CanadianSolar CS6P-P Series User manual

INSTALLATION
MANUAL ANNEX
OF STANDARD
SOLAR MODULE
For professional use only

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ANNEX A: ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING METHODS
MOUNTING METHOD A: CLAMPING
MOUNTING METHOD B: INSERTION SYSTEMS
MOUNTING METHOD C: CENTER MOUNTING METHOD
WITH THIRD PARTY TRACKER
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ANNEX B: ALTERNATIVE GROUNDING METHODS |11
All the basic requirements of the main installation
manual should apply to the alternative mounting

Design load and safety factors will be determined by

detailed information, please follow local structural
code or contact your professional structural

MOUNTING METHOD A
CLAMPING
 

· Top or bottom clamping methods will vary and

follow the mounting guidelines recommended by

 

The clamps should be positioned according to


mounting rails using the torque stated by the





the bolt grade, the technical guideline from the



designer and installer are responsible for load
calculations and for proper design of support

 
where improper clamps or unsuitable installation


measures into account:
Do not bend the module frame
Do not touch or cast shadows on the front glass
Do not damage the surface of the frame





· Clamp material should be anodized aluminum

· Clamp positions are of crucial importance for

centerlines must only be positioned within the
ranges indicated in table A, depending on the

 
parallel to the frame, precautions should be taken


ANNEX A: ALTERNATIVE MOUNTING METHODS




ANNEX C : MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS |13
ANNEX D: MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINES |16
AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES |17
6

overlap width

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Table A
CS6X-xxxP and CS6X-xxxM






A1
A1 A1
A1










Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps

be placed below the center of the module
A2
A2A2
A2
A2
A2
A2
A2




CS6U-xxxP and CS6U-xxxM


A1
A1 A1
A1






A2
A2A2
A2
Use four clamps on the short side and two

bar should be placed below the center of the





A1
A1 A1
A1










A1
A1 A1
A1





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CS6A-xxxP and CS6A-xxxM



run parallel to the long side frame









Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps


A1
A1 A1
A1
A2
A2A2
A2








A2
A2A2
A2








A2
A2
A2
A2
CS6K-xxxP, CS6K-xxxM, CS6P-xxxP and CS6P-xxxM



run parallel to the long side frame



 







A1
A1 A1
A1





A2
A2A2
A2
A2
A2A2
A2








A2
A2
A2
A2


A1
A1 A1
A1




Use four clamps on the short side and two clamps on



run parallel to the long side frame




A1
A1 A1
A1

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CS6V-xxxP and CS6V-xxxM



run parallel to the long side frame







Use four clamps on the short side and two

bar should be placed below the center of the
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A1
A1 A1
A1
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










A2
A2
A2
A2
A2
A2A2
A2
A2
A2A2
A2
· The mounting method has been qualified by
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· Insertion methods can vary and depend on the

the mounting guidelines recommended by the

be securely maintained through all its length

insertion profiles to the support structure using
the hardware and instructions provided by the

and installer are solely responsible for load
calculations and for the proper design of support

 
where improper insertion systems or unsuitable

insertion profiles, please take the following
measures into account:




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
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CS6K- xxxMS






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A1 A1
A1
MOUNTING METHOD B:
INSERTION SYSTEMS


A1
A1 A1
A1
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


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CS6X-xxxP, CS6X-xxxM, CS6U-xxxP and CS6U-xxxM
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
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
CS6K-xxxP, CS6K-xxxM, CS6P-xxxP, CS6P-xxxM, CS6V-xxxP and CS6V-xxxM

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


















MOUNTING METHOD C:
CENTER MOUNTING METHOD WITH THIRD
PARTY TRACKER
· Canadian Solar modules can be mounted with third

ments of the main manual and related tracker
installation manual should apply to the tracker

instructions, please refer to the related third party

 

CS6A-xxxP and CS6A-xxxM


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Module
Type
Compatible
Tracker
Mounting
Hardware Maximum Load (Pa) Reference Manual
(Version No.)

ATI DuraTrack™HZ
Tracking


standard clamp




DuraTrack™HZ Solar
Tracker Installation Guide


and

ATI DuraTrack™HZ
Tracking


clearance clamp




DuraTrack™HZ Solar
Tracker Installation Guide





ATI DuraTrack™HZ
 



DuraTrack™HZ Solar Tracker


  
mounting rail








and

 
mounting rail







  
mounting rail










· Canadian Solar modules can be grounded using

The grounding methods are certified by CSA

of the main installation manual should apply to

grounding instructions, please refer to related third

ANNEX B: ALTERNATIVE GROUNDING METHODS
Method Company Grounding hardware Compatible tracker Reference Manual (Version No.)
A 
  
manual
B   

CSchletter
GmbH

Grounding Clamps  
installation instructions
D





mounting system


E
Array
echnologies



ATI Duratrack HZ Solar


ATIDuraTrack HZ mounting system




F

grounding mid clamps







GCosma
International 

clamp mounting
system

Assembly Instructions

H


spring clips  

I



punched grounding holes








Clamp integrated with
grounding pins



System for Composition/Asphalt


Cantsink









 







    

 


teeth



System





  











Q
   Groundmount


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




Module Type
Maximum
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>
CS5A-195M      
 
CS5A-200M      
CS5A-205M      
CS5A-210M      
CS6P-245M      
 
CS6P-250M      
CS6P-255M      
CS6P-260M      
CS6P-265 M      
CS6P-270M      
CS6P-275M      
CS6P-280M      
CS6P-285M      
CS6P-290M      
CS6P-240P      
 
CS6P-245P      
CS6P-250P      
CS6P-255P      
CS6P-260P      
CS6P-265P      
CS6P-270P      
CS6P-275P      
CS6P-280P      
CS6P-285P      
CS6A-195M      
 
CS6A-200M      
CS6A-205M      
CS6A-210M      
CS6A-215M      
CS6A-220M      
CS6A-205MS      
CS6A-210MS      
CS6A-215MS      
CS6A-220MS      
CS6A-225MS      
Table 1: Mechanical And Electrical Ratings under STC
ANNEX C: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL RATINGS Module Type
Maximum
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>
CS6A-230MS      
CS6A-235MS      
CS6A-240MS      
CS6A-245MS      
CS6A-195P      
 
CS6A-200P      
CS6A-205P      
CS6A-210P      
CS6A-215P      
CS6A-220P      
CS6X-290P      
 
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CS6X-295P      
CS6X-300P      
CS6X-305P      
CS6X-310P      
CS6X-315P      
CS6X-320P      
CS6X-325P      
CS6X-330P      
CS6X-335P      
CS6X-340P      
CS6X-345P      
CS6X-350P      
CS6V-200M      
 
CS6V-205M      
CS6V-210M      
CS6V-215M      
CS6V-220M      
CS6V-225M      
CS6V-230M      
CS6V-235M      
CS6V-240M      
CS6V-245M      
CS6V-210MS      
CS6V-215MS      
CS6V-220MS      
CS6V-225MS      
CS6V-230MS      
CS6V-235MS      
CS6V-240MS      
CS6V-245MS      
CS6V-250MS      
CS6V-255MS      
CS6VH-115MS        
CS6VH-120MS      

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Module Type
Maximum
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>
CS6VH-125MS      
CS6V-190P      
 
CS6V-195P      
CS6V-200P      
CS6V-205P      
CS6V-210P      
CS6V-215P      
CS6V-220P      
CS6V-225P      
CS6V-230P      
CS6V-235P      
CS6V-220P      
CS6V-225P      
CS6V-230P      
CS6V-235P      
CS6K-240P      
 
CS6K-245P      
CS6K-250P      
CS6K-255P      
CS6K-260P      
CS6K-265P      
CS6K-270P      
CS6K-275P      
CS6K-280P      
CS6K-285P      
CS6K-250M      
 
CS6K-255M      
CS6K-260M      
CS6K-265 M      
CS6K-270M      
CS6K-275M      
CS6K-280M      
CS6K-285M      
CS6K-290M      
CS6K-255MS      
CS6K-260MS      
CS6K-265MS      
CS6K-270MS      
CS6K-275MS      
CS6K-280MS      
CS6K-285MS      
CS6K-290MS      
CS6K-295MS      
CS6K-300MS      
CS6K-305MS      
This manual covers requirements for the cleaning
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is to provide general information for cleaning
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should read these guidelines carefully and strictly
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cleaning procedures will void Canadian Solar
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SAFETY WARNING
· Cleaning activities create risk of damaging the
modules and array components, as well as
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· Cracked or broken modules represent an electric
ANNEX D: MODULE CLEANING GUIDELINE
Module Type
Maximum
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>
CS6U-290P      
 
CS6U-295P      
CS6U-300P      
CS6U-305P      
CS6U-310P      
CS6U-315P      
CS6U-320P      
CS6U-325P      
CS6U-330P      
CS6U-335P      
CS6U-340P      
CS6U-345P      
CS6U-350P      
CS6U-290M      
 
CS6U-295M      
CS6U-300M      
CS6U-305M      
CS6U-310M      
CS6U-315M      
CS6U-320M      
CS6U-325M      
CS6U-330M      
CS6U-335M      
CS6U-340M      
CS6U-345M      
CS6U-350M      

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shock hazard due to leakage currents, and the
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· The voltage and current present in an array during
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starting the cleaning procedure as contact with
leakage of electrically active parts can result in
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 


 

· Do not immerse the module, partially or totally, in
HANDLING NOTICE
· Use a proper cleaning solution and suitable

· Do not use abrasive or electric cleaners on the

 
module backsheet or frame to come in contact


· Do not
· Do not use cleaning corrosive solutions containing
 
 
brush cleaning method, as it can lead to the

· Dirt must never be scraped or rubbed away when


OPERATION PREPARATION
 


 


· Conduct the cleaning activities avoiding the hottest
hours of the day, in order to avoid thermal stress


 
 
 
 
CLEANING METHODS
Method A: Compressed Air


technique can be applied as long as the method is

Method B: Wet cleaning



 

minimize risk of electric shock and that they are
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· If grease is present, an environmental friendly
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