Splitvolt Cgb j1-016 Setup guide

Splitvolt™ L2 Portable Fast EV Charger

QuickStart User Guide

Models: CGB J1-016, CGB J2-016, CGB J3-016

The Splitvolt Level 2 Portable EV Charger can charge any electric vehicle

(EV) that is equipped with a standard SAE J1772 interface. This includes

the vast majority of EVs sold in North America. The charger can also

charge any Tesla EV using the adapter that Tesla supplies with their

vehicle.

 The CGB J1-016 and CGB J2-016 models (with 24-amp capacity)

provide the fastest possible safe charging rate from common

household 30-amp dryer circuits.

 The CGB J3-016 model (with 40-amp capacity) provides the

fastest possible safe charging rate from a standard 50-amp

circuit.

IMPORTANT: Please read this manual and the rear sticker on charger

before use for important safety information.

Contact information

Splitvolt, Inc. info@splitvolt.com

3250 Victor Street, Unit B www.splitvolt.com

Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Splitvolt L2 Portable Fast EV Charger

QuickStart User Guide

Models covered in this guide

Model SKU UPC

Wall Socket

Connection

(Male)

Benefits

Splitvolt

CGB J1-016

CGB-J1-016-

24A 850019012507 NEMA 10-30 Zero cost

installation: Uses the

traditional 240v

dryer plug found in

most homes

Splitvolt

CGB J2-016

CGB-J2-016-

24A 850019012521 NEMA 14-30

Splitvolt

CGB J3-016

CGB-J3-016-

40A 850019012514 NEMA 14-50

Maximum possible

charging rate on a

50-amp circuit

If you’re using a standard dryer

plug, choose the CGB J1 or J2

model that corresponds to your

plug type (NEMA 10-30 or 14-30). If

your electrician has installed 50-

amp service, choose the CBG J3

model (NEMA 14-50).

Features and capabilities

 Super fast: Fastest possible safe charging on 30- or 50-amp circuits

 Easy to use: just plug it into your NEMA 10-30, 14-30, or 14-50 wall

socket or your Splitvolt Splitter Switch and connect it to your EV

 See the charging state at a glance via 4 LEDs (see table below)

 Charge any standard EV: compatible with all common electric

vehicles (BEVs and PHIVs) available in North America

 Lightweight: highly portable at only 6.4lb (2.9 kg), so you can use it

at home or pop it in the trunk for a road trip

 Convenient: comes with a carry case, compact and simple to store

 Safety certifications: cTUVus, CE, TUV

 Warranty: full one-year warranty included for peace of mind

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Disclaimers

This product should not be submerged in water and must be treated in a manner

consistent with its IP55 enclosure rating.

The CGB J1-016 and CGB J2-016 models of this product are designed to operate at a

maximum continuous charging rate of 24 amps on a standard household 30-amp

circuit, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). Exceeding this rate can trip

your household breaker, or lead to damage or risk of fire.

The CGB J3-016 model is designed to operate at a maximum continuous charging

rate of 40 amps on a standard household 50-amp circuit, according to the National

Electrical Code (NEC). Exceeding this rate can trip your household breaker, or lead

to damage or risk of fire.

These products are for use with standard home wiring that is built and maintained

to the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) safety standards. If you suspect that

your home wiring does not meet code, or is worn-out or damaged in some fashion,

contact an electrician for a safety inspection prior to using this product.

1-year limited warranty

Splitvolt, Inc warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material,

workmanship and assembly, under normal use, in accordance with the specifications

and warnings, for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty

does not cover damages as a result of an accident; resulting from the use or misuse

of parts not manufactured or sold by Splitvolt, Inc; or resulting from modification of

the Splitvolt Charger.

These warranties extend only to the original purchaser of the product and are not

transferable. To exercise your rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of

purchase in the form of an original sales receipt that shows the product name and

the date of purchase. These warranties apply only to natural purchasers of the

Splitvolt Charger for personal, family, or household use, not to commercial,

institutional, or industrial purchasers. These warranties are valid only in the United

States. In no event shall Splitvolt, Inc. be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental,

special, consequential, or multiple damages arising out of the use of the Splitvolt

Charger devices.

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Warnings

 This device contains no user-serviceable parts—do not open

 Do not submerge this device in water

 Do not use this product if the cable or any other part is damaged

 Intended for Electric Vehicle charging use only

 For use with standard U.S. household 30-amp or 50-amp circuits

 Rated for NEC maximum safe continuous charging of 24 or 40 amps

Product Diagram

How to start charging

1. Take out the charger and fully insert the 240-volt plug into the

wall socket outlet

2. Remove the cover and a) for non-Tesla vehicles, plug the J1772

vehicle connector into your vehicle inlet; or b) for Tesla vehicles

attach the standard J1772 adapter and insert into vehicle inlet

3. The device will start charging automatically while the

READY/CHARGE, POWER indicators are all green

How to stop charging

1. Press the button and disconnect the J1772 vehicle connector

from the vehicle inlet

2. Close protective cap of vehicle inlet

3. If necessary, disconnect the plug from the socket outlet

Vehicle Connector

’s Button

EV Cable

Control Box with LEDs

Power Plug

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LED indications

The charger is equipped with an LED panel that indicates the various

states of the product, including fault and charging status.

No. Condition Power Charge Fault 1 Fault 2

1 Initialization Flash once Flash once Flash once Flash once

2 EV Connection Ready On Off Off Off

3 Charging On Flashing Off Off

4 Charging Completed On On Off Off

5 Power Self-Test Failure On Off On On

6 Communication Failure On Off Off On

7 Overvoltage or

Undervoltage On Off On Off

8 Grounding Failure On Off Off Flashing

9 Overcurrent On Off Flashing Off

10 Power Leakage On Off Flashing Flashing

11 Overheated On On On On

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble, note the LEDs on your unit and consult the

table above to determine the status of your system. Then follow the

steps in the table below to resolve the problem. Check our website

(www.splitvolt.com) and contact us if you are still unable to resolve.

No. Condition Resolution

1 Initialization Normal initialization upon plug-in

2 EV Connection Ready Plug handle into EV to start charging

3 Charging Charging normally

4 Charging Completed Completed charging

5 Power Self-Test Failure Unplug from wall power and EV, then plug both

back in

6 Communication

Failure