Table Of Contents - Canadian Solar CS6P-PE Installation Manual

CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 DISCLAIMER OF INSTALLATION MANUAL ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . ..................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 1
3.0 MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS . ....................................................................................... 2
3.1 DIODES ................................................................................................................................................. 2
4.0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE .................................................................................................................. 3
5.0 MODULE INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 4
5.1 MODULE WIRING . .................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 GROUNDING . ........................................................................................................................................... 6
6.0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 7
6.1 METHOD A: BOLTING . ........................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 METHOD B: CLAMPING . ........................................................................................................................ 8
6.3 METHOD C: INSERTION SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................... 1 0
6.4 SPECIFIC MODULE RANGES . ................................................................................................................ 1 1
7.0 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................... 1 3
ANNEX: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS ....................................................................................... 1 4
1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
This general manual provides important safety information relating to the installation, maintenance and handling of CS-series
solar modules. System users and professional installers should read this manual carefully and strictly follow the instructions in
the manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, injury or property damage. The installation of solar
modules requires specialized skills and should only be performed by licensed professionals.
The word "module" or "PV module" used in this manual refers to one or more CS-Series Solar Modules.
Please retain this manual for future reference. It is recommended to regularly check on www.canadiansolar.com for the most
updated version.
1.1 DISCLAIMER OF INSTALLATION MANUAL
The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Canadian Solar Inc.
makes no warranty of any kind whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, with respect to the information contained herein.
1.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Canadian Solar Inc. shall not be held responsible for damages of any kind, including without limitation bodily harm, injury and
property damage, relating to module handling, system installation, or compliance or non-compliance with the instructions set
forth in this manual.
2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning: All instructions should be read and understood before attempting to install, wire, operate and/or
maintain the module. Module interconnects pass direct current (DC) when exposed to sunlight or other
light sources. Contact with electrically active parts of the module, such as terminals, can result in injury or
death, whether the module is connected or disconnected.
General Safety
All installations must be performed in compliance with all applicable regional and local codes or other national or
international electrical standards.
Wear suitable protection (non-slip gloves, clothes, etc.) to prevent direct contact with 30VDC or greater, and to protect
your hands from sharp edges during the installation.
Use electrical insulated tools to reduce the risk of electric shock.
Remove all metallic jewelry prior to installation to reduce the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits.
Cover the front of the modules in the PV array with an opaque material to halt production of electricity when installing
or working with a module or wiring.
Do not install or handle the modules when they are wet or during periods of high wind.
Do not use or install broken modules.
If the front glass is broken, or the back sheet is torn, contact with any module surface or the frame can cause electric
shock.
There're no serviceable parts within the PV module. Do not attempt to repair any part of the module.
Keep the junction box cover closed at all times.
Do not disassemble a module or remove any module part.
Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module.
Do not connect or disconnect modules when current from the modules or an external source is present.
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