Generac Power Systems PWRcell APKE00014, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRcell Inverter 15
Maintenance
Section 4: Maintenance
Service
The PWRcell inverter must be serviced by a qualified
technician. See the Generac PWRcell Inverter
Installation Manual for information and instructions on
service and field-replaceable parts.
One of the biggest reducers of system performance is
dirty solar panels. Generac Power Systems, Inc.
recommends solar panels be cleaned regularly by a
qualified person to ensure optimum performance and
maximum energy savings. Contact the nearest
Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD), your
system installer, or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or visit
www.generac.com
for assistance.
Annual Maintenance
On an annual basis:
•
Clean the exterior of the enclosure with a soft cloth.
•
Ensure surrounding area is free of leaves, pet hair
or other debris that could obstruct airflow in or out
of the unit.
•
Inspect the unit. Look for conditions that could
hinder performance or safety, such as (but not
limited to):
– Blocked vents.
– Dirty intake filter.
– Loose/missing hardware.
– Loose or broken electrical connections.
Inspecting Vents
See Figure 4-1 . Verify intake vent (A) and exhaust vent
(B) are clear at all times.
Cleaning Intake Filter
See
Figure 4-1
. Clean intake filter (A) with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner. If air filter is damaged or becomes
difficult to clean contact the nearest Independent
Authorized Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer
Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) or visit
www.generac.com
for a replacement filter.
Figure 4-1. Intake Vent and Exhaust Vent
Recovery From an Error State
Error events will force the PWRcell inverter into an error
state where no DC power is exported, though voltage
may still be present on REbus from connected devices.
To recover a device from an error state, disable then
enable that device. See Enabling and Disabling
Devices for more information.
If the system is unable to be accessed, but is connected
to the Internet, contact the nearest Independent Autho -
rized Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer Ser -
vice at 1-888-436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or visit
www.generac.com
for assistance.
Electrocution. Activate safety shutdown before
performing emergency or service work. Failure
to do so will result in death, serious injury, or
equipment or property damage.
(000628a)
DANGER
Electrocution. Only an authorized technician should
attempt to service this equipment. Failure to follow
proper service requirements could result in death,
serious injury, or equipment or property damage.
(000629b)
WARNING
A
B
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