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  • Page 1 InstallatIon manual of stanDaRD solaR moDules for professional use only...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PReCautIons meCHanICal / eleCtRICal sPeCIfICatIons unPaCKInG anD stoRaGe moDule InstallatIon moDule WIRInG GRounDInG mountInG InstRuCtIons | 10 mountInG metHoD: BoltInG maIntenanCe | 13 | 13 amenDeD eDItIons anD Dates EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.4 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 3: General Information

    The information contained in this manual is subject GeneRal safetY to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any · All modules must be installed by licensed kind whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, electricians in accordance to the applicable with respect to the information contained herein.

  • Page 4: Mechanical / Electrical Specifications

    -21 to -25 / -5 to -13 1.20 -26 to -30 / -14 to -22 1.21 -31 to -35 / -23 to -31 1.23 -36 to -40 / -32 to -40 1.25 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.4 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    Canadian Solar Inc’s warranty. = 1-α ˣ (25 - T) is the lowest expected ambient temperature at the system installation site α...

  • Page 6: Module Installation

    (Class A, B or C), tested in conjunction with fire system requirements. rated “Type 1” or “Type 4” rated modules, are considered acceptable for use with Canadian Solar · Ensure that other system components do not EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.4 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 7: Module Wiring

    |  7 damage the module mechanically or electrically. · Modules can be wired in series to increase voltage oPtImum oRIentatIon anD tIlt or in parallel to increase current. To connect modules · To maximize your annual yield, find out the in series, connect the cables from the positive optimum orientation and tilt for PV modules terminal of one module to the negative terminal...
  • Page 8 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. EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.4 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 9: Grounding

    690.8(D)). relevant hardware should be made of stainless steel, unless otherwise specified. CaBle anD ConneCtoR PRoteCtIon · Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide grounding hardware. · Secure the cables to the mounting system using UV-resistant cable ties. Protect exposed cables ·...

  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    · Any module without a frame (laminate) shall not be loads damaging the lowest row of modules. considered to comply with the requirements of UL EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.4 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 11: Mounting Method: Bolting |11

    BoltInG · This mounting method has been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc. as well as certified by VDE. and CSA. · Modules should be bolted to supporting structures through the mounting holes in the rear frame flanges only.
  • Page 12 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 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.4 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    5400 Pa Compatible module types: CS3L-P 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. · To protect against electric shock or injury, electrical...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL ANNEX OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any kind whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, with respect to the information contained herein.
  • Page 16 · Canadian Solar Inc.’s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation The loads described in this manual corresponds to test loads. For installations complying with IEC methods are found.
  • Page 17 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 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 18 |  5 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 Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. A1 range = (100 – 550) mm A2 range = (200 – 250) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 20 ≤ Downforce load 5400 Pa Notice: when the modules need to be installed in heavy snow area, please inform Canadian Solar 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.
  • Page 21 16 inches (0.41 m) 1800 Pa 800 Pa Portrait 32 inches (0.81 m) 10.7 inches (0.27 m) 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 24 inches (0.61 m) 8 inches (0.2 m) 1800 Pa 1800 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 22 |  9 CS1k-MS Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. run perpendicularly to the long side frame. A1 range = (0 – 239) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤...
  • Page 23 A3 range = (80 –380) mm Maximum Load: A5 range = (80 –380) mm Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Maximum Load: Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa Uplift load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 6000 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 24 |  11 CS6v-p, CS6v-M and CS6v-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 – 239) mm Maximum Load: ≤...
  • Page 25 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 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 26 |  13 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 Do not touch the front glass or cast shadow onto it. · The mounting method has been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc. as well as certified by VDE and Do not damage the surface of the frame. Ensure that the insertion profiles overlap the CSA.
  • Page 28 |  15 CS3k-p, CS3k-MS, CS6k-p, CS6k-M, CS6k-MS, CS6v-p, CS6v-M and CS6v-MS Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to side frame. the long side frame. Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤...
  • Page 29 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 ≤ 2000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2000 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 30 ≤ 5400 Pa MOUNTINg METhOD C: MOUNTINg METhODS wITh (SINgLE-AXIS TRACkER) · Canadian Solar Inc. modules can be mounted on single-axis trackers using center clamps or mounting Mounting Rail holes as described below. All the requirements of the standard module installation manual and specific tracker detailed installation instructions should apply.
  • Page 31 The grounding methods are certified by CSA party installation manuals. according to UL 1703. All the basic requirements of the main installation manual should apply to EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 32 |  19 Compatible Company grounding hardware Reference Manual (version No.) Mounting System Lay-in-Lug + Star Washer Variety Variety Related reference installation manual (UL 2703 & UL 467 certified) Schletter Schletter Rapid2+ Grounding Schletter Rapid2+ Clamp installation Schletter Rapid2+ GmbH Clamps instructions Array DuraTrack™HZ Solar Tracker...
  • Page 33 15.00 CS6v-230MS 26.2 8.78 32.3 9.51 15.00 CS6v-235MS 26.4 8.91 32.5 9.59 15.00 CS6v-240MS 26.6 9.03 32.7 9.67 15.00 CS6v-245MS 26.8 9.15 32.9 9.75 15.00 CS6v-250MS 27.0 9.26 33.1 9.83 15.00 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 34 |  21 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> CS6v-255MS 27.2 9.38 33.3 9.91 15.00 CS6vh-115MS...
  • Page 35 / 35 (49.8 / 49.6 (78.7 ˣ 39.1 ˣ CS3U-370MS 39.6 9.35 47.4 9.85 lbs) 1.57 / 1.38 in) CS3U-375MS 39.8 9.43 47.6 9.93 CS3U-380MS 47.8 10.01 CS3U-385MS 40.2 9.58 10.09 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 36 |  23 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> CS3U-390MS 40.4 9.66 48.2 10.17 CS3U-395MS 40.6...
  • Page 37 1765 x 1048 x 40 CS3L-330p 32.2 10.24 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 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A12 Copyright © July, 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 38 SAFETy wARNINg · Canadian Solar Inc. recommends to avoid rotating brush cleaning methods, as they could create · Cleaning activities create risk of damaging the micro-cracks in the PV modules.
  • Page 39 · Rev A10 was amended and released in April 11 , 2018. · Rev A11 was amended and released in April 20 , 2018. · Rev A12 was amended and released in July , 2018. CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 www.canadiansolar.com...

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