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INSTALLATION MANUAL
OF STANDARD SOLAR
MODULES
For professional use only

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND STORAGE MODULE INSTALLATION MODULE WIRING | 10 GROUNDING MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS | 11 MOUNTING METHOD: BOLTING MAINTENANCE | 15 | 16 ANNEX A: ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING METHODS | 16 MOUNTING METHOD A: CLAMPING | 30...

  • Page 3: General Information

    Please refer to our product lists and documents published on our website at: http:// Protective clothing (non-slip gloves, www.canadiansolar.com as these lists are updated clothes, etc.) must be worn during on a regular basis. installation to prevent direct contact with 30 V DC or greater, and to protect hands from sharp edges.

  • Page 4: Mechanical / Electrical Specifications

    Annex C (Mechanical and cannot be powered down, cover the fronts of the Electrical Ratings) on www.canadiansolar.com. modules in the PV array with an opaque material Main electrical characteristics at STC are also stated to stop the production of electricity when installing on each module label.

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    Each module · Do not stand, step, walk and / or jump on modules under any circumstances. Localized heavy has a unique serial number containing 13 (pre www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 6: Module Installation

    March 2013) or 14 (post March 2013) digits. Inc. modules, provides the mounting system does not violate any other requirements of this manual. · A nameplate is also affixed to the rear of each mo- dule. This nameplate specifies the model type, as ·...
  • Page 7 Detailed clearance requirements pertaining to system fire ratings must be provided · To minimize risk in the event of an indirect by your racking supplier. www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 8: Module Wiring

    · Ensure that the wiring is correct before starting up the system. If the measured open circuit voltage (Voc) and short-circuit current (Isc) differ substantially from the MODULE WIRING specifications, this indicates that there is a wiring fault. CORRECT WIRING SCHEME ·...
  • Page 9 Tracker for leapfrog The maximum distance between two adjacent module frames should be within 50 mm (1.96in) for side with mounting clamps, and within 25 mm (0.98in) for side without mounting clamps, in order to meet system cable scheme. www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 10: Grounding

    For alternative grounding methods, please EMT conduit). Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. refer to Annex B (Alternative Grounding Methods) on the website (www.canadiansolar.com). It is not · A minimum bending radius of 60 mm (2.36 in) is possible to use standard grounding methods for...

  • Page 11: Mounting Instructions

    Canadian Solar Inc. for special module ranges, please refer to the Annex A (Alternative Mounting Methods) on our website (www.canadiansolar.com). For information about MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS other installation methods, please contact your local representative. Failure to use a recognized The applicable regulations pertaining to installation method will void the Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 12: Mounting Method: Bolting

    12 | · In cases where an additional support bar is correctly calculating the loads and ensuring that recommended to improve both mechanical the supporting structure meets all the applicable stability and long-term module performance, we requirements. recommend selecting a sufficiently resistant material.
  • Page 13 Maximum Load: ≤ Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa ≤ Compatible module types: CS3U-P, CS3U-MS, Compatible module types: CS3U-P, CS3U-MS, CS6U-P, CS6U-M and CS3W-P CS6U-P and CS6U-M www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 14 14 | Bolting on long frame side using four innermost moun- ting holes. Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long frame side. Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Compatible module types: CS3L-P, CS1H-MS and CS1K-MS Notice: when the modules need to be installed in heavy snow area, please inform Canadian Solar Inc.’s technical support department in writing for advices.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    · To protect against electric shock or injury, electrical or mechanical inspections and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only. · Please refer to Annex D (Module Cleaning Guide) for additional information on this topic. www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 16: Annex A: Alternative Mounting Methods

    16 | ANNEX A: ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING METHODS All the basic requirements of the main installation port structure. manual should apply to the alternative mounting methods, unless otherwise specified. · Canadian Solar Inc.’s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation The loads described in this manual corresponds methods are found.
  • Page 17 ≤ 2400 Pa Maximum Load: Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa A1 range = (410 – 490) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 3600 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 18 18 | Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails on the long side. An additional support bar should run parallel to the long side frame. be placed below the center of the module. A1 range = (410 –...
  • Page 19 A2 range = (200 – 250) mm A2 range = (0 – 250) mm Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2000 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 20 20 | Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use six clamps on the long side. run parallel to the long side frame. Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long side frame. A1 range = (240 – 330) mm A3 range = (80 –380) mm, Maximum Load: A5 range = (80 –380) mm...
  • Page 21 Notice: this method is recommended for better Inc.’s technical support department in writing for reliability. advices. Failure to follow this notice may violate the warranty. A1 range = (331 – 550) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 22 22 | Rail-less clamping for CS3K-P, CS3K-MS, CS6K-P, CS6K-M, CS6K-MS Cantilever Span Cantilever Span Support Rafter Clamp 24 inches (0.61 m) Interlock Landscape installation, clamping on long side frame. Mounting Orientation Max Span Max Cantilever length Downforce Uplift 72 inches (1.83 m) 24 inches (0.61 m) 2200 Pa 1400 Pa...
  • Page 23 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Notice: when the modules need to be installed in heavy snow area, please inform Canadian Solar Inc.’s technical support department in writing for advices. Failure to follow this notice may violate the warranty. www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 24 24 | CS6A-P, CS6A-M, CS6VL-MS and CS6A-MS Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use four clamps on the short side. Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long side frame. run parallel to the long side frame. A1 range = (0 – 219) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤...
  • Page 25 ≤ ≤ Uplift load 2400 Pa Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa A1 range = (240 – 330) mm Maximum Load: ≤ Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 26 26 | Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps Use four clamps on the short side. on the long side. An additional support bar should be placed below the center of the module. A2 range = (0 – 210) mm A2 range = (170 –...
  • Page 27 A2 range = (0 – 210) mm A2 range = (170 – 210) mm Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2000 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2000 Pa ≤ Downforce load 5400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 28 28 | Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. A1 range = (240 – 330) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa CS1VL-MS Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use four clamps on the short side.
  • Page 29 Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. A1 range = (270 –330) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 30: Mounting Method B: Insertion Systems

    30 | MOUNTING METHOD B: INSERTION SYSTEMS Do not bend the module frame. Do not touch the front glass or cast shadow · The mounting method has been qualified by Cana- onto it. dian Solar Inc. as well as certified by VDE and CSA. Do not damage the surface of the frame.
  • Page 31 Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long the long side frame. side frame. Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 32 32 | Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to the long side frame. An additional support bar should be placed below the module. Use two clamps on the support bar. Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa CS1K-MS, CS1H-MS Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to...

  • Page 33: Mounting Method C: Center Mounting

    1600 Pa Uplift load ≤ NEXTracker NX Horizon CS3U-P, CS3U-MS, V2.3 Top Clamp Rails NEXTracker NX 2400 Pa 2.3.1 CS6U-P Rail part No: 20899, Downforce load ≤ Horizon Installation Manual and CS6U-M 20942, 20908 2400 Pa (PDM-000149 Rev. B) www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 34: Annex B: Alternative Grounding Methods

    34 | 3438 mm rail (bolting method / Uplift load ≤ Arctech M8 bolt + M8 plain washer 2400 Pa SSMFIM-rev01 single-axis tracker CS3U-P (O.D. = 24 mm) / Downforce load ≤ (SkySmart-Module Fixing Portrait two rows 1155 mm holes position) 2400 Pa Installation Manual) Rail drawing No:...
  • Page 35 Manual (March 2015) NEXTracker NEXTracker NX Horizon 2.2.1 Short Rail 1/4-in collar and 1/4-in pin NX Horizon 2.2.1 Inc. Installation Manual (PDM-000103 Rev. ) WEEB Installation Instructions RBI Solar Ground- BURNDY LLC. WEEB-UIR For RBI Solar Groundmount Only (104- mount 0404-000074-003) www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 36: Annex C: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings

    36 | ANNEX C: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS Standard Test Conditions are: Irradiance of 1000 W/ ±10% or [0; +5 W] of the indicated values for Isc, , AM1.5 spectrum, and cell temperature of 25°C. Voc and Pmax. Specifications are subject to change The electrical characteristics are respectively within without notice.
  • Page 37 38.9 10.03 15.00 CS6K-310P 32.3 9.60 39.8 10.22 15.00 CS6K-315P 32.5 9.70 40.0 10.32 15.00 CS6K-320P 32.7 9.79 40.2 10.41 15.00 CS6K-325P 32.9 9.88 40.4 10.50 15.00 CS6K-330P 33.1 9.97 40.6 10.59 15.00 CS6K-335P 33.3 10.07 40.8 10.69 15.00 www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 38 38 | Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Overall Circuit Circuit Weight Module Type Power voltage current Fuse Dimension Voltage Current <kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> Rating <A> <mm> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6K-250M 30.4 8.22 37.5 8.74 CS6K-255M 30.5...
  • Page 39 40.6 9.50 48.0 10.07 CS3U-390P 40.8 9.56 48.6 10.17 CS3U-395P 41.0 9.64 48.8 10.24 CS3U-400P 41.2 9.71 49.0 10.30 CS3U-405P 41.4 9.79 49.2 10.37 CS3U-410P 41.6 9.86 49.4 10.43 CS3U-415P 41.8 9.93 49.6 10.49 CS3U-420P 42.0 10.00 49.8 10.55 www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 40 40 | Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Overall Circuit Circuit Weight Module Type Power voltage current Fuse Dimension Voltage Current <kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> Rating <A> <mm> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3K-280MS 31.7 8.84 38.5 9.49 CS3K-285MS 31.9...
  • Page 41 39.2 10.82 20.6 (69.5 x 41.3 x (45.4 lbs) CS3L-335P 32.4 10.34 39.4 10.90 1.57 in) CS3L-340P 32.6 10.43 39.6 10.98 CS3L-345P 32.8 10.52 39.8 11.06 · The recommended maximum series fuse rating is stated in table C above. www.canadiansolar.com...

  • Page 42: Annex D: Module Cleaning Guidelines

    42 | ANNEX D: MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINE This manual covers requirements for the cleaning procedure of Canadian Solar Inc. photovoltaic mo- · Do not use abrasive or electric cleaners on the dules. The purpose of these cleaning guidelines is to module.

  • Page 43: Amended Editions And Dates

    · Rev 1.4 was released in July, 2018. · Rev 1.5 was released in November, 2018. · Rev 1.6 was released in April, 2019. · Rev 1.7 was released in August, 2019. CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 www.canadiansolar.com www.canadiansolar.com...

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