CanadianSolar CS3U-P, Installation Manual

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

Page 2: ...ICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 6 5 1 MODULE WIRING 8 5 2 GROUNDING 11 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 12 6 1 MOUNTING METHOD BOLTING 13 6 2 MOUNTING MET...

Page 3: ...fferent language versions of this document the English version shall prevail Please refer to our product lists and documents published on our website at http www csisolar com as these lists are update...

Page 4: ...a module or remove any module part Do not artificially concentrate sunlight on a module Do not connect or disconnect modules when current from the modules or an external source is present 3 0 MECHANIC...

Page 5: ...and the forklift should be close to the ground in order to avoid the top of module pallets touching the top of the cabinet door The thickness of forklift teeth should be less than 75mm and the length...

Page 6: ...s Type1 or Type 2 according to UL 61730 and Class C according to IEC 61730 2 for fire class performance please refer to the datasheet or the product nameplate for the detailed types Consult your local...

Page 7: ...r electrically 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 neg...

Page 8: ...hould prevail Detailed clearance requirements pertaining to system fire ratings must be provided by your racking supplier 5 1 MODULE WIRING CORRECT WIRING SCHEME Cable management scheme should be revi...

Page 9: ...MS CS3L P CS3L MS CS3LA MS CS3LB MS CS3Y P CS3Y MS CS3N MS CS3S MS CS3SA MS CS6W MS CS7N MS CS7L MS Portrait two rows installation Note Adjacent two modules up and down need to be rotated 180 degrees...

Page 10: ...te Adjacent two modules left to right need to be rotated 180 degrees Portrait one row installation Note Adjacent two modules left to right need to be rotated 180 degrees Landscape installation Note Ad...

Page 11: ...nt cable ties Protect exposed cables from damage by taking appropriate precautions e g placing them inside a metallic raceway like EMT conduit Avoid exposure to direct sunlight A minimum bending radiu...

Page 12: ...ule without a frame laminate shall not be considered to comply with the requirements of UL 1703 or UL 61730 unless the module is mounted with hardware that has been tested and evaluated with the modul...

Page 13: ...structural engineer 6 1 MOUNTING METHOD BOLTING The mechanical load test with these mounting methods were performed according to IEC 61215 Modules should be bolted to supporting structures through the...

Page 14: ...lation method A Inner four holes installation method B Middle four holes installation method A Middle four holes installation method B Outer four holes installation method A CS1V CS1VL CS1A CS3K CS6A...

Page 15: ...ystem 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 install...

Page 16: ...00 2400 2400 3600 2400 5400 2400 5400 3600 7000 5400 A1 Range mm CS1H 0 219 220 440 270 330 CS6A CS6VL CS1VL CS1HA CS1A 0 219 220 440 270 330 CS1V 0 239 331 550 240 330 CS3K CS6K CS1K CS6V 0 239 331 5...

Page 17: ...mm 0 200 200 250 Max Mechanical Load Pa CS3U CS6U 1200 1200 1400 1400 CS3W 1000 1000 1200 1200 CS3L 2000 2000 2200 2200 CS1Y 1600 1600 1800 1800 CS3N 1400 1400 1600 1600 6 2 3 Four clamps on long side...

Page 18: ...pes Max Mechanical Load Pa 2400 2400 A1 Range mm A2 Range mm CS3U CS6U 300 550 200 250 CS3K 100 550 200 250 6 2 5 Four clamps on short side of frame and rails parallel to the long side frame Module Ty...

Page 19: ...Load Pa 2000 2000 2200 2200 2400 2400 A2 Range mm CS1VL CS1A CS1HA CS6A CS6VL 0 250 CS1V CS6V 0 210 CS3K 0 200 200 250 6 2 6 Four clamp mounting on short side of frame and an additional support bar p...

Page 20: ...orce Uplift CS3K CS6K CS1K CS1H 72 inches 1 83 m 24 inches 0 61 m 2200 Pa 1400 Pa 64 inches 1 63 m 21 3 inches 0 54 m 2400 Pa 1400 Pa 48 inches 1 22 m 16 inches 0 41 m 3400 Pa 1800 Pa 32 inches 0 81 m...

Page 21: ...hes 0 41 m 1800 Pa 800 Pa 32 inches 0 81 m 10 7 inches 0 27 m 1800 Pa 1200 Pa 24 inches 0 61 m 8 inches 0 2 m 1800 Pa 1800 Pa CS1Y 48 inches 1 22 m 16 inches 0 41 m 1800 Pa 1800 Pa 32 inches 0 81 m 10...

Page 22: ...rtion 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 th...

Page 23: ...ntact Canadian Solar technical support department in writing for advices Tracker 1P Bolting method Install and tighten the module clamps to the mounting rails using the torque stated by the mounting h...

Page 24: ...g hole location Plain washer outer diameter mm Test load Pa CS3W P CS3W MS A1 A3 400 B1 B3 1155 B1 B2 A3 A4 18 1800 1600 B1 B2 B3 B4 18 2400 2200 CS3W P CS3W MS A1 A3 400 B1 B3 1155 B1 B2 A3 A4 18 240...

Page 25: ...dules 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 connecti...

Page 26: ...mum water pressure recommended is 4 MPa 40 bar CLEANING METHODS Method A Compressed Air Canadian Solar recommends cleaning the soft dirt like dust on modules just with air pressure This technique can...

Page 27: ...5 CS6A 220M 220 24 8 8 87 30 6 9 31 15 CS6A 205MS 205 24 5 8 37 30 6 9 21 15 CS6A 210MS 210 24 7 8 50 30 8 9 29 15 CS6A 215MS 215 24 9 8 63 31 0 9 37 15 CS6A 220MS 220 25 1 8 76 31 2 9 45 15 CS6A 225M...

Page 28: ...6U 400P 400 39 9 10 03 48 6 10 67 15 CS6U 405P 405 40 1 10 10 48 8 10 74 15 CS6U 290M 290 36 3 8 00 44 7 8 51 15 1960 x 992 x 40 35 77 2 x 39 1 x 1 57 1 38 in 22 4 49 4 lbs CS6U 295M 295 36 4 8 11 44...

Page 29: ...in 12 6 27 8 lbs CS6VL 155MS 155 19 7 7 87 24 8 9 19 15 CS6VL 160MS 160 19 9 8 05 25 0 9 27 15 CS6VL 165MS 165 20 1 8 21 25 2 9 35 15 CS6VL 170MS 170 20 3 8 38 25 4 9 43 15 CS6VL 175MS 175 20 5 8 54 2...

Page 30: ...9 64 15 CS6K 290P 290 31 6 9 18 38 5 9 72 15 CS6K 295P 295 31 8 9 28 38 6 9 81 15 CS6K 300P 300 32 0 9 38 38 8 9 92 15 CS6K 305P 305 32 1 9 50 38 9 10 03 15 CS6K 310P 310 32 3 9 60 39 8 10 22 15 CS6K...

Page 31: ...78 7 x 39 1 x 1 57 1 38 in 22 6 22 5 49 8 49 6 lbs CS3U 355MS 355 39 0 9 11 46 8 9 61 30 CS3U 360MS 360 39 2 9 19 47 0 9 69 30 CS3U 365MS 365 39 4 9 27 47 2 9 77 30 CS3U 370MS 370 39 6 9 35 47 4 9 85...

Page 32: ...x 40 35 65 9 x 39 1 x 1 57 1 38 in 18 5 40 8 lbs CS3K 285MS 285 31 9 8 94 38 7 9 57 30 CS3K 290MS 290 32 1 9 04 38 9 9 65 30 CS3K 295MS 295 32 3 9 14 39 1 9 73 30 CS3K 300MS 300 32 5 9 24 39 3 9 82 3...

Page 33: ...89 35 5 9 44 15 CS1V 265MS 265 29 4 9 00 35 7 9 51 15 CS1V 270MS 270 29 6 9 11 35 9 9 59 15 CS1V 275MS 275 29 8 9 22 36 1 9 66 15 CS1V 280MS 280 30 0 9 33 36 3 9 74 15 CS1V 285MS 285 30 2 9 44 36 5 9...

Page 34: ...1U 415MS 415 44 7 9 30 53 7 9 75 15 CS1U 420MS 420 44 9 9 37 53 8 9 80 15 CS1U 425MS 425 45 1 9 44 53 9 9 85 15 CS1U 430MS 430 45 3 9 51 54 0 9 90 15 CS1Y 380MS 380 42 7 8 89 51 5 9 74 16 2021 x 996 x...

Page 35: ...CS3L 380P 380 34 2 11 12 41 4 11 68 20 CS3W 415MS 415 39 7 10 46 47 7 11 22 20 2108 x 1048 x 40 35 83 0 x 41 3 x 1 57 1 38 in 24 3 53 6lbs CS3W 420MS 420 39 9 10 53 47 9 11 27 20 CS3W 425MS 425 40 1 1...

Page 36: ...80MS 280 30 9 9 07 36 8 9 57 15 CS1HA 285MS 285 31 2 9 14 37 2 9 61 15 CS3Y 420P 420 41 2 10 20 50 4 10 98 20 2252 x 1048 x 35 88 7 x 41 3 x 1 38 in 25 7 56 7 lbs CS3Y 425P 425 41 4 10 27 50 6 11 03 2...

Page 37: ...imum power Pmax W Operating voltage Vmp V Operating current Imp A Open Circuit Voltage Voc V Short Circuit Current Isc A Max Series Fuse Rating A Overall Dimension mm Weight Kg CS3Y 500MS 500 45 0 11...

Page 38: ...x 1 38 in 22 5 49 6 lbs CS3N 390MS 390 36 8 10 60 44 1 11 38 20 CS3N 395MS 395 37 0 10 68 44 3 11 44 20 CS3N 400MS 400 37 2 10 76 44 5 11 50 20 CS3N 405MS 405 37 4 10 83 44 7 11 56 20 CS3N 410MS 410 3...

Page 39: ...ion mm Weight Kg CS7N 665MS 665 38 5 17 28 45 6 18 51 30 CS7L 575MS 575 33 9 16 97 40 3 18 22 30 2172 x 1303 x 35 85 5 51 3 1 38 in 31 4 69 2 lbs CS7L 580MS 580 34 1 17 02 40 5 18 27 30 CS7L 585MS 585...

Page 40: ...1 was amended and released on Apr 2020 Rev 2 2 was amended and released on July 2020 Rev 2 3 was amended and released on Oct 2020 Rev 2 4 was amended and released on Jan 2021 Rev 2 5 was amended and r...