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GENERAL SAFETY The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any · All modules must be installed by licensed kind whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, electricians in accordance to the applicable with respect to the information contained herein.
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· Modules can be wired in series to increase voltage OPTIMUM ORIENTATION AND TILT or in parallel to increase current. To connect modules · To maximize your annual yield, find out the in series, connect the cables from the positive terminal of one module to the negative terminal optimum orientation and tilt for PV modules of the next module.
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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...
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690.8(D)). relevant hardware should be made of stainless steel, unless otherwise specified. CABLE AND CONNECTOR PROTECTION · Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide grounding hardware. · Secure the cables to the mounting system using UV-resistant cable ties. Protect exposed cables ·...
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· Modules should be bolted at the following hole locations depending on the configuration and · This mounting method has been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc. as well as certified by VDE. and loads: CSA. · Modules should be bolted to supporting structures through the mounting holes in the rear frame flanges only.
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AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES · The first edition Rev 1.0 was released in June, 2017. · The first edition Rev 1.1 was released in October, 2017. CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 www.canadiansolar.com www.canadiansolar.com...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL ANNEX OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...
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INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any kind whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, with respect to the information contained herein.
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· Canadian Solar Inc.’s warranty may be void in cases The loads described in this manual corresponds where improper clamps or unsuitable installation to test loads. For installations complying with IEC methods are found.
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Use two clamps on the long side and two clamps on the short side. Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. A1 range = (300 – 550) mm A2 range = (200 – 250) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤...
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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 = (200 – 250) mm A2 range = (0 –...
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CS1K-MS Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. run perpendicularly to the long side frame. A1 range = (0 – 239) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤...
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| 11 CS6V-P, CS6V-M and CS6V-MS 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. A1 range = (0 – 239) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤...
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| 13 Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps Use four clamps on the short side. on the long side. An additional support bar should be placed below the center of the module. A2 range = (0 – 210) mm A2 range = (170 –...
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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. CSA. Ensure that the insertion profiles overlap the module frame by at least 10 mm (0.39 in).
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| 15 CS3K-P, CS3K-MS, CS6K-P, CS6K-M, CS6K-MS, CS6P-P, CS6P-M, CS6V-P, CS6V-M and CS6V-MS Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to side frame. the long side frame. Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤...
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All the requirements of Mounting Rail the standard module installation manual and specific tracker detailed installation instructions should apply. · The mounting method has been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc. as well as certified by VDE and CSA. Module Compatible Mounting...
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| 21 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> CS6VH-125MS 125.0 13.5 9.26 16.6 9.75 15.00...
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| 23 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> CS3U-340P 38.4 8.86 45.9 9.36 CS3U-345P 38.6...
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4 MPa (40 bar) CLEANING METHODS Method A: Compressed Air Canadian Solar Inc. recommends cleaning the soft dirt (like dust) on modules just with compressed air. This technique can be applied as long as the method is efficient enough considering the existing conditions.