Remove Neutral-Ground Bonding Strap from Backup Gateway if Not Installed as Service Equipment
Proper Earth connection and Neutral-to-Ground bonding is required for safe operation of the Powerwall 3 system and for compliance with local code requirements.
When installed as Service Equipment, the factory-installed Neutral-Ground Bonding Strap bonds neutral to ground, as shown below. The Neutral-Ground Bonding Strap must only be removed if not installed as Service Equipment, or for test purposes.
Use a 7/16 inch socket to remove the two nuts attaching the Neutral-Ground Bonding Strap.
If replacing the Neutral-Ground Bonding Strap, torque nuts to 65 in-lbs (7.4 Nm).
Warning
To ensure safe operation
in Backup Mode, a local Earth connection must be present on the site such as by Earth
rod or ground electrode. Connection of Earth rod must comply with local codes.