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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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MODULES
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Summary of Contents for Canadian Solar CS6P-245M

  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...
  • Page 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS UNPACKING AND STORAGE MODULE INSTALLATION MODULE WIRING GROUNDING MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS | 10 MOUNTING METHOD: BOLTING MAINTENANCE | 13 | 13 AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.1 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 -21 to -25 / -5 to -13 1.20 -26 to -30 / -14 to -22 1.21 -31 to -35 / -23 to -31 1.23 -36 to -40 / -32 to -40 1.25 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.1 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 5 Canadian Solar Inc’s warranty. = 1-αVoc ˣ (25 - T) is the lowest expected ambient temperature at the system installation site αVoc...
  • Page 6 (Class A, B or C), tested in conjunction with fire rated “Type 1” or “Type 4” rated modules, are · Ensure that other system components do not considered acceptable for use with Canadian Solar damage the module mechanically or electrically. EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.1 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 7 · 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.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 690.8(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 ·...
  • Page 10 50 mm (1.97 in). · Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide mounting The support bar centerline should be positioned hardware. within 100 mm (3.94 in) of the side frame centerline EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.1 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 11 · 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.
  • Page 12 Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Downforce load ≤5400 Pa Compatible module types: CS3U-P, CS3U-MS, Compatible module types: CS3U-P, CS3U-MS, CS6U-P and CS6U-M CS6U-P and CS6U-M EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/1.1 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION MANUAL ANNEX OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 · 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.
  • Page 17 A2 range = (200 – 250) mm Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 18 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 ≤...
  • Page 19 Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa A1 range = (240 – 330) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 20 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 –...
  • Page 21 16 inches (0.41 m) 2200 Pa 1200 Pa Portrait 32 inches (0.81 m) 10.7 inches (0.27 m) 2200 Pa 1600 Pa 24 inches (0.61 m) 8 inches (0.2 m) 2200 Pa 2200 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 22 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 ≤...
  • Page 23 A3 range = (80 –380) mm Maximum Load: A5 range = (80 –380) mm Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Maximum Load: Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa Uplift load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 6000 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 24 | 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 ≤...
  • Page 25 Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa A1 range = (240 – 330) mm Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 26 | 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 –...
  • Page 27 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).
  • Page 28 | 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 ≤...
  • Page 29 Use two insertion profiles running parallel to the long the long side frame. side frame. Maximum Load: Maximum Load: Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa Uplift load ≤ 2000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa Downforce load ≤ 2000 Pa EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 30 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...
  • Page 31 NEXTracker NX Horizon 2.2.1 Short Rail 1/4-in collar and 1/4-in pin NX Horizon 2.2.1 Inc. Installation Manual (PDM-000103 Rev. ) WEEB Installation Instructions RBI Solar BURNDY LLC. WEEB-UIR For RBI Solar Groundmount Only (104- Groundmount 0404-000074-003) EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 32 Module Type Power voltage current Fuse Dimension Voltage Current <kg> Pmax <W> Vmp <V> Imp <A> Rating <A> <mm> Voc <V> Isc <A> CS6P-245M 245.0 30.3 8.09 37.4 8.61 15.00 CS6P-250M 250.0 30.4 8.22 37.5 8.74 15.00 CS6P-255M 255.0 30.5 8.35...
  • Page 33 9.38 33.3 9.91 15.00 CS6VH-115MS 115.0 13.1 8.78 16.2 9.59 15.00 844 × 826 × 40 (33.2 ˣ 32.5 ˣ 1.57 in) (19.8 lbs) CS6VH-120MS 120.0 13.3 9.03 16.4 9.67 15.00 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 34 | 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...
  • Page 35 2000 × 992 × 40 CS3U-320P 37.6 8.52 45.1 9.04 22.6 (78.7 ˣ 39.1 ˣ (49.8 lbs) CS3U-325P 37.8 45.3 9.12 1.57 in) CS3U-330P 8.69 45.5 CS3U-335P 38.2 8.77 45.7 9.28 EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 36 | 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...
  • Page 37 · Canadian Solar Inc. recommends to avoid rotating water or any other cleaning solution. brush cleaning methods, as they could create micro-cracks in the PV modules. EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Page 38 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.

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