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EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/A9 Copyright © October 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.

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Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails 
run parallel to the long side frame. 

A1

A1

A1

A1

A1 range = (240 – 330) mm
Maximum Load: 

Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 4000 Pa

A3

A3

A5

A5

Use six clamps on the long side. Mounting rails 
run perpendicularly to the long side frame.

A3 range = (80 –380) mm
A5 range = (80 –380) mm
Maximum Load: 

Uplift load ≤ 4000 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 6000 Pa

A4

A4

A4

A4

CS1V-MS

Use four clamps on the long side. Mounting rails 
run perpendicularly to the long side frame. 

Use four clamps on the short side. Mounting rails 
run parallel to the long side frame.

A1 range = (0 – 239) mm
Maximum Load: 

Uplift load ≤ 2000 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 2000 Pa

A2 range = (170 – 210) mm
Maximum Load: 

Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa

A1

A1

A1

A1

A1 range = (240 – 550) mm
Maximum Load: 

Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa

A1 range = (240 – 330) mm
Maximum Load: 

Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa

A2

A2

A2

A2

Summary of Contents for CS6P-245M

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

Page 2: ...1 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 0 MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 5 1 MODULE WIRING 5 2 GROUNDING 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 3: ...BILITY Canadian Solar Inc shall not be held responsible for damages of any kind including without limitation bodily harm injury or damage to property in connection with handling PV modules system inst...

Page 4: ...nder Standard Test Conditions STC of 1000 W m2 irradiance with an AM1 5 spectrum and a cell temperature of 25 C Detailed electrical and mechanical characteristics of Canadian Solar Inc crystalline sil...

Page 5: ...les under any circumstances Localized heavy loads may cause severe micro cracks at cell level which in turn may compromise module reliability and void Canadian Solar Inc s warranty Do not support the...

Page 6: ...g systems with a System Fire Class Rating Class A B or C tested in conjunction with fire rated Type 1 or Type 4 rated modules are considered acceptable for use with Canadian Solar Inc modules provides...

Page 7: ...wind and snow loads A minimum clearance of 6 5 mm 0 25 in between modules is required to allow for thermal expansion of the frames The small drainage holes on the underside of the module must not be...

Page 8: ...lamps and within 25 mm 0 98in for side without mounting clamps in order to meet system cable scheme moisture penetration inside the connectors For CS3U and CS3K series modules Canadian Solar Inc offer...

Page 9: ...direct sunlight A minimum bending radius of 60 mm 2 36 in is required when securing the junction box cables to the racking system Do not place connectors in locations where water could easily accumula...

Page 10: ...that the installed module complies with the requirements of UL 1703 Canadian Solar Inc does not provide mounting hardware Standard modules can be mounted onto a support structure using one of several...

Page 11: ...r frame flanges only Each module must be securely fastened at a minimum of 4 points on two opposite sides M6 X 1 Grade 8 8 1 4 20 Grade B7 galvanized or A2 70 stainless steel bolt and nut are used for...

Page 12: ...d 5400 Pa Compatible module types CS1V MS CS1K MS CS3K P CS3K MS CS6A P CS6A M CS6V P CS6V M CS6P P CS6P M CS6K P CS6K M CS6X P CS6X M CS6K MS CS6V MS and CS6A MS Bolting on long frame side using four...

Page 13: ...of the day Do not scrape or rub dry dirt away as this may cause micro scratches Snow should be removed using a soft brush Periodically inspect the system to check the integrity of all wiring and supp...

Page 14: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL ANNEX OF STANDARD SOLAR MODULES For professional use only...

Page 15: ...D EDITIONS AND DATES 25 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...

Page 16: ...used for this clamping method Tightening torques should be within 17 23 Nm 12 5 17 0 ft lbs for M8 5 16 coarse thread bolts depending on the bolt class For the bolt grade the technical guideline from...

Page 17: ...nting rails run parallel to the long side frame A2 range 200 250 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 1800 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps on the long side An additio...

Page 18: ...Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa A1 A1 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 Maximu...

Page 19: ...load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa A1 range 240 330 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 range 240 550 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa...

Page 20: ...the long side Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame A1 range 240 330 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 4000 Pa A1 A1 A1 A1 A3 A3 A5 A5 Use six clamps on the long side Mo...

Page 21: ...32 inches 0 81 m 10 7 inches 0 27 m 5400 Pa 2400 Pa Cantilever Span Span Cantilever Rafter 24 inches 0 61 m Support Clamp Interlock Portrait installation clamping on short side frame Mounting Orienta...

Page 22: ...ong side frame A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 range 240 330 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 4000 Pa CS6A P CS6A M and CS6A MS Use four clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicularly to...

Page 23: ...plift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa A2 range 200 250 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa Use four clamps on the long side Mounting rails run parallel to the long side fram...

Page 24: ...Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 range 240 550 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa A1 range 240 330 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa A2 A2 A2...

Page 25: ...Maximum Load Uplift load 4000 Pa Downforce load 6000 Pa A4 A4 A4 A4 CS1V MS Use four clamps on the long side Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the long side frame Use four clamps on the short sid...

Page 26: ...w the center of the module A2 range 0 210 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2000 Pa Downforce load 2000 Pa A2 range 170 210 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2...

Page 27: ...roper insertion systems or unsuitable installation methods are found When installing insertion profiles please take the following measures into account Do not bend the module frame Do not touch the fr...

Page 28: ...CS6V P CS6V M and CS6V MS Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to the long side frame An additional support bar should be placed below the module Use two clamps on the support bar Maximu...

Page 29: ...rame Maximum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 4000 Pa CS1K MS Use two insertion profiles running perpendicularly to the long side frame An additional support bar should be placed below the modu...

Page 30: ...CS3U MS CS6X P CS6U P and CS6U M ATI DuraTrack HZ Tracking System V3 Clamp Ear V3 Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 2400 Pa DuraTrack HZ Solar Tracker Installation Guide January 2017 Rev B 01 CS3U P...

Page 31: ...pins Quick Rack Rail Free Mounting System Quick Rack Rail Free Mounting System for Composition Asphalt Shingle Roofs Installation Manual May 2014 Rev F Cantsink Mfg Inc 1 4 serrated flange bolt serra...

Page 32: ...0M 290 0 31 9 9 09 38 7 9 59 15 00 CS6P 240P 240 0 29 9 8 03 37 0 8 59 15 00 1638 x 982 x 40 64 5 38 7 1 57 in 18 0 39 7 lbs CS6P 245P 245 0 30 0 8 17 37 1 8 74 15 00 CS6P 250P 250 0 30 1 8 30 37 2 8...

Page 33: ...00 CS6X 325P 325 0 37 0 8 78 45 5 9 34 15 00 CS6X 330P 330 0 37 2 8 88 45 6 9 45 15 00 CS6X 335P 335 0 37 4 8 96 45 8 9 54 15 00 CS6X 340P 340 0 37 6 9 05 45 9 9 62 15 00 CS6X 345P 345 0 37 8 9 13 46...

Page 34: ...250P 250 0 30 1 8 30 37 2 8 87 15 00 CS6K 255P 255 0 30 2 8 43 37 4 9 00 15 00 CS6K 260P 260 0 30 4 8 56 37 5 9 12 15 00 CS6K 265P 265 0 30 6 8 66 37 7 9 23 15 00 CS6K 270P 270 0 30 8 8 75 37 9 9 32 1...

Page 35: ...0 CS6U 305M 305 0 36 6 8 33 45 2 8 84 15 00 CS6U 310M 310 0 36 7 8 44 45 3 8 95 15 00 CS6U 315M 315 0 36 9 8 53 45 5 9 04 15 00 CS6U 320M 320 0 37 2 8 61 45 6 9 13 15 00 CS6U 325M 325 0 37 4 8 69 45 8...

Page 36: ...250P 250 30 8 34 36 7 8 98 30 1675 x 992 x 40 65 9 39 1 1 57 in 18 5 40 8 lbs CS3K 255P 255 30 2 8 45 36 9 9 06 30 CS3K 260P 260 30 4 8 56 37 1 9 14 30 CS3K 265P 265 30 6 8 66 37 3 9 22 30 CS3K 270P 2...

Page 37: ...tarting the cleaning procedure as contact with leakage of electrically active parts can result in injury Ensure that the array has been disconnected from other active components such as inverter or co...

Page 38: ...as long as the method is efficient enough considering the existing conditions Method B Wet cleaning If excessive soiling is present on the module surface a non conductive brush sponge or other mild ag...

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