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Figure 32: Backup Gateway Earth/Ground and Communication Connections 

Figure 33: Powerwall Earth/Ground and Communication Connections 

Summary of Contents for POWERWALL 2 AC

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

Page 2: ...crossed out wheeled trashcan symbol on an electrical or electronic product or its documentation means that the used product should not be mixed with household waste Proper disposal can help save valu...

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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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