Full Photovolatic installation quality check

• Client

Information in accordance with the " Guide to the installation of Photovoltaic Systems "

• Location
  Address

• Conducted on

  Date

Property information

• Type of property

  Bungalow

  Flat

  House

  3-Storey

• Roof

  Plain Tile

  Flat tile

  Slate

  Flat roof

  Corrugated roof

Outside visual system information (visual only)

• Number of panels

• Please provide photo of array

  Media

• Does it visually appear correct roofing brackets are used for the type of roof?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the panels in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the system been installed to protect against birds nesting under them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it visually appear that there are a suitable number of roof anchors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the DC roof penetration adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the PV array require Surge protection measure as per the guidance note 2.2.6?

• Is Protective equipotential bonding required as per 2.2.3 and if yes has this been provided?

• Visibly are there any broken tiles?

• Are there any other concerns visually from outside of the property?

• Please provide photos of any concerns

  Media

Inverter Location

• Is the inverter operational?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide photos of the inverter in operation and a photo of the serial number

  Media

• Has the inverter been mounted securely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the inverter local to distribution board? if not has a separate AC isolator that satisfies Engineering recommendation 2.3.3?

• Has all adequate labelling been provided as per EN 5 ( inc fig 30 where applicable). Please provide details of any missing labels

• Is the inverter set to engineering recommendations G83 / G59?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate ventilation around the inverter as per EN 2.3.4.1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature range expected to stay within -15 to 80 C as per EN 2.3.4.1?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the D.C cabling used satisfy EN 2.1.4.2?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do the strings have accessible means of DC isolation as per EN 2.1.12 ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the isolation Satisfy the general requirements of EN 2.1.12.2 and 2.1.12.3?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As per 4.3.9 the PV system should not adversely affect the weather tightness of the structure to which they are fitted. Internally does the roof appear in OK condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide a photo of any concerns with the weather tightness of the roof internally.

  Media

• Is the inverter easily accessible ( walk boards, adequate lighting provided)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please detail any other concerns

• Please provide photo of any concerns

  Media

2.3 Design Part 3 - A.C System

• 2.3.1 The PV System inverter(s) should be installed on a dedicated final circuit to the requirements of BS7671

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3.2 The correct selection of the type of RCD in accordance with regulation EN 712.411.3.2.1.2 of BS7671

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the correct cable protection from inverter to distribution board been provided to satisfy EN 2.3.5?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a local AC isolator that satisfies EN 2.3.3 been installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has all adequate labelling been provided as per EN 5 ( inc fig 30 where applicable)? Please provide details of any missing labels

• 2.3.6 -The Metering records energy delivered by the PV system, is easily readable and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please provide photo of meter (which includes serial number and energy generated)

  Media

• What size is the breaker?

• Is there any other areas of concern?

• Please provide a photo of any concerns

  Media

Photovoltaic system documents

• Has the end user been explained how the system works (including emergency shutdown / start up procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a hand over pack been provided to the end user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has basic system information (pasts used, rated power, Installation dates etc) been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has system designer information been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has system installer information been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a wiring diagram which has information as noted on the EN 7 been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has module data sheets been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has inverter datasheets been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a mounting system datasheet been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an operation and maintenance manual been provided that includes all the relevant information as per EN 7?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the warranty documentation been provided for both PV modules and inverters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has documentation on any applicable workmanship or weather tightness warranties been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all test results and commissioning data been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an MCS Certificate been provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A certificate signed by the contractor containing at least the following:<br>o a statement confirming that the solar PV system meets the requirements of this standard<br>o Client name and address<br>o Site address (if different)<br>o Contractors name, address etc.<br>o List of key components installed<br>o Estimation of system performance<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The maintenance requirements and maintenance services available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operation & maintenance manual should include the following:<br><br>· System Data<br>o A copy of the basic system information<br>o A single line electrical schematic.<br>o A copy of the manuals and data sheets for the following system<br>components:<br>
  PV modules<br>
  Inverter<br>
  Other relevant product documentation.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• · Test results & commissioning data<br>o A copy of the test & commissioning documentation<br>o Table of inverter protection settings (under/over voltage,<br>under/over frequency, etc).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If required pre and/or post notification to the District notification Operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Report Conclusion

• General Notes

• This report will be provided to Waltham Forest Housing for the property file þ to action any works outside of Astons remit. A letter will be sent to the resident advising of any action that can be taken or if no works can be facilitated in relation to draft proofing.

• Surveyor

  Sign

• Resident

  Sign

• Residents Contact No.