Tesla Powerwall - What to Do in Case of an Emergency; Actions for Fire; Actions for Flooding; Actions for Unusual Smell or Smoke

In the event of any threat to health or safety, always begin with these two steps:
1. Immediately contact the fire department or other relevant emergency response team.
2. Notify all people who might be aected and ensure that they are able to evacuate the area.
Then, and only if it is safe to do so, attempt to address the other suggestions below.
• In case of a fire:
• If it is safe to do so (and a disconnect exists), switch o the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• If it is safe to do so, switch o the AC breaker to the inverter.
• In case of flooding:
• Stay out of the water if any part of the battery, inverter, or wiring is submerged.
• If it is safe to do so (and a disconnect exists), switch
o the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• If it is safe to do so, switch o the AC breaker to the inverter.
• If possible and safe to do so, protect the system by finding and stopping the source of the
water, and pumping water away.
• Let the area dry completely before use.
• If there is an unusual smell or smoke:
• If it is safe to do so (and a disconnect exists), switch
o the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• If it is safe to do so, switch
o the AC breaker to the inverter.
• Ensure nothing is in contact with Powerwall.
• Ventilate the room.
• Contact the Tesla Energy Authorized Reseller who sold the Powerwall.
• If Powerwall is leaking coolant:
Warning: According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, coolant can be
absorbed through the skin and cause damage to internal organs. Ensure that it does not
touch or enter any part of the body including, but not limited to, skin, eyes, and mouth.
• If it is safe to do so (and a disconnect exists), switch o the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• If it is safe to do so, switch
o the AC breaker to the inverter.
• Ventilate the area.
• Contact the Tesla Energy Authorized Reseller who sold the Powerwall.
When cleaning up spilled coolant:
• Wear safety goggles, rubber gloves, pants, a long sleeved shirt, and fully closed shoes.
• Avoid further coolant spill by putting a bucket under the leak. Powerwall holds up to 1.6 L
(1.69 qt) of coolant.
• Pour cat litter, sawdust, or another absorbent material on the spill immediately. Allow the
material to absorb as much of the coolant as possible.
• Use paper towels to collect the material that was used and discard the soiled paper
towels in a sealed plastic bag. Place the sealed plastic bag into the garbage.
• Clean up anything that remains using soap and warm water.
• If Powerwall is making unusual noises:
• If it is safe to do so (and a disconnect exists), switch
o the DC disconnect on the inverter.
• If it is safe to do so, switch o the AC breaker to the inverter.
• Ensure that nothing is in the vent on top of Powerwall or in the fan.
• If nothing was found, contact the Tesla Energy Authorized Reseller who sold the
Powerwall.
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