Product Mounting Requirements

Product mounting requirements can be found in the appropriate installation manual:

Each manual includes the following useful information:

Maximum distance between components Plan Distance Between Components in Step 1: Plan the Installation Site
Minimum mounting clearances Powerwall 3 Space Requirements in Step 1: Plan the Installation Site
Mounting bracket anchoring requirements Mounting Bracket Anchoring Details in Appendix A: Powerwall 3 Mounting Details
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
Powerwall 3 cannot be mounted in a stacked configuration. Units must be mounted side-by-side to ensure the wiring compartment remains accessible (see Appendix A: Code Requirements for commonly enforced codes).

Restricted Powerwall 3 Installation Locations

Powerwall 3 may NOT be mounted in any of the following locations:

  • Habitable spaces (defined as any location used for sleeping, lounging, cooking, eating, etc.)
  • Interior hallways
Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
Note
See Residential Code for ESS and When to Escalate on Partner Portal for more information on how various codes apply to installing Powerwall systems, including Powerwall 3 installation location.

Recommended Powerwall 3 Locations (In Order of Most to Least Preferable)

  1. Exterior wall within 10' of meter (providing job is not in a Cold Weather Area)
  2. Interior space within 10' of the meter that is NOT habitable (must meet local code requirements)
  3. Exterior wall greater than 10’ from meter
  4. Interior space greater than 10' of the meter that is NOT habitable