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Breaker open

The system reports that a protective breaker or disconnect is open, so the battery is isolated.

Common causes

  • Breaker tripped on overload or fault current
  • Breaker deliberately switched off during maintenance
  • Loose connection causing nuisance tripping
  • Breaker hardware failure

Safe checks

  1. 1Locate the labelled battery breaker at the distribution board.
  2. 2If it is off, leave it off and contact a qualified installer — a tripped battery breaker is a protective event, not a reset routine.
  3. 3Never bridge or hold a breaker closed.
  4. 4Note the exact time the breaker tripped.

When to call a technician

Call a qualified technician if the device repeats the fault after a manufacturer-approved restart, shows a burning smell, has damaged or discoloured wiring, or if the symptom involves the battery, inverter power stage or any sealed high-voltage component.

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