Unpacking And Storage - CanadianSolar CS6L-MS Installation Manual

4 UNPACKING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS
 Modules should be stored in a dry and ventilated
environment to avoid direct sunlight and moisture. If
modules are stored in an uncontrolled environment, the
storage time should be less than 3 months and extra
precautions should be taken to prevent connectors from
being exposed to moisture or sunlight, like using connector
endcaps. Protect the package from damage. In any
circumstances, pallets with landscape-oriented module
packaging shall not be stacked vertically more than two
high; with the N-bracket wood bracing installed on the
bottom pallet for CS6-series modules (marked with red
lines in the following figure). And for pallets with portrait-
oriented module packaging, stacking is not allowed.
When unloading module pallets from a
flatbed truck, please use a crane or a forklift
to remove the module pallets. When
unloading module pallets from containers, please use a
forklift to remove the module pallets from the container or
trailer. Do not move any pallets within the container or trailer
without properly lifting them first. The forklift should be close
to the ground in order to avoid the top of module pallets from
touching the top of the cabinet door. The thickness of forklift
blades should be less than 80 mm when unloading the pallets.
The length of the forklift blades should be longer than 2300
mm when unloading pallets of CS6W modules from the short
side. For unloading pallets of CS7N and CS7L modules, the
length of the forklift blades should be longer than 1250 mm
and the distance between the forklift blades should be wider
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than 600 mm (from middle to middle of the forklift blades).
Visit our website or consult
representative for more detailed CS7N and CS7L unpacking
instructions.
 Unpack module pallets carefully, following the steps shown
on the pallet. Unpack, transport and store the modules with
care.
 Modules must always be unpacked and installed by at least
two people. Always use both hands when handling
modules with gloves.
For modules vertically packed (CS7L and
CS7N), please use an anti-tipping structure.
Such structure can be built with the pallet's
own wooden frames (for pallets with wooden frames) or with
an unpacking bracket, as shown in the picture below. It is
recommended that one person be present to prevent the
unpacked modules from falling during the unpacking process.
Please carefully follow the applicable unpacking instructions,
which can be found on our website at www.csisolar.com or
via the QR codes.
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