Troubleshooting System Wiring, Switches,
and Fuses
Symptom: Cause
Switches in the system are
Load does not turned off or are in the wrong
operate at all position
System circuit breakers or
fuses are blown
Load operates There is a high voltage drop in
poorly or not the system Check for
at all undersized or too-long wiring.
over too-long wiring.
over-sized loads a ground
fault, or a defective diode
Wiring or connections are loose,
broken burned or corroded
Wiring or connections are
short-circuited or have a
ground fault
Trouble shooting fuse switch system wiring. map - 11/18/2023 - psnp
Result Action
Photovoltaic electricity
cannot be supplied to Put all switches in correct position
loads or batteries
Reset circuit breaker or
replace fuse*
Inadequate voltage to
charge batteries or Increase wire size, reduce
operate loads load size, find and
correct ground faults
Repair or replace damaged
wiring or connections
Repair short circuits or
ground faults