Required Supplies

  • Powerwall mounting bracket hardware (see Appendix A: Powerwall Mounting Details)
  • Backup Gateway mounting hardware
  • Conduit or raceway (depending on local electrical requirements)
  • Conduit adapters (necessary for cable entry into Powerwall wiring compartment and Backup Gateway)
  • Minimum 600 V rated copper (Cu) cable (for power connections to Powerwall and the Backup Gateway)
  • Minimum 600 V rated 4-conductor (twisted pair optional) or double-insulated (with one twisted pair) shielded cable (for communication connection between Powerwall and the Backup Gateway)
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    Note
    If custom cable is used, it must meet the following specifications:
    • 16 AWG or 18 AWG (according to wiring distance limits defined in Plan Distance Between Components)
    • 4-conductor (twisted pair optional)
    • Class 1 Circuit Listed
    • Outdoor-rated
    • Overall shield with drain