Using Dolly with Powerwall 2 / Powerwall+

Watch the video below for instructions on mounting Powerwall 2/+ using the Powerwall dolly.

Preparing to Use Dolly

Before operating the dolly or handling Powerwall, wear all required PPE (personal protective equipment):

  • Safety glasses
  • Cut-resistant gloves
  • Protective footwear
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Warning
Do not use the dolly to transport or mount Powerwall without PPE, especially protective footwear. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Secure Powerwall to the Dolly

  1. Place the protector sleeve on the ratchet strap, with the ratchet positioned in the center of the protector sleeve.
    Figure 1. Ratchet Strap in Protector Sleeve
  2. Install the ratchet strap on the dolly:
    1. Run the ratchet strap through the dedicated slots on the dolly.
    2. Wrap the ratchet strap around the support and run it through the slots a second time.
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      Note
      It is critical that the ratchet strap be run through the slots twice to ensure Powerwall is secured and will not shift side-to-side during transport.
  3. Position the dolly in front of Powerwall, sliding the base plate underneath Powerwall.
  4. Wrap the end of the strap around Powerwall and insert it in the ratchet:
    1. Ensure the strap is positioned above the upper bracket cleat.
    2. Ensure the protector sleeve wraps around the corner of Powerwall and the ratchet itself is positioned on the front of Powerwall (not the side or corner).
  5. Tighten the ratchet strap.

Prepare the Drill

  1. Install the ¾ inch socket.
  2. Tighten the drill chuck.
  3. Lock the drill chuck (turn it clockwise until it clicks once).
  4. Set the clutch one level below the maximum setting.
  5. Set the drill to low gear.
  6. Mount the drill to the lifting screw.
  7. Secure the drill with the included drill strap.
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    Warning
    Not strapping the drill may result in injury.
  8. Drill forward to raise the base plate.
  9. Drill in reverse to lower the base plate.

Transport Powerwall

Before tilting back the dolly, squeeze the hand brake. Use the brake to control the dolly when Powerwall is raised, or when the dolly is moving.

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Always have one hand ready to operate the brake during Powerwall transport.

Mount Powerwall

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Never release the brake lever while mounting Powerwall. If adjustments are needed during mounting, be sure-footed and keep both hands on the dolly, with one hand on the brakes at all times.
  1. Position Powerwall and align with the wall bracket.
  2. Hold the hand brake when lifting or adjusting Powerwall.
  3. Tilt the dolly back and drill forward to raise Powerwall until the mounting cleats are positioned above the flanges on the bracket.
  4. Confirm Powerwall is aligned with the bracket.
  5. Tilt the dolly forward and drill in reverse to lower Powerwall until the mounting cleats engage the bracket flanges.
  6. Ensure Powerwall is properly seated on the bracket. Use visual checks and confirmations to confirm alignment.
  7. Remove the ratchet strap and drill in reverse until Powerwall is fully secured.