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ChargePoint CPF50 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 CPF50 Networked Charging Station for Fleet Vehicles Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Charging Station. Install and operate only as instructed. Failure to do so may lead to death, injury, or property damage, and will void the Limited Warranty. 2. Only use licensed professionals to install your ChargePoint® Charging Station and adhere to all national and local building codes and standards. Before installing the ChargePoint® Charging...
  • Page 3 Copyright and Trademarks ©2013-2019 ChargePoint, Inc. All rights reserved. This material is protected by the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. It may not be modified, reproduced or distributed without the prior, express written consent of ChargePoint, Inc.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Site Requirements ..........1 ChargePoint Gateway Requirements ......1 Power Management .
  • Page 6 Complete the Checklist ........42 Appendix A ChargePoint Gateway Installation Guide ... . 43 Specifications .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section ChargePoint Gateway Requirements The CPF50 must be located within 45 m (150 ft) line-of-sight from a ChargePoint Gateway (CPGW). Install the Gateway prior to installing charging stations. See the Installation Guide in the CPGW box or Appendix A of this document for installation instructions.

  • Page 8: Tools Needed

    (or port) to ensure the maximum load is never exceeded. As shipped, a CPF50 charging station provides up to 50 A of output current to each charging station. Additional information regarding Power Management for your CPF50 stations is available at ChargePoint.com/support/guides.

  • Page 9: Overview Of The Installation Process

    Document the radio group and complete the Post-Installation Checklist - Section 10. Check for the Correct Shipping Boxes The CPF50 includes nine possible configurations. Verify the number of boxes expected for your configuration. Open the Main Unit box first to access this guide.
  • Page 10 Configuration Box List Completed Installation Wall Mount with CMK8 • Main Unit • Mounting Kit for CMK • CMK8 Pedestal Mount Single • Main Unit • Pedestal • Single Station (no CMK) Mounting Kit Pedestal Mount Dual • Main Unit (2) •...
  • Page 11 Introduction Configuration Box List Completed Installation Pedestal Mount Single with CMK8 • Main Unit • Pedestal • Single Station with CMK Mounting Kit • CMK8 Pedestal Mount Dual with CMK8 • Main Unit (2) • Pedestal • Dual Station with CMK Mounting Kit •...
  • Page 12 6-32 x 3/8 T10 Torx screws (2) • Spare activation label (A duplicate label is attached to front of the charging station. Keep this spare label. It contains important information needed to activate the station on the ChargePoint network.) • Charging cable About the Charging Cable Charging cables come in two lengths: 5.5 m (18 ft) or 7 m (23 ft).
  • Page 13 Pedestal Mount Kit. This ships separately and should already be installed prior to unboxing and installing the CPF50 charging station to allow for concrete or epoxy cure times. For additional information about site preparation, please see the CPF50 Site Design Guide.
  • Page 14 Mounting Kit There are five possible mounting kits. Please ensure that the item you received matches your product configuration. Each mounting bracket is unique to the configuration. Wall Mount Kit for CMK Systems (99-002006) • Back bracket • Front bracket •...
  • Page 15 Introduction Dual Station (Without CMK) Mount Kit (99-002009) • Bracket • Bottom bracket cover • Internal bracket (installed inside bracket) • 10-32 x 4 in screws (4) • 8-32 x 3/8 in screws (4) • Nylon spacers (2) • Lock washers (4) Dual Station With CMK Mount Kit (99-002010) •...

  • Page 17: Install A Wall Mount Cpf50 (Without A Cmk)

    Install a Wall Mount CPF50 (Without a CMK) Remove the faceplate and the wire cover from the charging station. Set them aside. Mark the location. • For wood stud mounting, mark the center of the stud with a line from 1000-1100 mm (39-43 in) above the finished floor.
  • Page 18 Hold the mounting template against the wall. Align the lower mounting holes on the installation template with the holes marked in the previous step. Mark the top mounting hole from the installation template on the wall. Remove the template from the wall. Drill the three mounting holes using a drill bit suitable for the type of wall material.

  • Page 19: Install A Wall Mount Cpf50 Bracket And Cmk

    Install a Wall Mount CPF50 Bracket and CMK Mount the Back Bracket Place the back bracket against the wall with the top of the bracket 1270 mm (50 in) above the floor or ground. Place a level along the top of the bracket to ensure the holes are accurately aligned.

  • Page 20: Prepare The Cmk

    Run service wiring through 19 mm (3/4 in trade size) conduit. Insert the conduit in the hole in the bottom of the back bracket. Run approximately 300 mm (12 in) of service wiring into the bracket. Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the ground wire to the grounding lug on the back bracket.

  • Page 21: Install The Lower Sign

    Install a Wall Mount CPF50 Bracket and CMK Slide the front bracket down over the CMK gently (ensuring you do not scratch the CMK sign) until it aligns with the back bracket. When sliding the front bracket down, pull the...

  • Page 23: Install The Pedestal

    Install the Pedestal Mount and Level the Pedestal Ensure the concrete has been prepared with according to the Bolt Pattern Template (PN: 75- 001163-01). This includes: • Four bolts set into concrete with two nuts and two washers for each bolt with the bolt extending 63.5 mm (2 1/2 in) above the surface •...

  • Page 24: Install Pedestal Covers

    Install Pedestal Covers Select the appropriate pedestal covers from the three pieces provided: If the station is not using a CMK, use the back pedestal cover without a cut-out. If the station is using a CMK, use the back pedestal cover with the cutout for the CMK.

  • Page 25: Mount A Single Station Bracket (Without A Cmk)

    Mount a Single Station Bracket (Without a CMK) Remove the ground lug from the pedestal using a 7/16 in wrench. Save the screws to reinstall later. Connect the ground wire from the service wiring to the ground lug. Run the ground wire from the ground lug through the wiring opening in the front of the pedestal.
  • Page 26 Slide the bracket over the pedestal while guiding the remaining service wiring through the opening in the front of the pedestal. The bracket must slide over the service wiring. CAUTION: Lay the wiring as flat as possible against the pedestal to prevent damage.

  • Page 27: Mount A Single Station Bracket And Cmk

    Mount a Single Station Bracket and CMK Prepare the CMK Position the CMK packaging so its bottom is located near where the charging station will be installed. Do not unwrap the ropes. Note: Remove and discard the two shipping screws (a) from the front of the CMK.
  • Page 28 Connect the ground wire from the service wiring to the ground lug. Run the ground wire from the ground lug through the wiring opening in the front of the pedestal. Reinstall the ground lug to the pedestal using the 7/16 in wrench and the two screws you removed.
  • Page 29 Mount a Single Station Bracket and CMK Slowly lift the CMK into position with the slot at the bottom of the CMK sliding onto the knob at the bottom of the pedestal. The ropes will rise as the weights inside the Note: CMK lower.

  • Page 31: Mount A Dual Station Bracket (Without A Cmk)

    Mount a Dual Station Bracket (Without a CMK) Slide the bottom bracket cover (a) over the pedestal, guiding it gently to the bottom. Remove the ground lug from the pedestal using a 7/16 in wrench. Save the screws to reinstall later. Connect the ground wire from the service wiring to the ground lug.
  • Page 32 Route the remaining service wiring through the opening in the front of the pedestal. Slide the bracket over the pedestal. Align the two holes at the top and the two holes at the bottom of the bracket with the corresponding holes in the pedestal.

  • Page 33: Mount A Dual Station Bracket And Cmk

    Mount a Dual Station Bracket and Prepare the CMK Position the CMK packaging so its bottom is located near where the charging station will be installed. Do not unwrap the ropes. Note: Remove and discard the two shipping screws (a) from the front of the CMK.
  • Page 34 Remove the ground lug from the pedestal using a 7/16 in wrench. Save the screws to reinstall later. Connect the ground wire from the service wiring to the ground lug. Run the ground wires from the ground lug through the wiring opening in the front of the pedestal.
  • Page 35 Mount a Dual Station Bracket and CMK Hold the CMK against the back of the pedestal while aligning the four screws coming through the bracket and pedestal into the corresponding holes in the CMK. The spacer on the pedestal should slide into the Note: ridges on the CMK.

  • Page 37: Install The Station And Charging Cable

    Install the Station and Charging Cable Mount the Station Remove the faceplate and the wire cover from the charging station. Set them aside. Insert a 3/8 in screw into the top center hole on the front of the bracket using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Leave the screw protruding approximately 6 mm (1/4 in) to create a 3 mm (1/8 in) gap between the back of the screw head and the bracket.

  • Page 38: Review The Wiring Diagram

    Review the Wiring Diagram 240 VAC Single Phase Panel Main Breaker Ground Bus Input Terminal Block Output Terminal Block Ground Local Service or Sub Panel...
  • Page 39 Install the Station and Charging Cable 208 VAC Three Phase Panel Main Breaker Ground Bus L2/N Input Terminal Block Output Terminal Block Local Service or Sub Panel Ground Connect power to any two of the phases. Note:...

  • Page 40: Connect The Service Wiring

    Connect the Service Wiring Ensure the service wiring can easily reach the connectors on the charging station’s terminal block. If mounting CPF50 an exterior wall and bringing Note: power through the rear knockout, apply sealant around the rear knockout to prevent water ingress.

  • Page 41: Attach The Wire Cover And Faceplate

    Install the Station and Charging Cable Snap the white levers all the way down on each wire. Ensure each wire is fully inserted into the CAUTION: connector with no bare wire showing before pressing it into place with the white clip. Insert the 4-pin plug into the connector to the right of the output supply wiring.
  • Page 42 Remove the spare activation label taped to the front of the main unit (b) and place it on the Document the Radio Group page in Section 10 of this guide. Snap the faceplate onto the charging station. Fasten the faceplate to the bottom of the station using two T10 Security Torx screws.

  • Page 43: Prepare The Charging Cable For Use

    Turn the knot bearing clockwise approximately one- quarter turn. Push down gently while turning the knot bearing. If you are installing a single station CPF50, Note: attach the charging cable on the left side of the station to minimize interference with the RFID reader.

  • Page 45: Complete Station Setup

    Do not proceed until the ChargePoint Gateway is ready. The station will not function until the ChargePoint Gateway is properly installed in a location where it has a strong cellular signal and an unobstructed line of sight to the charging station.

  • Page 46: Start A Charging Session

    Touch Submit to pinpoint the CPF50 on the ChargePoint map. The mobile page displays a 3-digit PIN code. Start a Charging Session Once the pinpointing is complete, use the ChargePoint app to start a test session. Verify that you can: •...

  • Page 47: Document The Radio Group

    Complete Station Setup Document the Radio Group A radio group consists of a ChargePoint Gateway and up to nine CPF50 charging stations that communicate with it over WiFi. For each radio group, attach the spare activation labels below to document how the stations are organized. After completing this step and the following checklist, provide this information to the person responsible for activating the Gateway and the CPF50 charging stations.

  • Page 48: Complete The Checklist

    All covers are installed and all fasteners are tightened. The station is fully secured and does not rock or wiggle. The LED located at the bottom of the ChargePoint Gateway is solid green. (This can take up to 20 minutes.) For stations with a CMK, the charging cables operate smoothly through full extension and retraction.

  • Page 49: Appendix A Chargepoint Gateway Installation Guide

    ChargePoint Gateway Installation Guide A ChargePoint Gateway consists of a cellular LTE modem for wide area networking, and built-in WiFi for local communications to and from CPF50 charging stations. The ChargePoint Gateway must be located where cellular signals are optimum...

  • Page 50: Contents Of The Box

    • WiFi signal strength between the ChargePoint Gateway and the charging stations is strong, and signals bend (diffract) around narrow columns with low signal loss. Avoid installations where concrete walls are located between the ChargePoint Gateway and the CPF50 charging stations.

  • Page 51: Required Tools

    ChargePoint Gateway Installation Guide Required Tools Keep the spare activation label. It contains critical information that you need to Important: pinpoint the gateway, which prepares it for activation on the ChargePoint network. See Activate the Gateway. • Drill • Phillips screwdriver •...

  • Page 52: Install The Cover

    6.0 - 2.5 mm (10-14 AWG) stranded or solid service wiring to the ChargePoint Gateway and through the hole in the bottom (where you removed the power cord). Strip service wires 6.4 mm (1/4 in).

  • Page 53: Power On

    ChargePoint Gateway Installation Guide Power On Power on the ChargePoint Gateway by switching the service breaker ON (or for temporary installations, by plugging it into the power outlet). As the ChargePoint Gateway powers on, the LED flashes yellow while it attempts to communicate with the cellular network.

  • Page 54: Activate The Gateway

    Activate the Gateway After completing the physical installation of the ChargePoint Gateway, you must prepare it for activation on the ChargePoint network by pinpointing its exact location. Required Tools and Information • The ChargePoint Gateway’s MAC address and activation password (this is...
  • Page 55 The Warranty you received with your Charging Station is subject to certain exceptions and exclusions. For example, your use of, or modification to, the 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.
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