Important Safety Instructions; Symbols In This Document; General Information - Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Powerwall installation and service require knowledge of high voltage electricity and should
only be performed by Tesla Certified Installers. Tesla 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: 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 minor
injury or damage to the equipment.
NOTE: indicates an important step or tip that leads to best results, but is not safety or
damage related.

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: This product can expose you to chemicals including cobalt and lithium
compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. You cannot
be exposed to these chemicals without opening the external casing. Only members of the
Tesla Service team and other Tesla-certified technicians should open the external casing.
WARNING: Powerwall installation must be carried out only by Tesla Certified Installers
who have been trained in dealing with high voltage electricity.
WARNING: Powerwall is heavy. Use of lift equipment is recommended.
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, ensure that the
Powerwall is switched off, and open any associated circuit breakers and disconnect switches
(if applicable for the installation).
WARNING: Do not attempt to open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify
Powerwall. Powerwall and its components are not user serviceable. Batteries in Powerwall are
not replaceable. Contact the Tesla Certified Installer who installed the system for any repairs.
2 Powerwall Owner's Manual