PV S Ch12 Maintance&Troubleshoooting

Commissioning is the initial start-up and operation of a PV system.

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The electrical inspector will make sure that the building codes adopted by the local government are being followed.

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Conductor insulation on PV systems should be rated for wet locations.

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• False

The last item to check when performing the final check is signage.

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• False

Stand-alone PV systems will require less maintenance than grid-tie systems.

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• False

The organization, office, or individual designated by the local government with legal powers to administer, interpret, and enforce building codes is called the ________________.

A maintenance ________________ is a list of maintenance tasks and their suggested time interval.

_______________ is a systematic investigation of possible causes for a system problem resulting in a determination of how best to fix the problem.

A check needs to be performed of all junction boxes, conduit bodies, and disconnect switches to make sure they are ________________ and suitable for outside installations.

_______________ maintenance should involve checking all mechanical and electrical connections, checking all source circuit currents and voltages, checking battery electrolyte if the batteries are not sealed, and checking the programming of charge controllers and/or inverters.