What To Do In Case Of An Emergency - Tesla Powerwall Owner's Manual

In the event of any threat to health or safety, always begin with these two steps before addressing
the other suggestions below:
1. Immediately contact the fire department or other relevant emergency response team.
2. Notify all people who might be affected and ensure that they are able to evacuate the area.
Warning: Only perform the suggested actions below if it is safe to do so.
• In case of a fire:
• Switch off the inverter (if it has a switch), then the AC breaker to the inverter.
• If a disconnect exists, switch off the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• Acceptable fire extinguisher types are water, CO
metal) extinguishers.
• In case of flooding:
• Stay out of the water if any part of the battery, inverter, or wiring is submerged.
• Switch off the inverter (if it has a switch), then the AC breaker to the inverter.
• If a disconnect exists, switch off the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• If possible, protect the system by finding and stopping the source of the water, and
pumping water away.
• Let the area dry completely before use.
• If there is an unusual smell or smoke:
• Switch off the inverter (if it has a switch), then the AC breaker to the inverter.
• If a disconnect exists, switch off the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• Ensure nothing is in contact with Powerwall.
• Ventilate the room.
• If Powerwall is leaking coolant:
Warning: According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, coolant can be
absorbed through the skin and cause damage to internal organs. Ensure that it does not
touch or enter any part of the body including, but not limited to, skin, eyes, and mouth.
• Switch off the inverter (if it has a switch), then the AC breaker to the inverter.
• If a disconnect exists, switch off the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• Ventilate the area.
When cleaning up spilled coolant:
• 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.
• Use paper towels to collect the material that was used and discard the soiled paper
towels in a sealed plastic bag. Place the sealed plastic bag into the garbage.
• Clean up anything that remains using soap and warm water.
• If Powerwall is making unusual noises:
• Switch off the inverter (if it has a switch), then the AC breaker to the inverter.
• If a disconnect exists, switch off the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• Ensure that nothing is in the vent on top of Powerwall or in the fan.
In all cases, once the situation is stable, contact the Tesla Authorized Reseller who sold the
Powerwall.
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