General Warnings and Information
ATTENTION: Read this entire document before installation. Failure to do so or to follow any of the instructions or warnings in this document can result in electrical shock, serious injury, or death, or can damage the system, potentially rendering it inoperable.
Note
On detection of abnormal condition for
voltage or frequency conditions or in response to a detected unintentional island, the
Tesla system disconnects from the grid to prevent backfeed.
Important Safety Instructions - Save These Instructions
This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during installation and maintenance of the system.
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Warning
Installation must be
carried out only by a competent electrician who is certified by Tesla and who has
been trained in dealing with low voltage electricity.
Warning
Do not use equipment
if it is defective, appears cracked, broken, or otherwise damaged, or fails to
operate.
Warning
To protect the
equipment and its components from damage when transporting, handle with care. Do not
impact, pull, drag, or step on the equipment. Do not subject to any strong force. To
help prevent damage, leave equipment in its shipping packaging until it is ready to
be installed.
Warning
Install all
electrical equipment in a location that prevents damage from flooding.
CAUTION
The Gateway may not
be flush mounted in a wall or cavity.