Charging Equipment - Chevrolet Silverado 2014 Owner's Manual Supplement

18 18 Driving and Operating
CHARGING
EQUIPMENT
Electric Vehicle Supply
Equipment (EVSE)
The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
(EVSE) is used to deliver electrical
Energy from the premises to the truck
charge port. A Level 1 (120V) or Level 2
(240V/20amp) EVSE is provided with
your truck. Higher voltage Level 2
charging stations may be used for a
more rapid charge.
CAUTION: Only a qualifi ed
electrician should perform the
installation of permanently
mounted Level 2 EVSE's. The
installation must be
performed in accordance with
all local electrical codes and
ordinances.
Do not use an EVSE with a
worn or damaged AC outlet.
The outlet can start a fi re or
cause burns. Serious personal
injury and damage to
components can result.
Do not use an extension cord
with an EVSE. An extension
cord can increase the risk of
electric shock, resulting in
serious personal injury. Use of
an extension cord with a
charger is not recommended.
If using an extension cord cannot be
avoided, make sure the extension cord
meets the following criteria:
•
GFCI protected
•
12 or 14 gauge, 3 conductor
•
Rated for outdoor
CAUTION: Inspect the AC plug
occasionally while the vehicle
is charging to verify it is
within acceptable
temperature and not hot. If
the AC plug feels hot, unplug
the charger and have the
outlet repaired or replaced.
Do not use non-grounded
electrical plug adapters with
the EVSE.