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Authorized
range
for
clamping
as
a
function
of
model
type:
Model
type
A1
range
(mm)
B1
range
(mm)
A2
range
(mm)
CS5A
220
–
380
330
–
400
170
–
200
CS5AH
120
–
170
120
–
170
170
–
200
CS5P
220
–
390
330
–
400
220
–
270
CS6A
220
–
340
270
–
330
200
–
250
CS6P,
CS5T
240
–
410
340
–
410
200
–
250
CS6X
340
–
550
410
–
490
200
–
250
CS6V
240
–
410
340
–
410
170
–
210
CS6VH
130
–
210
160
–
210
170
–
210
6.3
METHOD
C:
INSERTION
SYSTEMS
y
The
mounting
method
has
been
qualified
by
Canadian
Solar
Inc
and
certified
by
VDE.
y
Insertion
methods
will
vary
and
are
dependent
on
the
mounting
structures.
Follow
mounting
guidelines
recommended
by
the
mounting
system
supplier.
y
Each
module
must
be
securely
maintained
through
all
its
length
on
two
opposite
sides.
Install
and
tighten
the
insertion
profiles
to
the
support
structure
using
the
hardware
and
instructions
provided
by
the
mounting
system
manufacturer.
System
designer
and
installer
are
responsible
for
load
calculations
and
for
proper
design
of
support
structure.
y
Canadian
Solar
Inc.
warranty
may
be
void
in
cases
where
improper
insertion
systems
or
unsuitable
installation
methods
are
found.
When
installing
insertion
profiles,
take
measures
so
as:
1.
Not
to
bend
the
module
frame
2.
Not
to
touch
or
cast
shadow
on
the
front
glass
3.
Not
to
damage
the
surface
of
the
frame
4.
To
ensure
the
insertion
profiles
overlap
the
module
frame
by
at
least
10
mm.
5.
To
ensure
the
module
frame
(C
‐
shape)
overlap
the
insertion
profiles
by
at
least
15mm.
6.
To
ensure
insertion
profile
thickness
and
tolerances
suits
module
thickness
(40mm
for
most
of
Canadian
Solar
inc
modules).
A2
A2
A2
A2
Support bar
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Table
5:
Authorized
attachments
for
insertion
method
Uplift
load
≤
2400
Pa
Downforce
load
≤
2400
Pa
Uplift
load
≤
2400
Pa
2400
Pa
≤
Downforce
load
≤
4000
Pa
Insertion
profile
on
long
side
frame
Use
2
insertion
profiles
running
parallel
to
the
long
side
frame.
For
CS6X
series,
installations
where
the
downforce
load
can
reach
up
to
a
5400Pa
are
authorized.
Insertion
profile
on
short
side
frame
Use
2
insertion
profiles
running
parallel
to
the
short
side
frame.
For
CS5P
and
CS6P
series,
an
additional
support
bar
should
be
placed
below
the
module
where
download
force
above
1600Pa
is
expected.
Use
2
insertion
profiles
running
parallel
to
the
short
side
frame.
An
additional
support
bar
should
be
placed
below
the
module.
For
CS6X
series,
installations
where
the
downforce
load
can
reach
up
to
a
5400Pa
are
authorized
6.4
SPECIFIC
MODULE
RANGES
Technical
notes
y
For
SunTuile
module
frames
(SunTuile
series:
CS5A
‐
xxxMF
and
CS6A
‐
xxxPF
models),
please
refer
to
the
most
updated
IM/IEC/
SUNT
‐
EN
technical
note.
y
For
NewEdge
module
frames
(NewEdge
series:
CS5A
‐
xxxMX
and
CS6P
‐
xxxPX
models),
please
refer
to
the
most
updated
IM/IEC/
NEWE
‐
EN
technical
note.
y
For
frameless
laminates
(CS5A
‐
xxxM
‐
L
model)
mounted
with
Intrasole
CL,
please
refer
to
the
most
updated
IM/IEC/INTCL
‐
EN
technical
note.
Floating
clamped
configuration
(only
for
CS5A
‐
M
‐
L
laminate
model)
y
Clamping
methods
will
vary
and
are
dependent
on
the
mounting
structures.
Follow
mounting
guidelines
recommended
by
the
mounting
system
supplier.
y
Each
laminate
must
be
securely
fastened
at
a
minimum
of
8
points
on
the
two
opposite
long
sides.
Clamp
positions
are
of
crucial
importance
for
the
reliability
of
the
installation,
the
clamp
centerlines
must
only
be
positioned
within
the
ranges
