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Equipment Checks and Maintenance
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Maintenance Schedule
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How to Clean
Maintenance Schedule
* Equipment tends to degrade over time, therefore users should consider replacing the equipment every 10 years.
Periodic checks (Once a month)
Inverter Replacement
(Every 10 years)
For stubborn dirt
Hybrid Solar Inverter
Remove dust from vents and clean the front and back of the Hybrid Solar Inverter.
Remote Controller
Wipe the frame and panel with a soft piece of cloth.
The screen is not a touch screen panel. Do not push on panel with excessive force, it damage
the panel.
NOTE
Do not use benzene, thinner or petroleum solvents to clean the Remote Controller.
Also, do not splash water on the Remote Controller.
NOTE
Moisten a soft piece of cloth with water, wring well and wipe surfaces.
1
Remove moisture from the panel by blotting the surface with a dry, soft piece of cloth.
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Replacement
Replacement
Perform monthly checks. * Monthly checks are performed by the user.
10 Y
ears
15 Y
ears
20 Y
ears
5 Y
ears
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Routine Equipment Checks
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Periodic Checks
Check item
Are vents covered in dust or by objects?
Do error codes appear often on the Remote
Controller?
Periodic checks serve to ensure safe, long-lasting use of the product. Perform the checks in the chart below once a month.
* At startup and when generating a large amount of power, operational noise may become loud. This is normal. There is
nothing wrong with the equipment.
• Check the following items once a week to prevent equipment issues. (Check interval: Once weekly)
Periodic Checks (Make copies of this table as needed.)
Check Date / Result ( O / X )
Scope
Item
What to look for
Dust, Gas
Are there any combustible gases or flammable agents near the equipment?
Temperature,
Humidity
Are conditions within -20 to +40 °C (-4 to +104 °F)
and 90%RH or less (Non-condensating)?
Is there sufficient space around the Hybrid Solar Inverter for dissipating heat?
Installation condition
Is there sufficient space around the Hybrid Solar Inverter for inspection?
Appearance
Is the equipment scratched, dented, rusted, etc?
Strange sounds
Is the equipment making odd noises?
Odors
Does the equipment smell like it is burning or emitting other odors?
Error indications
Is the error report displayed? (See page 56.)
Surrounding
Environment
Equipment
Condition
Remote Controller
Display
Troubleshooting
Stop inverter operation and wait for the inverter to cool
down completely. Remove the dust or objects as
explained in “How to Clean” on the next page.
Deal with error codes on the Remote Controller as
explained on Pages 58 – 60.
Vents