PV ARRAY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Site Address: Date of Installation: Initial Array Voc (Vdc): Initial Array Isc (Adc)
System Component Maintenance Action Verify: a) Cleanliness (accumulation of dust, debris and bird droppings around and/or under array). b) No shading of array. Check for visual defects including a) fractures; b) browning; c) moisture penetration; and d) frame corrosion. Inspect junction/connection boxes for: a) tightness of connections; a) water accumulation/build-up; b) integrity of lid seals; c) integrity of cable entrance, glands and/or conduit sealing; and d) integrity of clamping devices. Verify bypass diodes. Verify mechanical integrity of conduits. Verify insulation integrity of cables installed without conduit. Check junction/connection boxes for: a) tightness of connections; b) water accumulation/build-up; c) integrity of lid seals; d) integrity of cable/conduit entry seal; and e) integrity of clamping devices Verify: a) blocking diodes b) surge arresters for degradation Check earthing connections for: a) tightness of connections; and b) corrosion. Electrical characteristics Measure open circuit voltages Measure short circuit currents Verify integrity of fuses Verify operation of CBs and RCDs Verify operation of earth fault protection system Verify operation of solar array isolation device Verify tightness and integrity of bolts and other fastening devices Inspect for corrosion Time Description Clean site as required. Trim trees, if required.

Site

3 Mth

1 Yr

Modules with visual defects should be further inspected for performance and safety to determine the need for replacement

PV modules

1 Yr

Any defective seals, clamps and by pass diodes should be replaced

5 Yr 5 Yr

Replace any damaged conduit Any damaged cable should be replaced

Wiring installation

1 Yr

Any defective seals, clamps blocking diodes and surge arresters should be replaced

1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 1 Yr 5 Yr According to Clause 8.2 AS-5033

Protective devices

According to Appendix (I)7.3

Mounting structures

Doc by: J. Webb

PV Array Maintenance Schedule

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