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HIGH POWER WALL CONNECTOR INSTALLATION GUIDE

Troubleshooting

Observe the lights on the front of the High Power Wall Connector, then use the following table to 

resolve a fault.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Tesla at 1-877-79-TESLA.

Green 
Lights

Red 
Light

What It Means

What To Do

Top light 
on

Off 

Power on. High Power Wall 
Connector is powered, but 
not charging.

Make sure the High Power Wall 
Connector is plugged into the car.

Off

1 flash

Ground fault. Electrical 
current is leaking through a 
potentially unsafe path.

This should automatically reset in 15 
minutes. If not, make sure nobody is 
touching the car, then press the RESET 
button.

Off

2 flashes

The High Power Wall 
Connector did not pass its 
internal self check.

Unplug the High Power Wall Connector 
from the car and press the RESET 
button. Plug the High Power Wall 
Connector back into the car. If the error 
persists, unplug the High Power Wall 
Connector from the car, power off the 
High Power Wall Connector, then power 
it back on again before plugging it back 
into the car.

Off

3 flashes

Contactor failed.

Unplug the High Power Wall Connector 
from the car and wait 10 seconds. If the 
error persists, contact Tesla. 

Off

4 flashes

Ground lost.

Make sure the power outlet is properly 
grounded. Make sure the hot and 
neutral pins are wired properly. If 
uncertain, ask your electrician.

Off

5 flashes 
or more

The High Power Wall 
Connector requires servicing.

Contact Tesla.

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Summary of Contents for HPWC

Page 1: ...HIGH POWER WALL CONNECTOR HPWC INSTALLATION MANUAL HPWC_Install_Guide book Page 1 Wednesday April 2 2014 3 30 PM...

Page 2: ...tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

Page 3: ...RDINANCES Safety Information 1 Specifications 2 Features 3 Service Wiring North America 4 Service Wiring Europe 6 Circuit Breaker 7 Installation Overview 8 Step One Check Box Contents 9 Step Two Insta...

Page 4: ...HPWC_Install_Guide book Page ii Wednesday April 2 2014 3 30 PM...

Page 5: ...y exist or appear to have entered damaged or corroded the High Power Wall Connector do not use the High Power Wall Connector Do not touch the High Power Wall Connector s end terminals with sharp metal...

Page 6: ...AC to ground Do not use the third leg 208V stinger 230V AC single phase LINE NEUTRAL and EARTH Current Maximum 100A circuit breaker The maximum current for charging the vehicle is 80A or 20 kW At 240V...

Page 7: ...blem is immediately sensed a second time the High Power Wall Connector waits 15 minutes before trying to charge This process repeats eight times and if all attempts are unsuccessful power is removed a...

Page 8: ...nduit fits into the opening on either the back or the left side of the High Power Wall Connector as described on page 11 The service connections described next are primarily used in North America For...

Page 9: ...he two phases on either side of the center tap can be used The two used phases must each measure 120V to neutral Consult the transformer manufacturer s literature to verify that the single leg can sup...

Page 10: ...e left side of the High Power Wall Connector as described on page 11 The service connections described below are primarily used in Europe and Australia sometimes known as TT Power Grid For service con...

Page 11: ...its operating current based on the type of circuit breaker being used 40 to 100 amps To install a breaker Turn off AC power to the distribution panel circuit breaker box Install the circuit breaker ap...

Page 12: ...S After running service wiring to the desired installation location using 1 25 mm conduit see pages 4 through 6 and installing the appropriate circuit breaker see page 7 TURN OFF THE POWER SUPPLY Then...

Page 13: ...If any components are damaged or missing contact Tesla High Power Wall Connector assembly Mounting bracket M10 lag screws and washers 2 Ground wire M6 flange screws 2 Cable Organizer Cable Organizer...

Page 14: ...connector is located at a maximum of 48 from floor level The minimum height is 18 46 cm if mounting indoors and 24 61 cm if mounting outdoors 2 Drill two 3 8 7 1 mm holes in the wall 3 Attach the wall...

Page 15: ...way to avoid damaging it when completing the next step 4 Use a 1 1 4 32 mm hole saw to remove the power entry knock out from either the side or back of the connector CAUTION When using the hole saw do...

Page 16: ...ver the bolts on the mounting bracket as shown below 2 Attach the ground wire as shown below 3 Use the supplied flange screws to fasten the connector onto the bracket Use a ratchet wrench and 8 mm soc...

Page 17: ...Pull the service wiring into the High Power Wall Connector If using a hub connect conduit to the hub before connecting it to the enclosure 3 Strip the three wires 3 8 10 mm 4 Connect wiring to the ter...

Page 18: ...he front cover yet 4 Turn on the power 5 Hold the RESET button for five seconds This button is located on the lower right side of the High Power Wall Connector You should hear the contacts close and s...

Page 19: ...djust the DIP switches to set the operating current based on the type of breaker being used see page 7 Use a pointed non conductive object such as a plastic pen NOTE Power MUST be turned off before se...

Page 20: ...l it clicks into place 2 Using a T20 torx driver re attach the two security screws that you removed from the bottom of the High Power Wall Connector in Step Two Install Wall Bracket on page 10 3 Turn...

Page 21: ...holes in the wall 3 Insert the two Poly Set anchors into the holes until their flanges are flush 4 Use the supplied Phillips screws and washers to secure the bracket to the wall To ensure the screws...

Page 22: ...ashes The High Power Wall Connector did not pass its internal self check Unplug the High Power Wall Connector from the car and press the RESET button Plug the High Power Wall Connector back into the c...

Page 23: ...High Power Wall Connector the charging cable and the connector end of the charging cable with a clean dry cloth to remove any accumulation of dust and dirt WARNING Turn off input power at the circuit...

Page 24: ...ve special training expertise tools and supplies with respect to the High Power Wall Connector and in certain cases may employ the only persons or be the only facilities authorized or certified to wor...

Page 25: ...rnia 94304 Attention Vehicle Service Please include the following information High Power Wall Connector and Invoice Date Your name and contact information Name and location of the Tesla Store and or T...

Page 26: ...dards and render a decision A settlement satisfactory to all parties may be negotiated at any time including prior to or after the arbitrator s decision NCDS s decision is binding on Tesla but not on...

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