Contents Connect the Wiring...........17 Set the Operating Current........19 Secure the Cover and Power Up......20 About this Manual......2 Product Specifications..........2 Errors or Inaccuracies..........2 Troubleshooting......21 Copyrights and Trademarks........2 Reset................24 Questions?..............25 Safety Information......3 Important Safety Instructions........ 3 Appendix A: Testing for Warnings.................3 Proper Operation......
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Connector or damage it with sharp Warnings objects. Warning: Do not insert foreign objects into any part of the Wall Connector. Warning: Read all the instructions before using this product. Warning: Use of the Wall Connector may affect or impair the operation of any...
Note: Do not use cleaning solvents to clean any of the Wall Connector’s components. The outside of the Wall Connector, the charging cable, and the connector end of the charging...
Specifications The maximum power rating for the Wall Connector is 22 kW or 32A at 400V AC three-phase power. Note: Downloadable versions of this publication and an installation video in languages other than English are available on the Tesla website: www.tesla.com/wallconnector.
Planning Your Installation Minimum Requirements 230V Single-Phase With Neutral Installation of the Wall Connector requires that For single-phase use of a Wye-connected you: secondary, only a single-phase (L1) and neutral should be connected. This phase voltage • Calculate the existing electrical load to...
The Wall Connector has an internal rotary switch that allows you to adjust its operating current (refer to Set the Operating Current on page 19). The circuit breaker should be rated for the continuous current of: 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 25, or 32A.
Planning Your Installation Installation Considerations Three methods are available to install the Wall Connector. The location of the conduit determines which installation method to follow. If the conduit runs along the floor or low on the wall, use the bottom entry configuration. If the conduit comes from inside the wall, use the rear entry configuration.
The shipping box contains parts for all installation methods, as well as this manual. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Tesla (refer to Questions? on page 25). Note: Downloadable versions of this publication and an installation video in languages other than English are available on the Tesla website: www.teslamotors.com/wallconnector.
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Check the Box Contents Item Description (Quantity) Bottom bracket-to-housing screw covers (2) Bottom bracket-to-housing screws (2) Top bracket-to-housing screws (2) Top entry bracket mounting screws (2)* * Items used in only top entry installations. ** Items used in only bottom or rear entry installations.
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions Tools and Materials Required Before installing the Wall Connector, gather the following tools and materials: • Pencil or marker • Hole punch (optional, to push through cardboard template) • Wire stripper • Voltmeter or digital multimeter (to measure AC voltage at the installation site) •...
Use the low profile bracket, shown below, to • If using bottom entry conduit, use the wire the Wall Connector from the rear or center two mounting holes. bottom. Note: Ensure that the minimum and maximum height of the bracket is carefully selected.
Install the Top Entry Bracket for Top Entry Wiring The top entry bracket enables you to route the service wiring into the Wall Connector enclosure from the top of the enclosure, as shown below. Attach the bracket using fasteners that are appropriate for the type of wall material, drilling pilot holes if necessary.
Save the screw and cover for reassembly. Place and hold the Wall Connector on the bracket, ensuring that all four mounting tabs are properly aligned. Use a T20 Torx driver to install the two top housing mounting screws.
Strip the service wires going to the wiring into the top entry bracket or the terminal block on the top entry bracket 8 Wall Connector. Use an M32 cable gland mm. Ferrules are recommended. to seal the power conduit or cable.
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Step-by-Step Installation Instructions Note: To ensure proper operation, verify that neutral is connected to the neutral line inside the circuit breaker box or the main electrical panel. Tighten the terminal block to the recommended torque: • 1.5 N-m for the terminal block on the top entry bracket.
Step-by-Step Installation Instructions Set the Operating Current Wiring/Connection DIP Switch Position Follow these instructions to configure the DIP switch. The following illustration shows an enlarged view of the DIP and rotary switches. Warning: Power MUST remain OFF before setting or changing the DIP or rotary switches.
Note: There should not be any visible the sealing cover by installing only the top openings to the inside of the Wall screw. Connector, and the Wall Connector should Turn ON power. be completely sealed from the If the installation is successful, the LEDs environment.
Wall Connector. anything, and there is no heat source nearby. If the Wall Connector is hard-wired, make sure it is not covered by anything, andthere is no heat source nearby. If the problem...
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Wall Connector. 3 flashes Input miswired: The wiring between possibly Line and the wall power and Neutral are the Wall Connector swapped.
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A communication If possible, plug the minute retry error occurred vehicle into another (no limit on between the Wall Wall Connector or a retries) Connector and the Mobile Connector to vehicle. determine if the vehicle is able to communicate with other charging equipment.
GREEN. This clears the fault message but does not reboot the Wall Connector. • In a rare situation, you might need to force the Wall Connector to reboot without recycling the input power. Hold the RESET button for five seconds. When the top light changes from RED to GREEN, release the RESET button.
Power Up on page 20). Use a small flathead screwdriver to set the rotary switch to position "0" to put the Wall Connector into Test Mode. Warning: Power MUST remain OFF before setting or changing the DIP or rotary switches. Changing these...
Each Wall Connector has one terminal block the installation (indoor / outdoor). dedicated for the communication wiring as Set one Wall Connector as the master by shown below. The left hand side of the setting the Rotary Switch Position from 1...
Every Wall Connector needs to be equipped with a separate device against overcurrent and with an own RCD. This applies for an installation of a single Wall Connector as well as for all units involved in a load sharing installation.
Tesla manufactured wiring, junction boxes, circuit breakers, and supplied Wall Connector that occur under receptacles or power outlets, the normal use for a period of 48 months, and environment or an act of God, including,...
To the maximum extent otherwise) or otherwise at law or in equity, permissible under your local law, liability is even if Tesla is advised of the possibility of limited to the reasonable price for repair or such damages or such damages are replacement of the applicable Tesla connector reasonably foreseeable.
• Description of the defect; and • History of the attempts you have made with Tesla to resolve the concern, or of any repairs or services that were not performed by Tesla. In the event any disputes, differences or controversies arise between you and Tesla...
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France. Tesla remains responsible for repair of the goods, and must not sustain defects pursuant to articles 1641 to 1649 of the significant inconvenience.
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Tesla of the he made known to the seller at the time of lack of conformity within two (2) months...
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Charging Equipment Limited Warranty San Marino Specific Approval of Clauses by Purchaser As a purchaser of a Tesla connector or adapter, you expressly agree to the following clauses in the Charging Equipment Limited Warranty: • General terms; • Limits of liability;...
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Index bottom or rear entry lights, diagnostic 6 configurations, dimensions and spacing 9 lights, LED 21 example of the service wiring 17 load sharing installing the low profile bracket for 14 configuring the DIP and rotary switches example of the communication wiring 28 low profile bracket installing the 14 cardboard template, using the 14...
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Index temperature limits 5 terminal blocks connecting the service wiring to the 17 torque recommendations 17 Tesla, contacting 25 testing for proper operation 26 top entry bracket, installing the 15 configurations, dimension and spacing 9 example of the service wiring 17...