Canadian Electric Code (Canada) or other national or international electrical codes. The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Canadian Solar Inc. without prior notice. Protective clothing (non-slip gloves, clothes, Canadian Solar Inc. gives no warranty of any kind etc.) must be worn during installation to...
| 5 Alternatively, a more accurate correction factor for the open-circuit voltage can be calculated using the following · do not stand, step, walk and/or jump on modules formula: under any circumstances. Localized heavy loads may cause severe micro-cracks at cell level, which in turn may compromise module reliability and void Canadian = 1-α...
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- temperature and can bear the module system load. humidity. · Canadian Solar Inc. double glass solar modules have · Please consult the Canadian Solar Inc. technical support been qualified for Application Class A (equivalent to department for more information on the use of modules in special climates.
· For CS3U and CS3K series modules, Canadian Solar Inc. · Even minor partial shading (e.g. from dirt deposits) offers recommended and optional cable specifications to reduces yields.
PRotectIon · Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide grounding hardware. · Secure the cables to the mounting system using UV- resistant cable ties. Protect exposed cables from damage ·...
· Canadian Solar Inc. does not provide mounting hardware. below, depending on the configuration and load. · The loads described in this manual correspond to test loads.
· The mounting methods have been qualified by Canadian Solar Inc., as well as certified by VDE and CSA. · Canadian Solar Inc. warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing clamps, take measures so as: 1.
| 15 cs3K-mB-fG and cs3K-PB-fG Use 4 clamps on the long side. Use 4 clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame. Clamp length 100 mm ≥...
· The mounting rails shall be designed to limit as much as possible shade on module rear side cells cs3u-mB-aG, cs3K-mB-aG, cs3u-PB-aG, cs3K-PB-aG · Canadian Solar Inc.’s warranty may be void in cases where improper clamps or unsuitable installation methods are found. When installing inter-modules or end-type clamps, the clamps must: 1.
| 19 cs3K-mB-aG and cs3K-PB-aG Use 4 clamps on the long side. Use 4 clamps on the long side. Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side Mounting rails run perpendicular to the long side frame. frame. Clamp length ≥ 40 mm Clamp length ≥...
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| 21 Rail Clamp Tube Mounting Rail Clamp Two modules share one tube, portrait installation. Use 2 long center clamps on the long side of each Use 4 clamps on the long side of each module. module or bolting on the center holes of the long Mounting rails run parallel to the long side frame.
22 | The following tracker manufacturers and types are approved with Canadian Solar framed bifacial double glass modules. compatible maximum load Reference manual module type mounting Hardware tracker (Pa) (version no.) Uplift load DuraTrack HZ Solar ATI DuraTrack™HZ ≤ 2400 Pa...
| 23 annex a: mecHanIcal and electRIcal RatInGs Standard Test Conditions are: irradiance of 1 kW/m , air mass (AM) spectrum of 1.5, and cell temperature of 25°C. The electrical characteristics are respectively within ±10 percent or [0; +5 W] of the indicated values for Isc, Voc and Pmax. Specifications are subject to change without notice.