Tesla POWERWALL 2 AC - Installation Manual

Tesla POWERWALL 2 AC

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Powerwall 2 AC Installation Manual

with Backup Gateway 2

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
General Warnings and Information6
Specifications8
- Powerwall Specifications8
- Backup Gateway 2 Specifications10
Registering Powerwall11
Site Requirements and Pre-Installation Guidance12
- Powerwall and Backup Gateway 2 Installation Requirements12
- Powerwall Physical Requirements13
- Powerwall Identification14
- Powerwall Optimum Temperature Range14
Preparing for Installation15
- In the Powerwall Box15
  - In the Powerwall Accessory Bag15
- In the Backup Gateway 2 Box16
  - In the Backup Gateway 2 Accessory Bag16
- Required Tools17
- Required Supplies17
- Optional Accessory Kits and Orderable Parts17
STEP 1: Plan the Installation Site19
- Choose a Location19
- Choose Powerwall Cable Entry19
- Choose Backup Gateway Cable Entry19
- Plan the Electrical Service Connection to Backup Gateway19
- Plan Amount and Size of Conduit or Raceway19
- Plan Distance between Components20
STEP 2: Mount Powerwall and the Backup Gateway21
- Anchor the Powerwall Mounting Bracket21
- Mount Powerwall on the Bracket22
- Mount the Backup Gateway25
STEP 3: Configure the Backup Gateway for Wiring27
- Remove Neutral-Ground Bonding Strap from Backup Gateway if Not Installed as Service Equipment27
STEP 4: Make AC Power Connections28
- Install Main Breaker in Backup Gateway28
- Make AC Power Connections to Supply and Load Panels28
- Install Optional Internal Panelboard in the Backup Gateway30
STEP 5: Make Communications Connections32
- Connect Powerwall to the Backup Gateway32
- Install Optional Remote Disable Switch35
STEP 6: Install Energy Metering for the System37
- About Energy Metering37
- Site and Solar Metering for Backup Gateway 237
- Install Tesla 100A Cts38
STEP 7: Complete the Installation39
- Plan Internet Connection for the Backup Gateway 239
- Close the Wiring Compartments and Turn the System on39
STEP 8: Commission the System41
- Commission the System41
- Finish and Demonstrate the Installation43
- Troubleshooting43
- Technical Support43
- Maintenance43
Appendix A: Powerwall Mounting Details44
- Powerwall Space Requirements44
- Mounting Bracket Anchoring Details45
Appendix B: Wiring Reference48
- Powerwall Wiring48
- Backup Gateway 2 Wiring49
- Backup Gateway 2 Communication Wiring50
- Eaton Breakers51
Appendix C: System Wiring Diagrams52
- Overview52
- Whole-Home Backup52
- Partial-Home Backup55
Appendix D: Configure Energy Metering59
Appendix E: Installing a Neurio Energy Meter60
- Neurio Energy Meter Overview60
- Wireless Communication to the Backup Gateway60
- Wired Communication to the Backup Gateway60
- Meter Voltage Taps62
- Current Transformer Placement62
- Voltage Tap and Current Transformer Connections62
- Meter Placement and CT Wire Lengths63
- Current Transformer Orientation63
- Current Transformer Capacity63
- Metering Split-Phase Solar with a Single CT65
- Installing the Meter65
Appendix F: Feature Notes66
- Configuring Site Limits66
- Configuring Conductor Export Limits66
- Load Shedding66
Appendix G: Installation Troubleshooting68
- Accessing the Powerwall User Interface68
- Updating Firmware68
- Configuring Energy Meters68
- Reset the Backup Gateway70
- Power Cycle the System70
Appendix H: Multi-Powerwall Installations71
- Electrical Equipment Sizing and Overcurrent Protection71
- Multi-Powerwall Installations with the Stack Kit76
Appendix J: Revision Log90

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