solar pv on-site installer’s guide
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Solar PV On-Site Installer’s Guide. On arrival at the site, check and confirm the following Scaffolding is in place and safe to use Materials and equipment are on site System design documents are available. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Solar PV On-Site Guide
Solar PV On-Site Installer’s Guide
Solar PV On-Site Guide
On arrival at the site, check and confirm the following
Scaffolding is in place and safe to use
Materials and equipment are on site
System design documents are available
Solar PV On-Site Guide
Familiarise yourself with the site and confirm the expected location of the panels and the electrical fittings
Solar PV On-Site Guide
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Fix the inverter securely into the selected position
Allow correct air spaces as per manufacturers instructions
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Fix the DC isolator switch(es) into position
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Fix the AC isolator switch in position
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Attach the cabling between the inverter and the switches
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Complete the installation of the DC switch(es) and label them
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Position and install the generation meter and main AC isolator switch
Usually this is to be located adjacent to the distribution board
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Use an experienced roofer to install a proprietary roof entry for the DC cables to pass through the roof
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Feed the DC cables through the fitting and into the internal roof space.
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Record the voltage (VOC) and current (ISC) values for each panel.
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Use an experienced roofer to fit the brackets in place
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Measure and square up the rails when fitting.
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Position the required length of DC cable and secure with zip ties.
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Bring the panels safely up to the installation level.
Take extra care if it is windy.
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Align the first panel and fix in place.
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Fix the panels in place ensuring they are straight and square. Pay special attention to positioning the first panel in a string.
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Add further panels, keeping the alignment.
Connect the panel cables as each one is fixed in place.
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Secure each panel in place.
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With the panel array(s) in place and connected, return to the inverter for testing and commissioning.
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Complete all AC tests in accordance with BS7671 Inspection & Test
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Internal worksComplete tests on DC circuitry including:IR testsVOC testsISC testsIrradiance level tests
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Ensure all electrical components are fully labelled.
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Place a system schematic at the inverter location, and at the main consumer unit for the property