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EN-Rev IM/GN-AM-EN/2.71 Copyright © June, 2021. CSI Solar Co., Ltd.
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GROUNDING METHOD: BOLT + TOOTHED NUT + CUP WASHER.
A grounding kit containing an M5 (3/16") SS cap bolt, an
M5 (3/16") SS flat washer, an M5 (3/16") SS cup washer,
and an M5 (3/16") SS nut (with teeth) is used to attach
copper grounding wire to a pre-drilled grounding hole
on the frame (see image above).
Place the wire between the flat washer and the cup
washer. Ensure that the cup washer is positioned
between the frame and the wire with the concave side
up to prevent galvanic corrosion. Tighten the bolt
securely using the SS toothed nut. A wrench may be
used to do this. The tightening torque is 3-7 Nm (2.2-5.2
ft-lbs).
6.0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The applicable regulations pertaining to work
safety, accident prevention and securing the
construction site must be observed. Workers
and third party personnel shall wear or install fall arrest
equipment. Any third party need to be protected against
injuries and damages.
The mounting design must be certified by a registered
professional engineer. The mounting design and
procedures must comply with all applicable local codes
and requirements from all relevant authorities.
The module is considered to be in compliance with UL
1703 or UL 61730 and IEC 61215 only when the module
is mounted in the manner specified by the mounting
instructions included in this installation manual.
The system designer and installer are responsible for
load calculations and for proper design of support
structure.
Any module 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
module under this standard or by a field Inspection
certifying that the installed module complies with the
requirements of UL 1703 or UL 61730.
Canadian Solar does not provide mounting hardware.
Standard modules can be mounted onto a support
structure using one of several approved methods as
described below. For information about other
installation methods, please contact your local
representative. Failure to use a recognized installation
method will void the Canadian Solar warranty.
Use appropriate corrosion-proof fastening materials.
All mounting hardware (bolts, spring washers, flat
washers, nuts) should be hot dip galvanized or stainless
steel.
Use a torque wrench for installation.
Do not drill additional holes or modify the module
frame. Doing so will void the warranty.
Standard 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 lowest row of modules.
In cases where an additional support bar is
recommended to improve both mechanical stability
and long-term module performance, we recommend
selecting a sufficiently resistant material. Canadian
Solar recommends bars with a minimum thickness of
To fix the wire between the
flat washer and cup washer,
place the cup washer
(concave side up) between
the frame and the wire.
Then tighten the bolt
using the toothed nut.
