Canadian Solar CS5AH-180M, Installation Manual Of Replacement

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

Page 2: ...THE REACH REGULATION 4 3 0 MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 6 5 1 MODULE WIRING 8 5 2 GROUNDING 9 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 10 6 1 MOUNTING METHOD BOLTING 10 6 2 MOUNTING METHOD CLAMPING 12 6 3 INSERTION SYSTEMS 15 6 4 MOUNTING METHODS WITH SINGLE AXIS TRACKER 16 7 0 MAINTENANCE 17 8 0 MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINES 17 ANNEX A MECHANICAL AND EL...

Page 3: ...eld responsible for damages of any kind including without limitation bodily harm injury or damage to property in connection with handling PV modules system installation or compliance or non compliance with the instructions set forth in this manual 2 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning Before attempting to install wire operate and or service the module and other electrical equipment all instructions shoul...

Page 4: ...connect solar cells use a thin solder coating layer that contains lead CAS no 7439 92 1 Under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use exposure to the lead that is contained in our solar modules can be excluded However a release of and exposure to lead can take place i when the different components of the solar modules are disassembled in particular for recycling purposes and ii in insta...

Page 5: ...additional information pertaining to engineering optimization and approval of project specific module string lengths 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Modules should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment to avoid direct sunlight and moisture If modules are stored in an uncontrolled environment the storage time should be less than 3 months and extra precautions should be taken to preven...

Page 6: ...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 be used in systems operating at voltage above 50V or power above 240W where general contact access is anticipated Canadian Solar modules have been certified as Type 1 or Type 4 according to UL 1703 Type1 or Type 2 according to UL 617...

Page 7: ...ectrically Modules can be wired in series to increase voltage or in parallel to increase current To connect modules in series connect the cables from the positive terminal of one module to the negative terminal of the next module To connect in parallel connect the cables from the positive terminal of one module to the positive terminal on the next module The quantity of bypass diodes in the module...

Page 8: ...he specifications this indicates that there is a wiring fault When modules have been pre installed but the system has not been connected to the grid yet each module string should be kept under open circuit conditions and proper actions should be taken to avoid dust and moisture penetration inside the connectors Do not connect different connectors brand and model together The maximum distance betwe...

Page 9: ...ecommend them to be grounded and that module installation should comply with all applicable local electrical codes and regulations Grounding connections should be installed by a qualified electrician Connect module frames together using adequate grounding cables we recommend using 4 14 mm AWG 6 12 copper wire Holes provided for this purpose are identified with a grounding symbol IEC 61730 1 All co...

Page 10: ...ation Do not drill additional holes or modify the module frame Doing so will void the warranty Classic modules can be installed in either landscape or portrait orientations Refer to the detailed instructions for further guidance Please note that in areas with heavy snowfall 2400 Pa further countermeasures such the use of additional support bars should be considered to avoid snow loads damaging the...

Page 11: ...s installation method A Middle four holes installation method A Short frame four holes installation method B Inner four holes installation method B Middle four holes installation method B Installation Method Module Types Short frame four holes installation method A Short frame four holes installation method B Inner four holes installation method A Inner four holes installation method B Middle four...

Page 12: ...rs should prevail 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 clamps please take the following measures into account 1 Do not bend the module frame 2 Do not touch or cast sh...

Page 13: ...Load Pa 2000 2000 2400 2400 5400 2400 5400 3600 A1 Range mm CS5AH 220 380 330 400 CS5PH 220 390 330 400 CS6AH CS6A P PLUS 220 440 270 330 CS6PH CS6P P PLUS 0 239 331 550 240 330 CS6XH CS6X P PLUS 340 550 410 490 6 2 2 Four clamps on short side of frame and rails perpendicular to the long side frame Module Types A Range mm 0 200 200 250 Max Mechanical Load Pa CS6XH CS6X P PLUS 1200 1200 1400 1400 ...

Page 14: ... 2021 CSI Solar Co Ltd www csisolar com 6 2 3 Four clamps on long side of frame and rails parallel to the long side frame Module Types Max Mechanical Load Pa 4000 2400 5400 2400 A1 Range mm CS6PH CS6P P PLUS 240 330 CS6XH CS6X P PLUS 410 490 ...

Page 15: ...suitable installation methods are found When installing insertion profiles please take the following measures into account 1 Do not bend the module frame 2 Do not touch the front glass or cast shadow onto it 3 Do not damage the surface of the frame 4 Ensure that the insertion profiles overlap the module frame by at least 10 mm 0 39 in 5 Ensure that the module frame C shape overlaps the insertion p...

Page 16: ...especially bearing house have to be located under the modules the gap H between the frame and the racking structure should be at least 25mm If your tracker design cannot meet the above distance requirement please contact Canadian Solar technical support department in writing for advices Tracker 1P Clamping method Overlap width between clamp and frame Frame top side 10mm Frame bottom side 15mm Modu...

Page 17: ... electric shock hazard Cracked or broken modules represent an electric shock hazard due to leakage currents and the risk of shock is increased when modules are wet Before cleaning thoroughly inspect modules for cracks damage and loose connections The voltage and current present in an array during daylight hours are sufficient to cause a lethal electrical shock Ensure that the circuit is disconnect...

Page 18: ...hod 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 Method B Wet cleaning If excessive soiling is present on the module surface a non conductive brush sponge or other mild agitating method may be used with caution Ensure that any ...

Page 19: ... 41 2 4 99 49 0 5 30 15 CS5AH 210M 210 41 6 5 07 49 4 5 38 15 CS5PH 235P 235 50 8 4 63 62 6 4 93 15 1602 x 1061 x 40 35 20 30 CS5PH 240P 240 51 0 4 71 62 8 5 00 15 CS5PH 245P 245 51 4 4 79 63 0 5 07 15 CS5PH 250P 250 51 4 4 87 63 2 5 14 15 CS5PH 255P 255 51 6 4 95 63 4 5 21 15 CS5PH 260P 260 51 8 5 02 63 6 5 28 15 CS5PH 250M 250 53 4 4 69 63 4 5 00 15 1602 x 1061 x 40 35 20 30 CS5PH 255M 255 53 6 ...

Page 20: ... 00 CS6PH 285M 285 30 3 9 41 36 7 10 02 20 CS6PH 290M 290 30 6 9 48 36 9 10 08 20 CS6PH 295M 295 30 9 9 55 37 1 10 14 20 CS6PH 300M 300 31 2 9 62 37 3 10 19 20 CS6PH 305M 305 31 5 9 69 37 5 10 25 20 CS6PH 310M 310 31 8 9 75 37 7 10 31 20 CS6XH 345M 345 36 5 9 46 44 4 9 94 20 1954x 982 x 40 35 23 00 CS6XH 350M 350 36 8 9 52 44 6 10 00 20 CS6XH 355M 355 37 1 9 57 44 8 10 06 20 CS6XH 360M 360 37 4 9 ...

Page 21: ... 55 57 5 5 90 20A CS5P 270M PLUS 270 48 0 5 63 57 7 5 98 20A CS6A 210P PLUS 210 24 5 8 58 29 7 9 17 20A 1324 x 982 x 40 35 15 50 CS6A 215P PLUS 215 24 7 8 71 29 9 9 23 20A CS6A 220P PLUS 220 24 9 8 84 30 1 9 29 20A CS6A 225P PLUS 225 25 1 8 97 30 3 9 42 20A CS6A 230P PLUS 230 25 3 9 10 30 5 9 56 20A CS6P 270P PLUS 270 31 4 8 61 37 9 9 17 20A 1638 x 982 x 40 35 19 27 CS6P 275P PLUS 275 31 6 8 71 38...

Page 22: ...csisolar com AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES Rev 1 0 was amended and released on October 2020 Rev 1 1 was amended and released on December 2020 Rev 1 2 was amended and released on March 2021 CSI Solar Co Ltd 199 Lushan Road SND Suzhou Jiangsu China 215129 www csisolar com ...