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Thames Solar Electric |
Kenneth Thames |
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PV Installer Task Analysis |
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Working Safely with Photovoltaics |
Located in Chapter # |
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1.1 |
Maintain safe work habits |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.2 |
Demonstrate safe use of required tools/equipment |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.3 |
Demonstrate safe practices for personnel
protection |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.4 |
Demonstrate awareness of safety hazards |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.5 |
Demonstrate proficiency in basic 1st aid/CPR |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.6 |
Identify & implement appropriate codes,
standards, |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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maintenance of PV systems and equipment |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.7 |
Identify & implement appropriate codes,
standards, |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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concerning worker & public safety |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.8 |
Identify personal safety hazards associated with
PV installs |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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1.9 |
Identify environmental hazards associated with
PV installs |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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Conducting a Site Assessment |
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2.1 |
Identify typical tools, equipment required for
site surveys for |
Chptr 4 & 6 & 17 |
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PV installs - demonstrate proficieny in use |
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2.2 |
Establish suitable site for proper PV array |
Chapter 4 |
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2.3 |
establish suitable location for inverter,
control, batteries, etc |
Chapter 4 |
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2.4 |
Diagram layouts/locations for array w/ all
features One-Lines |
Chapter 4 & 18 |
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2.5 |
Identify site specific safety hazards |
Chapter 1 Safety/OSHA |
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2.6 |
Obatin, interpret solar radiation, temp,
expectations of system |
Chptr 4 & Chptr 6 |
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2.7 |
Quantify customer electrical load, energy use,
meter readings |
Chptr 4 & 6 & 17 |
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2.8 |
Estimate/measure peak load demand - battery
based system |
Chptr 4 & 17 |
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2.9 |
Determine requirements for additioanl subpanels,
utility |
Chptr 4 & 17 |
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2.10 |
Identify use of energy efficient equipment |
Chptr 4 |
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Selecting a system Design |
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3.1 |
Idenitfy systems design on customer needs, site
conditions |
Chptr 4 & 17 |
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3.2 |
estimate sizing requirements based on customer
load |
Chptr 17 |
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3.3 |
Identify major components & balance of system
equipment |
Chptr 6 |
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3.4 |
estimate time, materials, equipment required for
install |
Chptr 6 |
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Adapting the Mechical Design |
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4.1 |
Identify mechanical design, equipment used |
Chptr 5 & Chptr 6 |
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4.2 |
Identify appropreiate module/array layout,
orientation |
Chptr 5 |
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mounting method |
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Adapting the Electrical Design |
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5.1 |
Determine design currents for part of electircal
circuit |
Chptr 2 & 7 |
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5.2 |
Select appropriate conductor types, ratings for
each circuit |
Chptr 12 |
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5.3 |
Determine derated ampacity of system conductors |
Chptr 7 |
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5.4 |
Determine appropriate size, ratings of
overcurrent/disconnects |
Chptr 8 & Chptr 9 |
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5.5 |
Determine appropriate size, ratings for
grounding |
Chptr 10 |
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5.6 |
Detrmine appropreiate size, rating |
Chptr 2 & 3 |
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5.7 |
Verify that array operating voltage range w/I
acceptable limits |
Chptr 6 & 17 |
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5.8 |
Select utility interconnection point w/
overcurrents/ disconnects |
Chptr 14 & 15 |
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Installing Subsystems & Components at the Site |
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6.1 |
Create One-Line Drawing for installation
equipment |
Chptr 3 & 17 & 18 |
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6.2 |
Implement personnel safety/environmental
measures |
Chptr 1 |
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6.3 |
Visually inspect & quick test PV modules |
Chptr 5 Installing Array |
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6.4 |
Assemble modules, racking for that manufacturer |
Chptr 5 Installing Array |
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6.5 |
Install array interconnect wiring, measure to
disable array if … |
Chptr 11 & Hands-On class |
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6.6 |
Complete final assesbly, weather sealing, etc |
Chptr 5 Installing Array |
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6.7 |
Install required Labels on equipment |
Chptr 16 |
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PV Installer Task Analysis |
page 2 |
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Installing Subsystems & Components at the Site -
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6.8 |
Label, install electrical wiring,
voltage/phase/polarity |
Chptr 12 & 16 |
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6.9 |
Verify continuity/measure impedance of grounsing
system |
Chptr 10 |
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6.10 |
Program, configure inverters, controls for set
points |
Chptr 3 |
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Performing a system Checkout & Inspection |
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7.1 |
Visually inspect entire installation |
Chptr 19 |
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7.2 |
check system mechanica installation for
integrity, sealing |
Chptr 19 |
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7.3 |
Check electrical installation for proper
practices |
Chptr 19 |
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7.4 |
Activate system & verify overall system
functionality |
Chptr 19 |
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7.5 |
Demonstrate procedures for
connecting/disconnection system |
Chptr 19 |
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7.6 |
Identify & verify all required markings/labels
on system/equip. |
Chptr 19 |
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7.7 |
Identify & explain all safety issues associated
w/ maintenance |
Chptr 1 & Chptr 11 |
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7.8 |
Identify what documentation is required for
owner of install |
Chptr 19 |
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Maintaing & Troubleshooting a System |
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8.1 |
Identify tools & equipment required for
maintining/troubleshoot |
Chptr 19 |
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8.2 |
Identify maintenance needs/service procedures |
Chptr 19 |
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8.3 |
Measure system performance |
Chptr 19 |
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8.4 |
Perform diagnostic procedures/interpret results |
Chptr 19 |
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8.5 |
Identify performance & safety issues/corrective
measures |
Chptr 19 |
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8.6 |
Verify & demonstrate functionality/performance
of system |
Chptr 19 |
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8.7 |
Compile/maintain records of system, performance,
maintenance |
Chptr 19 |
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OSHA & Safety – 1.1 thru
1.9, 2.5, 6.2, 7.7 |
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2.
Electric Basics – needed to
understand PV basics |
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3.
Photovoltaic Basics – needed
to understand designing and installing |
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4.
Site Survey – 2.1, 2.2 thru
3.1, 4.2, 5.6 |
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5.
Installing the Array – 4.1,
4.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6 |
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Grid-Tied Only – 2.1, 2.6,
2.7, 3.3 thru 4.1, 5.7 |
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Conductor Ampacity – 5.1,
5.3 |
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Overcurrent Protection – 5.4 |
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Disconnects – 5.4 |
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Grounding – 5.5, 6.9 |
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Wiring the array – 6.5, 7.7 |
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Wiring from Array to
Inverter – 5.2, 6.8 |
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13.
Inverters – equipment
understanding |
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14.
Load Side Point of
Connection – 5.8 |
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15.
Line Side Point of
Connection – |
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Labeling – 6.7 |
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17.
Battery Based systems – 2.1,
2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 5.7, 6.1 |
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Permitting – 2.4, 6.1 |
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Commissioning – 7.1, 7.2,
7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.8, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4,
8.5, 8.6, 8.7 |
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20.
Mega Watt Systems – for
further reference |
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