enphase HCS-40 User manual

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HCS EVSE
User Manual

HCS EVSE User Manual
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................5
Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire or Electric Shock 6
Additional Safety Instructions 8
FCC INFORMATION.................................................................................9
OPERATION..............................................................................................10
Front Panel 11
CHARGE CABLE WRAP GUIDELINES ..............................................12
INSTALLATION - SERVICE CONNECTIONS....................................13
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (Hardwired)................................................18
RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTIONS (Plug-In EVSE)...............................19
RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTIONS ( 240V PlugType EVSE) 20
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................21
Hardwired EVSE Grounding 21
Plug-In EVSE Grounding 21
MOUNTING PROCEDURES ..................................................................22
EVSE Mounting for Hollow-Wall Construction 23
EVSE Mounting for Solid-Wall Construction 24
MOUNTING THE  CONNECTOR HOLSTER ...................25
USING THE PADLOCK (if applicable) ..................................................27
MOVING & STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS............................................28
OPTIONAL FEATURES FOR HCS........................................................29
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................30
CUSTOMER SUPPORT...........................................................................31
SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................32

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ILLUSTRATIONS
Figures
1. Front Panel ....................................................................................................11
2. Drape the Charge Cable Loosely Around the HCS Enclosure......................12
3. 220/240V Single Phase .................................................................................15
4. 208V 3-Phase, Wye-Connected.....................................................................16
5. 240V 3-Phase, Delta-Connected, with Center-Tap on One Leg....................16
6. Wiring the EVSE in a Junction Box..............................................................18
7. Preferred Orientation of the NEMA Receptacles Below the Plug-in HCS ...19
8. Mounting the EVSE to a Hollow-Wall..........................................................23
9. Mounting the EVSE to a Solid-Wall .............................................................24
10. Mounting the SAE J1772 Connector Holster Using the Exterior
Wood Screws and Washers............................................................................26
11. Locking the SAE J1772 Connector with Padlock Included..........................27
12. Charge Connector Secured with Padlock which Cannot be Removed
from Vehicle without Key .............................................................................27
13. Padlock Used in Combination with Connector Holster After Charging .......27
14. Enclosure Dimensions...................................................................................33
Tables
1. Front Panel LED Information........................................................................11
2. Service Connections for HCS by Model.......................................................13

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read these instructions and the charging instructions in
your vehicle owner’s handbook before charging your electric vehicle.
The following symbols may be found in this manual or on labels
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NOTE:
This means pay particular attention. Notes contain
helpful suggestions.
CAUTION: This symbol means be careful. There is
potential to do something that may result in damage to the
equipment.
WARNING: This symbol means danger. You are in a
situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work
on any electrical equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and standard practices for
preventing accidents.