locks ballast pans ballast blocks and wind diffusers as described above STEP 8 Grounding 8 A Insert a Ground Lug into the module Grounding during installation ensures that each module is grounded for technician safety Insert the Ground Lug into the module groove with the set screw at the 9 o clock position 8 B Lock the Ground Lug into place Rotate the Ground Lug 1 4 turn clockwise using a Trinamount Tool 8 C Connect the first Ground Lug to the building ground Connect the first Ground Lug to the building2. ground Torque ground wire as follows 2 5 6 0mm 4 5 Nm 10mm 5 0 Nm 16 25mm 5 5 Nm 14 10AWG 40 inch Ibs 8AWG 45 inch lbs 6 4AWG 50 inch lbs Install and connect the Ground Lug when installing the first module on each row Grounding during installation ensures that each module is grounded for technician safety Follow all applicable building codes Torque ground wire as follows 2 5 6 0mm 4 5 Nm 10mm 5 0 Nm 16 25mm 5 5 Nm 14 10AWG 40 inch Ibs 8AWG 45 inch lbs 6 4AWG 50 inch Ibs Illustration is for example purposes only 8 E Connect all rows together in a daisy chain 8 D Use one Ground Lug per row 20 6 0 Options amp Servicing This chapter describes the various ballasting options available for the Trinamount III Adding ballast can increase wind resistance Please contact Trina Solar for detailed information about ballasting requirements for each specific site This chapter also describes the process of removing a module for servicing or replacement Trinamount III makes repairs fast and easy 21 6 1 Installation Options Additional ballast can be used to increase wind resistance Option A Standard installation The standard installation uses one set of ballast pans and blocks per row connector Option B Double ballast If needed install double ballast as shown o ilo pie balla If needed install triple
3. ballast as shown 22 6 2 Servicing the Array Remove the wind diffuser components and ballast blocks pans before removing the module SVC A Insert Rear Leg Removal Tool into rear leg End of tool should be vertical as shown Rear Leg Removal Tool fits on a 55 Torx head see Step SVC B SVC B Twist Leg Removal Tool 90 degrees to spread rear leg Rear Leg Removal Tool arms should be secure in rear leg as shown Remove Torx drive SVC C Remove leg lock Slide leg lock straight back out of module 23
4. prepped before beginning the installation Step 1 Formulas amp Layout Lines 1 A Lay out initial East West line Both Line A and the edge of the array must be at least 183cm 6 from roof edge 183cm 6 D O e LLLLLLCDBEEDESEDEDESEHEDESESEDIUI 1 B Lay out North South lines Module length L 1 3cm 183cm 6 1 C Lay out additional rows Distance equals Wcos 11 2 5Wsin 11 1 46W where W module width For example if W 91 4cm 36 then distance 1 46x91 4 36 133 4cm 52 56 Step 2 Placing Row Connectors 2 A Place first row along North South lines Line up a few inches ahead of line A Work from West to East The second row of connectors will be very close to the first row Insert at about 13 degrees Line up with the bend on Line A then snap into place aii _ ac 2 B Place second row behind first row 2 C Place front legs in row connectors 2 D Add ballast pans behind front legs Tap into place with rubber mallet to achieve grounding connection 10 x 20 x 40cm 4 x8 x16 nominal dimensions 8kg 26lbs per block 2 F Ensure row connectors are properly align The bends in the front legs should be on Line A see Step 2 C 2 E Place two cinder blocks in each ballast pan Step 3 Installing the First Module Available for 2400Pa installation 3 A Lower module onto front legs Ta
5. Trinamount Ill Installation Manual For Flat Roof Version A Trinasolar The power behind the panel Table of Contents 1 0 Introduction e III meme ee heme hehehe ete ie eri e iere e iri iere e eris ENT 1 2 0 Safety Preca tioris 5 rent ip ie nade VORHER ara 1 2 1 General Safety notte er tn ee oi 1 2 2 Installation Safety 2e rate rn ie ete tae sax Nee UR Prise ope Ege Rr ariana 2 3 0 Trinamount Overview III e eme ememetetetttetttttt tette ret ttt tris 2 CNET M 3 3 2 Additional IMEN S rererere iii iiite EEEn nat era ea eae nena ea ea Pee ee TA Ea Ree eene a doa os eg 4 3 3 For Further Information mee eee mee ehe mee ere eee 4 4 0 System Design siria intr ei ous vues a a rt 4 LEGI uec tenes aida ail 5 5 0 Mechanical Installation eee tense eee meme ee eee ee eee re eres 6 6 0 Options amp A T Tee 21 6 1 nistallatioM OPtiOM CELER EET 22 6 2 Servicing the ArraYy i 23 e Trinasolor The power behind the panel 1 0 Introduction The Trinamount Ill is designed for use on flat roofs The ballasted mounting system preserves waterproofing by eliminating the need to drill through the roof and also offers high wind resistance The low number of parts and elimination of fixed mounting rails makes installation much faster and easier than comparable systems just lay out a few lines and p
6. act Contact Trina Solar Ltd for any information that you are not able to obtain using the available online resources 4 0 System Design Trinamount III is designed for use on flat roofs This chapter provides a high level overview of the process of assessing and planning a prospective Trinamount III installation Each installation is unique and may have unique requirements that go beyond the broad overview included in this manual Please contact Trina Solar for more details Trina Solar will assist during the preparation and design of your project please contact your Trina Solar Sales Representative and ask for the Trinamount III Project Assessment Form During the design process important parameters such as wind and snow load site exposure etc will be taken into account 4 1 Occupancy The Occupancy categories range from to IV where Occupancy Category represents buildings and other structures with a low hazard to human life in the event of failure and Occupancy Category IV represents essential facilities Nature of Occupancy Occupancy Category Buildings and other structures that represent a low hazard to human life in the event of failure including but not limited to e Agricultural facilities e Certain temporary facilities e Minor storage facilities All buildings and other structures except those listed in Occupancy Categories I IIl and IV Buildings and other structures that represent a substantial hazard to h
7. bs in legs hook into groove in module 3 B Verify module position Place inside corner over front leg rivet 3 C Insert outside rear leg Ensure lock is UP The leg should be approximately 10cm 4 from the corner of the module dL es bem e 3 D Rotate outside rear leg Twist counterclockwise 3 E Lower module into position Place rear leg about 2 5cm 1 from end of second row connector Snap into place about 2 5cm 1 from end of second row connector the position of the Rear Leg must be from 93 7mm to 109 1mm 3 7 to 4 3 inches from the rear module edge 3 F Verify rear leg placement Leg must be vertical and snapped in 3 G Insert leg lock Notch side faces in toward rear leg Add a Ground Lug to the outside edge and connect to building ground See Step 8 Step 4 Installing the Next Modules 4 A Lower the next module over the front legs 4 A LOWER THE NEXT MODULE OVER THE FRONT LEGS y N N S ar Tabs in legs hook into groove in module 4 B Verify spacing Module corner should be over rivet in front leg 1 3 to 1 9cm 1 2 to 3 4 from previous module vw 2 A 4 C Lower module into position Lower to same angle as previous module 4 D Insert rear leg Notch side up 4 E Twist rear leg into place Align with other rear leg 4 F Snap rea
8. en handling components and materials at the job site The installation process involves working around high voltage electrical equipment Follow applicable safety regulations and best practices to avoid creating an electrocution hazard Tasks on the electrical equipment have to be performed by a certified electrician and according to local regulations The installation process requires working on roofs Follow applicable safety regulations and best practices to avoid a fall Use caution to prevent objects from falling or dropping off the roof area Cordon off ground areas directly below roof related work when possible 3 0 Trinamount Overview The Trinamount III is designed for use on flat roofs The ballasted mounting system preserves waterproofing by eliminating the need to drill through the roof and also offers high wind resistance The low number of parts and elimination of fixed mounting rails makes installation much faster and easier than comparable systems just lay out a few lines and place the first row connectors in their locations The rear legs twist and snap into place in both the Trinamount compatible PV modules and row connectors and ensure a uniform 11 degree array angle for increased power production Ballast pans fit over the row connectors to secure the array to the roof and wind diffusers streamline the array to increase wind resistance Most components snap together and provide both tactile and audible feedback to indicate proper
9. installation 3 1 Components Row Connector Ballast Ballast Pan Front Leg 7 3 2 Additional Items You will also need the following additional items e Concrete ballast blocks You will need two 8kg 26 pound concrete blocks dimensions 10 x 20 x 40cm 4 x8 x16 per ballast pan e Trinamount Tool The Trinamount Tool is used for Ground Lug installation and module removal Rear Leg Removal Tool This tool is used with a 55 Torx bit to remove rear legs when servicing a module VY 3 3 For Further Information Additional information about Trinamount Ill is available online at www trinamount design com The available resources include Datasheet The Trinamount III datasheet contains technical details and specifications Videos Watch animated installation tutorials to further familiarize yourself with the installation process Distributors Locate a Trina distribution partner who can supply you with Trina parts and accessories for all of your solar needs Supplemental documentation Additional documentation varies by product and may include engineering certifications supplemental installation instructions updates and more You may also download CAD models of Trina parts to help you design your array Training Trina Solar Ltd offers training sessions that provide hands on opportunities to use the products and ask questions Support See the support options available to you and get the help you need Cont
10. lace the first row connectors in their locations The rear legs twist and snap into place in Trinamount PV modules and row connectors and ensure a uniform 11 degree array angle for increased power production Ballast pans fit over the row connectors to secure the array to the roof and wind diffusers streamline the array to increase wind resistance Most components snap together and provide both tactile and audible feedback to indicate proper installation Trinamount III offers the following features and benefits Rapid installation Installation is fast and easy from planning to assembly Only a few basic lines need to be laid out and components simply drop in and or twist into place with quarter turns Tactile snaps and audible clicks tell you when parts are properly installed No special tools are required to assemble the array Ultra low parts count Only 10 separate components are required to build a complete array in addition to the PV modules and ballast blocks Components do not need to be cut or fastened to the roof Drop in connections PV modules drop into the front legs Rear legs twist into place on the modules and drop onto the row connectors Ballast pans drop over the row connectors Ballast blocks drop into the ballast pans Leg locks drop into channels to keep the rear legs in place Compatible with high wind and seismic Trinamount accessories Trinamount III is rated to wind speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour Additi
11. onal ballasting options are available for installations in high wind areas Additional accessories available from Trina Solar Ltd can be purchased to increase both wind loading and seismic loads 11 degree tilt angle The built in 11 degree angle helps maximize solar power production while preventing power robbing debris from accumulating on the modules Ground Lug A Ground Lug connects each row of the array to the equipment ground The grounding system has been tested to UL 467 as a grounding and bonding device Trinamount III offers ultra low resistance grounding that is 10 times better than the UL minimum criteria Automatic Grounding Trinamount III is self grounding There is no need to separately ground each module or component parts Just add one Ground Lug to the end of each row 2 0 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 1 All installations must be performed in compliance with all applicable regional and local codes such as the latest National Electrical Code USA Canadian Electrical Code Canada or other national or international electrical standards 2 manual 3 4 Follow all safety precautions detailed in this Installation Manual as well as the Module in
12. r leg into second row connector Place rear leg about 2 5cm 1 from end of second row connector Snap into place 4 G Repeat 4 A through 4 F for rest of the row Do not insert final rear leg yet 4 H Insert final rear leg with leg lock side facing up Twist counterclockwise into place Snap onto second row connector Do not use a leg lock for the final reversed rear leg Step 5 Finishing the First Row 5 A Wire the PV modules Use wire clips if desired Insert the wire Clip into the module groove and then press into place 5 B Add outside wind diffuser supports Secure to the inboard holes in the ballast pans Hook diffuser tabs into slots in ballast pan then press the diffuser support into the module groove 5 C Secure the outside ballast pans to the row connector 5 C Secure the outside ballast pans to the row connector Tap ballast pans into place with rubber mallet to achieve grounding connection See Steps 5 B and 5 C Secure to the center holes in the ballast pans Tap ballast pans into place with rubber mallet to achieve grounding connection 5 E Add second row ballast blocks 10 x 20 x 40cm 4 x8 x16 nominal dimensions 8kg 26lbs per block O gt gt z rae d ba lt gt DA 7 gt OS NS SSN 5 D Add inside wind diffuser supports LH V 5 F add wind diffusers Clip into place
13. stallation Use proper fall protection equipment and scaffolding according to national safety standards Do not perform any installations in wet or windy conditions 2 2 Installation Safety The installation must conform to the details on the Project Assessment Package and Design Guidelines provided by Trina Solar Ltd All installation and servicing must be performed by qualified personnel You are responsible for ensuring that all personnel are properly trained and licensed You are responsible for knowing and following all applicable codes and regulations and for obtaining all required permits and inspections Check applicable building codes or refer to a structural engineer to ensure that the structure upon which the Trinamount III is being installed can properly support the array under live load conditions Trinamount III must be installed over an appropriately rated fire resistant roof covering The front and rear legs must be fully engaged with both the PV modules and row connectors You will feel a snap and hear a click when legs are properly installed Always use appropriate personal protective equipment PPE such as safety glasses gloves hard hat safety shoes harnesses etc as needed and as required by local regulations and best practices Never expose the PV modules to excessive loads or deformation such as twisting or bending Some components may be heavy and or bulky Always use proper lifting and carrying techniques wh
14. uman life in the event of failure including but not limited to e Buildings and other structures where more than 300 people congregate in one area e Buildings and other structures with daycare facilities with a capacity greater than 150 e Buildings and other structures with elementary school or secondary school facilities with a capacity greater than 250 e Buildings and other structures with a capacity greater than 500 for colleges or adult education facilities e See table 1 1 of ASCE 7 05 for more detailed list Buildings and other structures designated as essential facilities including but not limited to e Hospitals and other health care facilities having surgery or emergency treatment Facilities e Fire rescue ambulance and police stations and emergency vehicle garages e Designated earthquake hurricane or other emergency shelters e Designated emergency preparedness communication and operation centers and other facilities required for emergency response e Buildings and other structures having critical national defense functions e See table 1 1 of ASCE 7 05 for more detailed list 5 0 Mechanical Installation This chapter guides you through the Trinamount III installation process Please read this chapter in its entirety to familiarize yourself with the process before beginning the installation You may also visit www trinasolar com to view videos and other training materials Also be sure that the site has been completely
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