Webasto TurboCord User Manual

Webasto TurboCord User Manual

Portable ev charger 240v

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User Guide
Portable EV CHarger
TurboCord 240V
English

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  • Page 1 User Guide Portable EV CHarger TurboCord 240V English...
  • Page 2 Systems, Inc. Disclaimer: This user guide includes the latest information available at the time of printing. Webasto Charging Systems, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this user guide and/or product without further notice. Changes or modifications to this product not completed by an authorized service provider could void the product warranty.
  • Page 3 OWNER’S RECORD model: TurboCord Charger serial number (s/n): purchase date: A NOTE ON CUSTOMER SUPPORT To ensure superior service, please take note of your serial number when contacting customer support. Write down the serial number of your charger in the “Owner’s Record” above. The serial number can be found on the bottom of the charger’s plug-in module.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important instructions for the TurboCord charger that shall be followed during installation, operation and maintenance of the unit. TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ..................1 Symbol Usage ....................... 2 About Your TurboCord Charger ................3 TurboCord Charger Components ................
  • Page 5: Section 1: Introduction

    Section 1 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 6: Symbol Usage

    SYMBOL USAGE DANGER Indicates information about safety practices which, if not followed, may result in serious injury or death..................Indicates information about safety practices which, if not followed, could result in personal injury or are necessary to WARNING prevent fire or equipment overheating..................
  • Page 7: About Your Turbocord Charger

    ABOUT YOUR TURBOCORD CHARGER Thank you for purchasing the TurboCord Charger – our easy-to-use, compact, and portable power supply for your electric vehicle’s on-board charger. The charger supplies and manages AC power to your electric vehicle and is compatible with a variety of battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
  • Page 8 (gasoline) being present..................TurboCord will not charge and will give a fault indication if NOTE ground is not present. These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United States in accordance...
  • Page 9: Turbocord Charger Components

    TURBOCORD CHARGER COMPONENTS Charge Module Release button Charger Coupler These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.
  • Page 10: Required Outlets

    REQUIRED OUTLETS NOTE Any electrical socket should be checked by an electrician. 208/240VAC operation: a NEMA 6-20R wall outlet is required. NEMA 6-20R wall receptacle 240V A dedicated 240 VAC split phase circuit or a 208 VAC two NOTE phase circuit and a 20 amp rated circuit breaker are required. These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations.
  • Page 11: Section 2: Using Your Turbocord Charger

    SECTION 2 USING YOUR TURBOCORD CHARGER...
  • Page 12: Know Your Indicator Lights

    KNOW YOUR INDICATOR LIGHTS The Indicator light on your charger is the first thing you will notice when you are about to plug or unplug your vehicle. Before we get started, here is a simple explanation of the indicators. CHARGE MODULE INDICATOR LIGHTS Red TROUBLE Blue STATUS Indicator light...
  • Page 13: Charging Your Vehicle

    CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE Your charger is designed for easy charging in 240 VAC. 1. Make sure the car is in park and turned OFF. 2. Insert charger into appropriate wall outlet. 3. RED TROUBLE light will flash briefly, then turn off; BLUE STATUS Indicator light will stay solid indicating that charger is receiving AC power and is ready to charge.
  • Page 14: Manual Stop

    When plugging into an unfamiliar wall outlet, it is good practice to let the vehicle charge for several minutes before leaving it unattended to ensure it is in fact supplying the NOTE expected AC charging power. The RED TROUBLE Indicator will illuminate if not charging. The unit will turn OFF if breaker or infrastructure GFI is tripped.
  • Page 15: Section 3: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 3 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Please refer to this Troubleshooting Guide for possible solutions to common errors or difficulties with charging your vehicle using your portable charger. Do not attempt to repair or service the charger yourself. NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside. A RED TROUBLE Indicator may be triggered by several sources, including the charger, the utility service, or the vehicle.
  • Page 17 Problem Possible Cause Solution RED TROUBLE Utility fault 1. Disconnect the charger module from Indicator is blinking the wall outlet, then reconnect to the rapidly wall outlet. 2. If the condition persists, have a qualified electrician inspect the wall outlet ground circuit integrity. 3.
  • Page 18: Appendix

    APPENDIX These commodities, technology or software were exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model TurboCord Charger Line input power: 240/208 VAC Output power: 16 amps continuous @ 240/208 VAC Circuit breaker rating: 20 amps @ 240 VAC Frequency: 60 Hz Power draw at idle < 2 watts during charging: < 4 watts Cable length: approximately 20 ft.
  • Page 20: Installing The Cable Hanger

    INSTALLING THE CABLE HANGER CABLE HANGER MOUNTING INSTRUCTION 1. Choose a location to install the cable hanger. The hanger should be located in practical proximity to both the utility • service and the location of your vehicle’s charge receptacle. Preferably mounted to a wall stud.
  • Page 21: High Voltage Warning

    HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING High voltage is present in your electric meter housing and power distribution service panel. Contact with high voltage DANGER can cause death or serious personal injury..................DO NOT operate your charger with a damaged output cable, charge coupler, or module.
  • Page 22: State Of California Proposition 65 Warnings

    STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS This product contains a chemical known to the State WARNING of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 23: Safety Features

    SAFETY FEATURES The charger is designed with your safety as the highest priority and includes the following safety features to protect against the risk of electric shock: Service Ground Check: The charger constantly checks for the presence of a • service ground connection.
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    TURBOCORD CHARGER LIMITED WARRANTY KEEP RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS. The Webasto Charging Systems, Inc. TurboCord EV charger is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 25: Index

    INDEX auto-restart ....3, 10 manual stop......10 BLUE STATUS Indicator ..8, output ground ....19 9, 10, 12, 13 outlet ..3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17 charge coupler ..4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 pilot signal wire ....
  • Page 26 Webasto Charging Systems Customer Support 1-888-833-2148 evscs@webasto.com Corporate Headquarters Webasto Charging Systems, Inc. EV Solutions™ 800 Royal Oaks Drive, Suite 210 Monrovia, CA 91016-6347 Corporate phone: (626) 357-9983 or (888) 833-2148 evscs@webasto.com www.evsolutions.com 22600-03 Rev.04...

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