Installation Instructions; Powerwall Box Contents; Backup Gateway Box Contents; Required Tools - Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Installation Manual

4. Installation Instructions

Powerwall Box Contents

•
Powerwall 2 AC unit
• Mounting bracket
•
Accessory bag containing:
o
(1) 3-pin AC power harness (600 V, 90 deg C)
o
(4) wirenuts for AC power connections
o (1) 4-pin terminal block connector (black) for connection to Backup Gateway
o (1) 4-pin terminal block connector (green) for connection to additional Powerwalls
o (1) T20 Torx driver bit
o
(1) 1-inch insulation bushing for conduit entry to Powerwall
o
(2) shims for leveling floor-mounted units
o
(1) Safety Instructions document
• On the outside of the box: printed Tesla

Backup Gateway Box Contents

•
Backup Gateway Enclosure
• Neurio Meter Kit
• Powerwall 2 AC Owner's Manual

Required Tools

• Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear)
• Drill and drill bit for drilling pilot holes in mounting surface
• Torque screwdriver with 1/4-inch bit holder (for the provided T20 Torx bit)
• Large (5 mm) flathead driver bit (for ground bar)
•
Small (2 mm) flathead screwdriver (for wiring connector spring terminals)
• Torque wrench with 5/15-inch Allen bit (for Backup Gateway power connections)
•
Wire strippers/cutters for 0.2
• Installation tools (level, stud sensor, tape measure, pencil, painter's tape, flashlight)
• Lift equipment capable of lifting and supporting 125 kg (276 lbs)
•
Ratcheting strap to secure Powerwall to lift equipment
WARNING: Powerwall is heavy. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (such as gloves
and protective footwear) when handling the unit. Only a sufficient number of trained movers should lift
Powerwall. Use of lift equipment is recommended.

Required Supplies

•
Mounting bracket hardware (see "Step 3: Anchor the Powerwall Mounting Bracket")
• Conduit fitting or cable gland (depending on local electrical requirements)
•
Conduit or raceway (depending on local electrical requirements)
• Minimum 300 V rated 4-conductor shielded copper (Cu) cable (for communication connection
between Powerwall and the Backup Gateway)
•
Minimum 600 V, 90 deg C rated copper (Cu) cable (for power connections to Powerwall and the
Backup Gateway)
• Conduit adapter (if necessary for cable entry into Powerwall wiring compartment)
• Siemens HS-style conduit hub (for entry into the top of the Backup Gateway enclosure)
10
Battery Emergency Response Guide
to 120 (24 AWG to 250 kcmil) wires
mm mm
2 2
(ERG)
Powerwall Installation Manual