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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & USAGE GUIDE...
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Page 2: Grounding Instructions
Watti Home is properly grounded. Do not modify the provided plug – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a licensed electrician or other qualified professional. -
Page 3: Safety Information
Specifically, it is intended only for electric vehicles not requiring ventilation during charging. • Do not use the Watti Home EV Charger in any manner other than specified in this installation guide. • Do not attempt to disassemble or repair any of the components of the Watti Home EV Charger. -
Page 4: What's In The Box
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Your new Watti Home EV Charger contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or if you believe they’ve been damaged, call support immediately. -
Page 5: Before You Get Started
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED Here are the tools you will need to install the EV Charger. Need help? goelectricave.com support@goelectricave.com... -
Page 6: Step 1: Download The App
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD THE APP Use your phone to check the signal strength of your Wi-Fi network where the EV Charger will be installed. Low/no signal may require a Wi-Fi extender for the Charger to work. Download our free partner app, Emporia Energy, onto your phone or tablet from the Apple App Store or from Google Play. - Page 7 STEP 2: HOW IS THE EV CHARGER POWERED? Hardwired installation See Step 8a • EV Charger can supply a maximum charge of 48A to the EV • Requires a dedicated dual-pole breaker. We recommend 60A. Plugged-in installation See Step 8b •...
- Page 8 STEP 3: FIND A PLACE FOR THE EV CHARGER Locate a place to mount the EV charger where the charger is 24-48" above the floor/ground; the distance from the vehicle allows slack for 25' cable; temperatures are between -22°F to 122°F; the charger is within range of WiFi signal;...
- Page 9 STEP 4: MARK THE MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION Use a bubble level to draw a horizontal line where the top of the EV Charger will sit on the wall ensuring it is 24-48" above the floor/ground and allows slack for the NEMA cable if it will be plugged in.
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Page 10: Step 5: Install The Mounting Bracket
STEP 5: INSTALL THE MOUNTING BRACKET For each mark, drill a 5/16" hole in the wall. Use a hammer to tap in the 4 drywall anchors. If you would like to install the gun cradle under the EV Charger, install the mounting bracket with 3 Phillips screws into the top 3 anchors, omitting the bottom screw, and go to Step 6a. - Page 11 STEP 6: INSTALL THE GUN CRADLE UNDER THE CHARGER The gun cradle is designed to be installed directly under the EV Charger. If you wish to install it off to the side of the EV Charger, skip to Step 6b. Hang the gun cradle on the mounting bracket hooks.
- Page 12 STEP 6B: INSTALL THE GUN CRADLE BESIDE THE CHARGER Use a bubble level to draw a horizontal line at least 12” away from the mounting bracket at the height you’d like the cradle beside your EV Charger. Holding the gun cradle up to your line, mark the top two and bottom mounting holes of the gun cradle.
- Page 13 STEP 7: MOUNT THE EV CHARGER Use a Phillips screwdriver and the 4 Phillips bolts to install the EV Charger on the mounting bracket.
- Page 14 STEP 8A-1: HARDWIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS A licensed electrician or other qualified professional can follow these instructions to hardwire the EV Charger to a breaker. If you plan to power your EV Charger with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle outlet, skip to Step 8b. First, turn off the dedicated dual-pole breaker that will power the EV Charger.
- Page 15 STEP 8A-3: HARDWIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Unscrew the screws for terminals 1, 2, and 3 to remove the Black, Red, and Green NEMA cable wires.
- Page 16 STEP 8A-4: HARDWIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Unscrew the screws to remove the clamp securing NEMA cable. Then, remove the NEMA cable from the assembly. Finally, unscrew the nut holding the cable gland in place and remove it from the assembly.
- Page 17 STEP 8A-5: HARDWIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Using 1-¼" conduit and proper fittings for the connections, bring 6AWG leads with a temperature rating at or above 75°C (e.g., type THHN) from both phases of the breaker along with a ground/earth lead into the EV Charger assembly.
- Page 18 STEP 8A-6: HARDWIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Gently reattach the cable to the cover and the circuit board. Then, from the back of the EV Charger, use the Allen wrench to replace the 8 screws to reattach the front cover.
- Page 19 STEP 8A-7: HARDWIRED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Turn on the breaker and ensure that the power light on the front of the EV Charger is illuminated. Need help? goelectricave.com support@goelectricave.com...
- Page 20 STEP 8B-1: PLUGGED IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS If a NEMA 14-50R receptacle outlet is not already at the EV Charger location, a licensed electrician or other qualified professional can follow these instructions to install one. First, turn off the dedicated dual-pole breaker that will power the EV Charger.
- Page 21 STEP 8B-2: PLUGGED IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Install a NEMA 14-50R receptacle outlet with the ground facing downward ensuring the distance between the NEMA outlet and the EV Charger allows slack for a short cable. Bring leads from both phases of the breaker along with a ground/earth lead to the outlet and connect them.
- Page 22 STEP 8B-3: PLUGGED IN INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICIANS Plug in the NEMA 14-50P plug from the EV Charger into the receptacle outlet. Turn on the breaker and ensure that the power light on the front of the EV Charger is illuminated.
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Page 23: Step 9: Complete The Setup
Watti Home, return to our partner app, Emporia Energy, choose Add a Device under Manage Devices and follow the instructions to set up your EV Charger. Your phone will connect via Bluetooth to the system and then you’ll... -
Page 24: Charging Your Vehicle
CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE Your charger is set from the factory to charge at 40 Amps. You can only change this rate through the Electric Avenue Home app. To charge your vehicle, open the port door and plug the EV Charger gun into the port. You will see the charge light on the EV Charger switch to solid blue when it is connected to the vehicle. - Page 25 CHARGING YOUR TESLA EV The Watti Home EV Charger requires a Tesla J1772 adapter to charge a Tesla. If you don’t already own one, these can be purchased directly from shop.tesla.com. Need help? goelectricave.com support@goelectricave.com...
- Page 26 EV CHARGER LED LIGHTS...
- Page 27 EV CHARGER LED LIGHTS (Continued)
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Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS The Electric Avenue Home app is not finding my EV Charger after I’ve installed it. • Ensure the Charger has power: • Check for a green power light. • Check the EV Charger is wired properly. • Check that the breaker powering the EV Charger is turned on. - Page 29 The Watti Home Smart EV Charger contains FCC ID: 2AS6P-EMEVSE1. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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