Using Dolly with Powerwall 3

Watch the video below for instructions on mounting Powerwall 3 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.

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.

Secure Powerwall to the Dolly

  1. Unscrew and remove the lift handles from the dolly.
  2. Attach the lift handles to Powerwall with the included fasteners, tightening the fasteners until hand tight.
    1. Attach the larger rounded handle to the top of Powerwall.
    2. Attach the smaller angled handle to the bottom of Powerwall.
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    CAUTION
    Do not use a wrench or other tools to tighten the fasteners. Only hand tighten the fasteners.
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    Confirm the fasteners are fully threaded and the lift handles are secured to Powerwall before proceeding.
  3. Engage the dolly on Powerwall while the unit is still in the box:
    1. Insert the lifting plate between the bottom of Powerwall and the bottom of the packaging.
      Figure 1. Lifting Plate in Gap Below Powerwall
    2. Raise and then release the lifting attachment to allow the locking plate to engage the lift handles on Powerwall.
      Figure 2. Locking Plate Being Raised to Engage Lift Handles
      Figure 3. Locking Plate Being Released to Engage Lift Handles
    3. Verify that both sets of lift handles are locked into the dolly.
      Figure 4. Lift Handles Securely Locked to the Locking Plate on Top and Bottom
    4. With a partner, stand the unit:
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      Always work with a partner to stand the unit up. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
      1. Place a foot behind Powerwall to assist in tilting the unit upward.
      2. Engage the brake before the wheels contact the ground to keep the dolly from rolling.
      Figure 5. Tilting the Dolly and Powerwall Up with the Brake Engaged
  4. Once the dolly and Powerwall are stood up, remove the packaging from Powerwall.

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. Once Powerwall is seated on the bracket, remove the lift handles and pull up on the locking plate to disengage it from the unit.
  7. Reattach the lift handles to the dolly and drill in reverse until the lifting plate is fully lowered.