Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Installation Manual page 19

• If anchoring to backing between metal studs, studs must be minimum 0.5 mm thick,
and backing must be minimum 0.7 mm thick. Use at least eight (two in each corner)
10 mm sheet metal screws with washers, of sufficient length to penetrate at least 3
threads beyond the backing.
Figure 12: Anchoring the Bracket to Metal Backing
• If anchoring to backing between metal studs in an outdoor high wind area, studs must
be minimum 0.5 mm thick, and backing must be minimum 0.7 mm thick. Use at least
twelve (three in each corner) 10 mm hexhead sheet metal screws with washers, of
sufficient length to penetrate at least 3 threads beyond the backing.
Figure 13: Anchoring the Bracket to Metal Backing – High Wind Area
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