Other Factors; Performing General Maintenance - Xantrex GT2.5-DE Owner's Manual

Other Factors

Other factors that contribute to system losses are:
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Performing General Maintenance

Follow these simple routines to ensure many years of service and optimal
performance of your solar energy system.
1. Keep the heat sink clear of dust and debris.
WARNING: Shock and fire hazard
Do not use a pressure washer to clean the GT Inverter, or use other cleaning methods that
could allow water to enter the unit.
2. Clean the PV array with flowing water whenever it is visibly dirty, during a
3. Periodically inspect the system to make sure that all wiring and supports are
4. Maintain a log of system performance readings so that you can recognize
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Dust or dirt on the array
Fog or smog
Mismatched PV array modules, with slight inconsistencies in performance
from one module to another.
Inverter efficiency
Wire losses
cool time of the day.
securely in place.
when system performance becomes inconsistent.
Performing General Maintenance
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