CanadianSolar CS6K-275P Installation Manual

CanadianSolar CS6K-275P Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 InstallatIon manual of stanDaRD solaR moDules for professional use only...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2  | GeneRal InfoRmatIon GeneRal InfoRmatIon InstallatIon manual DIsClaImeR lImItatIon of lIaBIlItY safetY PReCautIons meCHanICal / eleCtRICal sPeCIfICatIons unPaCKInG anD stoRaGe moDule InstallatIon moDule WIRInG GRounDInG mountInG InstRuCtIons | 10 mountInG metHoD: BoltInG maIntenanCe | 13 | 13 amenDeD eDItIons anD Dates EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.2 Copyright ©...
  • Page 3: General Information

    Please refer to our product lists and documents published on our website at: http:// Protective clothing (non-slip gloves, www.canadiansolar.com as these lists are updated clothes, etc.) must be worn during on a regular basis. installation to prevent direct contact with 30 V DC or greater, and to protect hands from sharp edges.
  • Page 4: Mechanical / Electrical Specifications

    Installation Manual Annex ( Section Annex C: Module Specifications) on cannot be powered down, cover the fronts of the www.canadiansolar.com. modules in the PV array with an opaque material Main electrical characteristics at STC are also stated to stop the production of electricity when installing on each module label.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    Each module has a unique serial number containing 13 (pre · stand, step, walk and / or jump on March 2013) or 14 (post March 2013) digits. Do not www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 6: Module Installation

    6  | Inc. modules, provides the mounting system does · A nameplate is also affixed to the rear of each mo- not violate any other requirements of this manual. dule. This nameplate specifies the model type, as well as the main electrical and safety characteristics ·...
  • Page 7: Module Wiring

    · The small drainage holes on the underside of the has not been connected to the grid yet, each module module must not be blocked. string should be kept under open-circuit conditions and proper actions should be taken to avoid dust and www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 8 8  | moisture penetration inside the connectors. offers optional cable specifications to match various system configurations. Recommended system cable · For CS3U and CS3K series modules, Canadian Solar Inc. schemes are shown in Table 2 below: table 2: system Cable scheme for Cs3u and Cs3K modules module types standard cables optional cables...
  • Page 9: Grounding

    Annex B (Alternative Grounding Methods) on the website (www. · A minimum bending radius of 60 mm (2.36 in) is canadiansolar.com). It is not possible to use required when securing the junction box cables to standard grounding methods for certain module the racking system.
  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    · Place the wire between the flat washer and the cup A (Alternative Mounting Methods) on our website washer. Ensure that the cup washer is positioned (www.canadiansolar.com). For information about between the frame and the wire with the concave other installation methods, please contact your side up to prevent galvanic corrosion.
  • Page 11: Mounting Method: Bolting

    · 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 www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 12 12  | table 3-1: approved bolting methods Bolting on short frame side using four standard Bolting on short frame side using four standard mounting holes. Mounting rails run perpendicularly to mounting holes. Mounting rails run parallel to the the long frame side. An additional support bar should long frame side.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    · The first edition Rev 1.0 was released in June, 2017. · The Second edition Rev 1.1 was released in October, 2017. · The Third edition Rev 1.2 was released in January, 2018. CanaDIan solaR InC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 www.canadiansolar.com www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 14 InstallatIon manual anneX of stanDaRD solaR moDules for professional use only...
  • Page 15 In the event of any inconsistency among different language versions of this document, the English version shall prevail. Please refer to our product lists and documents published on our website at: http://www. canadiansolar.com as these lists are updated on a regular basis. EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A10 Copyright © Jan 2018. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 16 15 mm (0.59 in) or more. · The system designer and installer are responsible www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 17 4  | Clamp Rail Module frame Min. 15 mm overlap width table a Cs6X-P and Cs6X-m Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use four clamps on the short side. Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long side frame. run parallel to the long side frame.
  • Page 18 Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Maximum Load: Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa A1 range = (410 – 490) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 19 6  | Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails on the long side. An additional support bar should run parallel to the long side frame. be placed below the center of the module. A1 range = (410 –...
  • Page 20 Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. A1 range = (100 – 550) mm A2 range = (200 – 250) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 21 8  | Rail-less clamping for Cs3K-P, Cs3K-ms, Cs6K-P, Cs6K-m, Cs6K-ms Cantilever span Cantilever span support Rafter Clamp 24 inches (0.61 m) Interlock landscape installation, clamping on long side frame. Mounting Orientation Max Span Max Cantilever length Downforce Uplift 72 inches (1.83 m) 24 inches (0.61 m) 2200 Pa 1400 Pa...
  • Page 22 Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa A1 range = (270 – 330) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 23 10  | Use four clamps on the short side. Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps on the long side. An additional support bar should be placed below the center of the module. A2 range = (0 – 250) mm A2 range = (200 –...
  • Page 24 A2 range = (0 – 210) mm A2 range = (170 – 210) mm Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2000 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 25 12  | Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use six clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. run perpendicularly to the long side frame. A1 range = (240 – 330) mm A3 range = (80 –380) mm Maximum Load: A5 range = (80 –380) mm...
  • Page 26 Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. A1 range = (240 – 330) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 27 14  | mountInG metHoD B: InseRtIon sYstems Do not bend the module frame. Do not touch the front glass or cast shadow · The mounting method has been qualified by onto it. Canadian Solar Inc. as well as certified by VDE and Do not damage the surface of the frame.
  • Page 28 Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long the long side frame. side frame. Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 29 16  | Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to the long side frame. An additional support bar should be placed below the module. Use two clamps on the support bar. Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Cs1K-ms Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long...
  • Page 30 The grounding methods are certified by CSA party installation manuals. according to UL 1703. All the basic requirements of the main installation manual should apply to www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 31 18  | Compatible Company Grounding hardware Reference manual (version no.) mounting system Lay-in-Lug + Star Washer Variety Variety Related reference installation manual (UL 2703 & UL 467 certified) Schletter Schletter Rapid2+ Grounding Schletter Rapid2+ Clamp installation Schletter Rapid2+ GmbH Clamps instructions Array DuraTrack™HZ Solar Tracker...
  • Page 32 24.8 8.87 30.6 9.31 15.00 (34.2 lbs) 1.57 in) Cs6a-205ms 24.5 8.37 30.6 9.21 15.00 Cs6a-210ms 24.7 8.50 30.8 9.29 15.00 Cs6a-215ms 24.9 8.63 31.0 9.37 15.00 Cs6a-220ms 25.1 8.76 31.2 9.45 15.00 Cs6a-225ms 25.3 8.91 31.4 9.53 15.00 www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 33 20  | open short maximum operating operating max. series overall Circuit Circuit Weight module type Power voltage current fuse Dimension voltage Current <kg> Pmax <W> vmp <v> Imp <a> Rating <a> <mm> voc <v> Isc <a> Cs6a-230ms 25.5 9.02 31.6 9.61 15.00 Cs6a-235ms...
  • Page 34 1650 x 992 x 40 Cs6K-265P 30.6 8.66 37.7 9.23 15.00 18.2 (65.0 ˣ 39.1 ˣ (40.1 lbs) Cs6K-270P 30.8 8.75 37.9 9.32 15.00 1.57 in) Cs6K-275P 31.0 8.88 38.0 9.45 15.00 Cs6K-280P 31.3 8.95 38.2 9.52 15.00 Cs6K-285P 31.4 9.06 38.3 9.64 15.00...
  • Page 35 22  | open short maximum operating operating max. series overall Circuit Circuit Weight module type Power voltage current fuse Dimension voltage Current <kg> Pmax <W> vmp <v> Imp <a> Rating <a> <mm> voc <v> Isc <a> Cs6K-255ms 30.7 8.31 37.9 9.11 15.00 Cs6K-260ms...
  • Page 36 38.9 9.49 1.57 in) Cs3K-295P 32.5 9.08 39.1 9.57 Cs3K-300P 32.7 9.18 39.3 9.65 Cs3K-305P 32.9 9.28 39.5 9.73 Cs3K-310P 33.1 9.37 39.7 9.81 Cs3K-315P 33.3 9.46 39.9 9.89 Cs3K-320P 33.5 9.56 40.1 9.97 Cs3K-325P 33.7 9.65 40.3 10.05 www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 37 24  | open short maximum operating operating max. series overall Circuit Circuit Weight module type Power voltage current fuse Dimension voltage Current <kg> Pmax <W> vmp <v> Imp <a> Rating <a> <mm> voc <v> Isc <a> Cs1v-240ms 28.3 8.48 34.7 9.15 Cs1v-245ms 28.6...
  • Page 38 · Wear suitable protection (clothes, insulated gloves, etc.). CleanInG metHoDs HanDlInG notICe method a: Compressed air Canadian Solar Inc. recommends cleaning the soft · Use a proper cleaning solution and suitable dirt (like dust) on modules just with compressed www.canadiansolar.com...
  • Page 39 air. This technique can be applied as long as the method is efficient enough considering the existing conditions. method B: Wet cleaning If excessive soiling is present on the module surface, a non-conductive brush, sponge, or other mild agitating method may be used with caution. ·...

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