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- Page 1 ClipperCreek, Inc. Innovative Infrastructure for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles User’s Manual • • • • • • • Model LCS...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LCS User’s Manual CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION ........7 FCC INFORMATION ..............8 OPERATION .................. 8 THE LCS FRONT PANEL ............. 9 INSTALLATION ................10 SERVICE CONNECTIONS ........... 10 MOUNTING PROCEDURES ..........14 MOUNTING THE CONNECTOR HOLSTER ....16 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (Hardwired LCS) ....... - Page 4 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
LCS User’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read these instructions and the charging instructions in your vehicle owner’s handbook before charging your electric vehicle. The following symbols may be found in this manual or on labels affixed to the charge station: NOTE This means pay particular attention. - Page 6 LCS User’s Manual • Not for use in commercial garages where a COMMERCIAL GARAGE is defined as a facility (or portion thereof) used for the repair of internal combustion vehicles in which the area may be classified due to flammable vapors being present (such as from gasoline.) •...
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Page 7: Additional Safety Information
LCS User’s Manual ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Turn off input power to your charge station at the circuit breaker panel before servicing or cleaning the unit. AVERTISSEMENT: Couper l’alimentation d’entrée à votre station de recharge sur le panneau de disjoncteur avant de nettoyer ou de réparer l’appareil. -
Page 8: Fcc Information
RF-producing equipment (such as digital phones, RF communications equipment, etc.) could affect operation. If interference to your charge station is suspected, we suggest the following steps be taken before consulting your ClipperCreek Sales and Service Representative for assistance: Reorient or relocate nearby electrical appliances or equipment during charging. -
Page 9: The Lcs Front Panel
LCS User’s Manual THE LCS FRONT PANEL Figure 1- Front Panel The front panel on the LCS has four indicator lights: POWER (yellow), indicates that power is available to the LCS. CHARGING (green), indicates that the vehicle is requesting a charge and AC power is currently applied to the vehicle. -
Page 10: Installation
LCS User’s Manual INSTALLATION: SERVICE CONNECTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with the appropriate maximum branch circuit overcurrent protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (US) or the Canadian Electric Code C22.2 NO. 280-13 (Canada). ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, de se connecter uniquement à... - Page 11 LCS User’s Manual CAUTION: If a 240V 3-phase feed is from a Delta-connected secondary, the leg used must have a center-tap. That tap must be Grounded. Only the two phases either side of the center-tapped leg can be used. See Figure 4 below. ATTENTION: Si une alimentation à...
- Page 12 LCS User’s Manual The following diagrams illustrate the three service transformer secondary connections most common in North America. Figure 2 - 220/240V Single Phase 240V 120V NEUTRAL (NOT USED) 120V GROUND Figure 3 - 208V 3-Phase, Wye-Connected L3 (NOT USED) 120V 208V NEUTRAL...
- Page 13 LCS User’s Manual Figure 4 - 240V 3-Phase, Delta-Connected, with center-tap on one leg L3 (DO NOT USE!) 240V 120V NEUTRAL (NOT USED) 120V GROUND CAUTION: With the delta connection, one leg must be center-tapped. Only the two phases on either side of the center tap can be used. The two phases must both measure 120V to Neutral.
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Page 14: Mounting Procedures
LCS User’s Manual CAUTION: A 3-phase delta-connected transformer secondary without a center-tap on one leg cannot be used with the LCS. No “Neutral” point is available to be connected to ground for ground-fault protection. The LCS will not allow the contactor to close if it does not sense the presence of a Ground wire connected to a “Neutral”... - Page 15 LCS User’s Manual For Hollow-Wall Construction: • Place the unit such that at least two (but preferably all four) mounting holes can take advantage of solid structural framing inside of the wall or a strong wall surface such as plywood. •...
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Page 16: Mounting The Connector Holster
LCS User’s Manual MOUNTING THE SAE-J1772™ CONNECTOR HOLSTER The SAE-J1772™ connector holster comes standard to provide a convenient, protective housing for the SAE-J1772™ connector head when it is not in use. • The SAE-J1772™ connector holster should be placed so that users have easy and safe access to the SAE-J1772™... -
Page 17: Wiring Instructions (Hardwired Lcs)
LCS User’s Manual WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (Hardwired LCS) Route the LCS conduit to a nearby service panel or junction box. Use the included ¼” trade size watertight fitting to provide a moisture-resistant seal with the service panel or junction box. If necessary, drill a 1/2” diameter hole to accommodate the liquid-tight fitting or use the included 1/4”... -
Page 18: Receptacle Instructions
LCS User’s Manual RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTIONS (Plug-In LCS-P) The LCS-P is fitted with one of the following NEMA plugs: NEMA L6-30P NEMA 14-30P NEMA 6-50P NEMA 14-50P The plug extends from the top of the LCS enclosure. Regulations limit this plug to a maximum of 12 inches in length. For this reason, the LCS-P must be mounted below the NEMA receptacle and must also be located within 12 inches of it. -
Page 19: Cable Wrap Guidelines
LCS User’s Manual CHARGE CABLE WRAP GUIDELINES The LCS enclosure body is sculpted to allow the charge cable to be wrapped around it for convenient storage as well as to keep the bulk of the cable off of the ground and out of the way. As the charge cable is comprised of a number of wires, coiling the charge cable too tightly around the LCS enclosure will result in the charge cable feeling warmer to the touch than would ordinarily be the case. -
Page 20: Grounding Instructions
LCS User’s Manual GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If this product should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. For the hardwired LCS: The hardwired LCS is equipped with three service conductors shielded by three feet of flexible conduit. -
Page 21: Maintenance
CUSTOMER SUPPORT Call your ClipperCreek, Inc. Service Representative at any time, 24 hours a day, at the number below. PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER AVAILABLE WHEN YOU CALL. This information is printed on the label on the side of the LCS enclosure. -
Page 22: Specifications
LCS User’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS Line Input Power 240V AC single-phase - L1, L2, and Safety Ground. Voltage & Wiring: 208V AC 3-phase wye-connected -Any 2 phases and Safety Ground. 240V AC 3-phase, delta-connected. With center-tap on one leg, must use only the two phases on either side of the center-tap. The two phases must both measure 120V AC to ground. -
Page 23: Warranty Information
(first use). The product installation date must be evidenced and communicated to ClipperCreek by way of the warranty registration card (or its equivalent). The warranty registration card must be filled out completely and accurately, and returned to ClipperCreek within 30 days after installation, and the product installation date shall be within 6 months after the purchase date. - Page 24 ClipperCreek, Inc. 11850 Kemper Rd., Suite E Auburn, CA 95603 www.ClipperCreek.com...
- Page 25 EVSE Installation Manual with additional warnings related to the NEMA outlet for plug-in EVSE models. Please keep it for reference. An updated manual can be viewed or downloaded at: clippercreek.com/manuals. For 240V Plug-In Products: • 240V plugs are specifically designed for occasional relocation, such as moving from one home to another home.
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