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Solar Photovoltaic Installers

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work_construction/solar_photovoltaic_installers

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Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.

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Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.

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Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.

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Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.

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Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.

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Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.

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Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.

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Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.

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Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.

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Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.

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Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.

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Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.

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Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.

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Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.

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Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.

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Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.

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Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations.

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Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.

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Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.

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Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.

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Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources.

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Determine photovoltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations, and site conditions.

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Select mechanical designs, installation equipment, or installation plans that conform to environmental, architectural, structural, site, and code requirements.

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Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment.

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Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.

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Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.