Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Site Details

  • Date of Inspection

  • Service Technician

  • Site Name

  • Project #

  • System Size

  • COD Date

  • Site Contact

  • Nearest Major Intersection

  • Type of Work / Scope of Work : (Very brief description) (Extent of work)

  • Annual Maintenance Inspection - Year 1

Rooftop Maintenance

  • 1. Verify module cleanliness. Is cleaning recommended. Include photos. Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 2.Check array for broken, loose or missing modules. Inspect racking hardware for damaged or loose fasteners or components and unsecured wiring or MC connectors. Status:<br>

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 3. Note any obvious areas of concern – rooftop i.e. ponding. <br>Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 4. Inspect array for build-up of debris, clean as required. Note any presence of vegetation (weeds). Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 5. Look for any new roof obstructions that could shade array. Status :

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  • 6. Check for corrosion between grounding conductors, PV frame and any galvanized steel (if applicable). Status:

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Electrical Inspection

  • 1.Visually inspect DC wiring throughout array. Check condition of plastic wire ties and insulation materials between wires and metal edges in array - replace as required. Status:<br>

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 2. IR photograph all DC connections in combiners to note possible hot spots. Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 3. IR photograph all DC connections in Re-combiner / DC disconnects. Status :

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 4. Check AC/DC disconnects and combiners for: corrosion, heat distortion, moisture entry, insect or rodent issues and connection integrity. – Photograph areas of concern. Status :

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  • 5. IR photograph all AC connections. Status:

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  • 6. Inspect wire runways, piping/conduit and note any damage or need for replacement, sealing etc. Status:

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  • 7. Test combiners - record open circuit voltages and operating amperage. Status:<br>

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 8. Inspect weather station and sensors -Inspect and clean Pyranometer if required. Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 9. Confirm torque on any suspect AC field connections – Re-torque as required. Torque any factory connections as required. Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 10. Confirm Torque on all DC field connections – Re-torque as required.<br>Torque any factory connection as required. Status:<br>

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  • 11. Inspect data acquisition system components and verify operational (if applicable). Status:

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Inverter Specific Maintenance

  • Est, Time

  • 12. IR photograph all AC/DC connections. Status:

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 13.Check torque on all AC/DC field connections – Re-torque if required. Status:<br>

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 14. Inspect Inverter for external damage. Status:

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  • 15. Check cable entry fittings. Visually inspect for moisture intrusions. Status:

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  • 16. Check display and record any displayed fault codes, warnings, errors or unusual values. Status:<br>

  • Comments / Action Items

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  • 17. Clean area around inverter. Status :

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  • 18. Clean debris from inverter, if required. Status:

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  • 19. Clean air filters and clean air returns, if required. Recommend replacement if required. Status :

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  • 20. Confirm system is operational. Status:

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Safety Concerns

  • Arc Flash gear required when torqueing to shutdown disconnects

  • Safety Concerns:

Follow Up

  • Additional Maintenance Required or Recommended

  • Comments

  • Warranty Items

  • Action Items to be Addressed

  • Other

  • Signature

  • Date

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