VersiCharge™ 72" Post and Integrated Retraction Systems | Installation Guide
Single/Dual Post and Cable System Installation
For more information on the post installation, see the demonstration video at:
usa.siemens.com/versicharge.
1.
Remove assembly from the one (1) package. Remove the metal mounting bracket and hardware from its box and
set aside.
2.
Place the pedestal-base assembly onto the concrete mounting base. A minimum base size of 18" x 18" x 18" of reinforced
concrete is recommended. Composite bases designed for EVSE installation are also an option.
3.
Center the base plate over the conduit (if underground conduit is used) and mark the four mounting hole locations onto
the base. Remove the pedestal assembly.
4.
Drill mounting holes in the base.
The included drop-in anchors require a 5/8'' hole.
5.
Clean any debris from the holes and install drop-in anchors using the proper setting tool (not included).
6.
Place the pedestal-base assembly onto the concrete base while completing (a) or (b) below. Bolt-down the pedestal base
using the included drop-in anchors, making sure the base is level. Shim the base plate if necessary (shims not included).
a)
If the conduit is stubbed up through the base from the underground routing, feed the power and communication
wires through the opening in the base of the 3" x 6" raceway.
b)
If the conduit is above ground, remove any hole plug(s) and connect the conduits to the lower 1" holes in the sides of
the 3" x 6" raceway using ¾" NPT connectors.
Power and communication cables must be run in separate conduits. If they are too
close together, there will be interference that negatively affects communication.
7.
Install the ¾ NM Flex right-angle connectors onto the raceway (the O-Ring washer is optional). Use a torque of 75-80 in-lbs to
tighten the nut that secures the NM flex connector (one for a single EVSE post and two for a dual EVSE post). Feed the power
wires (L1, L2, and GND) through the NM connectors.
8.
Feed the communication wires (Ethernet CAT 5/6 or Serial RS485 wire) through the included 3" x 6" top cap with the
straight NM connector and ¾" conduit supplied. Use a torque of 75-80 in-lbs to tighten the nut that secures the NM flex
connector. Install the top cap onto the raceway and secure it using a thin bead of silicone adhesive (included).
9.
Mount the aluminum (single or dual) VersiCharge mounting bracket onto the retractor post using four (4) 10 – 32 x ½"
screws. Install (one or two) plastic mounting bracket(s) onto the metal bracket using the included 10 – 32 x ½" screws.
10. Place the Siemens VersiCharge charger(s) onto the plastic bracket(s). The bracket allows the VersiCharge to rotate/swing
on the hinge during wire connection.
11. Remove the two access covers on the back of the charger(s). Attach the power wires (L1, L2, and GND), followed by the
communication wires, per the VersiCharge Installation and Operations Manual. Once the wires are connected, reattach
the access covers. Be sure to use a proper wire length to allow the charger(s) to close without pinching or obstruction.
12. Swing the charger(s) closed, making sure that the wires are NOT pinched. Install the Security Torx bolt included with the
VersiCharge hardware.
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