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POWERWALL WITH BACKUP GATEWAY 2
View Partner Portal
The Powerwall 2 AC (Backup Gateway 2) Installation Manual (North America)
can be found in the Installation section in the Powerwall documents
BACKUP GATEWAY 2 OVERVIEW
Ethernet Port
Optional Internal
Panelboard
Non-Backup Loads
Supply Terminals
Neutral-Ground
Bonding Strap
Backup Loads
and Generation
Load / Generation
Load / Generation
Neutral Terminals
Ground Terminals
Main Neutral Terminals
Main Ground Terminals
SYSTEM WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
Backup Gateway
Backup Gateway
Without
Internal Panelboard
With Internal Panelboard
WHOLE HOME BACKUP
Where all loads can be supported by Powerwall
Powerwall and Solar
Powerwall and Solar
in existing panel
on backup internal panelboard

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  • Page 1 POWERWALL WITH BACKUP GATEWAY 2 View Partner Portal The Powerwall 2 AC (Backup Gateway 2) Installation Manual (North America) can be found in the Installation section in the Powerwall documents BACKUP GATEWAY 2 OVERVIEW Ethernet Port Optional Internal Panelboard Non-Backup Loads...
  • Page 2: Required Tools

    PARTIAL HOME BACKUP Heavy loads cannot be supported by Powerwall Heavy loads in existing Heavy loads on non-backup non-backup subpanel internal panelboard See System Wiring Diagrams in the Installation Manual for detailed diagrams of common configurations Backup Loads Non-Backup Loads...
  • Page 3 SIDE CABLE ENTRY REAR CABLE ENTRY CLICK MOUNT THE BACKUP GATEWAY BOTTOM, REAR, OR SIDE CABLE ENTRY OPTIONAL: TOP CABLE ENTRY VIA CONDUIT HUB KIT x4 included Sealing washers must be installed...
  • Page 4 IS GATEWAY INSTALLED AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT? GATEWAY IS NOT INSTALLED AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT REMOVE NEUTRAL-GROUND BONDING STRAP GATEWAY IS INSTALLED AS SERVICE EQUIPMENT INSTALL MAIN BREAKER See Wiring Reference in the Installation Reference Manual for breaker types MAKE BACKUP GATEWAY AC POWER CONNECTIONS SUPPLY SIDE CONDUCTORS ¼”...
  • Page 5 BACKUP LOAD PANEL CONDUCTORS ¼” 6 AWG - 250 kcmil 6 AWG - 250 kcmil 6 AWG - 250 kcmil 275 in-lbs 5/16” ¾” 14 AWG - 2/0 120 in-lbs 3/16” NON-BACKUP PANEL CONDUCTORS ¼” 6 AWG - 250 kcmil 275 in-lbs 5/16”...
  • Page 6 BACKUP INTERNAL PANELBOARD NON-BACKUP INTERNAL PANELBOARD INSTALL BREAKER HOLD-DOWN MAKE POWERWALL AC POWER CONNECTIONS ” 7/16 10 - 8 AWG 10 - 8 AWG 10 - 8 AWG...
  • Page 7 CONNECT COMMUNICATION WIRING 3/8 in 18-16 AWG 18-16 AWG 24-16 AWG 24-16 AWG MULTI-POWERWALL COMMUNICATION WIRING 12 V + CN + CN – Drain Ground...
  • Page 8 INSTALL OPTIONAL REMOTE DISABLE SWITCH See Install Optional Remote Disable Switch in the Installation Manual for information on switch operation and design considerations. INSTALL METERING METERING OVERVIEW Correct Metering Installation  Site loads monitored with two integrated CTs Solar monitored with one auxiliary CT Site loads monitored with two auxiliary CTs Solar...
  • Page 9 INSTALL SOLAR METERING INSTALL REMOTE SITE METERING (Required for Home Loads upstream of Gateway) Note: If installing a Neurio meter and additional CTs, connect the Neurio over Wi-Fi to update See the Installation Manual for a detailed overview of metering, system wiring diagrams with meter placement, and instructions for installing a remote Neurio meter.
  • Page 10: Commission The System

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