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Express 250 DC Fast Charging Station Site Preparation Guide...
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ChargePoint® Charging Station in a manner in which the ChargePoint® Charging Station is not intended to be used or modified will void the limited warranty. You should review your warranty and become familiar with the terms thereof. Other than any such limited warranty, the ChargePoint products are provided "AS IS,"...
Introduction This document describes how to prepare a project site for the ChargePoint Express 250 DC fast charging station. Read this section to familiarize yourself with the Express 250 and ensure that you have all the components, tools, and materials needed to prepare a concrete mounting pad for the Express 250.
Preparing the site requires running conduit and building a concrete mounting pad onto which to install the Express 250. To build the mounting pad, you will need the ChargePoint Express 250 Concrete Mounting Template (CPE250-CMT). The Concrete Mounting Template provides correctly- aligned mounting bolts and conduit openings to ensure the Express 250 can be easily positioned and mounted.
Introduction Tools and Materials In addition to the Express 250 Concrete Mounting Template (CPE250-CMT) described on the previous page, you will need: • Digging tools (shovel, spade, etc.) • Materials to prepare the form for pouring concrete • Concrete •...
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The CPE250-CMT accommodates service wiring through the flare, conduit, or locally appropriate wiring method. The terminal block on the Express 250 accepts 2 AWG wires only. If using a Important: larger gauge wire to accommodate a long run, reduce the wire size at the disconnect.
ChargePoint Express 250 Assemble the Mounting Template Before pouring concrete, you must assemble and position the mounting template. A top-down view, and an assembled template, is shown below. As shown, AC conduit enters the conduit opening on the left-hand side.
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Preparing the Mounting Pad Hold a mounting bolt by its Step 1 plastic cap and insert the bare end into a bolt hole in the top plate of the template. Before inserting the bolt Step 2 through the bottom plate of the template, thread a nut onto the bolt and add a washer (as shown).
ChargePoint Express 250 Install the Mounting Template Dig an opening to accommodate the wiring conduit and the concrete mounting pad. For details, Mounting Specifications on page Trench and excavate an opening for the foundation that meets local codes and Step 1 requirements.
Preparing the Mounting Pad Mounting Specifications In the following specifications, measurements are provided in millimeters, with inches provided in brackets.
Express 250 Specifications Power Module Constant Max Power 31.25 kW Max Output Current Dimensions 760 mm x 430 mm x 130 mm (2 ft 6 in x 1 ft 5 in x 5 in) Weight 38 kg (84 lb) Electrical Output Max Output Power 62.5 kW...
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IP44 and NEMA Type 3R Grounding requirements The Express 250 must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system. An equipment- grounding conductor must be run with circuit conductors and connected to an equipment- grounding terminal or lead on the Express 250.
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The ChargePoint® Charging Station should be installed only by a licensed contractor and a licensed electrician and in accordance with all local and national codes and standards. The ChargePoint® Charging Station should be inspected by a qualified installer prior to the initial use.
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