1.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY live circuits. Canadian Solar shall not be held responsible for damages When installing modules in light rain, of any kind, including – without limitation – bodily harm, morning dew, take appropriate measures...
Do not allow children or unauthorized The copper ribbons used in our solar modules to persons near the installation site or interconnect solar cells use a thin solder coating layer that module storage area. contains lead (CAS no. 7439-92-1). Do not install modules in strong wind.
(refer to corresponding datasheet). Electrical calculations and design must be performed by a competent engineer or consultant. Please contact Canadian Solar’s technical support team Do not lift modules by their wires or junction box, lift ...
Do not carry modules on your head. Canadian Solar modules have been certified as Type 1 Do not drop or place objects (such as tools) on the or Type 4 according to UL 1703, Type1 or Type 2 modules.
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The quantity of bypass diodes in the module’s junction Please consult the Canadian Solar technical support box provided may vary depending on the model series. department for more information on the use of ...
If longer cable or additional jumper cable is and labeled as USE-2 or PV wire which is 90°C wet rated requested, please contact Canadian Solar’s sales in North America, and single conductor cable, 2.5-16 mm² (5-14 AWG), 90°C wet rated in other areas (i.e. TUV representative in advance.
Electrical Code. Any grounding means used with and ensure that the conductor ampacity complies with Canadian Solar modules should be NRTL certified to UL local regulations (i.e. NEC 690.8(D)). 467 and UL 2703 standards. Please consult our technical service team for the formal approval process.
UL 1703 or UL 61730. 6.1 MOUNTING METHOD: BOLTING Canadian Solar does not provide mounting hardware. Classic modules can be mounted onto a support The mechanical load test with these mounting methods structure using one of several approved methods as were performed according to IEC 61215.
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bolt class. In areas with heavy wind loads, additional mounting points should be used. The system designer and the installer are responsible for correctly calculating the loads and ensuring that the supporting structure meets all the applicable requirements. Modules should be bolted at the following hole locations depending on the configuration and loads: Table: Approved bolting methods Short frame four holes installation...
The system designer and installer are responsible for load calculations and for proper design of support structure. Canadian Solar’s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing inter-modules or end-type...
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6.2.1 Four clamps on long side of frame and rails perpendicularly to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa) +2000/ +2400/ +5400/ +5400/ Module Types -2000 -2400 -2400 -3600 A1 Range (mm) CS5AH 220-380 330-400 CS5PH 220-390 330-400 CS6AH/CS6A-P-PLUS 220-440 270-330 CS6PH/CS6P-P-PLUS...
Canadian Solar warranty may be void in cases where improper insertion systems or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing insertion profiles,...
If your tracker design cannot meet the above distance If any racking structures, especially bearing house, requirement, please contact Canadian Solar technical have to be located under the modules, the gap H support department in writing for advices.
Only substances explicitly approved by Canadian Solar Canadian Solar warranty. are allowed to be used for cleaning modules. Canadian Solar recommends to avoid rotating brush SAFETY WARNING cleaning methods, as they could create micro-cracks in the PV modules.
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(40 bar) CLEANING METHODS Method A: Compressed Air Canadian Solar recommends cleaning the soft dirt (like dust) on modules just with air pressure. This technique can be applied as long as the method is efficient enough considering the existing conditions.
Model Type Voltage Current Rating <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> <A> CS5AH-180M 39.2 4.60 48.0 4.90 CS5AH-185M 39.6 4.68 48.2 4.98 CS5AH-190M 40.0 4.76 48.4 5.06 1595 x 801 x CS5AH-195M 40.4...
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Open Short Max. Series Maximum Operating Operating Circuit Circuit Fuse Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Model Type Voltage Current Rating <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> <A> CS6AH-230M 24.1 9.55 28.7 10.15 CS6AH-235M 24.5 9.60 29.0...
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Open Short Max. Series Maximum Operating Operating Circuit Circuit Fuse Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Model Type Voltage Current Rating <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> <A> CS5A-200M-PLUS 37.9 5.28 45.7 5.66 CS5A-205M-PLUS 38.1 5.39 45.9...