Mounting Method: Single-Axis Tracker - CanadianSolar CS6R-MS Installation Manual

6.4 MOUNTING METHOD: SINGLE-AXIS TRACKER

 The following mounting methods are only recommended
for double glass modules.
 The bolts and clamps used in this section should follow the
requirements described in 6.1 and 6.2.
 Under any conditions the junction box should not come in
contact with the subjacent racking structure except for the
torque tube under high loading. For any single axis tracker
installation configured with one module in portrait rows,
bearing houses cannot be located under the module
junction boxes.
 If any racking structures, especially bearing house, must be
Tracker 1P Bolting method
 Install and tighten the module clamps to the mounting rails
using the torque stated by the mounting hardware
manufacturer. M6 X 1 (1/4") or M8 X 1.25 (5/16") bolt and
nut are used for this bolting method.
CS6W-MB-AG (F42
CS6W-MB-AG (F47
* with 30mm height frame;** with 35mm height frame
EN-Rev IM/GN-EN/1.0 Copyright © January, 2023. CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
Mounting
Module type hole space
(mm)
A1-A3: 400
Frame)** B1-B3: 790
A1-A3: 400
Frame)* B1-B3: 790
CS6W-TB-AG A1-A3: 400
(Preliminary) B1-B3: 790
CS7L-TB-AG
A1-A3: 400
B1-B3: 790
CS7N-TB-AG
CS7L-MB-AG
A1-A3: 400
B1-B3: 790
CS7N-MB-AG
located under the modules, any racking structure shall not
be higher than frame C side.
 If your tracker design cannot meet the above distance
requirement, please contact Canadian Solar technical
support department in writing for advice.
 The tightening torques should be 6~9 Nm (4.5~6.6 ft-lbs)
M6 X 1 (1/4") coarse thread bolts for 10 X 7 mounting hole,
depending on bolt class. M8 X 1.25 (5/16") for 14 X 9
mounting hole.
Plain washer
Fixed
outer
mounting
diameter
hole location
(mm)
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
A1, A2, A3, A4 16
B1, B2, B3, B4 16
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Distance H Test load
(mm) (Pa)
<65±5 +2000/-1800
≥65±5 +2400/-2200
<65±5 +2100/-2100
≥65±5 +2800/-2400
<65±5 +2100/-2100
≥65±5 +2800/-2400
<65±5 +2100/-1900
≥65±5 +2500/-1900
<65±5 +2100/-1900
≥65±5 +2300/-1900
<65±5 +2100/-1900
≥65±5 +2500/-1900
<65±5 +2100/-1900
≥65±5 +2300/-1900
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