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ClipperCreek, Inc.
Innovative Infrastructure for
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Installation Manual
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Model CS 3-Phase

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  • Page 1 ClipperCreek, Inc. Innovative Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Installation Manual • • • • • • • Model CS 3-Phase...
  • 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

    Front Door Hidden Latch ............16 Service Connections ............17 Testing After Installation ............18 OPTIONAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS .......19 Load Management Inputs ............19 Relay Output ................19 FOR THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ........20 MAINTENANCE ..............23 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ............24 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CS 3-Phase ........25 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..........27...
  • Page 4 CS 3-Phase Installation Manual ILLUSTRATIONS Figures 1. The CS 3-Phase Front Panel ...........7 2. CS 3-Phase Installation Template ........12 3. Wall Mounting of CS 3-Phase ..........13 4. Delta Service Connections ...........14 5. Wye Service Connections .............15 6. Front Door Hidden Latch .............16 7.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    ClipperCreek Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is designed with the safety concerns of the end user as an utmost priority; however, the following safety precautions must be read...
  • Page 6: Fcc Information

    RF communications equipment, etc.) could affect operation. If interference with the EVSE is suspected, we suggest the following steps be taken before consulting a ClipperCreek Sales and Service Representative for assistance: 1. Reorient or relocate nearby electrical appliances or equipment during charging.
  • Page 7: Operation

    The charging light will start blinking. Now remove the connector. Front Panel The front panel has one GREEN and one RED light to indicate the status of the CS 3-Phase. Please refer to Table 1 to check the status of the EVSE. Page 7...
  • Page 8: In Case Of Difficulty

    CS 3-Phase. Wait a few seconds and switch the circuit breaker back on. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle. Charging should begin normally.
  • Page 9: Features

    Time of Use meter is available before having the timer installed. Technical information to help connect the timer to the CS 3-Phase can be found in the section titled Load Management Inputs on page 19 in this manual.
  • Page 10: Cold Load Pickup

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual Cold Load Pickup: This feature is built-in to the CS 3-Phase, but will only be apparent when the utility power fails during charging. If the charging connector is still plugged into the vehicle when utility power is restored, the Green CHARGING light will blink and the unit will not energize the cable for a random time between 2 and 12 minutes.
  • Page 11 Connecting to the High/Off Pin will remove all power from the vehicle until the Off-Peak Charging time arrives. The correct Pin can be identified using the wiring diagram for the CS 3-Phase on page 17 of this manual. The other two pins on the terminal block are the relay contacts for the External Indicator.
  • Page 12: Mounting Procedures

    The mounting holes are spaced 16” apart to accommodate common wall studs. • If there is no solid structural framing on those centers, provide an adequate alternative mounting surface for the EVSE. Figure 2. CS 3-Phase Installation Template Page 12...
  • Page 13 4. Attach the EVSE to the wall studs using four (4) ¼ x 2½” lag screws. 5. After mounting, continue the installation using the Service Wiring Instructions beginning on Page 14. Figure 3. Wall Mounting of CS 3-Phase Page 13...
  • Page 14: Installation - Service Wiring

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual INSTALLATION - SERVICE WIRING Delta Service Connections NOTE: Motiv drivetrain vehicles cannot use a Delta Service Connection. This EVSE is configured for use with 3-phase AC power. Either Delta or Wye service connections can be used in most cases; the exception is that Motiv drivetrain vehicles will have to use a WYE supply transformer.
  • Page 15: Wye Service Connections

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual Wye Service Connections NOTE: Motiv drivetrain vehicles must use a Wye Service Connection. Wye transformer service connections require that the NEUTRAL leg be connected to EARTH GROUND somewhere in the system. The LINE 1, LINE 2, and LINE 3 phases should all measure 120VAC with respect to EARTH GROUND.
  • Page 16: Front Door Hidden Latch

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual Front Door Hidden Latch To open the enclosure, perform the following: 1. Unfasten the two (2) machine screws on the left edge of the enclosure lid. 2. Unlatch the hidden latch located underneath the enclosure inside of the connector compartment.
  • Page 17: Service Connections

    • Do not use a GFCI breaker with the CS 3-Phase. The CS-3 Phase contains a Personnel Protection circuit that is the equivalent and specifically designed for use with electric vehicles.
  • Page 18: Testing After Installation

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual • Only four wires are needed to wire the CS 3-Phase (Line 1, Line 2, Line 3, and Service Ground), as shown in Figure 7. Wire the unit from the breaker panel using wire sized according to local electrical codes.
  • Page 19: Optional Service Connections

    High/Off, on a terminal block as shown in Figure 8 below. Grounding High/Off will completely inhibit charging until it is released. Grounding High/Low will tell the CS 3-Phase to send a signal to the vehicle instructing it not to charge, but instead to...
  • Page 20: For The Service Technician

    External Timer mode are active. This is not a failure mode, merely a status indicator. The front panel green Charge LED will blink. The CS 3-Phase’s cable must be connected to a vehicle for this LED to blink. The front panel light will be off when the cable is not connected.
  • Page 21 Service Representative for assistance. Ground Missing: Turns on when the unit has detected a missing Service Ground. CS 3-Phase will not close the contactor until a proper Service Ground has been connected. The front panel Red PROTECTION light will turn on, and the Diagnostic LED will flash at a faster rate.
  • Page 22 CS 3-Phase Installation Manual Figure 9. Vehicle Cable Wiring Diagram for 3-Phase AC Charging NOTE: Torque specs vary by configuration and are specified on the inside of the CS 3-Phase door. Cable Changes or Replacement: • When connecting the output cable, verify that both of...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual MAINTENANCE The CS 3-Phase requires no periodic maintenance other than occasional cleaning. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or equipment damage, do not allow liquid to enter unit while cleaning it. 1. Turn off the EVSE at the circuit breaker before cleaning.
  • Page 24: Customer Support

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual CUSTOMER SUPPORT Call a ClipperCreek, Inc. Service Representative at any time, 24 hours a day, at 877-694-4194. PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER AVAILABLE WHEN CALLING. This information is found on the side of the enclosure.
  • Page 25: Specifications For Cs 3-Phase

    CS 3-Phase Installation Manual SPECIFICATIONS FOR CS 3-PHASE Line Input Power - Service Entrance Voltage & Wiring: 208V AC 3-phase, Wye-Connected - Use all three phases and Safety Ground. 240V AC 3-phase, Delta-Connected - With center-tap on one leg, contactor L1 and L2, the “Stinger”...
  • Page 26 CS 3-Phase Installation Manual Environment Operating Temp. -30°C (-22°F) to +40°C (+104°F) NEMA Rating: NEMA 4 - outdoor use, watertight Timer Connection: Ground to disable charging, leave open to charge. 12 volts with 1K source resistance when open circuit, 12mA sink current when grounded.
  • Page 27: Warranty Information

    If this product is not as warranted above, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will ClipperCreek, any of its authorized sales and service representatives, or its parent company be liable to customer or any third party for any damages in excess of the purchase price of the product.
  • Page 28 ClipperCreek, Inc. 11850 Kemper Rd., Suite E Auburn, CA 95603 www.ClipperCreek.com...

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