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EN-Rev IM/IEC-AM-EN/3.6 Copyright © March 2017. Canadian Solar Inc.

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MODULE INSTALLATION

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AND 
GENERAL SAFETY

·  Prior to installing modules please obtain 

information about any requirements and 
necessary approvals for the site, installation and 
inspection from the relevant authorities.  

·  Check applicable building codes to ensure that the 

construction or structure (roof, facade, support, 
etc.) can bear the module system load.   

·  CS-series solar modules have been qualified for 

Application Class A (equivalent to Safety Class II 
requirements). Modules rated under this class 
should be used in systems operating at voltage 
above 50 V or power above 240 W, where general 
contact access is anticipated.

·  When installing modules, please ensure the sup-

porting roof has a fire resistant roof covering rated 

for the application. Canadian Solar Inc. modules 
are listed as Class C under the UL790 standard.

·  The fire rating for this module is only valid when 

the product is installed as specified in the mechani

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cal mounting instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 

  

·  The module is intended for use in general 

open-air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1: 
Classification of environmental conditions Part-2-1: 

Environmental conditions appearing in nature - 
Temperature and humidity.

·  Please consult the Canadian Solar Inc. technical 

support department for more information on the 
use of modules in special climates.

Do not

 install modules near naked  

flames or flammable materials.   

Do not 

immerse modules in water or 

constantly expose modules to water 
(either fresh or salt) (i.e. from fountains, 
sea spray).   

·  Exposing modules to salt (i.e. marine environments) 

or sulfur (i.e. sulfur sources, volcanoes) incurs the 
risk of module corrosion.  

·  Failure to comply with these instructions will void 

Canadian Solar Inc. warranty.

INSTALLATION  REQUIREMENTS  

·  Ensure that the module meets the general technical 

system requirements.

·  Ensure that other system components do not 

damage the module mechanically or 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 negative terminal 
of the next module. To connect in parallel, connect 
the cables from the positive terminal of one modu-
le to the positive terminal on the next module.  

·  The quantity of bypass diodes in the module's 

junction box may vary depending on the model 
series.   

·  Only connect the quantity of modules that corres- 

ponds to the voltage specifications of the inverters 

used in the system. Modules should not be 
connected together to create a voltage higher than 
the maximum permitted system voltage, even 
under the worst local temperature conditions (see 

Table 1 for the correction coefficients that apply to 

open-circuit voltage).  

·  A maximum of two strings can be connected in 

parallel without the need to incorporate an over- 
current protection device (fuses, etc.) in series 
within each string. Three or more strings can be 

connected in parallel if an appropriate, certified 

over-current protection device is installed in series 
within each string.

·  Only modules with similar electrical outputs 

should be connected in the same string to avoid or 
minimize mismatch effects in arrays.     

·  To minimize risk in the event of an indirect light-

ning strike, avoid forming loops when designing 
the system.  

Summary of Contents for CS6A-M

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

Page 2: ...1 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 2 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 0 MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 0 UNPACKING AND STORAGE 5 0 MODULE INSTALLATION 5 1 MODULE WIRING 5 2 GROUNDING 6 0 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 3: ...or document the English version shall prevail and take control in all respects 1 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Canadian Solar Inc shall not be held responsible for damages of any kind including without l...

Page 4: ...racteristics of Canadian Solar Inc crystalline silicon PV modules can be found in our Installation Manual Annex Section Annex C Module Specifications on www canadiansolar com Main electrical character...

Page 5: ...racks at cell level which in turn may compromise module reliability Do not carry modules on your head Do not drop or place objects such as tools on the modules Do not lift modules by their wires or ju...

Page 6: ...ins sea spray Exposing modules to salt i e marine environments or sulfur i e sulfur sources volcanoes incurs the risk of module corrosion Failure to comply with these instructions will void Canadian S...

Page 7: ...lled but the system has not been connected to the grid yet each module string should be kept under open circuit conditions and proper actions should be taken to avoid dust and moisture penetration ins...

Page 8: ...www canadiansolar com It is not possible to use standard grounding methods for certain module ranges Please refer to Annex B for more details GROUNDING METHOD BOLT TOOTHED NUT CUP WASHER A grounding k...

Page 9: ...erial Canadian Solar Inc recommends bars with a minimum thickness of 50 mm 1 97 in The support bar centerline should be positioned within 100 mm 3 94 in of the side frame centerline slight shifts may...

Page 10: ...imum Load Uplift load 2400 Pa Downforce load 5400 Pa Compatible module type CS6A P CS6A M CS6V P CS6V M CS6P P CS6P M CS6K P CS6K M CS6X P CS6X M CS6K MS CS6V MS and CS6A MS Bolting on long frame side...

Page 11: ...ctric shock or injury electrical or mechanical inspections and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel only and on a regular basis Please refer to our Installation Manual Annex Section...

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