Required Tools
General Installation Tools
- Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear)
- Drill with applicable drill bits
- Torque screwdriver with 1/4-inch bit holder and T20 Torx bit
- Small (2 mm) flathead screwdriver (for wiring connector spring terminals)
- Socket wrench with 8mm hex socket
- Wire strippers/cutters for 24 AWG to 250 kcmil (0.2 mm2 to 120 mm2) wires
- Installation tools (level, stud sensor, tape measure, pencil, painter's tape, flashlight)
- Multimeter and Loop Impedance Tester
- Digital camera or smartphone for documenting the installation
Powerwall Installation Tools
- Large (5 mm) flathead driver bit (for Powerwall Earth terminal)
- Lift equipment capable of lifting and supporting 125 kg up to 1.5 m
- Ratcheting strap to secure Powerwall to lift equipment
Warning
Powerwall is heavy. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment (such as gloves and protective footwear) when handling the
unit. Only a sufficient number of trained movers should lift Powerwall. Use of lift
equipment is recommended.
Backup Gateway Installation Tools
- Torque wrench with 1/4-, 3/8-, and 5/16-inch Allen bit (for Backup Gateway power connections)
- Socket wrench with 8 mm (5/16-inch) hex socket