documentation

AS/NZS 5033 is quite specific about the documentation that every project must receive.

Here is an extract from the standard…

“The PV system installer shall prepare the following documents and a complete set shall be provided to the PV system owner:

(a)  A list of equipment supplied.

(b)  A list of actions to be taken in the event of an earth fault alarm (refer to Appendix H for the implementation date).

(c)  The shutdown and isolation procedure for emergency and maintenance.

(d)  A basic connection diagram that includes the electrical ratings of the PV array, and the ratings of all overcurrent devices and switches as installed.

(e)  System performance estimate.

(f)  Recommended maintenance for the system.

(g)  Maintenance procedure and timetable.

(h)  The commissioning sheet and installation checklist.

(i)  Array frame engineering certificate for wind and mechanical loading.

(j)  Installer/designer’s declaration of compliance to Clause 2.2.

(k)  Warranty information.

(l) Equipment manufacturer’s documentation and handbooks for all equipment supplied. As a minimum the following shall be included:

(i)  Panels.

(ii)  Mounting frame.

(iii)  Inverter.

(iv)  Isolators.

(v)  Cable.

(vi)  Monitoring devices.