Installation Manual

Date: 2018.7.16
Doc No: PS-M-0434
Ver. D
6.2 GROUNDING
Figure 3. PV module installed with Single-axis Tracing System
1) M6 Stainless Bolt 2) Flat Stainless Washer
3) Spring Stainless Washer 4
) HEX Stainless Nut
All module frames and mounting racks must be properly grounded in accordance with appropriate
respective National Electrical Code.
Proper grounding is achieved by bonding the module frame(s) and all metallic structural members
together continuously using a suitable grounding conductor. The grounding conductor or strap may be
copper, copper alloy, or any other material acceptable for use as an electrical conductor per respective
National Electrical Codes. The grounding conductor must then make a connection to earth using a
suitable earth ground electrode.
Trina Solar modules can be installed with the use of third party listed grounding devices for grounding
the metallic frames of PV modules. The devices have to be installed in accordance with the grounding
device manufacturer’s specified instructions.
Please refer to the Product Catalogue” link for detailed grounding hole location and size at
400mm
(15.7in)
1
2
Φ7*10mm(0.28*0.39in)
INSTALLING HOLES
3
4