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INSTALLATION MANUAL
OF STANDARD SOLAR
MODULES
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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ........................ 4 4.0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE ..............................

  • Page 3: General Information

    Canadian Solar shall not be held responsible for damages information relating to the installation, maintenance and of any kind, including – without limitation – bodily harm, handling of CS-series solar modules. injury or damage to property, in connection with handling...

  • Page 4: Information Pursuant To Art. 33 Of The Reach Regulation

    2.1 INFORMATION PURSUANT TO ART. 33 OF Prior to installation, remove all metallic THE REACH REGULATION jewelry to prevent accidental exposure to live circuits. Pursuant to Art. 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the When installing modules in light rain, European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December morning dew, take appropriate measures 2006...

  • Page 5: Unpacking And Storage

    Please contact Canadian Solar’s technical support team cabinet door. The thickness of forklift teeth should be for additional information pertaining to engineering...

  • Page 6: Module Installation

     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). Modules rated under this class should...
  • Page 7 “Type 2” fire rated modules, are considered acceptable grounding is connected. Should the installation location for use with Canadian Solar modules, provided that the be near the ocean, Canadian solar recommends mounting...

  • Page 8: Module Wiring

     Modules should be safely fixed to bear all expected gaps. If longer cable or additional jumper cable is loads, including wind and snow loads. requested, please contact Canadian Solar’s sales  A minimum clearance of 6.5 mm (0.25 in) between representative in advance.
  • Page 9 Canadian Solar’s sales representative. moisture penetration inside the connectors.  For different CSI module types, Canadian Solar offers  Do not connect different connectors (brand and model) optional cable specifications lengths to match various together.
  • Page 10 | 10 Table 3: System Cable Scheme for CS1V/CS1VL/CS1A/CS1H/CS1K/CS1HA/CS1U/CS1Y modules Module types Standard cables Portrait two rows installation Note: Adjacent two modules (left to right) need to be rotated 180 degrees CS1V-MS, CS1VL-MS, CS1A-MS, CS1H-MS, Portrait one row installation CS1K-MS, Note: Adjacent two modules (left to right) need to be rotated 180 degrees CS1HA-MS, CS1U-MS,...

  • Page 11: Grounding

    National Electrical Code. Any grounding means used with USE OF SUITABLE MATERIALS Canadian Solar modules should be NRTL certified to UL  Only use dedicated solar cable and suitable connectors 467 and UL 2703 standards. Please consult our (wiring should be sheathed in a sunlight-resistant technical service team for the formal approval process.

  • Page 12: Mounting Instructions

     Place the wire between the flat washer and the cup washer. Ensure that the cup washer is positioned  Canadian Solar does not provide mounting hardware. between the frame and the wire with the concave side  Standard modules can be mounted onto a support up to prevent galvanic corrosion.

  • Page 13: Mounting Method: Bolting

    | 13 50 mm (1.97 in). The support bar centerline should be  The yield strength of bolt and nut should not be less positioned within 100 mm (3.94 in) of the side frame than 450MPa. centerline (slight shifts may be necessary to access ...
  • Page 14 | 14 Table 5: Approved bolting methods Inner four holes installation Middle four holes installation Outer four holes installation method A method A method A Inner four holes installation Middle four holes installation method B method B Installation Inner four Inner four Middle four Middle four...

  • Page 15: Mounting Method: Clamping

     The system designer and installer are responsible for load calculations and for proper design of support structure.  Canadian Solar’s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing inter-modules or end-type...
  • Page 16 | 16 6.2.1 Four clamps on long side of frame and rails perpendicularly to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa) +2000/ +2400/ +3600/ +5400/ +5400/ +7000/ Module Types -2000 -2400 -2400 -2400 -3600 -5400 A1 Range (mm) CS1H 0-219 220-440 270-330...
  • Page 17 | 17 6.2.2 Four clamps on short side of frame and rails perpendicular to the long side frame. A Range (mm) Module Types 0-200 200-250 Max Mechanical Load (Pa) CS3U/CS6U +1200/-1200 +1400/-1400 CS3W +1000/-1000 +1200/-1200 CS3L +2000/-2000 +2200/-2200 CS1Y +1600/-1600 +1800/-1800 CS3N +1400/-1400...
  • Page 18 | 18 6.2.4 Two clamps on the long side and two clamps on the short side of frame. Rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +2400/-2400 A1 Range (mm) A2 Range (mm) CS3U/CS6U 300-550 200-250 CS3K...
  • Page 19 | 19 6.2.6 Four clamp mounting on short side of frame. Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +2000/-2000 +2200/-2200 +2400/-2400 A2 Range (mm) CS1VL/CS1A/CS1HA/CS6A/CS6VL 0-250 CS1V/CS6V 0-210 CS3K 0-200 200-250 6.2.6 Four clamp mounting on short side of frame, and an additional support bar placed below the center of the module.
  • Page 20 | 20 6.2.7 Six clamps on long side of frame and rails perpendicularly to the long side frame Max Mechanical Load (Pa) Module Types +5400/-2400 +5400/-3600 +6000/-4000 A3 & A5 Range (mm) CS1K/CS1H 80-380 0-250 CS1U 250-350 CS3L 140-440 CS3K/CS6A/CS6VL/CS6V 80-380 6.2.8 Rail-less clamping Landscape installation, clamping on long side frame...
  • Page 21 | 21 Portrait installation, clamping on short side frame Modyle Type Max Span Max Cantilever length Downforce Uplift 48 inches (1.22 m) 16 inches (0.41 m) 1800 Pa 800 Pa CS3K/CS6K/CS1K/CS1H 32 inches (0.81 m) 10.7 inches (0.27 m) 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 24 inches (0.61 m) 8 inches (0.2 m)

  • Page 22: Insertion Systems

     Canadian Solar warranty may be void in cases where improper insertion systems or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing insertion profiles,...

  • Page 23: Mounting Methods With Single-Axis Tracker

     If your tracker design cannot meet the above distance requirement, please contact Canadian Solar technical  If any racking structures, especially bearing house, support department in writing for advices.
  • Page 24 | 24 Tracker 1P Clamping method B Value Clamp length C Test load Module type (mm) (mm) (Pa) CS3W-P ≥40 +2400/-2200 CS3W-MS CS3Y-MS ≥40 +1800/-1600 CS3Y-P CS3S-MS Overlap width between clamp and frame: CS6W-MS Frame top side ≥ 10mm ≥80 +2400/-2200 CS7L-MS Frame bottom side ≥...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    8.0 MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINES  Use a proper cleaning solution and suitable cleaning This manual covers the requirements for the cleaning equipment. procedure of Canadian Solar‘s photovoltaic modules. The Do not use abrasive or electric cleaners on the  purpose of these cleaning guidelines is to provide general module.
  • Page 26 (40 bar) CLEANING METHODS Method A: Compressed Air Canadian Solar recommends cleaning the soft dirt (like dust) on modules just with air pressure. This technique can be applied as long as the method is efficient enough considering the existing conditions.

  • Page 27: Annex A: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings

    | 27 ANNEX A: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS Standard Test Conditions are: Irradiance of 1000 W/m ±3% for Pmax, and ±5% for Isc & Voc. Specifications are AM1.5 spectrum, and cell temperature of 25°C. The subject to change without notice. tolerance of electrical characteristics is respectively within Table A: Mechanical and electrical ratings under STC Open...
  • Page 28 | 28 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6U-335P 37.4 8.96 45.8 9.54 CS6U-340P 37.6...
  • Page 29 | 29 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6V-240M 26.7 9.00 32.2 9.55 CS6V-245M 27.0...
  • Page 30 | 30 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6V-230P 25.9 8.90 31.7 9.47 CS6V-235P 26.1...
  • Page 31 | 31 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6K-280MS 31.7 8.84 38.9 9.51 CS6K-285MS 31.9...
  • Page 32 | 32 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3U-365P 39.8 9.18 47.2 9.75 CS3U-370P 40.0...
  • Page 33 | 33 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3K-315P 33.3 9.46 39.9 9.89 CS3K-320P 33.5...
  • Page 34 | 34 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS1H-320MS 36.2 8.85 44.0 9.60 CS1H-325MS 36.6...
  • Page 35 | 35 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3W-445P 40.5 10.99 48.8 11.45 CS3L-320P 31.8...
  • Page 36 | 36 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3LA-290MS 26.9 10.78 32.5 11.47 1424 x 1048 x 35 CS3LA-295MS...
  • Page 37 | 37 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3Y-500MS 45.0 11.12 53.7 11.77 CS3Y-505MS 45.2...
  • Page 38 | 38 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS3S-425MS 43.9 9.69 52.5 10.34 CS3S-430MS 44.1...
  • Page 39 | 39 Open Short Maximum Operating Operating Max. Series Circuit Circuit Overall Dimension Weight power voltage current Fuse Rating Model Type Voltage Current <mm> <Kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> <A> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS7N-665MS 38.5 17.28 45.6 18.51 CS7L-575MS 33.9...

  • Page 40: Amended Editions And Dates

    | 40 AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES Rev 1.6 was amended and released on Apr, 2019  Rev 1.7 was amended and released on May, 2019  Rev 1.8 was amended and released on Sep, 2019  Rev 1.9 was amended and released on Oct, 2019 ...

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