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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
5. To stop the charging process, disconnect the
vehicle side connector first and then the
charging cordset from the wall receptacle. To
disengage the vehicle coupler, push the button
on the charge connector first and then remove
the connector from the vehicle charge inlet.
Removing The Charge Connector From The
Vehicle Charge Inlet
6. Close the inlet door when an EVSE is not
connected to the vehicle.
NOTE:
It is good practice to keep the ignition in the OFF
position while conducting Level 1 charging. This
minimizes any additional vehicle loads the EVSE
has to support. The additional electrical loads will
extend the high voltage battery charging time.
Troubleshooting Using The Status
Indicator Display
If the vehicle is not charging properly, consult the
status indicator lights.
The AC Power Indicator displays the status and
safety of the input power. If this indicator is green,
the power is within acceptable limits to charge the
vehicle. If only the AC Power Indicator is flashing
red, then there is a problem with the AC power at
the electrical outlet. If the AC Power Indicator does
not return to green, then the outlet should be
inspected by a licensed electrician to ensure the
voltage, frequency, and grounding are compliant to
national and local electrical codes and ordinances.
It may be possible to attempt charging from a
different outlet.
The Fault Indicator displays the status of the
Portable EVSE Cordset and the vehicle connection.
The Portable EVSE Cordset will not allow charging
while the fault indicator is red. If it is off, the
Portable EVSE Cordset has not detected any
internal faults, or faults with the vehicle
connection. If the Fault Indicator is flashing red,
there is a fault detected either with the Portable
EVSE Cordset, electronics, or with the vehicle
connection. The Portable EVSE Cordset may
attempt to retry to provide current to the vehicle if
the fault is cleared. If the Portable EVSE Cordset
does not attempt to provide charge to the vehicle,
the charge connector will need to be removed from
the vehicle to clear the fault.
The fault code list in the following table provides a
reference for the important faults that are
detected by the Portable EVSE Cordset. When a
fault is detected, the AC Power Indicator, the
Fault Indicator, or both the AC Power and Fault
Indicators will flash red. If only the AC Power
Indicator is red, there is a problem on the AC Power
side of the unit. If only the Fault Indicator is
flashing red, there is a problem internal to the unit
or with the vehicle. If both the AC Power and Fault
Indicators are flashing red, an over temperature
condition is detected at either the AC plug or within
the EVSE enclosure. Additional information about
the faults is provided by a fault code that is
displayed on the two green Charge Active
Indicators. The fault code consists of four digits,
each with a value of 1 or 2. The value of a digit is
the number of indicators illuminated for that
part of the sequence. For example, fault code
(1, 2, 1, 1) will display the following sequence:
One indicator will illuminate for 0.3 seconds, then
two indicators will illuminate, then one indicator,
and finally one indicator will illuminate. After all
four fault code digits have been displayed, the
indicators will remain off for one second before
repeating the sequence.
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