Canadian Solar CS5AH-180M Installation Manual Of Replacement

Canadian Solar CS5AH-180M Installation Manual Of Replacement

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
OF REPLACEMENT
SOLAR MODULES
For professional use only

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OF REPLACEMENT 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

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

    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.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    (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 ...
  • Page 6: Module Installation

    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.
  • Page 7  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 ...
  • Page 8: Module Wiring

    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.
  • Page 9: Grounding

    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.
  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    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.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12: Mounting Method: Clamping

     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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 6.2.3 Four clamps on long side of frame and rails parallel to the long side frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +4000/-2400 +5400/-2400 A1 Range (mm) CS6PH/CS6P-P-PLUS 240-330 CS6XH/CS6X-P-PLUS 410-490 EN-Rev IM/GN-RM-EU/1.21P Copyright © June, 2021. CSI Solar Co., Ltd. www.csisolar.com...
  • Page 15: Insertion Systems

     Canadian Solar warranty may be void in cases where improper insertion systems or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing insertion profiles,...
  • Page 16: Mounting Methods With Single-Axis Tracker

     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.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 18 (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.
  • Page 19: Annex A: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings

    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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22: Amended Editions And Dates

    AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES Rev 1.0 was amended and released on October, 2020  Rev 1.1 was amended and released on December, 2020  Rev 1.2 was amended and released on March, 2021  CSI Solar Co., Ltd. 199 Lushan Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, 215129 www.csisolar.com EN-Rev IM/GN-RM-EU/1.21P Copyright ©...

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