Principles of installation - Revision history

Alex at 20:05, 19 February 2021

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Alex at 13:25, 16 February 2021

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Alex: Text replacement - "[[Weather ratings" to "[[Weather rating"

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Text replacement - "[[Weather ratings" to "[[Weather rating"

Alex: Text replacement - "[[Equipment certifications" to "[[Equipment certification"

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Text replacement - "[[Equipment certifications" to "[[Equipment certification"

Alex: Text replacement - "[[Busbars" to "[[Busbar"

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Alex at 18:18, 3 November 2020

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Alex at 18:16, 3 November 2020

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Alex at 18:09, 3 November 2020

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Alex at 17:41, 3 November 2020

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 #All equipment should be installed and secured in a manner that will ensure that it will not be damaged under normal conditions in the location where it is installed. This includes protection from users, animals and the weather.
 #All uninsulated current carrying components of a system ([[Busbar|busbars]], connections, [[Special:MyLanguage/Overcurrent protection|overcurrent protection device]]) should be appropriately protected from accidental contact inside an enclosure.
-#All connections and fasteners should be properly tightened. Every connection or fastener will have specifications for how tight is appropriate. If lacking appropriate tools for measuring the tightness of fasteners - like a torque wrench or screwdriver - it is ideal to attempt to gain this knowledge from another person or by using these tools in a training context. Connections that are too loose can create resistance, heat and ultimately cause a fire. Connections that are too tight can damage equipment and create similar problems.
+#All connections, screws or bolts should be properly tightened. Every connection or fastener will have specifications for how tight is appropriate. If lacking appropriate tools for measuring the tightness of fasteners - like a torque wrench or screwdriver - it is ideal to attempt to gain this knowledge from another person or by using these tools in a training context. Connections that are too loose can create resistance, heat and ultimately cause a fire. Connections that are too tight can damage equipment and create similar problems.
 #All system equipment should be properly [[Special:MyLanguage/Labeling|labeled]] to ensure safety and assist users in the future.
 #All wiring should be installed using [[Special:MyLanguage/Wiring practices|best practices for wiring]].

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 There are certain important principles that apply to the design and installation of an electrical system regardless of where it is being installed. These core principles are embedded in the [[Special:MyLanguage/Electrical codes|electrical codes]] of every country as they are vital to ensuring user safety, preventing fires, and ensuring that a system functions properly. They will be presented here as general principles with the hope that they may serve as a reminder during system installation. Nonetheless, it is still necessary to check the [[Special:MyLanguage/Electrical codes|electrical code]] for the country on the proper practices for the specific situation or materials under consideration.
 #All system equipment should be protected from unauthorized access to prevent children and anyone who lacks sufficient understanding of the system from accessing live equipment or improperly operating the system.
 #All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Special:MyLanguage/Weather rating|weather rating]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Equipment certification|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
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 #All wiring should be installed using [[Special:MyLanguage/Wiring practices|best practices for wiring]].
 <gallery widths=250px>
 File:Badinstalls010.jpg|Example of a system with unprotected equipment and poor wire protection.
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 </gallery>
-==Notes/references==
+==Notes/references== <!--T:4-->
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 [[Category:System installation]]
-There are certain important principles that apply to the design and installation of an electrical system regardless of where it is being installed. These core principles are embedded in the [[Electrical codes|electrical codes]] of every country as they are vital to ensuring user safety, preventing fires, and ensuring that a system functions properly. They will be presented here as general principles with the hope that they may serve as a reminder during system installation. Nonetheless, it is still necessary to check the [[Electrical codes|electrical code]] for the country on the proper practices for the specific situation or materials under consideration.
+<languages />
 #All system equipment should be protected from unauthorized access to prevent children and anyone who lacks sufficient understanding of the system from accessing live equipment or improperly operating the system.
-#All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Weather rating|weather rating]] and [[Equipment certification|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
+#All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Special:MyLanguage/Weather rating|weather rating]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Equipment certification|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
-#All equipment should be installed with [[Equipment clearances|proper clearances]] to ensure adequate ventilation and safe operation.
+#All equipment should be installed with [[Special:MyLanguage/Equipment clearances|proper clearances]] to ensure adequate ventilation and safe operation.
 #All equipment should be installed and secured in a manner that will ensure that it will not be damaged under normal conditions in the location where it is installed. This includes protection from users, animals and the weather.
-#All uninsulated current carrying components of a system ([[Busbar|busbars]], connections, [[Overcurrent protection|overcurrent protection device]]) should be appropriately protected from accidental contact inside an enclosure.
+#All uninsulated current carrying components of a system ([[Busbar|busbars]], connections, [[Special:MyLanguage/Overcurrent protection|overcurrent protection device]]) should be appropriately protected from accidental contact inside an enclosure.
 #All connections and fasteners should be properly tightened. Every connection or fastener will have specifications for how tight is appropriate. If lacking appropriate tools for measuring the tightness of fasteners - like a torque wrench or screwdriver - it is ideal to attempt to gain this knowledge from another person or by using these tools in a training context. Connections that are too loose can create resistance, heat and ultimately cause a fire. Connections that are too tight can damage equipment and create similar problems.
-#All system equipment should be properly [[Labeling|labeled]] to ensure safety and assist users in the future.
+#All system equipment should be properly [[Special:MyLanguage/Labeling|labeled]] to ensure safety and assist users in the future.
-#All wiring should be installed using [[Wiring practices|best practices for wiring]].
+#All wiring should be installed using [[Special:MyLanguage/Wiring practices|best practices for wiring]].
 <gallery widths=250px>
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 File:Badinstalls002.jpg|Example of a poor connection made in a circuit.
 </gallery>

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 #All system equipment should be protected from unauthorized access to prevent children and anyone who lacks sufficient understanding of the system from accessing live equipment or improperly operating the system.
-#All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Weather ratings|weather rating]] and [[Equipment certification|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
+#All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Weather rating|weather rating]] and [[Equipment certification|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
 #All equipment should be installed with [[Equipment clearances|proper clearances]] to ensure adequate ventilation and safe operation.
 #All equipment should be installed and secured in a manner that will ensure that it will not be damaged under normal conditions in the location where it is installed. This includes protection from users, animals and the weather.

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 #All system equipment should be protected from unauthorized access to prevent children and anyone who lacks sufficient understanding of the system from accessing live equipment or improperly operating the system.
-#All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Weather ratings|weather rating]] and [[Equipment certifications|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
+#All components of a PV system should be installed in accordance with the specifications supplied by the manufacturer, their [[Weather ratings|weather rating]] and [[Equipment certification|certifications]]. Improper installation of equipment is one of the primary causes of safety and performance issues with PV systems.
 #All equipment should be installed with [[Equipment clearances|proper clearances]] to ensure adequate ventilation and safe operation.
 #All equipment should be installed and secured in a manner that will ensure that it will not be damaged under normal conditions in the location where it is installed. This includes protection from users, animals and the weather.

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 File:Failure002.jpg|Example of an busbar that overheated due to a loose connection.
 File:Failure004.jpg|Example of a connector that failed due to improper installation in a wet location.
 </gallery>