Summary of Contents for Electric AVENUE Watti Home Gen2
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48A LEVEL 2 EV CHARGER INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE...
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Proper Disposal: Electric Avenue's Watti Home Gen2 EV charger is electronic and therefore may not be disposed of as part of unsorted domestic waste. Inquire with local authorities regarding proper disposal. Product materials are recyclable as marked. Legal: Any information in this manual may be changed without prior notice and does not represent any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
NEMA Plug-in Installation (Option A)......... Electrical Hardwire Installation (Option B)....... Operating the Charger Choosing the Charge Mode..........Connect to WIFI via Electric Avenue Install App... Operating with the Electric Avenue App......Download the Electric Avenue App......Operating with the Electric Avenue App....
Gen2 EV charger and adhere to all national and local building codes and standards. Before installing or servicing the Watti Home Gen2 EV charger, consult with a licensed electrician and allow a trained installation expert to ensure compliance with local building and electrical codes/standards, climate conditions, safety standards, and all applicable codes and ordinances.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: DO NOT put fingers into the EV connector. DO NOT touch the charging connector terminal with any sharp metallic objects, in order to prevent damage. DO NOT use this product if the power cord or EV cable is frayed, has broken insulation, or shows any other indication of damage.
C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : : Other than the charging cable, the Watti Home Gen2 EV charger contains no field serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair or service any other part of the charger.
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE GETTING STARTED CHARGER INTERFACE CAUTION: Avoid placing the charger near hot objects or in high temperature locations. Place the charger away from dangerous substances such as flammable gases and corrosive materials. 22.1 cm (8.7 in) 12.45 cm (4.9 in) 12.7 cm (5 in) 0.35...
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USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE GETTING STARTED CHARGER INTERFACE FRONT BACK Charger Interface Components: 1. LED network indicator light (circle) 4. NEMA 14-50 plug/Hardwired input 2. LED status indicator light (bar) 5. Charging cable 3. Charging connector holster 6. Rear notches to attach to mounting bracket...
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE GETTING STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS EV CHARGER USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE (1) ) Watti Home Gen2 (1) Installation and user (1) Quick Start Guide with EV charger guide wall mounting template (1) Mounting bracket (4) M6 hexagonal expansion...
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE GETTING STARTED TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Gather the following tools (not included) before beginning to install the Watti Home Gen2: Phillips screwdriver 6. Drill and drill bit Socket wrench (optional) 7. Wire stripper (for hardwired installation) Voltmeter or digital multi-meter 8.
GETTING STARTED SETTING THE DESIRED OUTPUT CURRENT The Watti Home Gen2 EV charger can support different maximum output currents by adjusting the rotary switch behind the front cover. The switch is set to position 2 (40A output) by default. WARNING: Amperage adjustments should only be performed by a qualified electrician.
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE CHARGER WARNING: It is always recommended to add surge protection at the service panel for all circuits. Ensure all power and ground connections, especially those at the breaker and bus bar, are clean and tight.
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USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE CHARGER STEP 3 Place the mounting bracket on the wall, aligning the screw holes with the pre-drilled holes. If mounting to brick or concrete, use the (4) hexagonal expansion screws to secure the wall-mounted bracket to the wall.
INSTALLATION NEMA PLUG -IN INSTALLATION (OPTION A) 16A-40A OUTPUT RISK OF SHOCK: RISK OF SHOCK. Turn off the supply breaker to the outlet. Do not restore power to the outlet until installation is complete. Failure to follow these instructions could result in shock or electrocution. WARNING: WARNING: Do not modify the NEMA 14-50 plug provided with the device.
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INSTALLATION NEMA PLUG-IN INSTALLATION (OPTION A) STEP 2 Using the Amperage Reduction Labels sheet, included in the box with your charger: Affix the supplied white amperage label with the appropriate breaker rating to the circuit in the panel. Affix the corresponding black label over the charger's product label, found on the left side of the charger.
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL HARDWIRE INSTALLATION (OPTION B) REQUIRED FOR 48A OUTPUT RISK OF SHOCK: Disconnect electrical power prior to installing the charging station. Do not restore power until installation is complete. Failure to follow these instructions could result in shock or electrocution.
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USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL HARDWIRE INSTALLATION (OPTION B) STEP 3 Unscrew the NEMA 14-50 plug connections (L1, L2, PE) from the terminals. STEP 4 Unscrew the cable clamp and remove. STEP 5 Unscrew the strain relief connector and slide the NEMA 14-50 terminal lugs out of the opening.
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USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL HARDWIRE INSTALLATION (OPTION B) STEP 8 Terminate the electrical hardwire cable according to the (Tension: 10-13kgf.cm/8.68-11.28lbf.in): following layout L1 to L1_IN L2 to L2/N_IN PE to PE STEP 9 Fully tightening the metal lock nut to the threaded end of the connector, (Tension: 23-30kgf.cm/19.96-26.04lbf.in) inside the charger .
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USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION HARDWIRE INSTALLATION (OPTION B) STEP 14 Hardwire the charger leads to the electrical supply panel. To complete the wiring, make the following connections: Connect the L1 lead to the grid L1 Connect the L2 lead to the grid L2 Connect the PE lead to the grid PE STEP 15 Using the Amperage Reduction Labels sheet, included in the box with...
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE OPERATING THE CHARGER CHOOSING THE CHARGE MODE The Watti Home Gen2 EV charger can support two different modes of charging, through the free Electric Avenue mobile app, or simply Plug and Play (default): MOBILE APP MODE To utilize the mobile app as your mode of charging, your charger must be connected to the internet via WIFI.
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION CONNECT TO WIFI VIA ELECTRIC AVENUE INSTALL APP Follow these steps to connect your new Watti Home Gen2 to your home WIFI network in order to be able to use the Electric Avenue mobile app.
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(may take up to 2 minutes), indicating that the charger has successfully established a connection to the Electric Avenue Central System. Continue to page 22 and follow the steps to download and add your Watti Home Gen2 to the Electric Avenue app. WIFI Connection Complete.
Always ensure that the charging cable is positioned so it is not stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress. To use the Electric Avenue app to manage your Watti Home Gen2 charger, ensure your charger is connected to a stable 2.4GHz WIFI network.
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE OPERATING THE CHARGER DOWNLOAD THE ELECTRIC AVENUE APP The Watti Home Gen2 EV charger can only be added to ONE Electric Avenue app account. If multiple individuals wish to utilize the same charger, they must download the app and log into the same account.
STEP 1 Connect your vehicle by plugging the charging connector into your vehicle's charging inlet. STEP 2 In the Electric Avenue app, tap the Home Charging icon to see your home charger. Your app will display an orange circle around the image of the charger to indicate it is preparing for charging.
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE OPERATING THE CHARGER OPERATING AS PLUG AND PLAY (NON-APP BASED) Do not use this product if the power cord or EV cable is WARNING: frayed, has broken insulation, or shows any other indication of damage. Do not use this product if the enclosure or the EV connector is broken, cracked, open, or shows any other indication of damage.
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Charging Complete: When charging is complete, the status indicator light (bar) will display solid green. Press the button on the connector and disconnect the charging connector from your vehicle’s charging inlet. NEED ASSISTANCE? Electric Avenue Technical Support: 1-888-353-2283 ext. 4 support@goelectricave.com...
STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT (BAR) Standby: Initiating Charge: Charging In Charging Fault Communicating Waiting to Progress Complete (Variations) with Vehicle Plug In Solid Blue Solid Green Flashing Green Solid Green Flashing Red NEED ASSISTANCE? Electric Avenue Technical Support: 1-888-353-2283 ext. 4 support@goelectricave.com...
7 flashes followed by 3 sec pauses Relay fault 8 flashes followed by 3 sec pauses 9 flashes followed by 3 sec pauses RCD abnormal RCD self-test fault 10 flashes followed by 3 sec pauses NEED ASSISTANCE? Electric Avenue Technical Support: 1-888-353-2283 ext. 4 support@goelectricave.com...
Reboot the charger by unplugging and re-plugging the NEMA 14-50 plug, by flipping the supply breaker, or by pressing reboot directly in the Electric Avenue app. Refer to page 28 for more information on Errors and Warning Messages. If the error persists, contact Electric Avenue...
USER & INSTALLATION GUIDE WARRANTY Electric Avenue offers a three (3) year limited warranty in the event a defect occurs with an Electric Avenue EV charger. Electric Avenue guarantees that EV chargers shall be free of manufacturer defects. The warranty is applicable to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.
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