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: A battery can present a risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion from vented
gases. Observe proper precautions.
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.
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