Title Page
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Site conducted
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Maintenance Organisation
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Contractor
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Date
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Contractor's CEC accreditation number
Site
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Has the Contractor completed the site induction?
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Has the Contractor completed a Safe Work Method Statement?
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Identify any obstructions or structures that may be causing shading or shadowing the Solar panel array in current situation and in the foreseeable future.
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Clear surrounding vegetation as a bushfire protection measure.
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Ensure appropriate controls are in place for working safely at heights.
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Is any major defect found? Isolate the system if major defects are found.
PV Modules and Mounting Structures
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The monitoring system is fully operational, including firmware up to date? (Investigate and rectify any alert notifications received.)
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Are the Modules Cleaned? (When cleaning water and detergent is to be used only.)
Check and resolve any visual defects for all individual modules including:
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Dirt, debris, or soiling?
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Fractures (chips or cracks on the panels)?
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Browning or discoloration of the solar panels?
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Moisture penetration (can appear as bubbles or streaks)?
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Signs of rust or corrosion on the frame?
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Obstructions such as leaf litter preventing airflow beneath the PV arrays?
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Non-UV rated cabling is not exposed to direct sunlight?
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Check that cabling is secured in place and not hanging loose?
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Check for loose and missing panel clamps?
Check and ensure the following are compliant
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Signage & labelling (including noting Signs of UV Damage)?
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Modules are securely fastened to mounting rails?
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Check mounting rails are securely fastened to roof?
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The solar panels are appropriately tilted to the horizontal in the intended direction?
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The panels have appropriate ventilation? (Remove any items/objects that are causing blockage)
Wiring and Electrical
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Are there any recalled electrical items in use?
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Connections are checked for tightness, corrosion and deterioration?
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PV array electrical output is consistent with prevailing weather conditions?
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DNSP checks (if applicable)?
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Check all earthing connections for tightness, Corrosion, earth continuity and earth resistance (both DC and AC)?
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Check mechanical integrity of all conduits/cable tray?
Array number:
String:
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Nameplate VOC(V)
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Nameplate AOC(A)
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No load condition VOC(V)
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No load condition VOC(V)
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Under load condition VOC(V)
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Under load condition VOC(V)
Isolators
Inspect roof level and ground level DC isolator boxes for:
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Tightness of connections?
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Water accumulation/build-up?
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Integrity of lid seals?
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Integrity of cable entrance, gland, and/or conduit sealing?
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Integrity of mounting support?
Protective Devices
Inspect the following:
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Fuses and fuse holders if in use (maintained degree of protection of at least IPXXB or IP2X)?
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Verify operation of CBs and RCDs?
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Verify operation of earth fault protection system?
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Verify operation of solar array isolation devices?
Inverters
Inspect Inverter for:
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Accessibility / Ventilation?
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Any error codes in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation?
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Is inverter station operating correctly?
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No objects are located around the inverter that may impede the flow of air for cooling?
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Run anti-islanding test on the inverter?
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Service inverter in accordance with the inverter manufacturer’s documentation?
Inverters Details:
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Inverter number:
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Inverter Capacity in KW
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Measured Output (kW)
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Last 12 Months of Generation
Solar Production (last 12 months)
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Optimal solar production
Inverter Cage
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Check the inverter cage is locked and has restricted access?
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Conduct a visual check to verify the structural integrity of the inverter cage?
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Ensure appropriate labels are visible?
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Ensure the cage is locked?
