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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
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The mounting method has been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc and certified by VDE.
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Insertion methods will vary and are dependent on the mounting structures. Follow mounting guidelines recommended
by the mounting system supplier.
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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.
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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
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For SunTuile module frames (SunTuile series: CS5A ‐ xxxMF and CS6A ‐ xxxPF models), please refer to the most updated
IM/IEC/ SUNT ‐ EN technical note.
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For NewEdge module frames (NewEdge series: CS5A ‐ xxxMX and CS6P ‐ xxxPX models), please refer to the most updated
IM/IEC/ NEWE ‐ EN technical note.
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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)
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Clamping methods will vary and are dependent on the mounting structures. Follow mounting guidelines recommended
by the mounting system supplier.
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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