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Powerwall 2 AC Installation Manual 

with Backup Gateway 

Summary of Contents for POWERWALL 2 AC

Page 1: ...Powerwall 2 AC Installation Manual with Backup Gateway...

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Page 6: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Symbols Used...

Page 7: ...General Information...

Page 8: ...Environmental Conditions...

Page 9: ...1 Registering Powerwall 2 Specifications Powerwall Electrical Specifications Powerwall Environmental Specifications...

Page 10: ...Powerwall Mechanical Specifications Backup Gateway Electrical Specifications Backup Gateway Environmental Specifications Backup Gateway Mechanical Specifications...

Page 11: ...3 Site Requirements Powerwall Physical Requirements Powerwall Identification Figure 1 Powerwall 2 Mounting Bracket Dimensions...

Page 12: ...Figure 2 Powerwall 2 Mounting Bracket Dimensions...

Page 13: ...Powerwall Dimensions and Space Requirements Figure 3 Powerwall 2 Dimensions and Space Requirements...

Page 14: ...Powerwall Recommended Temperature Range Powerwall Installation Requirements...

Page 15: ...Backup Gateway Installation Requirements Figure 4 Backup Gateway Dimensions...

Page 16: ...4 Installation Instructions Powerwall Box Contents Powerwall Accessory Bag Contents Backup Gateway Box Contents o o o o o o o Required Tools...

Page 17: ...Required Supplies Step 1 Plan the Installation Site...

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Page 19: ...Step 2 Transport and Unpack Powerwall Figure 5 Removing the Mounting Bracket...

Page 20: ...Figure 6 Removing Powerwall from Its Box Step 3 Anchor the Powerwall Mounting Bracket...

Page 21: ...Figure 7 Anchoring the Bracket to Wood Studs Figure 8 Anchoring the Bracket to Blocking between Wood Studs...

Page 22: ...Figure 9 Anchoring the Bracket to Plywood Figure 10 Anchoring the Bracket to Metal Studs...

Page 23: ...Figure 11 Anchoring the Bracket to Metal Backing Figure 12 Anchoring the Bracket to Metal Backing High Wind Area...

Page 24: ...Figure 13 Anchoring the Bracket to Concrete or Masonry Figure 14 Anchoring the Bracket to Channel Strut...

Page 25: ...Figure 15 Back Cable Entry Port Location Viewed from Front of Powerwall...

Page 26: ...Figure 16 Back Cable Entry Port Location DETAIL Viewed from Front of Powerwall...

Page 27: ...Step 4 Prepare Powerwall for Mounting Figure 17 Switching Powerwall Off Figure 18 Removing the Left Side Cover...

Page 28: ...Figure 19 Removing the Side Cable Entry Door Figure 20 Moving the Back Cable Entry Plug to the Side Cable Entry Port...

Page 29: ...Step 5 Mount Powerwall on the Bracket Figure 21 Mounting Powerwall on the Bracket...

Page 30: ...Figure 22 Leveling Powerwall with a Shim...

Page 31: ...Step 6 Prepare the Backup Gateway for Mounting Figure 23 Removing the Dead Front Panel from the Enclosure...

Page 32: ...Figure 24 Rotating the Back Panel Assembly in the Enclosure Figure 25 Rotating the Dead Front Panel Insert...

Page 33: ...Step 7 Mount the Backup Gateway Figure 26 Backup Gateway Mounting Hole Locations Back View...

Page 34: ...Figure 27 Mounting the Backup Gateway...

Page 35: ...Step 8 Connect Powerwall and the Backup Gateway Figure 28 Removing the Wiring Compartment Cover Figure 29 Powerwall 2 AC Wiring Compartment Inlet and Connectors...

Page 36: ...Figure 30 Powerwall 2 AC Side Cable Port Entry location...

Page 37: ...Figure 31 Communication Connector Wiring...

Page 38: ...Figure 32 Backup Gateway Earth Ground and Communication Connections Figure 33 Powerwall Earth Ground and Communication Connections...

Page 39: ...Figure 34 Connector with Terminating Resistor Figure 35 Powerwall Communication Termination...

Page 40: ...Step 9 Connect a Demand Response Controller Australia and New Zealand only...

Page 41: ...Step 10 Make AC Power Connections Figure 36 Backup Gateway Power Connectors...

Page 42: ...Figure 37 AC Power Harness Figure 38 Powerwall 2 AC Power Harness Connection...

Page 43: ...Step 11 Install Energy Metering for the System Figure 39 Meter Communication Port Connection on Top of Meter...

Page 44: ...Figure 40 Meter Communication Wiring...

Page 45: ...Figure 41 Voltage Line Harness with Capped Leads for Single Phase Service Figure 42 Voltage Line Harness for Three Phase Service...

Page 46: ...Figure 43 Voltage Line Harness EU to AUS Conversion...

Page 47: ...Figure 44 Voltage Tap Port left and four CT Ports right on Bottom of Meter...

Page 48: ...o o o Figure 45 CT Orientation in Relation to Power Flow...

Page 49: ...Figure 46 Multiple Conductors Passing Through a Single CT Figure 47 Y Cable Connecting CTs...

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Page 51: ...Figure 48 CT Placement for Whole Home Backup Single Phase Service...

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Page 53: ...Figure 49 Voltage Tap and CT Placement for Partial Home Backup with Two Meters Single Phase Service with Single Phase Solar Inverter...

Page 54: ...Figure 50 Voltage Tap and CT Placement for Partial Home Backup Three Phase Service with Single Phase Solar Inverter...

Page 55: ...Figure 51 Voltage Tap and CT Placement for Partial Home Backup with Two Meters Three Phase Service with Three Phase Solar Inverter...

Page 56: ...Step 12 Close the Wiring Compartments and Turn On the System Figure 52 Switching Powerwall On...

Page 57: ...Step 13 Commission the System...

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Page 60: ...Step 14 Finish and Demonstrate the Installation...

Page 61: ...Troubleshooting...

Page 62: ...Technical Support Maintenance...

Page 63: ...Wiring Reference Powerwall...

Page 64: ...Backup Gateway...

Page 65: ...Revision Log...

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