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  • Page 1 POWERWALL INSTALLATION AND USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 2015 TESLA MOTORS, INC. All rights reserved. All information in this document is subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights of Tesla Motors, Inc. and its licensors. This material may not be modified, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of Tesla Motors, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step-by-Step Installation Instructions............. 9 REQUIRED TOOLS................................9 STEP 1 - REMOVE THE PALLET............................10 STEP 2 - DETERMINE THE MOUNTING LOCATION FOR POWERWALL............12 STEP 3 - INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKET....................13 STEP 4 - MOUNT POWERWALL..........................14 STEP 5 - REMOVE THE PACKAGING.......................... 15 STEP 6 - REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER........................
  • Page 4 Contents Troubleshooting..................... 28 What to Do in Case of an Emergency............29...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Warning: To protect Powerwall and its components from damage when transporting, handle with care. Do not impact, pull, drag, or step on Powerwall. Do not subject Powerwall to any strong force. To help prevent damage, leave Powerwall in its shipping packaging until it is ready to be installed.

  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    Tesla parts or accessories, or parts or accessories not purchased directly from Tesla or a Tesla-certified party. Caution: Do not place Powerwall in a storage condition for more than one (1) month, or permit the electrical feed on the Powerwall to be severed for more than one (1) month, without placing Powerwall into a storage condition in accordance with Tesla’s storage...

  • Page 7: What Is Powerwall

    POWER WHEN NEEDED Powerwall enables the storage of energy from solar panels during the day, or from the grid when energy rates are low; discharges energy for backup or use at night; and automatically optimizes home energy.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    -20 °C to 30 °C (-4 °F to 86 °F), State of Energy (SoE): <12 months 50% initial Maximum Altitude 3000 m (9843 ft) Ingress Rating IP35 & NEMA 3R (Powerwall) IP67 (battery Pod only) Impact Rating IK09 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 1302 mm (51.3 in)

  • Page 9: Site Requirements

    Powerwall and its installation packaging. Do not mount Powerwall horizontally or upside down. Do not mount Powerwall on a wall that is tilted backward or forward more than 5 degrees. Powerwall requires adequate clearance for installation, cabling, and airflow. Do not mount any other objects within the clearance space illustrated below, except those explicitly required by the installation (for example, conduit or DC disconnect depending on local installation codes).

  • Page 10: Minimum Space Requirements

    Site Requirements MINIMUM SPACE REQUIREMENTS Height 2000 mm (6.5 ft ) Total ceiling height 300 mm (1 ft) Clearance above 300 mm (1 ft) Clearance below Lateral 1070 mm (42 in) Wall space 100 mm (4 in) Clearance from each side Depth 153 mm (6 in) Depth of workspace...

  • Page 11: Step-By-Step Installation Instructions

    Lift tool or adequate personnel trained and capable of lifting 115 kg (254 lb) from ground level to approximately chest height Warning: Powerwall is heavy and challenging to lift. Lift equipment is recommended. To prevent injury, wear work boots (preferably steel-toed), long pants, and gloves.

  • Page 12: Step 1 - Remove The Pallet

    Use a T25 Torx to securely attach the same 2 screws into each of the 4 upper blocks attached to the sides of the Powerwall. Now the Powerwall is secured to the sides of the box with the top blocks, and the bottom blocks remain with the pallet.
  • Page 13 Step-by-Step Installation Instructions Remove the pallet back. The mounting cleat on the back of Powerwall should now be visible, and extend past the edge of the box for easy installation. Verify that the box contains the following items: • Powerwall •...

  • Page 14: Step 2 - Determine The Mounting Location For Powerwall

    STEP 2 - DETERMINE THE MOUNTING LOCATION FOR POWERWALL Using the wall mount bracket as a guide, measure the proposed location for Powerwall. The bracket must be bolted into studs or a load-bearing wall, and allow clearance on all sides as...

  • Page 15: Step 3 - Install The Wall Mount Bracket

    Step-by-Step Installation Instructions STEP 3 - INSTALL THE WALL MOUNT BRACKET Drill the pilot holes to attach the wall mount bracket to the wall. Install at least four washers and fasteners into the top part of the bracket and two washers and fasteners into the bottom of the bracket.

  • Page 16: Step 4 - Mount Powerwall

    STEP 4 - MOUNT POWERWALL With Powerwall still in its box, keeping it as level as possible, lift it so that the mounting cleat is just above the lip on the wall mount bracket. Use the tape or pencil marks on the wall as visual guides.

  • Page 17: Step 5 - Remove The Packaging

    Use a T30 Torx driver to remove the screws from the metal L-brackets and discard. Use a 10 mm socket tool and the 2 provided M6 external hex bolts to secure Powerwall to the lower tabs of the wall mount bracket. Torque to 7 Nm (62 in-lbs).

  • Page 18: Step 6 - Remove The Bottom Cover

    Step-by-Step Installation Instructions STEP 6 - REMOVE THE BOTTOM COVER Warning: Before beginning the wiring portion of the installation, verify that the inverter is powered off. Use a 10 mm hex socket to remove a 10 mm external hex M6 screw on each side of the bottom cover.

  • Page 19: Step 7 - Remove The Splash Cover

    STEP 7 - REMOVE THE SPLASH COVER Note: When the splash cover is removed, an Enable circuit disables the internal electronics of Powerwall. The Enable button is located at the bottom of the circuit board, near the HV power connectors.

  • Page 20: Step 8 - Set The Communication Switches

    Refer to the inverter manual to determine whether to use CAN or Modbus communication. Set the switches based on whether the installation is one unit or multi-unit. A single Powerwall, or the last Powerwall in a multi-unit chain, has one setting. All other Powerwalls in a multi-unit chain have a second setting.

  • Page 21: Step 9 - Set The Address Switches

    Set the switches according to Powerwall position. In a multi-Powerwall configuration, use the DIP switches to select contiguous and discrete offsets from 0 through 7 (with 0 as the first Powerwall, 1 as the second Powerwall, continuing to 7 as the last Powerwall).

  • Page 22: Step 10 - Prepare The Wiring

    Do not ground the shield at both ends, which would create a ground loop. The 450 VDC cable is run in close proximity to the communication cabling. Therefore, ensure that all cables to Powerwall are at least 600 V insulation class and are wet or oil rated.
  • Page 23 Step-by-Step Installation Instructions Type Wire Gauge Wire Strip Length Ground 4-6 mm (10-12 8 to 12 mm AWG), 60 °C High voltage (+/-) 4-6 mm (10-12 12 to 16 mm AWG), 60 °C Enable line 0.5-1 mm (18-22 7 to 9 mm AWG), 60 °C Logic (+/-) 0.5-1 mm...

  • Page 24: Step 11 - Feed Wires Through The Conduit Plate Or Cable Gland

    Tighten the gland or conduit opening to the housing plate. If the conduit plate was removed, reattach it to Powerwall and torque to 7 Nm (62 in-lbs). Route the cables along the same path as the internal wiring harness (toward the front of Powerwall), then down to reach their destinations as shown in the circuit board image.

  • Page 25: Step 12 - Connect The Wiring

    Step-by-Step Installation Instructions STEP 12 - CONNECT THE WIRING For the chassis ground connection: Loosen the screw terminal with a flathead screwdriver. Insert the ground wire into the ground lug, beneath the screw. Tighten the screw terminal with a flathead screwdriver. For the high voltage connection: Pull both locking tabs on the spring terminal away from the board and toward the wall.

  • Page 26: Step 13 - Connect Multiple Powerwalls Together

    Run high voltage wiring independently to each Powerwall. STEP 14 - CONNECT POWERWALL TO THE INVERTER Run the wires between Powerwall and the inverter as described in the inverter manual. Follow local electrical installation codes for wire installation. Note: Ensure that the installation meets local requirements for DC disconnects and correctly rated...

  • Page 27: Step 15 - Attach The Side Covers

    Remove the side covers and the bag of enclosed fasteners from the shipping box. Position the first side cover to the side of Powerwall that matches its curve. Insert the top edge of the cover, then push in to fasten the top spring clip.

  • Page 28: Step 16 - Attach The Splash Cover

    STEP 18 - REPACK THE SHIPPING BOX All Powerwall packing material is recyclable. To facilitate this process, place the packing materials into the shipping box in reverse order and return the shipping box to the Tesla Energy Authorized Reseller, or recycle onsite as appropriate.

  • Page 29: Operation And Care

    Warning: Do not disconnect anything from or add anything to Powerwall. Caution: Do not try to communicate with Powerwall using third party tools or diagnostics between Powerwall and the inverter. Caution: Do not lean on, stack anything on top of, or hang anything from Powerwall or the conduit. UNINTENDED OPERATION Powerwall is not user serviceable and must be repaired by a Tesla Energy Certified Installer who has been trained by Tesla.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting If Powerwall is not working correctly, perform the following steps. If the issue persists, contact the Tesla Energy Authorized Reseller who originally sold the Powerwall. • If Powerwall refuses to operate: check the temperature in the room and increase ventilation if needed.
  • Page 31 • Wear safety goggles, rubber gloves, pants, a long sleeved shirt, and fully closed shoes. • Avoid further coolant spill by putting a bucket under the leak. Powerwall holds up to 1.6 L (1.69 qt) of coolant. • Pour cat litter, sawdust, or another absorbent material on the spill immediately. Allow the material to absorb as much of the coolant as possible.
  • Page 33 3500 Deer Creek Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 P/N: 1073317-00-A Dec. 4, 2015...

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