Canadian Solar CS6L-MS Installation Manual

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Page 1 For professional use only INSTALLATION MANUAL OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................. 1 1.1 INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER ............................1 1.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................. 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................2 3 MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................3 4 UNPACKING AND STORAGE ................................3 5 MODULE INSTALLATION ................................... 6 5.1 MODULE WIRING ..................................
Page 3: General Information
The word “module” or “PV module” used in this manual handling of Canadian Solar modules. refers to one or more Canadian Solar modules. This Professional installers must read these guidelines manual is valid for the solar modules listed in the table carefully and strictly follow these instructions.
Page 4: Safety Precautions
compliance with the instructions set forth in this manual, When installing modules in light rain, or except as otherwise provided by law. morning dew, take appropriate measures to prevent water ingress into the connector. 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not allow children or unauthorized WARNING persons near the installation site or module Before attempting to install, wire, operate,...
Page 5: Mechanical / Electrical Specifications
(%/°C; refer to the corresponding datasheet).  Module electrical ratings are measured under Standard  Please contact Canadian Solar’s technical support team Test Conditions (STC) of 1000 W/m2 irradiance, with an for a more accurate correction factor if necessary.
Page 6 Wooden anti-tipping structure than 600 mm (from middle to middle of the forklift blades). Visit our website or consult your Canadian Solar EN-Rev IM/GN-AU/2.7 Copyright © February, 2025. CSI Solar Co., Ltd. www.csisolar.com...
Page 7 Stacking of modules should be limited to no more than 12 modules and frames should be aligned with one another on the pile. Visit our website or contact your Canadian Solar representative for more Do not change the wiring of the bypass diodes.
Page 8: Product Identification
‘type 1’, ‘type 2’, ‘type 29’, or  Prior to installing modules, please obtain ‘type 30’ fire-rated modules, are considered acceptable information about any requirements and necessary for using with Canadian Solar modules, providing the approvals for the site, installation, and inspection from mounting system...
Page 9: Installation Requirements
 Canadian solar modules have passed the salt mist corrosion resistance test according to IEC 61701, but  Only modules with similar electrical parameters should...
Page 10 In particular, the minimum clearance of any modules applied in BWh area (please refer to Annex A Figure A.2) should be determined by Canadian Solar’s technical service team. EN-Rev IM/GN-AU/2.7 Copyright © February, 2025. CSI Solar Co., Ltd. www.csisolar.com...
Page 11: Module Wiring
Detailed clearance requirements pertaining to system. system fire ratings must be provided by your racking  For double glass modules, Canadian Solar offers several supplier. cable length options to match various system configurations, in case a jumper cable is needed, please 5.1 MODULE WIRING...
Page 12 | 10 Table 2: System Cable Scheme Recommended wiring configurations Landscape installation two rows: Note: Adjacent modules in the same row need to be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation. Portrait installation one row: Portrait installation two rows: Note: Modules in adjacent rows need to be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation. Portrait installation one row Leap-frog (for single-axis tracker): EN-Rev IM/GN-AU/2.7 Copyright ©...
Page 13 | 11 One row of portrait installation with special leapfrog (for utility scale): Note: modules adjacent to each other in the same row must be rotated 180 degrees for proper installation. The maximum distance between two adjacent module frames should be within 50 mm (1.96 in) for the side with mounting clamps, and within 25 mm (0.98in) for the side without mounting clamps, in order to meet the system cable scheme.
Page 14: Cable And Connector Protection
| 12 easily accumulate.  Canadian Solar uses ribbons to fix cables. End cutting pliers or a similar tool is recommended for cutting the ribbons to avoid any damage to cables. End cutting pliers image USE OF SUITABLE MATERIALS  Only use dedicated solar cable and suitable connectors...
Page 15: Mounting Instructions
Anti-PID function of inverters is another option. Please consult  Canadian Solar does not provide grounding hardware. your inverter suppliers for more information.  Canadian Solar material selection substantially limits  The...
Page 16 | 14 professional structural engineer. Accessory Model M8 x 1.25-Grade 8.8 �� = ��. �� (�� ) × �� (5/16”-18 Grade B7) M6 X 1 (1/4”) Bolt galvanized or A2-70 coarse thread stainless steel bolts  It is known that load distribution on the module area is coarse thread bolts.
Page 17: Mounting Method: Bolting
| 15 Bolt locations on the module, where M6 bolts are used  In areas with heavy wind loads, additional mounting only in single-axis tracker 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 18 Inner four holes installation method Middle four holes installation method Outer four holes installation method Inner four holes installation method Middle four holes installation method Outer four holes installation method Installation Method Module Types CS6L-MS CS6R-MS +5400Pa/ CS6RA-MS -2400Pa CS6RB-MS CS6R-MS-HL* +5400Pa/...
Page 19 | 17 Installation Method Module Types CS6.1-54TB* (F23 & F73 Frame) +6000Pa/ +3600Pa/ CS6.1-54TD* (F23 & F73 -4000Pa -2400Pa Frame) +5400Pa/ +5400Pa/ CS6.1-54TM-H* -4000Pa -4000Pa +5400Pa/ CS6.1-60TM -2400Pa +5400Pa/ +5400Pa/ CS6.1-60TM-H* -3700Pa -4000Pa +5400Pa/ +4000Pa/ CS6.1-60TB -2400Pa -2400Pa CS6.1-72TB +5400Pa/ +4000Pa/ CS6.1-72TD -2400Pa...
Page 20 | 18 Installation Method Module Types CS7N-MB-AG (F46 Frame) CS7L-MB-AG (F46 Frame) +5400Pa/ +2800Pa/ CS7N-TB-AG -2400Pa -2400Pa CS7L-TB-AG +5400Pa/ +3600Pa/ CS6R-H-AG/ -2400Pa -2400Pa Note: The installation method of bolt is based on the experimental results, “/” means not tested. Loads in the table are test loads, please refer to section 6. They are the maximum allowed values, and anything blow these thresholds is acceptable.
Page 21: Mounting Method: Clamping
The clamp centerlines must module rear side cells. only be positioned within the ranges indicated in the  Canadian Solar’s warranty may be voided in the cases tables below, depending on the configuration and load. where improper clamps (For example, the clamp height does not match with the frame height) or unsuitable installation methods are found.
Page 22 | 20 Table 4: Overlap depth and length in clamp mounting method Minimum overlap Overlap between Dimension type Applies to dimension CS6W, CS6.1-72TB, CS6.1-72TD, CS6.2-66TB, 10 mm (0.4 in) CS7L and CS7N types Depth Module frame and 5 mm (0.2 in) Other module types clamp 80 mm (3.15 in)
Page 23 +7000/ +7000/ Module Types -1600 -1800 -2000 -2400 -2400 -2800 -2400 -3200 -3600 -4000 -5000 -5400 A Range (mm) 300- 400- CS6L-MS ♢ CS6R-MS 100- 200- 300- CS6RB-MS 200- CS6RA-MS CS6R-MS-HL 100- 250- 400- 0-100 CS6R-MB-HL CS6W-MS 300- 400- (F35A...
Page 24 | 22 Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* +1600/ +1800/ +2000/ +2400/ +3600/ +4000/ +5400/ +5400/ +5400/ +5400/ +7000/ +7000/ Module Types -1600 -1800 -2000 -2400 -2400 -2800 -2400 -3200 -3600 -4000 -5000 -5400 A Range (mm) 200- 300- 450- CS6.1-54TM-H 0-200 300- CS6.1-60TM 200-...
Page 25 : with 33 mm height frame and a hooked clamp, which is shown below. : only if the clamp length was extended to 60 mm or if a hooked clamp was used. Please consult Canadian Solar’s technical service if you need to use clamps with different sizes.
Page 26 6.2.2 Clamp mounting on short side of frame and rails perpendicular to the long side frame. A Range (mm) Module Types 0-60 0-200 0-250 60-250 200-250 Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* CS6L-MS CS6R-MS CS6R-T CS6RA-MS CS6RA-T +1800/-1800 ♢ CS6RB-MS CS6RB-T CS6R-H-AG...
Page 27 | 25 CS6.2-66TM +800/-800 : clamp overlap length should be at least 80 mm; ♢ : with 30 mm height frame; : with 35 mm height frame; : with 40mm height frame. : only if the clamp length was extended to 80 mm. *: test loads, please refer to section 6.
Page 28 +4000/ +4000/ +5400/ +5400/ Module Types -1800 -2200 -2400 -2400 -2400 -2400 -2400 -3200 -2400 -3200 A1 Range (mm) 100- 300- CS6L-MS CS6R-MS 200- 200- CS6RB-MS CS6R-MS-HL 100- 450- CS6R-MB-HL 200- 200- CS6R-T 200- CS6RA-MS CS6W-MS (F45 400- Frame) 60-250...
Page 29 | 27 Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* +1800/ +2200/ +2400/ +2800/ +3200/ +3600/ +4000/ +4000/ +5400/ +5400/ Module Types -1800 -2200 -2400 -2400 -2400 -2400 -2400 -3200 -2400 -3200 A1 Range (mm) 100- 400- CS6.1-72TB-H 300- CS6.2-48TD 100- 450- CS6.2-48TM-H 300- CS6.2-54TM CS6.2-66TB (F67 100-...
Page 30 | 28 6.2.4 Four clamps on short side of frame and rails parallel to the long side frame. A2 Range (mm) Module Types 0-200 60-250 200-250 250-300 Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* CS6R-MS CS6R-T CS6RA-MS CS6RA-T +2200/-1800 ♢ +2400/-1800 ♢ CS6RB-MS CS6RB-T CS6R-H-AG CS6R-MS-HL...
Page 31 | 29 6.2.5 Six clamps on long side of frame and rails perpendicular to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* +4000/- +5400/- +5400/- +6000/- +6000/- +6000/- +6000/- +6000/- +8100/- Module Types 3400 2400 2800 3000 3600 4000 4600 5400 5600 A3 &...
Page 32 | 30 Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* +4000/- +5400/- +5400/- +6000/- +6000/- +6000/- +6000/- +6000/- +8100/- Module Types 3400 2400 2800 3000 3600 4000 4600 5400 5600 A3 & A5 Range (mm) CS6.2-66TB-H 300-600 300-400 CS6.2-66TB-H1 300-400 CS6.2-66TB-HP 300-500 CS6.2-66TM 300-400 : 30 mm height frame.
Page 33 Range Range Range Range Range Range Range Range (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) 500- 200- CS6L-MS CS6R-MS CS6R-T 400- 200- CS6R-H-AG CS6.1- 54TM-H 300- 200- CS6RA-MS 400- 100- CS6RB-MS CS6R-MS- 350- 100- CS6R-MB- CS6W-MS (F45...
Page 34 | 32 600- 200- CS6.1-60TB CS6.1-72TB 600- 200- CS6.1-72TD CS6.1-72TB- 600- 200- 500- 200- CS6.2-48TD CS6.2- 400- 200- 48TM-H 600- 200- CS6.2-66TB CS6.2-66TB- 600- 200- CS6.2-66TB- 600- 200- 500- 200- CS6.2-66TM : with 30 mm height frame; : with 40mm height frame. *: test loads, please refer to section 6.
Page 35 6.2.7 Four clamps mounting on the short side of frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* +1200/- +1600/- +1800/- +2000/- +2600/- Module Types +800/-800 +2400/-2400 1200 1600 1800 2000 2400 A2 Range (mm) CS6L-MS CS6R-MS CS6R-T CS6RA-MS 60-250 ♢ CS6RA-T CS6RB-MS CS6RB-T CS6R-H-AG CS6R-MS-HL 0-200 200-250 CS6R-MB-HL CS6.1-54TB 0-250 CS6.1-54TD...
Page 36 | 34 6.2.8 Four clamps mounting on short side of frame, and an additional support bar placed below the center of the module. Max Mechanical Load (Pa)* Module Types +3600/-2400 +3800/-2600 +4000/-3000 +4000/-4000 +5400/-3000 A2 Range (mm) CS6R-MS CS6RA-MS 0-200 CS6RB-MS CS6R-T CS6R-MS-HL...
Page 37: Insertion System
| 35 6.2.9 Rail-less clamping The following methods are recommended only for single glass monofacial modules. Note that clamp overlap length of 40mm (or 1.50 in) when uplift load > 2400 Pa is allowed. Landscape installation, clamping on long side frame Modyle Type Max Span Max Cantilever length...
Page 38 | 36 structure using the hardware and instructions provided  Canadian Solar warranty may be void in cases where by the mounting system manufacturer. The system improper insertion systems or unsuitable installation designer and installer are solely responsible for load methods are used.
Page 39: Mounting Method: Single-Axis Tracker
If your tracker design cannot meet the above distance  portrait rows, bearing houses cannot be located under requirement, please contact Canadian Solar technical the module junction boxes. support department in writing for advice. Tracker 1P Bolting method ...
Page 40 | 38  The tightening torques should be 6~9 Nm (4.5~6.6 ft-lbs) hole, depending on bolt class. M8 × 1.25 (5/16”) for 14 × M6 × 1 (1/4”) coarse thread bolts for 10 × 7 mounting 9 mounting hole. Plain washer Mounting Fixed outer...
Page 41 | 39 Plain washer Mounting Fixed outer Distance H Test load Figures Module type hole space mounting diameter (mm) (Pa) (mm) hole location (mm) A1, A2, A3, A4 65±5 +2100/-1900 CS7-66HB B1, B2, B3, B4 65±5 +2300/-1900 C1, C2, C3, C4 65±5 +2300/-1900 A1, A2, A3, A4...
Page 42 | 40 Frame top side CS6.2-66TB-H ≥400 ≥40 +1800/-1800 CS6.2-66TB-HP +1400/-1400 ≥400 ≥40 CS7-60HB +1600/-1600 ≥400 ≥40 Frame bottom side CS7-66HB +1500/-1500 ≥400 ≥40 CS7L-TB-AG ≥400 ≥40 +1600/-1600 CS7L-MB-AG CS7N-TB-AG ≥400 ≥40 +1500/-1500 CS7N-MB-AG The height of the rail should be 50±10 mm. Loads in the table are test loads, please refer to section 6.
Page 43: Maintenance
25mm. 8 MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINES This manual covers the requirements for the cleaning procedure of Canadian Solar photovoltaic modules. The purpose of these cleaning guidelines is to provide general information for cleaning Canadian Solar modules. System users and professional installers should read these guidelines carefully and strictly follow these instructions.
Page 44: Handling Notice
Only substances explicitly approved by Canadian Solar are allowed to be used for cleaning  Ensure that the array has been disconnected to other modules.
Page 45 | 43 the glass or the aluminum frame.  Canadian Solar recommends to use the cleaning water with low mineral content and a pH value close to neutral  If grease is present, an authorized, environmentally (pH=6~8), with a maximum water pressure not friendly cleaning agent may be used with caution.
Page 46: Annex A: Guidance On Module Temperature For Several Locations
BWh climate area, please contact  The operational module temperature is influenced by Canadian Solar’s technical service team. For more the environmental temperature but also by how the information about Köppen climate types, please refer module is installed (e.g.
Page 48: Annex B: Installations Using Module Level Power Electronics
ANNEX B: INSTALLATIONS USING MODULE LEVEL POWER ELECTRONICS  This section is applicable to CS6R-MB-HL and all  When choosing to mount the MLPE device to the Canadian Solar monofacial module types referred to in module frame, follow the MLPE supplier instructions to this installation manual.
Page 49: Annex C: Coastal Area Anti-Corrosion Installation Guidelines
Canadian Solar PV modules are installed properly and  The word “coastline” in this manual refers to the area reliably in coastal areas, which include but are not where the land meets the sea during high tide.
Page 50 Canadian Solar upon request. It is strictly dependent on specific regions and local wind patterns. prohibited to use the connectors or heat shrink tubing Canadian Solar reserves the right to adapt the above underwater. definition to individual cases. Please contact your local ...
Page 51  To avoid the attenuation of bolt torque caused by eddy mounting system caused by corrosion if the mounting currents during module installation, it is recommended system is not provided by Canadian Solar. To prevent to use anti-loosening bolts. salt-mist corrosion, Canadian Solar requires strict ...
Page 52 C.5.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY appropriate authorities obtain  Canadian Solar shall not be held responsible for relevant approvals and learn of any site, damages of any kind, including but not limited to, installation and inspection requirements. bodily harm, injury and damage to property as a result ...
Page 53: Amended Editions And Dates
| 51 AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES Rev 1.0 integrated version was first released in January, 2023 Rev 1.1 was released in March, 2023 Rev 1.2 was released in April, 2023 Rev 1.3 was released in June, 2023 Rev 1.4 was released in August, 2023 Rev 1.5 was released in September, 2023 Rev 1.6 was released in September, 2023 Rev 1.7 was released in October, 2023...

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