Date: 2019.9.24 Doc No: PS-M-0691 Ver. B Page - 20 - of 27
6.2.4.2 TRINA CLAMP COMPATIBILITY WITH VARIOUS RACKING SYSTEMS.
The following examples illustrate how to evaluate Trina Clamp compatibility with various racking systems.
Please find the dimension below to evaluate the racking system, contact Trina Solar if you want to change the
size of the screw. Please note that all dimensions below are in mm units.
Section view of the 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 for the clamp, please note your racing’s dimensions first.
Aluminum frames limit the screws fastening. As shown below, the screw cannot fasten downwards. In this
case, the T type of cap is recommended.
1.
Clamp
2.
EPDM
3.
Clamp Block