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SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION – READ AND FOLLOW 

Your Solar Roof system generates electrical current.  

 

Do not try to service Solar Roof, disconnect wires, open electrical panels, or modify any portion of your 
equipment in any way. Failure to follow this instruction can lead to electrical shock, serious injury or death.

Solar Roof is slippery and presents a fall hazard.

 

Never walk or stand on Solar Roof for any reason. Doing so can lead to falls, serious personal injury and death. 
Only allow trained Tesla professionals to access your Solar Roof using appropriate safety equipment and 
personal fall protection.

Opening or altering electrical equipment by anyone other than a certified technician will void your warranty.

Do not walk or stand on gutters, rakes, hips, or ridges. Doing so can damage your Solar Roof.

CAUTION:  

NOTE: 

NOTE TO TRAINED PROFESSIONALS

Tesla Solar Roof is slippery and is a fall hazard.  

 

As a Tesla trained professional, only access Tesla Solar Roof with appropriate safety equipment and while 
wearing personal fall protection. An approved and safe walking platform should be used when accessing the 
roof to prevent falls, and damage to the roof. Tesla Solar Roof is designed to support the weight of an installer. 

Avoid walking on metal flashings and trims as it may cause aesthetic damage to the roof. In addition, skylights, 

roof openings and light transfer panels must be covered with approved covering to prevent falls.

DANGER: 

NOTE: 

Indicates the presence 
of a hazard that WILL 

cause severe personal 
injury, death, or substantial 
property damage if ignored.

DANGER: 

Indicates the presence of a 
hazard that COULD cause 

severe personal injury, death 
or substantial property 
damage if ignored.

WARNING:  

Indicates a hazardous 

situation which, if not 
avoided could result in minor 
injury or damage to the 
equipment.

CAUTION:  

Indicates an important 

step or tip that leads to 
best results, but is not a 
safety or damage related.

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

This manual provides important safety information. Tesla assumes no liability for injury or property damage due 

to repairs attempted by unqualified individuals or a failure to properly follow these instructions. These safety 

instructions must be followed when handling Tesla Solar Roof. 

SYMBOLS IN DOCUMENT

This manual uses the following symbols to highlight important information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for SOLAR ROOF

Page 1: ...SOLAR ROOF OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...d be used when accessing the roof to prevent falls and damage to the roof Tesla Solar Roof is designed to support the weight of an installer Avoid walking on metal flashings and trims as it may cause...

Page 3: ...our beautiful and durable Solar Roof will produce clean renewable energy for years to come This manual walks you through each step of activating monitoring and maintaining Tesla Solar Roof If you have...

Page 4: ...ect Current DC voltage to Alternating Current AC voltage for your home s use System Activation 1 Turn on the breakers in your main electrical panel Go to your main electrical panel Most electric panel...

Page 5: ...s with Powerwall a Backup Gateway is installed for system monitoring and accessing Powerwall energy in case of a power outage For homes without Powerwall a Solar Gateway is installed for system monito...

Page 6: ...lar Gateway Plug your Solar Gateway into a power strip near your router using the included power supply The power light on top will glow white 5 Watch for a signal The Solar Gateway should be connecte...

Page 7: ...If your home has a Powerwall installed the Backup Gateway is already installed and set up Use the Tesla mobile app to follow your energy production in real time You can also find more information in...

Page 8: ...DO NOT use detergents abrasives solvents or other types of cleaning products If you decide to clean your Solar Roof you can hose down your roof with water at standard garden hose pressures Direct the...

Page 9: ...cuilt Interrupter MCI comes with a 10 year warranty from its manufacturer If you experience any issues with your Mid Circuit Interrupter MCI during its 10 year warranty period please contact Tesla Cus...

Page 10: ...powerwall owner documents Powerwall Operations After your Solar Roof is commissioned and the inverter is active Powerwall automatically begins operation You do not need to do anything to begin operat...

Page 11: ...act for additional information about the other components of your Solar Roof system Will I still be subject to electric rate increases if I buy Tesla Solar Roof Even with solar you will most likely ha...

Page 12: ...Roof While Tesla Solar Roof is engineered to safely withstand being walked on walking on Tesla Solar Roof can result in serious injury or death Please call Tesla Customer Care for guidance should you...

Page 13: ...Tesla Customer Care at 888 765 2489 for assistance with your Solar Roof You can use the Tesla mobile app or visit www tesla com teslaaccount to find additional resources and follow your energy product...

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