Appendix L: Servicing Powerwall+

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      These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that specified in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
      • Performing a Backup Switch Manual Override
      • Backup Switch Manual Override Switch Positions
      • Servicing the Solar Assembly
      • Powerwall+ Installation Manual with Backup Switch
      • General Warnings and Information
      • Specifications
        • Powerwall+ Specifications
        • Mid Circuit Interrupter Specifications (P/N MCI-1) PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE)
        • Mid Circuit Interrupter Specifications (P/N MCI-2) PV Rapid Shutdown Equipment (PVRSE)
        • Backup Switch Specifications
      • Registering Powerwall+
      • Powerwall+ Overview
      • Site Requirements and Pre-Install Guidance
        • Powerwall+ with Backup Switch Installation Requirements
        • Powerwall+ Physical Requirements
        • Powerwall+ Operating Temperature Range
        • Backup Switch Physical Requirements
      • Preparing for Installation
        • In the Powerwall+ Packaging
        • In the Backup Switch Box
        • Required Tools
        • Required Supplies
        • Service Parts, Orderable Parts, and Accessory Kits
          • Powerwall+ Service Parts, Orderable Parts, and Accessories
          • Backup Switch Service Parts, Orderable Parts, and Accessory Kits
      • STEP 1: Plan the Installation Site
        • Choose a Location
        • Choose Solar Assembly Cable Entry
        • Plan Wiring Method
        • Plan Distance Between Components
      • STEP 2: Mount Powerwall+
        • Anchor the Powerwall+ Mounting Brackets
        • Mount the Battery Assembly on the Bracket
        • Mount the Solar Assembly
      • STEP 3: Connect the Solar and Battery Assemblies
      • STEP 4: Make Solar DC Connections
        • Install Mid-Circuit Interrupters in PV Array
        • Test PV Strings with MCIs
        • Make DC Power Connections
        • Install MPPT Paralleling Jumpers (Optional)
      • STEP 5: Install Backup Switch
        • Determine Where to Install Backup Switch
        • Install Backup Switch Behind the Utility Meter
          • Remove the Meter
          • Inspect the Meter and Meter Socket
          • Install the Backup Switch
          • Reinstall the Meter
        • Install Backup Switch in a Standalone Meter Panel
          • Inspect the Meter Panel
          • Install Meter Panel and Backup Switch
        • Connect Powerwall+ to the Backup Switch
      • STEP 6: Make AC Power Connections
        • UL 1741 PCS Requirements
          • Panel Limit Feature
      • STEP 7: Install System Shutdown Switch
      • STEP 8: Complete the Installation
        • Plan Internet Connection for Powerwall+
        • Close the Wiring Compartments and Turn the System On
        • Perform Device Setup
          • Backup Switch Off-Grid Test
        • Finish and Demonstrate the Installation
        • Technical Support
        • Maintenance
      • Appendix A: Powerwall+ Mounting Details
        • Powerwall+ Space Requirements
        • Powerwall+ Anchoring Details
        • Mounting Bracket Anchoring Details
        • Concrete Pad Details for Ground-mounting Powerwall+ on Pre-Cast Concrete Pad an Existing Structural Wall
        • Anchoring and Concrete Pad Details for Ground-mounting Powerwall+ on Poured Concrete with Steel Posts
      • Appendix B: Wiring Reference
        • Powerwall+ Wiring
          • Solar Assembly and Battery Assembly Connections
          • Battery Assembly Wiring
          • Solar Assembly Wiring
        • Backup Switch Wiring
      • Appendix C: System Wiring Diagrams
        • Whole Home Backup
        • Partial Home Backup
      • Appendix D: Inverter Settings
        • Voltage Ride-Through
        • Frequency Ride-Through
        • Accuracy
        • Other Function Parameters
      • Appendix E: Solar Assembly Rapid Shutdown
        • Rapid Shutdown Initiation
        • Self-Test Function
        • Rapid Shutdown Initiator Label
          • RSD Initiator Label Location
      • Appendix F: System Energy Metering
        • Installing a Neurio Remote Energy Meter
          • Wireless Communication to the Powerwall+
          • Meter Voltage Taps
          • Voltage Tap and Current Transformer Connections
          • Meter Placement and CT Wire Lengths
          • Current Transformer Placement
          • Current Transformer Orientation
          • Current Transformer Capacity
          • Installing the Meter
      • Appendix G: Installation Troubleshooting
        • Updating Firmware
        • Configuring Energy Meters
        • Reset the Backup Switch
        • Power Cycle the System
      • Appendix H: Safety Features
        • Arc Fault Detection and Protection
        • Ground Fault Protection
        • Protective Earth Impedance Check
        • System LED Behavior
          • Powerwall+ LED Behavior
          • Backup Switch LEDs
          • Neurio Meter LED Behavior
      • Appendix I: Installing the Cold Weather Kit
      • Appendix J: Multi-Powerwall+ Installations
        • Multi-Powerwall+ Systems
        • Powerwall+ Systems with Powerwall 2 AC
          • Side by Side Installations
          • Stacked Installations
            • In the Powerwall Stack Kit
            • Required Tools
            • Site Requirements
            • Installation Instructions
              • Step 1: Prepare for Installation
              • Step 2: Choose a Wiring Option
              • Step 3: Prepare for Concealed Wiring
              • Step 4: Join the Units
              • Step 5: Wire the Powerwall Units
              • Step 6: Close the Wiring Compartments and Replace the Covers
              • Step 7: Turn On and Configure the System
      • Appendix K: Shutting Down Powerwall+
      • Appendix L: Servicing Powerwall+
        • Performing a Backup Switch Manual Override
        • Backup Switch Manual Override Switch Positions
        • Servicing the Solar Assembly
      • Appendix M: Revision Log
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