Mount Powershare Gateway

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CAUTION
Due to the weight of the equipment, mounting of the Powershare Gateway should be performed with two people.
  1. If needed, use a blade-tip screwdriver and hammer to punch out the knockouts covering the Powershare Gateway enclosure mounting holes.
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    Note
    Skip this step if the Powershare Gateway enclosure mounting holes are uncovered from the factory.
  2. Using a knockout kit, punch out the necessary conduit entrance knockouts in the Powershare Gateway. All cable knockouts are ¾ inch in diameter but can be expanded to 2-½ inches. Additional knockouts can be made in the area highlighted green in the image below.
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    CAUTION
    If drilling into the enclosure, exercise caution and clean any metal shavings out of the enclosure after drilling. Only drill into the areas of the enclosure indicated in green in the image below. Drilling elsewhere could result in damage to the Powershare Gateway and/or water ingress (if drilling into the top of the enclosure).
    Figure 1. Cable Access Drill Guides
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    Note
    For conduit entry at the top of the Gateway enclosure, a Tesla Top Hub must be used in order to maintain enclosure ingress protection. If using top cable entry, remove the Top Hub Cap from the enclosure and install the Tesla Top Hub (Tesla P/N 1549184-00-A (2-inch kit) or Tesla P/N 1549184-01-A (1 ¼-inch kit)).
  3. Using a drill, level, and ¼ inch screws, mount the Powershare Gateway enclosure to a structurally sound wall. At least two fasteners must be secured to a structural member.
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    CAUTION
    The provided sealing washers must be used when mounting the Powershare Gateway.
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    CAUTION
    If mounting Powershare Gateway to a soft wall substrate, such as drywall or thin stucco, one of the following fastener types is required:
    ¼-20 x 3, 18-8 stainless steel tap bolt
    ¼-20 heavy duty toggle bolts
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    Mount the Powershare Gateway vertically, in the orientation shown below. Do not mount the Powershare Gateway enclosure horizontally or upside down.
    Figure 2. Powershare Gateway Enclosure Mounting Holes