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Single-phase Microinverter User Manual
Each branch should provide a circuit breaker, but a central protection unit is not required.
6.6 Microinverter Replacement
a. How to remove the microinverter.
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De-energize the AC branch circuit breaker.
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Remove the PV panel from the racking and cover the panel.
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Use a meter to measure and make sure that there is no current flowing in the DC wires between the
panel and the microinverter.
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Use the DC disconnect tool to remove the DC connectors.
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Use the AC disconnect tool to remove the AC connectors.
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Unscrew the fixing screw on the top of the microinverter and remove the microinverter from the PV
racking.
b. How to replace the microinverter:
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Please record down the new microinverter’s SN.
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Please make sure that the AC branch circuit breaker is off, and follow the microinverter installation
steps to install the replacement unit.
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Go to the Monitoring Platform (if the customer already registered this station online) and access the
“Devices” page to find the device that you just replaced. Click the “Device Maintenance” button to
jump to the new page and select “Replace Device”. Enter the new microinverter’s SN and click the “OK”
button to complete the replacement.