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System Care & Maintenance

Your system has important maintenance requirements to ensure smooth operation and longevity. If your
only energy generator is solar, then very little maintenance is needed. However if you have such components
as wind turbines or fuel generators, then the mechanical nature of these components means that they will
require more regular maintenance. A maintenance schedule has been provided below as a guide.

Equipment Enclosure & Adapt Unit


Check and keep enclosure free of dirt, clutter, obstruction and vermin Daily

Check that equipment enclosure remains locked at all times Daily

Maintain equipment at cool temp, protected and well ventilated Weekly

Ensure safety labelling and instructions remain displayed and clearly visible Weekly

Inverter/Charger
Check all component operating lights are normal Weekly

Check and clean air filter if applicable (vacuum cleaner or soft brush) Monthly

Clean any excess dirt or dust from the outside case (soft brush or damp cloth) Monthly

Visually inspect for any loose cables or connections Annually

Batteries
Test and record individual battery cell voltages on a chart (use a DC voltmeter) Twice a year (minimum)

Remove dirt, insects and vermin from on or near battery bank Monthly

Inspect condition of batteries, battery cables, sleepers, terminals and covers Monthly

Check the temperature sensor is correctly bonded to a battery cell Every 2 years

Ensure battery bank receives full charge (See Battery Charging section) Every 7-10 days

Ensure battery bank receives full equalisation charge (See Battery Charging section) Beginning/end of winter

Solar Array
Check & clean dirt off panel surface to ensure optimal performance (mop or cloth) Twice a year

Check & cut-back any potential shade build-up (e.g. vegetation) Twice a year

Inspect condition of panels, cables & array frame for damage or corrosion Annually

Solar MPPT/Inverter
Check MPPT and/or battery monitor display for any error messages Monthly

Check and clean air filter on applicable models (vacuum cleaner or soft brush) Monthly

Clean any excess dirt or dust from the outside case (soft brush or damp cloth) Monthly

Visually inspect for any loose cables or connections Annually

Fuel Generator - (consult authorised genset service professional for further advice & regular tune-up/service)
Check & maintain fuel, oil and coolant levels Daily

Inspect for fuel, oil, coolant or exhaust leaks Weekly

Inspect for radiator or other blockages Weekly

Inspect starter battery health – connections and fluid levels Weekly

Inspect fan-belt condition and tension (following separate service manual) Weekly

Drain any build-up collected in fuel water traps (following separate service manual) Weekly

Inspect and service the air cleaner (following separate service manual) Weekly

Inspect in-line fuel filters (following separate service manual) Weekly

Drain oil & replace oil and fuel filters (following separate service manual) Twice a year
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