PV Solar Panels

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PV Solar Panels

This page provides information as to label requirements fror the for the home switchboard system.

Category

PV Solar Panels

Location

Roof

PV Solar Panels

The Standard required will depend on the type of design and/or installation.

StandardTitleVersion Referenced
AS/NZS 3000Electrical Installations (known as the Wiring Rules)2018 Amendment 1&2
AS/NZS 4777.1Grid connection of energy systems via inverters2024
AS/NZS 5033Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays2021
AS/NZS 5139Electrical installations – Safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment2019

Application of Labelling

SKU 0363

AS/NZ5033:2021

Section 5.5.2.2

Warning PV String Disconnection Point

A sign containing the following text shall be attached to the PV module or structure within 300mm of the disconnection point to identify the location of the disconnection point

SKU 0716

AS/NZ5033:2021

Section 5.5.2.2

Warning Loads must be isolated and circuits must be tested for the absence of current before unplugging

A sign containing the following text shall be attached to both the positive and negative cable within 100mm of the disconnection point of the PV string

SKU 0159

AS/NZ5033:2021 Clause 5.7

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AS/NZ4777.1 2024 Clause 6.2

Warning PV Array DC Isolators Do not De-Energize the PV array

Located under the Shutdown procedure.  Where the energy source is not de-energised when the IES is shutdown. A warning shall be included in the emergency shutdown indicating that isolation of the energy source, by shutting down the inverter and isolating the IES , may not de-energise the energy source and further action may be required.

SKU 0596

AS/NZ4777.1 2024

Clause 6.3(g)

Warning Multiple Supplies Isolate all Supplies before working on this “Switchboard”

Located at the Switchboard the IES is directly connected.