Finishing properly.
WHAT COMMISSIONING ESTABLISHES
That the system performs as designed.
WHAT TO TEST
Generation output, under actual conditions Charging behaviour Inverter operation under load Protection devices Switchover, where applicable Monitoring, where fitted
WHAT TO RECORD
Test results, with the date and conditions.
WHY
They are the baseline against which later performance is judged.
WHAT TO PROVIDE THE CUSTOMER
A system description: what is installed, where, and what it does
The design load Operating instructions What they must not do Maintenance requirements and schedule Warranty documents Contact for support
WHY WHAT THEY MUST NOT DO
Customer misuse is the commonest cause of early failure.
WHAT TO EXPLAIN EXPLICITLY
That adding loads beyond the design will cause underperformance and may damage components That batteries must not be repeatedly discharged deeply What the indicators mean What to do if something is wrong
WHAT TO DEMONSTRATE
Operating the system, with the person who will use it.
WHY DEMONSTRATE
Written instructions alone are not followed.
WHO TO TRAIN
Whoever is actually present daily.
WHY
Training only the owner leaves the system operated by people who were not shown.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What support is included, and for how long.
WHAT TO PHOTOGRAPH
The installation, including cable routing and connections.
WHY
It evidences the work and it assists future service.
WHAT TO OBTAIN
Acknowledgement that the system was demonstrated and documentation provided.
