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- Page 1 User manual Solar Grid-tied Inverter Product Model: SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 S h e n z h e n S O FA R S O L A R C o . , L t d .
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
User manual SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 Contents Preface............................I 1. Basic safety information....................- 1 - 1.1. Safety instructions....................- 1 - 1.2. Symbols and signs....................- 5 - 2. Product characteristics...................... - 7 - 2.1. Product dimensions..................... - 7 - 2.2. Function characteristics..................- 10 - 2.3. - Page 3 User manual SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 Notice This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the equipment. Save these instructions! This manual must be considered as an integral part of the equipment. The manual must always accompany the equipment, even when it is transferred to another user or field.
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Page 4: Preface
Scope This product manual describes the installation, electrical connections, commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting of SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 inverters: 7KTLM-G3 7.7KTLM-G3 8KTLM-G3 9KTLM-G3 10KTLM-G3 10.5KTLM-G3 Keep this manual where it will be accessible at all times. - Page 5 User manual SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 Danger indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Danger Warning indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Warning Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
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Page 6: Basic Safety Information
/ or has demonstrated skills and knowledge in construction and in operation of this unit, can install this inverter. Shenzhen SOFARSOLAR Co., Ltd does not take any responsibility for - 1 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 7 Transport of the equipment, especially by road, must be carried out with by suitable ways and means for protecting the components (in particular, the electronic components) from violent shocks, humidity, vibration, etc. - 2 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 8 Pay attention to any instructions or safety documents related to grid Danger connection. Some internal components will be very hot when inverter is working. Please wear protective gloves! Keep it away from kids ! Attention - 3 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 9 Electromagnetic radiation from inverter may be harmful to health! Please do not continue to stay around the inverter in less than 20 cm when inverter is working. Danger - 4 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 10: Symbols And Signs
Caution, risk of electric shock. Caution hot surface. Comply with the Conformite Europeenne (CE) certification. Grounding point. Please read this manual before install SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3. - 5 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 11 IEC standard 70-1 (EN 60529 June 1997). Positive pole and negative pole of the input voltage (DC). RCM (Regulatory Compliance Mark) The product complies with the requirements of the applicable Australian standards. - 6 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 12: Product Characteristics
AC circuit breaker (refer to Section 4.4) and DC switch used as disconnect device, and the disconnect device shall be easily accessible. Figure2-1 PV Grid-tied System - 7 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 13 Note：The DC switch is optional. Overall dimensions:W*H*D = 468mm×380mm×187mm Figure 2-2 Front view and left view dimensions of SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 Figure 2-3 Bracket dimensions of SOFAR 7K~10.5KTL-G3 - 8 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 14 User manual SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 Labels on the equipment The labels must NOT be hidden with objects and extraneous parts (rags,boxes,equipment,etc.);they must be cleaned regularly and kept visible at all times. - 9 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 15: Function Characteristics
E. Data transmission The inverter or a group of inverters may be monitored remotely through an advanced communication system based on RS-485 serial interface, or remotely - 10 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 16: Efficiency Curve
WIFI/GPRS. F. Software update Support USB flash drive local upgrade software and WIFI/GPRS remote upgrade software. Electrical block diagram Figure2-4 Electrical block diagram 2.3. Efficiency curve Figure2-5 Efficiency Curve diagram - 11 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 17: Installation
Start tools installation location installation Moving Install Install rear inverter inverter panel 3.2. Checking Before Installation Checking Outer Packing Materials Packing materials and components may be damaged during transportation. - 12 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 18 Table3-1 Shows the components and mechanical parts that should be delivered. Picture Description Quantity 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 1pcs Rear panel 1pcs PV+ input terminal 3pcs PV- input terminal 3pcs Metal terminals secured to 3pcs PV+ input power cables - 13 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 19 PV- input power cables Communication COM 8pin 1pcs Terminal USB acquisition stick 1pcs (WIFI/GPRS/Ethernet) (Optional) AC Buckler 1pcs M6 Hexagon screws 3pcs M4*12 cross screw 4pcs M6*80 anchoring 3pcs TO Terminal 3pcs - 14 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 20: Tools
Recommend drill Used to drill holes on the wall. dia. 6mm Screwdriver Wiring Remove and install AC terminal Cross screwdriver screws Removal tool Remove PV terminal Wire stripper Strip wire - 15 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 21: Determining The Installation Position
Operators wear Anti-dust respirator Operators wear 3.4. Determining the Installation Position Determine an appropriate position for installing the SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 inverter. Comply with the following requirements when determining the installation position: - 16 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 22 User manual SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 Figure3-2 Installation Requirements 50cm 50cm - 17 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 23: Moving The Sofar 7K~10.5Ktlm-G3
Step 1 Open the packaging, insert hands into the slots on both sides of the inverter and hold the handles, as shown in Figure 3-3 and Figure 3-4. Figure 3-3 Moving the inverter (1) - 18 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 24: Installing Sofar 7K~10.5Ktlm-G3
(should be deep enough). Step 3 Align the rear panel with hole positions, fix the rear panel on the wall by tightening the expansion bolt with the nuts. - 19 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 25 Step 5 You can secure the inverter to the rear panel and protect it from theft by installing an anti-theft lock (this action is optional). Figure 3-6 The inverter must be installed in a high traffic area where the fault would be seen. Attention - 20 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 26: Electrical Connections
The connected PV modules must have an IEC 61730 Class A rating PV (absolute maximum) 30A/22.5A/22.5A SOFAR 7KTLM-G3 SOFAR 7.7KTLM-G3 SOFAR 8KTLM-G3 Maximum output over current protection SOFAR 9KTLM-G3 SOFAR10KTLM-G3 SOFAR 10.5KTLM-G3 - 21 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 27: Connecting Pgnd Cables
Otherwise, it will cause inverter failure. In the PV power system, all non-current carrying metal parts (such as: PV module frame, PV rack, combiner box enclosure, inverter enclosure) should be Attention connected to earth. - 22 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 28 The core wires shall contact the terminal closely. Step 3 Install the crimped OT terminal, flat washer using M6 screw, and tighten the screw to a torque of 6 Nm using an Allen wrench. - 23 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 29: Connecting Dc Input Power Cables
Step 1 Remove cable glands from the positive and negative connectors. Step 2 Remove the insulation layer with an appropriate length from the positive and negative power cables by using a wire stripper as show in Figure 4-4. - 24 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 30 Figure 4-5 Connecting DC input power cables 1.Positive power cable 2. Negative power cable Step 5 Insert crimped power cables into corresponding housings until you hear a "click" sound. The power cables snap into place. - 25 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 31 Figure 4-7. Before removing the positive and negative connectors, ensure that the DC SWITCH is OFF. Caution Figure 4-7 Removing a DC input connector - 26 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 32: Connecting Ac Output Power Cables
10KTLM 10.5KTLM Model Cable ≧6mm² ≧6mm² ≧6mm² ≧10mm² ≧10mm² ≧10mm² (Copper) Breaker 100A 100A 100A Note: The rated power of the meter must be greater than the maximum power of - 27 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 33 AC output waterproof cover, which meets the IP65 level requirements after installation, and the AC output cable needs to be wired by the customer. The appearance of the AC connector is shown in figure 4-10 below. - 28 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 34 AC output cable terminal is covered with insulating using a wire stripper according to the bushings. The terminals should not be figure shown below: A:15-25mm exposed. B:6~8mm - 29 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 35 Connect the blue wire into the keyhole marked with "N" and tighten it with an internal cross screwdriver; Step 5 Fix the AC waterproof cover on the box body with M4 screw - 30 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 36: Com Port Connection
Before installing or removing the AC connector, ensure that the power grid is disconnected. Caution 4.5. COM Port Connection The com port location of the SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 is shown in the figure below. Figure 4-11 COM port appearance - 31 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 37 2 s. The inverter will continue to respond while the mode remains asserted. Table 4-4 Function description of the DRMs terminal Pin NO. Function DRM1/5 DRM2/6 DRM3/7 DRM4/8 DRM0 NOTE: Supported DRM command: DRM0, DRM5, DRM6, DRM7, DRM8. - 32 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 38 Relay status: close is 1, open is 0 Active Power Cos(φ) 100% (c) Logic interface for EN50549-1:2019, is in order to cease active power output within five seconds following an instruction being received at the input interface. - 33 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 39 If only one SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 is used, use a communication cable, refer to section 4.5.2 for COM pin definition, and select RS485 port to connect. - 34 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 40 There are 2 ways to obtain grid information: Plan A: CT (default) Plan B: Meter + CT (optional) Note: CT and Meter is supplied separately to the inverter. Contact manufacturer/importer/distributor to order CT and/or Meter. - 35 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 41 Hard Anti-Reflux control is enabled, Anti-Reflux power limit cannot exceed the Hard Anti-Reflux power limit. If the Anti-reflux power exceeds the Hard Anti-Reflux power limit, the limit value is reported to trigger the overload protection. - 36 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 42 When Hard anti reflux control is enabled, a loss of communication with the meter will trigger the inverter into a fault protection state. Figure 4-16 Plan A:CT (default) Plan B:Meter+CT (optional) - 37 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 43: Wifi/Gprs
The length of the WIFI communication cable should be less than 100 m. If multiple SOFAR 7K~10.5KTLM-G3 are connected to the monitoring device over an RS485/USB converter, a maximum of 31 inverters can be connected in a - 38 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 44 IE9 and above version）. APP：Android: Go to Android Market and search “SolarMAN”. IOS: Go to App Store and search “SolarMAN”. SolarMAN-3.0-Web User Manual，Please visit the https://doc.solarmanpv.com/web/#/7. SolarMAN-App User Manual，Please visit the https://doc.solarmanpv.com/web/#/14. - 39 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 45: Commissioning Of Inverter
Detection methods of isolated islands: Reactive Power Disturbance. Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any consequences arising out of incorrect country code selection. If the inverter indicates any fault, please refer to Section 7.1 of this manual —— trouble shooting for help. -
Page 46: Shutdown Inverter
Technical personnel can send control instructions on the monitoring page to modify the mode and parameters of the machine, and the corresponding instructions need to be provided by internal professionals. - 41 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 47: Operation Interface
“∨” Long press DOWN button = enter menu or current interface Indicator Lights: RUN (Green) ON: “ Normal ” state Flash: “ Wait ” or “ Check ”state FAULT (Red) ON: “ Fault ” or “ Permanent ”state - 42 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 48: Standard Interface
When power-on, LCD interface displays INITIALIZING, refer to the picture below. When control board is successfully connected with communication board, the LCD will display the current state of the inverter as shown in the figure below. - 43 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 49 When the control board and communication board connection fails, the LCD display interface as shown in the figure below. - 44 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 50: Main Interface
“∨” to confirm the current number, and long press the“∨” after entering the correct password. If "password error, try again" appears, you will need to re-enter the correct password. 1. Set Time Set the system time for the inverter. - 45 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 51 Mexico LV 001* Greece island Wide-Range-60Hz 000* Netherland 000* Ireland EN50438 000* Belgium Thailand PEA UK G59/G99 Thailand MEA UK G83/G98 LV-Range-50Hz China South Africa China Taiwan 000* Dubai DEWG - 46 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 52 Australia B Australia C New Zealand Under- Protective frequency 1 function limit 47Hz 47Hz 45Hz 45Hz (F<) value Trip delay time Maximum disconnection time Over- Protective 52Hz 52Hz 55Hz 55Hz - 47 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 53 30% supplying 40% sinking (Q) % of S rated Voltage Australia C Inverter reactive output 44% supplying 60% sinking (Q) % of S rated 5. On-Off Control Inverter on-off local control. - 48 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 54 10 Set Reflux P “OK” Input password! “OK” **** Input 0001 0001 “OK” Anti Reflux Control Hard Anti Reflux Control Anti Reflux Control “OK” Enable “OK” *.**KW Input the allowable export power - 49 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 55 Test 59.S2 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 27.S1... ↓ Wait Test 27.S1 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 27.S2... ↓ Wait Test 27.S2 OK! ↓ Wait Testing 81>S1... ↓ Wait Test 81>S1 OK! ↓ Wait - 50 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 56 100ms ↓ Short press the“∨” 81>.S1 49.9Hz 103ms ↓ Short press the“∨” 81>.S2 threshold 51.5Hz 100ms ↓ Short press the“∨” 81>.S2 49.9Hz 107ms ↓ Short press the“∨” 81<.S1 threshold 49.5Hz - 51 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 57 (C) “SystemInfo” Interface as below “∨” 3.SystemInfo ------Long press the 1.Inverter Type 10.Remote State 2.Serial Number 11.Reflux Enable 3.GeneralSoftVer 12.Reflux Power 4.HardVersion 13.DRMs0 5.Country 14.DRMn 6.SafetySwVer 15.MPPT Scan 7.SafetyHardVer 16.ForceControl 8.Modbus Address 17.PCC Select - 52 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 58: Update Software Online
USB flash drive. Step 3 Insert the USB flash drive into the USB/WiFi interface. Step 4 Input 0715 5.Software Update Input password Start Update Updating DSP1... Updating DSP2... Updating ARM... - 53 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 59 WiFi connection and then turn on the DC breaker and AC breaker again,the inverter will enters the running state. User can check the current software version in Systemlnfo>>SoftVersion. - 54 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 60: Trouble Shooting
Earth Fault Alarm This inverter complies with AS/NZS 5033 for earth fault alarm monitoring. If an Earth Fault Alarm occurs, the fault will be displayed on the LCD screen, - 55 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 61 HwADFaultVGri Power grid voltage ID020 over-voltage, under-voltage, d(AC) sampling error (AC) over-frequency, under-frequency protection GFCIDeviceFault Leakage current ID022 points after obtaining approval from the (AC) sampling error(AC) - 56 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 62 Dci overcurrent ID082 DciOCP protection Output instantaneous ID083 SwOCPInstant current protection Output effective value ID085 SwAcRmsOCP current protection PV overcurrent ID086 SwPvOCPInstant software protection ID098 HwBusOVP Inverter bus hardware - 57 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 63: Maintenance
7.2. Maintenance Inverters generally do not need any daily or routine maintenance. Heat sink should not be blocked by dust, dirt, debris or any other items. Before the - 58 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 64 Please clean the heat sink with an air blower, a dry & soft cloth or a soft bristle brush. Do NOT clean the heat sink with water, corrosive chemicals, detergent, etc. - 59 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 65: Technical Data
230~500 260~500 280~500 300~500 voltage range Max. input MPPT 20A/16A/16A current Max. input short circuit current per 30A/22.5A/22.5A MPPT Maximum inverter backfeed current to No backfeed current to array array - 60 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 66: Output Parameters (Ac)
Zero export or adjustable power limit export Current (inrush) 200A , 1μs Maximum output 120A/20ms fault current Maximum output overcurrent 48Aac protection Detection methods Reactive Power Disturbance of isolated islands - 61 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 67 I/ III for AC side,II for DC side. category Safety protection Anti-islanding, RCMU, Ground fault monitoring PV:Type II standard, AC:Type III standard Communication Communication RS485/USB/Bluetooth, Optional:WiFi/GPRS Operation data storage 25 years - 62 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
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Page 68: General Date
AC side: overvoltage III Standard EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, ,EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-4 Safety standards IEC 62109-1/2, IEC 62116, IEC 61727, IEC 61683, IEC 60068 Grid standards AS/NZS 4777.2020, G99, INMETRO - 63 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... -
Page 69: Quality Assurance
- 64 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd... - Page 70 (including the ACL) and the terms of any warranty stipulated in these Terms and Conditions, the End User acknowledges that: prior to purchasing the Product, the End User conducted a thorough - 65 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 71 SOFARSOLAR personnel as well as any costs of associated third party staff and personnel. Express delivery costs will not be covered. - 66 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 72 SOFARSOLAR. SOFARSOLAR retains the right to arrange the warranty service for the End User and to use third parties for performing any warranty services. - 67 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 73 Product in force from time to time; The Product has been improperly stored and damaged by the dealer, distributor or the End User; The fault or otherwise defect is damage sustained during transportation - 68 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 74 However, this limited warranty shall neither exclude nor limit any of your legal (statutory) rights provided under the relevant national - 69 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 75 Loss the subject of the Claim was caused directly by SOFARSOLAR; and in all events, exclude Loss relating to any delay in supply of the Product and for any Consequential Loss. - 70 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 76 A copy of the valid purchasing invoice Fault descriptions and error IDs (where applicable) End user and/or claimant details Detailed information about the entire system (module, PV system diagram, installation date, etc.) - 71 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 77 (hardware or software) and debugging the faulty product. Parts/materials fee: cost of replacement parts/materials (including any shipping/admin fee that may apply). - 72 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 78 Contact us You can directly contact our professional after-sales team: Sofarsolar Ausco Pty Ltd. Tel: +61 401 734 463 / 408 500 386 Shenzhen Sofarsolar Co. Ltd. - 73 - Copyright © Shenzhen SOFAR SOLAR Co., Ltd...
- Page 79 ADD: 401, Building 4, AnTongDa Industrial Park, District 68,XingDong Community, XinAn Street, BaoAn District, Shenzhen, GuangDong.P.R. China Email: service@sofarsolar.com Tel: 0510-6690 2300 Web: www.sofarsolar.com...
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