Installation manual of STANDARD solar Modules (UL) For professional use only
|3 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Warning: Before attempting to install, wire, operate and/or service the module This general manual provides important safety information relating to the installation, maintenance and other electrical equipment, all instructions should be read and understood. and handling of CS-series solar modules. PV module interconnectors pass direct current (DC) Professional installer must read these guidelines when exposed to sunlight or other light sources.
4| |5 electric shock. · If the disconnects and OCPD's cannot be opened with an AM1.5 spectrum, and a cell temperature of lift them by the frame. 25°C. Detailed electrical and mechanical characte- or the inverter cannot be powered down, cover the ristics of Canadian Solar Inc. crystalline silicon PV · Stacks of modules should contain no more than fronts of modules in the PV array with an opaque modules can be found in our Installation Manual 12 modules, and the frames should be aligned.
6| |7 parallel without using over-current protection between the module frame and the mounting listed and labeled as USE-2 or PV Wire that is 90°C device (fuses…) incorporated in series within each surface is required to allow cooling air to circulate wet rated with proper insulation that is able to open-air climates, as defined in IEC 60721-2-1: string. Three of more strings can be connected in around the back of the module.
8| |9 · The mounting design must be certified by a regis- relevant hardware should be made of stainless · All conductive connection junctions must be firmly sufficiently resistant material. Canadian Solar Inc. Grounding Method: and procedures must comply with local codes and recommends bars with a minimum thickness of Bolt + toothed Nut + Cup washer. requirements from all relevant authorities. 1.97 in (50mm). The support bar centerline should be positioned within 3.94 in (100 mm) of the fixed.
10 | | 11 7.0 MAINTENANCE Table 6-1: Approved bolting methods Bolting on short frame side using four standard mounting holes. Mounting rails run perpendicularly to the short frame side. Bolting on short frame side using four standard mounting holes. An additional support bar should be placed below the module. Mounting rails should run parallel to the short frame side · Regular maintenance is required to keep modules clear of snow, bird droppings, seeds, pollen, leaves, branches, dirt spots, and dust.
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