How to Safely Turn Off Your Solar Inverter
This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process to safely turn off a typical solar inverter.
Turning off your solar inverter might be necessary for various reasons, including system maintenance, troubleshooting, or during an emergency. Properly shutting down your solar inverter ensures safety and prevents damage to the system. This guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process to safely turn off a typical solar inverter.
You will see a black circular switch on the inverter. Turn it clockwise to the ON position. Next, you must search for a small red button. Once located, turn it to 1, which means the inverter is ON. Wait for a while. Once all the steps are completed, the inverter will show green or green and blue lights. This is how you can turn the inverter on.
To turn the switch off, simply spin it to the left until you hear a click. Before you can confirm that the inverter has fully been turned off, you might need to wait a few seconds. Look for the indicators, which will indicate if the inverter is now off.
Step 3: Turn Off the AC Disconnect The first step in shutting down your solar inverter is to turn off the AC disconnect. This switch is usually located near the inverter and cuts off the alternating current (AC) from the inverter to your home's electrical panel. • Locate the AC disconnect switch near your inverter.
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