Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Powerwall+ installation and service require knowledge of high voltage electricity and should only be performed by Tesla Certified Installers. 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 warnings and cautions must be followed when using Powerwall+.
Symbols in This Document
This manual uses the following symbols to highlight important information:Warning
indicates
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or
death.
CAUTION
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor injury or damage to the
equipment.
Note
indicates an important step or tip that leads to best
results, but is not safety or damage related.
General Information
Warning
Read this entire
document before installing or using Powerwall+. Failure to do so or to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this
document can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or can damage Powerwall+, potentially rendering it inoperable.
Warning
Electric shock hazard. The DC conductors of
this PV system are normally ungrounded but will become intermittently grounded
without indication when the inverter measures the PV array isolation. Energy stored
in capacitor. Do not remove cover until 5 minutes after disconnecting the equipment.
Power fed from more than one source. Disconnect all sources of supply before
servicing.
Warning
A battery can
present a risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion from vented gases. Observe
proper precautions.
Warning
This product can
expose you to chemicals including cobalt and lithium compounds, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. You cannot be exposed to
these chemicals without opening the external casing. Only members of the Tesla
Service team and other Tesla-certified technicians should open the external
casing.
Warning
Powerwall+ installation must be carried out only by Tesla Certified Installers who have been
trained in dealing with high voltage electricity.
Warning
Powerwall+ is heavy. Use of lift equipment is recommended.
Warning
Use Powerwall+ only as directed.
Warning
Do not use Powerwall+ if it is defective, appears cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged, or fails to
operate.
Warning
Before beginning
the wiring portion of the installation, ensure that the Powerwall+ is switched off, and open any associated circuit breakers and disconnect switches
(if applicable for the installation).
Warning
Do not attempt to
open, disassemble, repair, tamper with, or modify Powerwall+. Powerwall+ and its components are not user serviceable. Batteries in Powerwall+ are not replaceable. Contact the Tesla Certified Installer who installed the
system for any repairs.
Warning
To protect Powerwall+ and its components from damage when transporting, handle with care. Do not
impact, pull, drag, or step on Powerwall+. Do not subject Powerwall+ to any strong force. To help prevent damage, leave Powerwall+ in its shipping packaging until it is ready to be installed.
Warning
Do not insert
foreign objects into any part of Powerwall+.
Warning
Do not expose Powerwall+ or its components to direct flame.
Warning
Do not install Powerwall+ near heating equipment.
Warning
Do not immerse Powerwall+ or its components in water or other fluids.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock. Do not remove cover,
there are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
CAUTION
Both AC and DC voltage sources are terminated
inside this equipment. Each circuit must be individually disconnected before
servicing.
CAUTION
When the PV array is exposed to light, it
supplies a DC voltage to this equipment.
CAUTION
Do not use cleaning
solvents to clean Powerwall+, or expose Powerwall+ to flammable or harsh chemicals or vapors.
CAUTION
Do not use fluids,
parts, or accessories other than those specified in this manual, including use of
non-genuine Tesla parts or accessories, or parts or accessories not purchased
directly from Tesla or a Tesla-certified party.
CAUTION
Do not place Powerwall+ in a storage condition for more
than one (1) month, or permit the electrical feed on the Powerwall+ to be severed for more than one
(1) month. Please reach out to your installer for more information if needed.
CAUTION
Do not paint any
part of Powerwall+, including any internal or external components such as the exterior shell or
casing.
CAUTION
When installing Powerwall+ in a garage or near vehicles, keep it out of the driving path. If possible,
install Powerwall+ on a side wall and/or above the height of vehicle bumpers.
Environmental Conditions
Warning
Install Powerwall+ in a location that prevents damage from flooding.
Warning
Operating or storing
Powerwall+ in temperatures outside its specified range might cause damage to
Powerwall.
Warning
Do not expose Powerwall+ to ambient temperatures above 60°C (140°F) or below -30°C (-22°F).
CAUTION
Ensure that no water
sources are above or near Powerwall+, including downspouts, sprinklers, or faucets.
CAUTION
Ensure that snow
does not accumulate around Powerwall+.