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How to power cycle your solar inverter

A step-by-step guide to safely restart your inverter and resolve common issues

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Progress overview

Track your progress through the power cycling process

1
Safety first
2
Power-down sequence
3
Wait period
4
Power-up sequence
5
Verification

1Safety first

Estimated time: 2-3 minutes

Ensure your safety before starting the power cycle process

Important safety warning
Never attempt to power cycle during storms or wet conditions

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. 1Turn off the AC isolator switch (usually located near your inverter)
  2. 2Turn off the DC isolator switch (typically on the inverter itself)
  3. 3Wait for all LED lights on the inverter to turn off completely
  4. 4Ensure you have clear access to the inverter without obstructions

Still having issues?

  • • Check for error codes on your inverter display
  • • Verify all connections are secure
  • • Contact your installer or a qualified technician
  • • Check your system monitoring app for alerts
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When to power cycle

  • • Inverter showing error codes
  • • No power generation on sunny days
  • • System monitoring app shows offline status
  • • After power outages or electrical storms
  • • As part of routine maintenance

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