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GENERAL INFORMATION

This general manual provides important safety 
information relating to the installation, maintenance and 
handling of aluminum frame Dymond solar modules.

Professional installer must read these guidelines carefully 
and strictly follow these instructions. Failure to follow 
these instructions may result in death, injury or property 
damage. The installation and handling of PV modules 
requires professional skills and should only be performed 

by qualified professionals. The installers must inform end 

users (consumers) the aforesaid information accordingly. 
The word "module" or "PV module" used in this manual 
refers to one or more aluminum frame Dymond solar 
modules.

This manual is only valid for the module types CS6K-P-AG, 
CS6K-MS-AG, CS3U-P-AG, CS3U-MS-AG, CS3K-P-AG and 
CS3K-MS-AG.

Please retain this manual for future reference. We recom-
mend checking www.canadiansolar.com regularly for the 
most updated version.

This installation manual is applicable for EU and EEA coun-
tries only.

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INSTALLATION MANUAL DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this manual is subject 
to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. 
Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any kind 
whatsoever, either explicitly or implicitly, with respect to 
the information contained herein. 

In the event of any inconsistency among different 
language versions of this document, the English   version 
shall prevail. Please refer to our product lists and 
documents published on our website at: http://www.
canadiansolar.com as such lists are updated on a regular 
basis.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Canadian Solar Inc. shall not be held responsible for 
damages of any kind, including – without limitation – 
bodily harm, injury or damage to property, in connection 
with handling PV modules, system installation, or 
compliance or non-compliance with the instructions set 
forth in this manual.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

                   WARNING: 

                   Before attempting to install, wire, operate and/
                   or service the module and other electrical 
equipment, all instructions should be read and 
understood. PV module interconnectors pass direct 
current (DC) when exposed to sunlight or other light 
sources. Contact with electrically active parts of the 
module, such as terminals, can result in injury or death, 
irrespective of whether or not the module and the other 
electrical equipment have been connected. 

                    AVERTISSEMENT: 

                    Toutes les instructions devront être lues et 
                    comprises avant de procéder à l’installation, 
le câblage, l’exploitation et/ou l’entretien des panneaux. 
Les interconnexions des panneaux conduisent du courant 
continu (CC) lorsque le panneau est exposé à la lumière 
du soleil ou à d’autres sources lumineuses. Tout contact 
avec des éléments sous tension du panneau tels que ses 
bornes de sortie peut entraîner des blessures ou la mort, 
que le panneau soit connecté ou non.

GENERAL SAFETY

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All Modules must be installed by licensed electricians in 
accordance to the applicable electrical codes such as, 
the latest National Electrical Code (USA) or Canadian 
Electric Code (Canada) or other national or international 
electrical codes.  

Protective clothing (non-slip gloves, clothes, 
etc.) must be worn during installation to 
prevent direct contact with 30 V DC or greater, 
and to protect your hands against sharp edges.

Use electrically insulated tools to reduce the 
risk of electric shock. 

Prior to installation, remove all metallic jewelry 
to prevent accidental exposure to live circuits.

If the disconnects and over current protection 
devices (OCPD‘s) cannot be opened or the 
inverter cannot be powered down, cover the 
fronts of the modules in the PV array with 
an opaque material to stop the production 
of electricity when installing or working on a 
module or wiring.

·  When installing modules in light rain, morning dew, take 

Summary of Contents for CS6K-245P-AG

Page 1: ...1 INSTALLATION MANUAL OF ALUMINUM FRAME DYMOND MODULE For professional use only...

Page 2: ...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 6 1 MOUNTING METH...

Page 3: ...m installation or compliance or non compliance with the instructions set forth in this manual 2 0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Before attempting to install wire operate and or service the module and oth...

Page 4: ...odules can be excluded However a release of and exposure to lead can take place i when the different components of the solar modules are disas sembled in particular for recycling purposes and ii in in...

Page 5: ...ND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Module should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment to avoid direct sunlight and moisture If modules are stored in an uncontrolled environment the storage time should be...

Page 6: ...ease refer to the datasheet or the product nameplate for the detailed types Consult your local authority for guidelines and requirements for building or structural fire safety UL 1703 SYSTEM FIRE RATI...

Page 7: ...e wiring when designing the system The recommended maximum series fuse rating is stated in a table in the Annex Modules should be safely fixed to bear all expected loads including wind and snow loads...

Page 8: ...the racking system Do not place connectors in locations where water could easily accumulate 5 2 GROUNDING For grounding requirements in North America a module with exposed conductive parts is consider...

Page 9: ...ard modules can be installed in either landscape or portrait orientations Refer to the detailed instructions for further guidance Please note that in areas with he avy snowfall 2400 Pa further counter...

Page 10: ...effect If the module has become soiled wash with water and a non abrasive cleaning implement sponge during the cool part of the day Do not scrape or rub dry dirt away as this may cause micro scratche...

Page 11: ...1 Installation manual Annex of ALUMINUM FRAME DYmond Module For professional use only...

Page 12: ...on contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc without prior notice Canadian Solar Inc gives no warranty of any kind whatsoever either explicitly or implicitly with respect to...

Page 13: ...yield strength of bolt and nut should not be less than 450 MPa Tightening torques should be within 17 23 Nm 12 5 17 0 ft lbs for M8 5 16 18 Grade B7 coarse thread bolts depending on the bolt class For...

Page 14: ...0 Pa A1 range 270 380 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 4000 Pa Downforce load 8100 Pa A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 range 240 550 mm Maximum Load Uplift load 3600 Pa Downforce load 3600 Pa A2 A2 A2 A2 Table A CS6K P AG C...

Page 15: ...rtment 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...

Page 16: ...4 CS6K 290P AG 290 31 6 9 18 38 5 9 72 CS6K 295P AG 295 31 8 9 28 38 6 9 81 CS6K 300P AG 300 32 0 9 38 38 8 9 92 CS6K 250MS AG 250 30 5 8 2 37 7 9 03 15 1658 992 35 65 3 39 1 1 38 in 21 7 47 8 lbs CS6...

Page 17: ...5 39 8 9 18 47 2 9 75 CS3U 370P AG 370 40 0 9 26 47 4 9 83 CS3K 280MS AG 280 31 7 8 84 38 5 9 49 30 1675 992 35 65 9 39 1 1 38 in 22 5 49 6 lbs CS3K 285MS AG 285 31 9 8 94 38 7 9 57 CS3K 290MS AG 290...

Page 18: ...ipment Do not use abrasive or electric cleaners on the module Particular attention should be taken to avoid the module glass or frame to come in contact with sharp objects as scratches may directly af...

Page 19: ...9 Rev A0 is released in October 2017 Rev A1 is released in February 2018 AMENDED EDITIONS AND DATES Canadian Solar Inc 545 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph Ontario Canada N1K 1E6 www canadiansolar com...

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