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Express 250 DC Fast Charging Station Site Preparation Guide April 16, 2018 Part Number 73-001247-01(1)
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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,"...
Overview This document provides site preparation information for the ChargePoint Express 250 DC fast charging station (Express 250). Read and refer to this document after the site design is in place. Swing arms LED display LCD touchscreen Charging connectors...
ChargePoint Express 250 Audience Site designer or architect: – Site design recommendations – Requirements – The CPE250-CMT Civil engineer or county inspector: – Site design recommendations – The CPE250-CMT Electrical engineer or electrician: – Site design recommendations – Conduit wiring Construction specialist or materials engineer: –...
– Check that the station installation locations match the site design plan. In particular, the prepared locations must be able to support the load capacity of the Express 250. See Specifications on page 15 for detailed information.
CPE250-CMT, with sufficient lead time before the site preparation. This kit is not included in the ChargePoint Express 250 charging station, and must be ordered separately. Check that you have the following equipment, tools, and materials before you start the site preparation.
Preparing the Pad You will need the CPE250-CMT to mount the Express 250 and Express Plus stations. The CPE250- CMT helps to place conduits and mounting rods, and ensures correct alignment during station installation. Note The CPE250-CMT accommodates service wiring through the flare, conduit, or locally appropriate wiring method.
ChargePoint Express 250 Required materials Check the following: ChargePoint conduit alignment template kit Contractor materials and tools The CPE250-CMT You must assemble and place the CPE250-CMT in the foundation before pouring the concrete pad. The figure provides a high level description of the steps to assemble the template:...
Preparing the Pad Assembling the CPE250-CMT Important Make sure to wear the cut resistant gloves when handling the CPE250-CMT, to protect your hands from the sharp metal edges. Insert the bare ends of the 6 mounting rods into the 6 bolt holes as shown in the figure.
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ChargePoint Express 250 2a. Add a nut and a washer to each mounting rod before you insert them into the bottom plate of the template 2 in 2b. Check that each rod protrudes about 2 inches from the bottom of the template.
Preparing the Pad Installing the CPE250-CMT See the following topics before you install the CPE250-CMT: Contractor materials and tools Specifications Be sure to consult local codes or a civil engineer to determine the grade, quality, and the size of conduit. Trench and excavate an opening for the foundation that meets local codes and requirements.
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Leave the plastic caps until the concrete has cured and remove before installing the station. Conduit wiring The Express 250 accommodates service wiring through conduits installed underground. The figure shows views of the template with the conduits CPE250-CMT installed in concrete...
Specifications This appendix contains reference information about product 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...
Specifications Safety Express 250 meets the requirements of the compliance agencies as listed in the following table: Table 5 Safety and Compliance Safety Compliance For U.S., complies with UL 2202, UL 2231-1, UL 2231-2 For Europe, complies with IEC 62196, IEC 61851,...
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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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254 East Hacienda Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 USA US toll free: +1.877.850.4562 www.chargepoint.com Document Part Number 75-001212-01(1)