Installation Manual

Date: 2018.7.16
Doc No: PS-M-0434
Ver. D
Page - 4 - of 17
• Where common grounding hardware (nuts, bolts, star washers, spilt-ring lock washers, flat washers and the
like) is used to attach a listed grounding/bonding device, the attachment must be made in conformance with
the grounding device manufacturer's instructions.
• Common hardware items such as nuts, bolts, star washers, lock washers and the like have not been
evaluated for electrical conductivity or for use as grounding devices and should be used only for maintaining
mechanical connections and holding electrical grounding devices in the proper position for electrical
conductivity. Such devices, where supplied with the module and evaluated through the requirements in
UL1703, may be used for grounding connections in accordance with the instructions provided with the
module.
• Rated electrical characteristics are within ± 10 percent of measured values at Standard Test Conditions of
1000 W/m², 25°C cell temperature and AM 1.5 solar spectral irradiance.
• The fire rating of a Trina Solar PV module is valid only when mounted in the manner specified in the
mechanical mounting instructions of this installation manual.
• The module is considered to be in compliance with UL1703 only when the module is mounted in the manner
specified by the mounting instructions below.
• A module with exposed conductive parts is considered to be in compliance with UL1703 only when it is
electrically grounded in accordance with the instructions presented below and the requirements of the
National Electrical Code for UL listed products only.
• Any module without a frame (laminate) shall not be considered in compliance with the requirements of
UL1703 unless the module is mounted with hardware that has been tested and evaluated with the module
under this standard or via a field inspection certifying that the installed module complies with the
requirements of UL1703.
• Modules equipped with PV wiring connectors that comply with the Standard for Connectors for Use in
Photovoltaic Systems, UL 6703, shall have the specific allowable mating connector manufacturer(s) and
model number(s) listed, as well as contact information and/or website of the PV connector manufacturer. If
a specific module product is available with multiple PV wiring connectors from various manufacturers, then
the following shall be included: 1) Means to identify each distinct PV connector manufacturer's product -
such as a picture or illustration, unique physical features, markings, company logos, etc, and 2) Allowable
mating connector manufacturer and model number(s) listed for each distinct cable connector
manufacturer's product(s), as well as contact information and/or website of the PV connector manufacturer.
The Type 1 and/or Type 2 modules with the specified constructions in the table below, when installed with
a UL listed mounting system that has been rated as a Class A System, is suitable to maintain the System
Class A Fire Rating.
Module model
Specific construction
Marking
TSM-xxxPD05
TSM-xxxPD05.05
TSM-xxxPD05.08
Please check the related UL description files when
checking the fire protection rank of the BOM
concerned
Module Fire Performance:
Type 1/ Type 2
TSM-xxxPE05A
TSM-xxxPE05A.08
Please check the related UL description files when
checking the fire protection rank of the BOM
concerned
Module Fire Performance:
Type 1/ Type 2
TSM-xxxDD05A(II)
TSM-xxxDD05A.05(II)
TSM-xxxDD05A.08(II)
Please check the related UL description files when
checking the fire protection rank of the BOM
concerned
Module Fire Performance:
Type 1/ Type 2
TSM-xxxPD05.08D
Please check the related UL description files when
checking the fire protection rank of the BOM
concerned
Module Fire Performance:
Type 1/ Type 2
• The Type 1 and/or Type 2 modules with the specified constructions in the table below, when installed with
a UL listed mounting system that has been rated as a Class A System, is suitable to maintain the System
Class A Fire Rating.
Module model
Specific construction
Marking
TSM-xxxPD14
TSM-xxxPE14
TSM-xxxDE14
Please check the related UL description files when
checking the fire protection rank of the BOM
concerned
Module Fire Performance:
Type 1/ Type 2
TSM-xxxPE14A
TSM-xxxDE14A
Please check the related UL description files when
checking the fire protection rank of the BOM
converned
Module Fire Performance:
Type 1/ Type 2