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  • Page 1 ClipperCreek, Inc. Innovative Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles User’s Manual • • • • • • • Model HCS...
  • Page 2 PLEASE NOTE This user’s manual includes the latest information at the time of printing. ClipperCreek, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this product without further notice. Changes or modifications to this product by other than an authorized service facility may void the product warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HCS User’s Manual CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION ........7 FCC INFORMATION ..............8 OPERATION ...................8 THE HCS FRONT PANEL ..............9 INSTALLATION ................10 SERVICE CONNECTIONS ............10 MOUNTING PROCEDURES ............14 MOUNTING THE CONNECTOR HOLSTER ......17 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (Hardwired HCS) ......18 RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTIONS (Plug-in HCS-P) ....19...
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  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    électriques et les pratiques courantes de prévention des accidents. Instructions Pertaining to a Risk of Fire or Electric Shock When using the the HCS, basic electrical safety precautions should be followed: • Use this charge station to charge electric vehicles equipped with an charge port only.
  • Page 6 Instructions se Rapportant à un Risque d’Incendie ou de Choc Électrique Lorsque l’utilisation de la HCS, précautions fondamentale de sécurité électrique doivent être suivies: • Utilisez cette station de recharge pour charger les véhicules électriques équipés d’un SAE-J1772...

  • Page 7: Additional Safety Information

    Le HCS n’est pas équipé pour contrôler les ventilateurs. Ne chargez pas le véhicule avec les HCS si la ventilation est nécessaire. CAUTION: DO NOT CHARGE a vehicle indoors if it requires ventilation.

  • Page 8: Fcc Information

    Within a few seconds the green “Charging” light on the face of the HCS will turn on and the charging cycle will begin. After an average driving day the vehicle battery pack will require several hours to recharge completely.

  • Page 9: The Hcs Front Panel

    HCS User’s Manual THE HCS FRONT PANEL Figure 1. Front Panel The front panel on the HCS has four indicator lights, as shown in Figure 1: POWER (yellow), indicates that power is available to the HCS. CHARGING (green), indicates that the vehicle is requesting a charge and AC power is currently applied to the vehicle.

  • Page 10: Installation

    (généralement utilisé comme Neutre) doit être mis à la terre quelque part dans le système. Une connexion Neutre n’est pas exigée par la HCS. Seulement ligne 1, ligne 2, et Mise à la Terre sont nécessaires, comme le montre la Figure 3.
  • Page 11 Notice that L1, L2, & Ground are labeled on each diagram. Those transformer outputs correspond to the same inputs on the HCS. Also, each of the two 3-phase diagrams shows an L3 output, which is not used. Do not connect all three phases of a 3-phase secondary to the HCS.
  • Page 12 With a wye-connected secondary, any two of the legs can be used to provide 208V to the HCS. For example, L1 & L2, or L1 & L3, or L2 & L3. Leave the unused leg open. Do not connect it to a Neutral bar, or to Ground.
  • Page 13 HCS User’s Manual Figure 4 - 240V 3-Phase, Delta-Connected, with center-tap on one leg L3 (DO NOT USE!) 240V 120V NEUTRAL (NOT USED) 120V GROUND CAUTION: With the delta connection, one leg must be center-tapped. Only the two phases on either side of the center tap can be used. The two phases must both measure 120V to Neutral.

  • Page 14: Mounting Procedures

    HCS. No “Neutral” point is available to be connected to ground for ground-fault protection. The HCS will not allow the contactor to close if it does not sense the presence of a Ground wire connected to a “Neutral” point on the transformer secondary.
  • Page 15 • Size ¼”-20 lag screws are recommended for mounting the HCS to a wooden structure. Pre-drill appropriately sized pilot holes to allow the lag screw to grip the wooden structure while preventing the wood from cracking or splintering while the screw is fastened.
  • Page 16 • Machine screw size ¼”-20 hardware is recommended for mounting the HCS.Screw shafts of at least 2” are recommended. The HCS plastic angle washer hole size is 3/8” in diameter, so ensure that the screw heads are of a larger diameter. Place appropriately sized washers between the screw heads and the HCS enclosure mounting flanges.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Connector Holster

    5.45” apart, one each on the enclosure top and bottom. Use a ruler or template to mark hole locations on the mounting surface. • The vertical alignment of the HCS and SAE-J1772 connector holster mounting holes allows for the convenient mounting of both components onto the same post or wall structure.

  • Page 18: Wiring Instructions (Hardwired Hcs)

    WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (Hardwired HCS) Route the HCS conduit to a nearby junction box. Use the included ½” trade size watertight conduit fitting and sealing washer to provide a moisture-resistant seal between the conduit fitting and the junction box. If necessary, drill a 7/8”diame- ter hole to accommodate the conduit fitting.

  • Page 19: Receptacle Instructions (Plug-In Hcs-P)

    HCS enclosure. Regulations limit this plug to a maximum of 12 inches in length, including the plug head. For this reason, the HCS-P must be mounted above the NEMA receptacle and must also be located within 12 inches of it.

  • Page 20: Charge Cable Wrap Guidelines

    HCS User’s Manual CHARGE CABLE WRAP GUIDELINES The HCS enclosure body is sculpted to allow the charge cable to be wrapped around it for convenient storage as well as to keep the bulk of the cable off of the ground and out of the way. As the charge cable is comprised of a number of...

  • Page 21: Grounding Instructions

    électricien qualifié. MOVING & STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Note that both the hardwired HCS and the plug-in HCS-P are intended for fixed installations. For mounting requirements, consult the Mounting Procedures section of the Installation Instructions in this manual.

  • Page 22: Chargeguard Tm Enabled Hcs Instructions

    1. Connect the HCS EVSE to the vehicle with the SAE-J1772 connector. 2. To enable charging: a) Insert the key into the switch located on the right side of the HCS EVSE. b) Turn the key 90° clockwise to the vertical position as shown in the ChargeGuard Addendum Figure 1.
  • Page 23 The EVSE will be enabled for as long as the vehicle remains plugged in. The EVSE will reset when the vehicle connector is unplugged) REPLACEMENT KEYS If you need replacement keys, please contact the ClipperCreek office at (877) 694-4194. Please have the serial number of your EVSE available for reference. Share2 (Optional Function) If the Share2™...

  • Page 24: Share2 Tm Enabled Hcs Instructions

    Follow the Wiring Diagram below for proper wiring of Share2 . Wiring connections can be made in a junction box or pedestal body (ClipperCreek pedestal bodies double as electrical raceways). Strip the blue, brown and white wires ONLY. Use wire nuts (not included) to secure the blue and brown wires to the opposing white wire as indicated by the black dots in Share2 Addendum Figure 1.
  • Page 25 Share2™ Operating Instructions: 1. Connect Vehicle #1 to either HCS #1 or HCS #2 with the corresponding SAE-J1772™ connector. Vehicle #1 will have access to the full power available through that circuit.
  • Page 26 HCS User’s Manual Share2 Addendum - Figure 3: Connect Vehicle #2 HCS 1 HCS 2 Vehicle 1 Vehicle 2 Half Circuit Power Available (50%) Half Circuit Power Available (50%) Share2 Addendum - Figure 4: One of the vehicles disconnects or completes charging...
  • Page 27 HCS User’s Manual OPTIONAL: Share2™ operation if Optional ChargeGuard is also installed: If the ChargeGuard™ option is desired to work in conjunction with the Share2™ option, these two options must be ordered and built at the same time (Share2™ and ChargeGuard™ are factory-installed options and cannot be installed in the field).

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER AVAILABLE WHEN YOU CALL. This information is printed on the label on the side of the HCS enclosure. If your call is made after business hours or on weekends, please leave your name, telephone number, the unit serial number, and a brief description of the problem.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    AC to ground. Do not use the third leg (208V “Stinger”). Service Conductors Pre-installed at the service input of the HCS-40: L1, L2 and Ground use 3 feet of 10AWG, 75ºC copper wire. Pre-installed at the service input of the HCS-50 and HCS-60: L1, L2 and Ground use 3 feet of 8AWG, 75ºC...

  • Page 30: Warranty Information (3 Year Standard)

    ClipperCreek or an authorized ClipperCreek representative or dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or of any claim by any other party.

  • Page 31: Warranty Information (5 Year Ruggedized)

    ClipperCreek or an authorized ClipperCreek representative or dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or of any claim by any other party.
  • Page 32 ClipperCreek, Inc. 11850 Kemper Rd., Suite E Auburn, CA 95603 www.ClipperCreek.com...

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