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GivEnergy Safe Shut Down Procedure

Learn how to safely shut down and restart your GivEnergy system. This step-by-step guide explains the correct sequence for isolators, switches, and circuit breakers. For battery-only setups, the first DC isolator for solar panels won’t apply.

For safety, servicing, or in case of an emergency, you may need to shut down your GivEnergy system. Please follow the exact sequence below to safely power down your system.

This procedure applies to all GivEnergy hybrid and AC-coupled inverters, with or without batteries.

🔌 Safe Shut Down Procedure

  1. Switch off the PV DC isolator (if solar is connected)

    • Label: PV DC Isolator

    • Colour: Usually black or red

    • Battery-only systems can skip this step.

  2. Switch off the battery DC isolator

    • Label: Battery DC Isolator

    • Location:
      Gen 1 models are a separate isolator next to the unit
      Gen 3 models have the isolator built in to the left hand side of the battery

  3. Switch off the AC isolator

    • Label: Inverter AC Isolator

    • Colour: Red

    • Location: Wall-mounted near the inverter

  4. Switch off the toggle switch on the inverter

    • Label: On/Off / Power Switch

    • Location: Bottom of the GivEnergy inverter

  5. Switch off the circuit breaker(s)

    • Label: GivEnergy / PV / Battery

    • Location: Consumer unit or dedicated PV/battery consumer unit

🔄 System Start-Up

To restart your GivEnergy system, simply follow the steps above in reverse order.

⚠️ Important

If you are unsure at any stage or require assistance, please contact our support team before proceeding. Safety always comes first.

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