Solahart Industries Pty Ltd
1 Alan Street, Rydalmere, NSW 2116
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PO Box 7508, Silverwater, NSW 2128
Solahart Industries Pty Ltd ABN 45 064 945 848
Ph: 02 9684 9100
| solahart.com.au
6. Maintenance
It is required to perform regular inspection and maintenance of the modules, especially within warranty
scope. It is the user’s responsibility to report to the supplier regarding the damages found in time.
6.1 Regularly carry out a visual inspection for dirt, dust, bird dropping, leaves, and other detritus
covering the modules.
6.2 If snow is present, a soft-bristled brush with soft bristles may be used to clean the surface of the
modules.
6.3 Regular electrical and mechanical inspection by a licensed professional will keep the system
safe and operating at maximum efficiency.
6.4 Recommended PV module Clean-up period
To get high output performance, PV module needs to be cleaned-up periodically as below:
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Normal: Minimum once a month; Dust weather: Right away after the dust wind;
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The period of the PV module cleaning shall be determined by the condition of the weather &
pollution.
6.5 If there is a lot of dirt on the surface of the modules, use clean water and a soft cleaning tool (such as
a sponge) to clean the modules array during a cooler time of the day. Do not scratch the dust on the
surface of the modules in a dry condition, otherwise it will cause scratches.
6.6 Condition of Cleaning
6.6.1 Use clean water or filtered water with soft type material (a sponge) to wipe the PV modules. Never
use chemicals on the surface of the module.
6.6.2 Cleaning after sunset or before sunrise is recommended.
6.6.3 Do not use abrasive powder, abrasive cleaners, scrubber cleaners, polishers, sodium hydroxide,
benzene, nitro-thinners, acid or alkali and other chemical substances.
6.6.4 Do not clean broken glass or modules with broken or exposed wires, as it may cause electric shocks.
