CanadianSolar CS5AH Instruction Manual

CanadianSolar CS5AH Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
OF REPLACEMENT
SOLAR MODULES
For professional use only

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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INSTALLATION MANUAL OF REPLACEMENT SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ........................
  • Page 3: General Information

    Toutes les instructions devront être lues et This manual is only valid for the classic module types comprises avant de procéder à l’installation, CS5AH-M, CS5PH-M, CS5PH-P, CS6AH-P, CS6AH-M, CS6PH- le câblage, l’exploitation et/ou l’entretien des panneaux. P, CS6PH-M, CS6XH-P, CS6XH-M, CS5A-M-PLUS, CS5P-M- Les interconnexions des panneaux conduisent du courant PLUS, CS6A-P-PLUS, CS6P-P-PLUS and CS6X-P-PLUS.
  • Page 4: Information Pursuant To Art. 33 Of The Reach Regulation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table 1: Low temperature correction factors for open-circuit voltage Lowest Expected Ambient Temperature (°C/°F) Correction Factor 24 to 20 / 76 to 68 1.02 19 to 15 / 67 to 59 1.04 14 to 10 / 58 to 50 1.06 9 to 5 / 49 to 41 1.08...
  • Page 6: Module Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com authorities.  Check applicable building codes to ensure that the construction or structure (roof, facade, support, etc.) can bear the module system load.  Canadian solar modules have been qualified for Application Class A (equivalent to Safety Class II requirements).
  • Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com mounting instructions.  Modules can be wired in series to increase voltage or in parallel to increase current. To connect modules in ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS series, connect the cables from the positive terminal of ...
  • Page 8: Module Wiring

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com OPTIMUM ORIENTATION AND TILT  When modules have been pre-installed but the system has not been connected to the grid yet, each module  To maximize the annual yield, please calculate the string should be kept under open-circuit conditions and optimum orientation and tilt for PV modules in that proper actions should be taken to avoid dust and specific installation site.
  • Page 9: Grounding

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com a suitable conductor gauge to minimize voltage drop 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.
  • Page 10: Mounting Instructions

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS portrait orientations. Refer to the detailed instructions for further guidance. Please note that in areas with The applicable regulations pertaining to work heavy snowfall (> 2400 Pa) further countermeasures safety, accident prevention and securing the such the use of additional support bars should be construction site must be observed.
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 12: Mounting Method: Clamping

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.2 MOUNTING METHOD: CLAMPING required. 6. Ensure the clamp thickness is at least 3 mm (0.12 in).  The mechanical load test with these mounting methods were performed according to IEC 61215.  Top or bottom clamping methods will vary and are dependent on the mounting structures.
  • 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 0-239 331-550...
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. Do not bend the module frame. 6.3 INSERTION SYSTEMS 2. Do not touch the front glass or cast shadow onto it.  This mounting method has been certified by VDE and 3. Do not damage the surface of the frame. CSA, or qualified by Canadian Solar.
  • Page 16: Mounting Methods With Single-Axis Tracker

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6.4 MOUNTING METHODS WITH SINGLE-AXIS TRACKER  The bolts and clamps used in this section should follow at least 25mm. the requirements in 6.1 and 6.2.  Under any conditions the junction box should not become in contact with the subjacent racking structure.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 7.0 MAINTENANCE  The voltage and current present in an array during daylight hours are sufficient to cause a lethal electrical Do not make modifications to any component of the PV  shock. module (diode, junction box, connectors or others).
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com  Ensure that brushes or agitating tools are not abrasive to glass, EPDM, silicone, aluminum, or steel.  Conduct the cleaning activities avoiding the hottest hours of the day, in order to avoid thermal stress on the module.
  • 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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>...
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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>...
  • Page 22: Amended Editions And Dates

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ...

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