Important Safety Instructions; Symbols In This Document; General Information - Tesla Powerwall Installation Manual

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Powerwall installation and repair instructions
assume knowledge of high voltage electricity and should only be performed by Tesla Energy
Certified Installers. Tesla Motors assumes no liability for injury or property damage due to repairs
attempted by unqualified individuals or a failure to properly follow these instructions. These
warnings and cautions must be followed when using Powerwall.

SYMBOLS IN THIS DOCUMENT

This manual uses the following symbols to highlight important information:
Warning:
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Warning: Read this entire document before installing or using Powerwall. Failure to do so or
to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this document can result in electrical shock,
serious injury, or death, or can damage Powerwall, potentially rendering it inoperable.
Warning: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion from vented gases.
Observe proper precautions.
Warning: Powerwall installation must be carried out only by Tesla Energy Certified Installers,
who have been trained in dealing with high voltage electricity.
Warning: Powerwall is heavy and challenging to lift.
Warning: Use Powerwall only with a Tesla-approved inverter. For a list of compatible inverters,
go to:
www.teslamotors.com/support/powerwall
Warning: Use Powerwall only as directed.
Warning: Do not use Powerwall if it is defective, appears cracked, broken, or otherwise
damaged, or fails to operate.
Warning: Before beginning the wiring portion of the installation, first power off the inverter
and then open the AC and DC disconnect switches (if applicable for the installation).
Warning: Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify Powerwall.
Powerwall is not user serviceable. Batteries in Powerwall are not replaceable. Contact the
Tesla Energy Authorized Reseller who sold the Powerwall for any repairs.
Warning: Do not connect Powerwall to alternating current carrying conductors. Powerwall
must be wired to either an inverter or a DC combiner panel that is then wired to an inverter.
No other wiring configuration may be used.
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.
Warning: Do not insert foreign objects into any part of Powerwall.
Warning: Do not expose Powerwall or its components to direct flame.
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WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in damage to the equipment.
NOTE indicates an important step or tip that leads to best
results, but is not safety or damage related.
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