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mountIng methoD B: CenteR Clamp
mountIng methoD (sIngle-axIs tRaCKeR)
· Canadian Solar Inc. modules can be mounted on single-
axis trackers using center clamps or mounting holes as
described below. All the requirements of the aluminum
frame Dymond module installation manual and specific
tracker detailed installation instructions should apply.
· The mounting method has been qualified by Canadian
Solar Inc., as well as certified by VDE and CSA.
· Under no load conditions the junction box can be in
contact with the subjacent racking structure.
module type
Compatible
tracker
mounting
hardware
maximum load (pa)
Reference manual (version
no.)
CS3U-P-AG
CS3U-MS-AG
ATI DuraTrack™HZ
Tracking
System(V3)
Clamp Ear (V3)
Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa
DuraTrack HZ Solar Tracker
Installation Guide , ( June
2017, Rev. B-03)
CS3U-P-AG
CS3U-MS-AG
NEXTracker NX
Horizon
400mm Short Rail
(mounting holes)
Uplift load ≤ 2400 Pa
Downforce load ≤ 2400 Pa
NEXTracker NX Horizon 2.2.1
Short Rail Installation Manual
(PDM-000103 Rev. A)
The allowable maximum twist angle of the module is 0.5 degree.
Please contact the tracker manufacturer and Canadian Solar Inc. technical support department for details in regard to
specific projects.
Canadian Solar modules can be grounded using third party grounding devices as described below. The grounding
methods are certified by CSA according to UL1703. All the basic requirements of the main installation manual should
apply to the alternative grounding methods. For detailed grounding instructions, please refer to related third party
installation manuals.
Company
grounding hardware
Compatible mounting
system
Reference manual (version no.)
Variety
Lay-in-Lug + Star Washer
(UL2703&UL467 certified)
Variety
Related reference installation manual
Array
Technologies
Inc.
Grounding Strip
ATI Duratrack HZ Solar
Tracker(V3)
DuraTrack HZ Solar Tracker Installation Guide ,
(June 2017, Rev. B-03)
DYNORAXX
Inc.
DynoRaxx® DynoBond
spring clips
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DynoRaxx® DynoBond Installation Manual
(publication no 090413)
RBI Solar Inc.
Raised Zee purlin
integrated with pre-
punched
grounding holes
RBI Solar Ground
Mount System
Model GM-I
Ground Mount System Model GM-I Module
Installation Manual (14 April 2014, version 21)
NEXTracker
Inc.
1/4-in collar and 1/4-in
pin
NX Horizon 2.2.1
NEXTracker NX Horizon 2.2.1 Short Rail
Installation Manual (PDM-000103 Rev. A)
BURNDY LLC.
WEEB-UIR
RBI Solar
Groundmount
Weeb Installation Instructions
For RBI Solar Groundmount Only(104-0404-
000074-003)
annex B: alteRnatIve gRounDIng methoDs
Mounting Rail
