Viridian EV User manual

User Guide for Viridian EV
Charging Stations

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Thank you for purchasing a Viridian EV Charging station.
This guide is intended to instruct in the proper use of all models of Viridian Charging stations.
Installation of this equipment should only be carried out by a fully qualified person. Viridian EV accepts
no responsibility for damage caused by improperly installed equipment.
For installation instructions see document "Guidance to installers".
Cautions and Dangers
This guide contains several instructions to which the following symbols have been attached. Failure to
comply with instruction could result in:
DANGER Indicates where failure to comply with instructions will cause death or serious
injury.
WARNING Indicates where failure to comply with instructions could lead to death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates where failure to comply with instructions could lead to minor or
moderate injury.
This document is intended to instruct on the use of and general maintenance of all models of Viridian
manufactured charging stations (current model numbers at the time of writing listed below).
Instructions specific to particular models will be highlighted and clearly marked.
M03-T1C-16A-1P
M03-T2C-16A-1P
M07-T1C-32A-1P
M07-T2C-32A-1P
M07-T2S-32A-1P
M22-T2C-32A-3P
M22-T2S-32A-3P
Understanding the model number of your charging station
M07-T2S-32A-1P
Approximate
maximum available
power in kWh
Example: 7kWh
Enclosure Type
Example: Metal
Enclosure
Connector Type
Example: Type 2
Socket or cable
(Socket type 2
only)
Example: Socket
Maximum Available
Current per phase
Example: 32A
Number of phases
Example: Single
Phase

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WARNING
The charging station is designed for electric vehicle (EV) charging only. It is designed to only allow the
flow of electricity once an EV is connected and correct communication is established. Any tampering of
the Charging station to allow the flow of electricity at any times other that this will present a risk of
electric shock.
CAUTION
The Charging station is covered by a manufacturers parts and labour warranty. Alterations to the
charging station that are not permitted will invalidate this warranty.
Charging Station Features
1. The charging station connects to an EV via the attached vehicle coupler (shown right) or via the
socket (shown left). Models fitted with sockets allow the use of a range of approved
interconnecting cables.
2. Integrated RCBO
3. Status LED
4. Cover strips
5. Identification label
1
2
3
1
4
5
Model
Number
Charging
Current
Serial
Number

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Status LED
LED
Description of Operating State
Colour
Status
NOT LIT
NOT LIT
Charging station is not active, Switched off
Possible Cause of issue:
No mains power present
RCBO switched off
Fault with charging station
BLUE
FLASHING
Charging station is waiting ready to be connected to an electric vehicle
BLUE
STEADY
An electric vehicle is connected but not charging
GREEN
STEADY
An electric vehicle is connected and charging
RED
STEADY
An electric vehicle is connected. Ventilation during charging is required.
This mode is not supported by Viridian Charging Stations so will not
charge.
RED
FLASHING
Fault detected, charging is not allowed
Connecting / disconnecting your electric vehicle
To begin a charging session
For charging stations equipped with a built in cable:
Open the charge point flap on the vehicle and insert the vehicle coupler into the charge point. You may
need to apply a small amount of force to ensure that the plug is housed firmly within the socket.
For charging stations equipped with a socket:
Lift the hinged flap of the socket on the charging station and fully insert one end of the vehicle
interconnecting cable in to the socket.
Take the other end of the vehicle interconnecting cable and insert it into the vehicle as described above.
To stop the charging session
Once the charging session has finished first remove the charging cable from the vehicle. Please note that
some vehicle models require you to manual disengage the vehicle’s charge point locking system to
enable you to do this. If this is the case please consult your vehicle’s owners manual.
For charging stations equipped with built in cable:
It is recommended that you store the cable by wrapping it around the charging station.
For charging stations equipped with a socket:
It is recommended that you remove the cable from the charging station and safely store it away when
not in use.
Please Note:
The cable cannot be removed from the socket on the charging station whilst it is still in a ‘connected’
state (solid blue or green status LED). Trying to do so could lead to the cable remaining locked into the
charging station when the EV is disconnected.

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If the cable should become stuck in the charging station it is recommended to follow the steps below:
Firmly push the cable into the charging station. In most instances this should be sufficient to release
the lock from the connector. You may now attempt to remove the cable from the charging station.
In the event the above does not release the connector, firmly push the cable into the charging
station once again. Disconnect then reconnect the power by switching the RCBO or reconnect and
then disconnect the electric vehicle.
The internal locking mechanism should now have released and the cable should have become freed.
In the event that this does not occur repeat the above process ensuring you firmly push the cable
fully into the charging station socket each time.
BE AWARE in the event of a power outage or switching off of the internal RCBO during charging, the
charge will stop. This may cause the interconnecting cable to remain locked to the charging station,
preventing its removal until power to the unit is re-established.
Service and maintenance
DANGER
Contact with live components can result in serious injuries. There are no user-serviceable items within
the charging station.
Any repair work should only be carried out by a suitably qualified individual. For information on how to
repair the charging station see Guidance for installers.
It is recommended that you test the function of the RCBO once a month by lifting the service window
and pressing the test button. If the RCBO fails its function test you should immediately stop using the
charging station and contact your installer for further assistance.
Cleaning
It is recommended that cleaning of the outside of the charging station should be performed using a
damp cloth and a mild cleaning solution.
CAUTION
Cleaning the charging station with a high-pressure water hose is not permitted and could cause water
build up within the charging station.
The charging station should not be opened and cleaned internally.

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Warranty
Viridian EV provides a 3 year full parts and labour guarantee for operational failure of the charging
station. This is the same for charging stations installed under the OLEV home charge scheme and those
that are not.
In the event of any operational issues with your Viridian charging station please contact the electrician
responsible for the installation of the charging station or your local Viridian distributor.
A full list of approved installers can be found on the Viridian website www.virdianev.energy
Installer Information
Installed By: … … … … … … …
Address: … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
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Trouble Shooting Guide
Problem
Solution
EV not charging
Check the
status LED
- No status LED
Check power to the unit
-Has the main feed from the consumer
unit tripped
-Has the internal RCBO tripped
- LED Flashing Blue
Ensure that the cable is fully inserted to both the
charging cable station and EV.
- LED Flashing red
Disconnect and reconnect the car. If the unit
continues flashing seek further advice.
Unable to remove
charging cable
from charging
station
Please see - Connecting / disconnecting your electric vehicle
EV not charging
at the expected
rate
Charging
stations
equipped
with built
in cable:
The charging rate maybe
limited by the following
-The vehicle may not be capable of receiving
the full maximum power that the charging
station can deliver.
-The power that the battery can take is
reduced the higher the state of charge so will
draw less current.
Charging
stations
equipped
with a
socket
The charging rate maybe
limited by the following
-As above
-The charging cable may be rated to less than
the maximum current available from the
charging station and the current will be
automatically reduced accordingly.
I can’t plug my
charging cable
into the charging
station
Charging
stations
equipped
with built
in cable:
The charging station is not designed to be used with a charging cable. The
charging station must be plugged directly into the vehicle via the built in
vehicle coupler.
Charging
stations
equipped
with a
socket
Please ensure you are
trying to insert the
correct end of the
charging cable.
You will need to use a 7-pin, type 2 ‘Mennekes’
plug to connect to the charging station.
If both plugs are 7-pins use the smaller of the
two.
I can’t plug my
charging cable
into the vehicle
There are various approved types of vehicle sockets. Please ensure you have the right
charging station or charging lead to allow you to connect to your chosen vehicle.

Viridian EV
42 Elliott Road,
Love lane Industrial Estate,
Cirencester,
Gloucestershire
GL7 1YS
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.viridianev.energy
Email: info@viridianev. energy