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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

    CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................3 1.1 INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER ..........................3 1.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ..............................3 2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 3 2.1 INFORMATION PURSUANT TO ART. 33 OF THE REACH REGULATION ................. 4 3.0 MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 4 4.0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE ..............................

  • Page 3: General Information

    This manual is only valid for the standard module types Contact with electrically active parts of the module, such CS1V-MS, CS1VL-MS, CS1A-MS, CS1U-MS, CS1H-MS, CS1K- as terminals, can result in injury or death, irrespective of MS, CS1Y-MS, CS3U-P, CS3U-MS, CS3K-P, CS3K-MS, CS6A- whether or not the module and the other electrical P, CS6A-M, CS6V-P, CS6V-M, CS6K-P, CS6K-M, CS6K-MS.,...

  • Page 4: Information Pursuant To Art. 33 Of The Reach Regulation

    Prior to installation, remove all metallic Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation jewelry to prevent accidental exposure to (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No live circuits. 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC When installing modules in light rain, and 2000/21/EC (the “REACH Regulation”), we inform you morning dew, take appropriate measures...

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    current or voltage than its Standard Test Conditions rated capacities. Depending on your local regulations, an power. As a result, the module short-circuit current under additional 1.25 multiplier for the short-circuit current STC should be multiplied by 1.25, and a correction factor (giving a total multiplier of 1.56) may be applicable when should be applied to the open-circuit voltage (see Table 1 sizing conductors and fuses.

  • Page 6: Module Installation

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Each module has three identical barcodes (one in the laminate under the front glass, the second on the rear side of the module and the third on the frame) that act as a unique identifier. Each module has a unique serial number containing 13 (pre-March 2013) or 14 (post- Do not lift modules by their wires or junction box, lift...
  • Page 7 61730 standard, with respect to meeting the same fire  Failure to comply with these instructions will void classification as the roof assembly. Canadian Solar warranty.  Mounting systems with a System Fire Class Rating  Canadian solar modules have passed salt mist (Class A, B or C), tested in conjunction with “Type 1”...

  • Page 8: Module Wiring

     The quantity of bypass diodes in the module’s junction AVOID SHADING box provided may vary depending on the model series.  Even minor partial shading (e.g. from dirt deposits)  Only connect the quantity of modules that corresponds reduces yields. A module can be considered to be to the voltage specifications of the inverters used in the unshaded if its entire surface is free from shading all system.
  • Page 9 together.  For different CSI module types, Canadian Solar offers optional cable specifications lengths to match various  In case where a cable connection method not included system configurations. Recommended system cable in the below table is used, please confirm the suitable schemes are shown in table 2 &...
  • Page 10 | 10 Table 3: System Cable Scheme for CS1V/CS1VL/CS1A/CS1H/CS1K/CS1HA/CS1U/CS1Y modules Module types Standard cables Portrait two rows installation Note: Adjacent two modules (left to right) need to be rotated 180 degrees CS1V-MS, CS1VL-MS, CS1A-MS, CS1H-MS, Portrait one row installation CS1K-MS,...

  • Page 11: Grounding

    | 11 CORRECT CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS racking system.  Make sure that all connections are safe and properly  Protect exposed connectors from weathering damage mated. The PV connector should not be subject to stress by taking appropriate precautions. Avoid exposure to from the exterior.

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

    | 12 GROUNDING METHOD: BOLT + TOOTHED NUT + CUP WASHER. To fix the wire between the Then tighten the bolt flat washer and cup washer, using the toothed nut. place washer (concave side up) between the frame and the wire. ...

  • Page 13: Mounting Method: Bolting

    | 13 50 mm (1.97 in). The support bar centerline should be  The yield strength of bolt and nut should not be less positioned within 100 mm (3.94 in) of the side frame than 450MPa. centerline (slight shifts may be necessary to access ...
  • Page 14 | 14 Table 5: Approved bolting methods Inner four holes installation Middle four holes installation Outer four holes installation method A method A method A Inner four holes installation Middle four holes installation method B method B Installation Inner four Inner four Middle four Middle four...

  • Page 15: Mounting Method: Clamping

    | 15 6.2 MOUNTING METHOD: CLAMPING b) 40 mm (1.57 in) when uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa is required.  The mechanical load test with these mounting methods 6. Ensure the clamp thickness is at least 3 mm (0.12 in). were performed according to IEC 61215.
  • Page 16 | 16 6.2.1 Four clamps on long side of frame and rails perpendicularly to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa) +2000/ +2400/ +3600/ +5400/ +5400/ +7000/ Module Types -2000 -2400 -2400 -2400 -3600 -5400 A1 Range (mm) CS1H 0-219 220-440 270-330...
  • Page 17 | 17 6.2.2 Four clamps on short side of frame and rails perpendicular to the long side frame. A Range (mm) Module Types 0-200 200-250 Max Mechanical Load (Pa) CS3U/CS6U +1200/-1200 +1400/-1400 CS3W +1000/-1000 +1200/-1200 CS3L +2000/-2000 +2200/-2200 CS1Y +1600/-1600 +1800/-1800 CS3N +1400/-1400...
  • Page 18 | 18 6.2.4 Two clamps on the long side and two clamps on the short side of frame. Rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +2400/-2400 A1 Range (mm) A2 Range (mm) CS3U/CS6U 300-550 200-250 CS3K...
  • Page 19 | 19 6.2.6 Four clamp mounting on short side of frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +2000/-2000 +2200/-2200 +2400/-2400 A2 Range (mm) CS1VL/CS1A/CS1HA/CS6A/CS6VL 0-250 CS1V/CS6V 0-210 CS3K 0-200 200-250 6.2.6 Four clamp mounting on short side of frame, and an additional support bar placed below the center of the module.
  • Page 20 | 20 6.2.7 Six clamps on long side of frame and rails perpendicularly to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +5400/-2400 +5400/-3600 +6000/-4000 A3 & A5 Range (mm) CS1K/CS1H 80-380 0-250 CS1U 250-350 CS3L 140-440 CS3K/CS6A/CS6VL/CS6V 80-380 6.2.8 Rail-less clamping Landscape installation, clamping on long side frame...
  • Page 21 | 21 Portrait installation, clamping on short side frame Modyle Type Max Span Max Cantilever length Downforce Uplift 48 inches (1.22 m) 16 inches (0.41 m) 1800 Pa 800 Pa CS3K/CS6K/CS1K/CS1H 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)

  • Page 22: Insertion Systems

    | 22 1. Do not bend the module frame. 6.3 INSERTION SYSTEMS 2. Do not touch the front glass or cast shadow onto it.  This mounting method has been certified by VDE and 3. Do not damage the surface of the frame. CSA, or qualified by Canadian Solar.

  • Page 23: Mounting Methods With Single-Axis Tracker

    | 23 6.4 MOUNTING METHODS WITH SINGLE-AXIS TRACKER  The bolts and clamps used in this section should follow at least 25mm. the requirements in 6.1 and 6.2.  Under any conditions the junction box should not become in contact with the subjacent racking structure. For any single axis tracker installation method with portrait one row, bearing house cannot be allowed to locate in junction box position.
  • Page 24 | 24 Tracker 1P Clamping method B Value Clamp length C Test load Module type (mm) (mm) (Pa) CS3W-P ≥40 +2400/-2200 CS3W-MS CS3Y-MS ≥40 +1800/-1600 CS3Y-P CS3S-MS Overlap width between clamp and frame: CS6W-MS Frame top side ≥ 10mm ≥80 +2400/-2200 CS7L-MS Frame bottom side ≥...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    | 25 7.0 MAINTENANCE  The voltage and current present in an array during daylight hours are sufficient to cause a lethal electrical Do not make modifications to any component of the PV  shock. module (diode, junction box, connectors or others). ...
  • Page 26 | 26  Ensure that brushes or agitating tools are not abrasive to glass, EPDM, silicone, aluminum, or steel.  Conduct the cleaning activities avoiding the hottest hours of the day, in order to avoid thermal stress on the module. We recommend the following to be used: ...

  • Page 27: Annex A: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings

    | 27 ANNEX A: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS Standard Test Conditions are: Irradiance of 1000 W/m ±3% for Pmax, and ±5% for Isc & Voc. Specifications are AM1.5 spectrum, and cell temperature of 25°C. The subject to change without notice. tolerance of electrical characteristics is respectively within Table A: Mechanical and electrical ratings under STC Open...
  • Page 28 | 28 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6U-335P 37.4 8.96 45.8 9.54 CS6U-340P 37.6...
  • Page 29 | 29 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6V-240M 26.7 9.00 32.2 9.55 CS6V-245M 27.0...
  • Page 30 | 30 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6V-230P 25.9 8.90 31.7 9.47 CS6V-235P 26.1...
  • Page 31 | 31 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6K-280MS 31.7 8.84 38.9 9.51 CS6K-285MS 31.9...
  • Page 32 | 32 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3U-365P 39.8 9.18 47.2 9.75 CS3U-370P 40.0...
  • Page 33 | 33 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3K-315P 33.3 9.46 39.9 9.89 CS3K-320P 33.5...
  • Page 34 | 34 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS1H-325MS 36.6 8.88 44.1 9.64 CS1H-330MS 37.0...
  • Page 35 | 35 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3L-320P 31.8 10.07 38.8 10.66 CS3L-325P 32.0...
  • Page 36 | 36 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3LB-240MS 22.4 10.71 27.1 11.47 1765 x 709 x 35 CS3LB-245MS...
  • Page 37 | 37 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3S-425MS 43.9 9.69 52.5 10.34 CS3S-430MS 44.1...
  • Page 38 | 38 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS7L-595MS 34.7 17.15 41.1 18.42 CS7L-600MS 34.9...

  • Page 39: Amended Editions And Dates

    | 39 AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES Rev 1.6 was amended and released on Apr, 2019  Rev 1.7 was amended and released on May, 2019  Rev 1.8 was amended and released on Sep, 2019  Rev 1.9 was amended and released on Oct, 2019 ...

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