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Physically damaged modules may cause ground faults and associated electrical hazards. To avoid these
condions:
Do not install the modules during high wind or wet condions to reduce the likelihood of injury.
Wear safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1-2003) and cut-resistant gloves when working on non-interconnected modules or
systems.
Wear electrically rated PPE when working on interconnected modules or system components.
• Handle modules with care during installation, as heavy impact on the front, back, or edges could result in damage
to the module. Do not walk or stand on modules or retaining clips.
• Do not stack or carry multiple modules on top of one another after removal from factory packaging to minimize
the risk of breakage.
• Do not lift or pull on modules using lead wires to minimize the risk of wire damage.
MountingoftheTS2 Moduletoasuitablestructurecanbedonebyattachingthemoduledirectlytothestructureusing
retainingclips(seeFigure5.1.
Anymodulewithoutaframe(laminateshallnotbeconsideredtocomplywiththerequirementsofUL1703unlessthe
moduleismountedwithhardwarethathasbeentestedandevaluatedwiththemoduleunderthisstandardorbyafield
inspection certifying that the installed module complies with the requirements of UL 61730.The TS2-WS Module is aframe
less laminate and is considered to be in compliance with UL 61730 only when the module is mounted usingapprovedhard-
wareinthemannerspecifiedbythemountinginstructionsinToledo SolarApplicationNoteTSI-PD-400 04.
Additionalmountingsystemsmaybeapprovedforuse.Theinterfaceofthemountingstructuretothemodule(including
theretainingclipandrubberinsulator)mustmeetthetechnicalrequirementsspecifiedinToledo SolarApplicationNoteTSI-
PD-400-04andmustbeapprovedforusebyToledo Solarpriortoinstallation.Themountingsystemdesignmustprovide
adequatesupportforthemoduletopreventdamagefromoccurringwhenthemoduleissubjectedtopressuresof2400Pa
(whichequatestowindpressureof130km/h(80.8mph),withasafetyfactorof3forgustyconditionsbasedonIEC61646/
IEC61215).Thelocationoftheclipsshallbealongthe1200mm(47.25in)lengthofthemoduleandthecenterpointofthe
clipshallbelocatedbetween250mm(9.84in)and300mm(11.81in)fromthemoduleedge.SeeFigure5.1forallowed
location.Rubberinsulatormaterial,orequivalentmustbeusedbetweenthemoduleandboththeclipandmounting
structuretoprovideadequateprotectionofthemoduleandmustmeetallrequirementsdescribedinTSI-PD-400 TSI
ModuleMounting.Clamps must be bolted with a torque of 50 in.-lbs. Nodirectcontactofrigidstructuresispermitted
againstthesurfaceoredgesofthemodule.
Allmountingstructuresmustprovideaflatplaneforthemodulestobemountedon,andmustnotcauseanytwistorstress
tobeplacedonthemodule.
Modulesshouldnotbeinstalledinawaythatrestrictsaircirculationtotheundersideofthemodule.Modulesgenerate
heatandrequireadequateairflowforcooling.
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