CanadianSolar CSI Series Installation And Operation Manual page 9

4. Installation
Please use approved DC cable for PV system.
Cable type
Industry generic PV cable
（model:PV1-F）
（12~10AWG）
Table 4.1 DC cable
The steps to assemble the DC connectors are listed as follows:
I) Strip off the DC wire for about 7mm, Disassemble the connector cap nut.
Figure 4.8 Disassemble the Connector Cap nut
ii) Insert the wire into the connector cap nut and contact pin.
Figure 4.9 Insert the Wire into the Connector Cap nut and contact pin
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Cross section
Recommended
Range
value
4.0~6.0
4.0（12AWG）
iii) Crimp the contact pin to the wire using a proper wire crimper.
Figure 4.10 Crimp the contact pin to the wire
iv) Insert the contact pin to the top part of the connector and screw up the cap nut to
the top part of the connector.
Figure 4.11 Connector with Cap nut Screwed on
v) Then connect the DC connectors to the inverter. Small click will confirm connection.
Figure 4.12 Connect the DC Connectors to the Inverter
4. Installation
Crimping plier
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