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1. Disclaimer of liability Despite the instructions and recommendations provided in this manual the actual use and maintenance of the solar electric system is beyond the control of Chromagen Pty Ltd Therefore Chromagen Pty Ltd does not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense associated in any way with the installation use or maintenance of the solar electric system Trouble Shooting The inverter displays LED lights and or screen displays to monitor the normal operation and fault conditions of the system The occurrence of a problem within the system will usually be indicated by the inverter The inverter user manual contains a trouble shooting chapter which will explain these lights and displays Please read the trouble shooting chapter carefully and then precisely follow the instructions given If these fail please call 1300 367 565 immediately and we can assist to locate a qualified technician to resolve your problem IMPORTANT REMINDER Please keep this owner s manual in a safe and easily locatable place together with all other documentation supplied with your system Warranty In the case of a service being required please make available all the documentation to the service technician Note that the manufacturers warranties may be voided if the system is serviced or interfered with by an unqualified person Your solar electric system comes with the following warranties So2. further e Install a Chromagen solar hot water system that will provide all of your hot water using a combination of free solar energy and purchased conventional energy e Replace other inefficient appliances such as old refrigerators with new high efficiency appliances e Replace incandescent light bulbs and downlights with energy efficient LED lighting e Save standby power by switching off appliances at the power point when not in use or using ESPD s Energy Saving Power Devices e Switch off lights and other appliances when not needed e Avoid leaving computers on all day and night Understand that tropical fish tanks spa baths and pools consume large amounts of energy Thus you will be saving money on both sides of the energy equation on the supply side by generating your own free electricity and on the demand side by practising sound energy conservation Operating instructions Your solar electricity system is designed for automatic operation without need for user intervention There are no moving parts or need for the owner to interact with its operation In the case of mains grid supply failure the inverter will immediately and automatically be disabled This is known as anti islanding and it protects linesmen from an electric shock from your system when they assume the grid is dead Once the grid power has been restored the inverter will be automatically re enabled If you notice your system is
3. isolate the solar array To switch it back on you simply reverse the procedure Always remember that your system will be generating electricity during daylight hours and care should always be taken to eliminate the risk of electric shock Refer to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS on page 6 for more information How Your Chromagen System Works The following illustration and narrative explains how your solar electricity system works PV electricity output DC ELECTRICITY NETWORK GRID Grid electricity import PV electricity export Electricity to House AC 1 The solar electric modules are usually fitted to the roof The number of modules will depend on the nominal size of your system and collectively they are known as the solar array The solar array converts sunlight into direct current DC electricity 2 The DC electricity is fed to the inverter which is normally accessible at ground level The inverter converts the DC electricity to alternating current AC electricity which is compatible with the electricity supplied to your house from the grid Most inverters have a digital readout so you can monitor information such as the amount of solar electricity produced etc Refer to the separate inverter owner s manual for more information 3 Depending on local regulations your solar system may be connected to the grid on either a net or a gross metering system With net meter
4. CHROMAGEN Est 1962 solar amp energy solutions Solar Power Owner s Manual Domestic Photovoltaic Systems Table of Contents tree lee 2 Owner Maintenance eegene eege wins ih ra d e 2 How your Chromagen solar electricity system work 3 System PEO E Le 4 Energy TEE e Le EE 5 Operating iNStUCtUONS EE 6 Operating safety instructions sisri kannen edian idaan asiana 6 Blees Ee ur ue DEE 7 Important reminder E 7 Warranty eege reke ee WA ee ed A nar 8 Documentation Supplied veer deENN tic de din dentada ciar 8 Accredited Installer TEE 8 Expected system performance isisisi sirain anaia sianie iaaii aaia ai Sanai 9 Act al Systemi Pero MANCO EE 9 Maintenance and BC Lee BEE 10 System Details Inverter and Ara 11 Maintenance Schedule for PV Insialle seen 12 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your solar electricity system Not only are you protecting yourself from current and future price rises of electricity you are also saving significant CO emissions which helps reduce global warming and climate change Your system is designed to meet all Australian conditions regulations and codes Although it is very low maintenance it must always be remembered that the system generates electricity and we strongly recommend that you do not attempt to service it yourself unless you are suitably qualified Your safety is our primary concern Owner Maintenance For your safety we recommend that you do not attempt any serv
5. Pty Ltd chromagen com au info chromagen com au 1300 367 565 VICTORIA NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND NORTHERN TERRITORY WESTERN AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA CNF0050 4 10 2012
6. icing yourself unless you are suitably qualified The solar panels work best when clean Regular rainfall or washing with a hose will maintain their cleanliness If they do become excessively soiled they can be cleaned with cold water Chromagen strongly recommend that you avoid climbing onto the roof and use the services of a qualified professional who is trained in occupational health and safety procedures Shading of the solar panels will affect efficiency and performance Plant and tree growth that may cause shading at various times of the year should be monitored and dealt with as required Likewise leaves bird droppings and other debris coming to rest either on or around the solar modules should be carefully removed IMPORTANT To avoid risk of injury Chromagen strongly recommend the services of a qualified professional who is trained in occupational health and safety procedures to clean solar electricity panels If you notice your system is not operating correctly please check the TROUBLE SHOOTING chapter on page 7 and if necessary call 1300 367 565 immediately and we will help you to diagnose your problem and can arrange to send a technician to resolve it if necessary If you need to shut down the system please follow these steps in this order 1 Switch off the Solar Supply Main Switch in the main switchboard or meter box 2 Switch off the AC isolator and DC isolator adjacent to the inverter Following these steps will safely
7. ing only the electricity not first consumed by the house will be exported to the grid With gross metering all generated electricity is exported to the grid If you already have a Smart meter installed this may need to be reprogrammed to be able to measure both your electricity imported and electricity exported If you have an old electro mechanical meter with the spinning disk this will need to be replaced with a bi directional meter able to record the electricity you both import and export Your electricity retailer will read your meter quarterly and bill you for your electricity consumption Credit will be paid for electricity exported to the grid at the rate you have negotiated with your electricity retailer This is known as a feed in tariff Please note it is your responsibility to contact your electricity retailer to arrange for a feed in tariff contract System Performance During daylight hours your system will be generating electricity at varying rates depending on the amount of sunshine The more sunlight falling on the solar array the more electricity is generated variable factors such as cloud cover seasonal solar angle variations shading or soiling of the solar array will have an effect on the electricity output Note that you do not need to change your energy usage lifestyle to correspond with your solar system Your energy consumption will be supplied by both solar and the grid The table below shows expected system
8. lar electric modules Refer to the warranty information contained in the documentation supplied with your solar electric modules Solar PV modules have a 25 year limited warranty This means they are guaranteed to perform to 90 capacity for 15 years and 80 for the remaining 10 years The module warranty is provided by the manufacturer of the modules Inverter Refer to the warranty information contained in the documentation supplied with the inverter An inverter warranty is usually 5 years but an optional additional 5 years can often be bought The inverter warranty is provided by the manufacturer of the inverter Roof mounting frames 10 years from the date of installation The warranty of the mounting frame and its components is provided by the manufacturer of the components Installation One year from the date of installation The installation warranty is provided by the accredited installer the details of whom can be found on page 9 of this manual Documentation Supplied in accordance with AS NZS5033 2011 _ Solar module user manual and warranty Inverter user manual and warranty Rail mounting kit user manual and warranty Inverter operation A list of all equipment supplied A list of alarms Action on alarms being activated Shutdown and isolation procedure Circuit diagram including electrical ratings 2 ol l s j al r e n 0 Minimum and maximum design temperatures 11 Commissio
9. ning and installation checklist O D O O0 O0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Array frame engineering certificate Acc red ited nstal ler Detail Is to be completed by accredited installer As an accredited designer installer of the PV systems I Name of accredited installer Accreditation No Address of accredited installer declare that this installation has been performed in accordance with all relevant standards in force at this date Contact phone numbers Signature of accredited installer Date of installation and commissioning Expected System Performance to be completed by accredited installer 1 Size of solar array in kilowatts kW 2 Maximum AC output of inverter in kilowatts kW 3 Azimuth angle Expected loss 4 Elevation angle Expected loss 5 Shading of solar array Expected loss 6 Expected average daily output of solar array in kilowatt hours kWh 7 Location of inverter 8 Location of PV array s Actual System Performance to be completed by owner Date of connection to the grid E Total reading on inverter at end of year 1 Daily average kWh E Total reading on inverter at end of year 2 Daily average kWh E Total reading on inverter at end of year 3 Daily average kWh Maintenance and Fault Log Please do not climb above 2 metres to maintain solar modules without observing all OH amp S regulations Use only clean water to clean solar modules no detergents or solvent
10. not operating correctly please check the TROUBLE SHOOTING chapter on page 7 and if necessary call 1300 367 565 immediately and we will diagnose your problem and send a technician to resolve it if necessary Operating safety instructions e Do not attempt to service the system unless you are fully qualified to do so To service any electrical connection you MUST be a licensed electrician e Al service work must be carried out in strict compliance with all local and national electrical regulations and standards e Review and follow all safety instructions supplied with all components of your Chromagen solar electricity system Further information can be found at http Awww cleanenergycouncil org au e Do not attempt to clean or come in contact with the surface of a solar module with broken glass This could result in a dangerous electric shock e Be aware that power may be present at any point in electrical circuits despite the opening of circuit breakers or isolators e Circuit breakers can trip automatically if problems occur If the circuit breaker is switched back to the closed or on position and it immediately trips back to the open or off position there is a problem e Do not substitute materials supplied with the Chromagen solar electricity system e Appropriate precautions must be taken when working on rooftops or at heights in accordance with local and national occupational health and safety regulations IMPORTANT NOTE
11. performance using a kilowatt 1kW PV array facing true north at a tilt angle equal to the latitude angle without shading 1kW nominal PV array facing True North at a tilt angle equal to Latitude with no shading Location Best Month Worst Month Annual Average kWh per day kWh per day kWh per day Brisbane 4 61 3 34 4 04 Canberra 5 32 2 76 4 22 Darwin 5 11 3 54 4 47 Hobart 4 60 2 14 3 54 Sydney 4 83 2 82 3 94 Melbourne 4 59 2 22 3 58 Adelaide 5 72 2 51 4 25 Alice Springs 5 19 4 21 4 81 Perth 5 40 2 93 4 40 Cairns 4 44 3 18 3 86 System performance has been determined in accordance with AS NZ 5033 guidelines An average system efficiency has been used includes PV array wiring and inverter losses Energy conservation Your solar electricity system represents an investment in your future energy needs as well as a benefit to the environment Unlike conventional generators of electricity that have been causing major environmental problems such as smog acid rain and global warming your solar electricity system does not produce any air or water pollution while it is generating electricity Considering that it generates free electricity from sunlight it makes sense to consider the other side of the energy equation your electricity consumption You need not make any significant changes to your comfortable lifestyle but there are some simple things you can do to save energy and reduce your bill
12. s Date Problem Remedy Electrician 10 Inverter Details Make Model Size Array Details Module type Model SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN SN VOC ARRAY 1 VDC VOC ARRAY 2 VDC VMP ARRAY 1 VDC VMP ARRAY 2 VDC Maintenance Schedule for PV Installs Site Type of maintenance Suggested Comments Date required for PV array frequency remarks systems PV array House keeping of the array As required Remove any debris built up near and under the PV array system Shading Prune or remove any As required issues if any foliage that may shade array Visual defects Every 3 months 3 Months including of the PV array Inspection Tightness of connections 1 year of junction integrity of seals and boxes cable entrances conduits sealing Wiring of the Check all electrical 1 year installation connections for water ingress Electrical Measure open circuit 1 year characteristics voltage and short circuit currents Protective Verify operation of all DC 1 year Devices and AC CB and RCDs and even solar array isolators Mounting Verify integrity of the entire 1 year structures PV array 12 NOTES CHROMAGEN Est 1962 Chromagen
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