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MOUNTING METHOD C: CENTER CLAMP
MOUNTING METHOD WITH (SINGLE-AXIS
TRACKER)
· Canadian Solar Inc. modules can be mounted on
single-axis trackers using center clamps or mounting
holes as described below. All the requirements of
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.
Mounting Rail
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.
Maximum Load:
Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 5400 Pa
Module
Type
Compatible
Tracker
Mounting
Hardware
Maximum Load (Pa)
Reference Manual
(Version No.)
CS3U-P, 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, CS3U-
MS, CS6U-P
and CS6U-M
NEXTracker NX
Horizon
400 mm Short
Rail (mounting
holes)
Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa
NEXTracker NX Horizon
2.1.1
Installation Manual (PDM-
000103 Rev. A)
· The allowable maximum twist angle of the module is
0.5 degree.
· Please contact the tracker manufacturer and Canadian
Solar Inc.’s technical support department for details in
regard to specific projects.
Canadian Solar modules can be grounded using
third party grounding devices as described below.
The grounding methods are certified by CSA
according to UL 1703. All the basic requirements
of the main installation manual should apply to
the alternative grounding methods. For detailed
grounding instructions, please refer to related third
party installation manuals.
ANNEX B: ALTERNATIVE GROUNDING METHODS
