Blink Wall Mount Charging System Installation Manual

Wall mount charging system

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Wall Mount Charging System

Installation Manual

Simply Smart.

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  • Page 1: Installation Manual

    Wall Mount Charging System Installation Manual Simply Smart.
  • Page 2 ECOtality NA is not responsible for damages, either direct or consequential, arising out of or relating to the use or application of these materials. Blink™, Blink Network™ the Blink™ logo, and ECOtality North America™ are all trademarks of ECOtality, Inc. ®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cord reel installation ......................13  Connecting power to the blink ..............16   Input power ........................16  Connecting the blink ......................16  Connecting the blink to a LAN via Ethernet (optional) ............. 20  Calibrating the blink touch screen ..................22  IM0001_L2_R_WMv1.3...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1 – blink Installations, Typical ..................7  Figure 2 — Shipping Box Contents .................... 8  Figure 3 – Hardware Packet Contents ..................9  Figure 4 – Charger Housing Assembly and Cord Reel ..............10  Figure 5 – Charger Assembly Installation .................. 12 ...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before using the blink charging system, read all of these instructions, as well as the WARNING and CAUTION markings in this document, on the blink unit, and on your vehicle. Consult the following symbols and related instructions for the actions necessary to avoid hazards.
  • Page 6 CAUTION: Incorrect connection may cause damage to the blink charging system.  For permanently-connected installations, use wire size and temperature rating as required by local code. Ground blink properly using equipment ground lug. Refer to the label in charger housing identifying service wiring terminal connections. ...
  • Page 7: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 8: Guidelines And Specifications

    Other relevant codes and standards that apply to the installation of structural components and electrical equipment Installer/contractor notes The installer or contractor selected to install the blink Model WE-30C/K and WE-48C/K charging systems, including electrical connections, shall conform to the following general notes: ...
  • Page 9: Customer Responsibility

     The installer or contractor shall not modify or otherwise alter blink equipment in any manner other than specifically authorized by this installation manual. Unauthorized modification to the blink equipment voids the manufacturer’s warranty. Customer responsibility The customer is responsible for contracting with a certified electrical contractor to perform all electrical work, including connections at the blink, supply circuit, and main service panel.
  • Page 10: Specifications

     LAN capable  Web-based bi-directional data flow  Cord management system  Power cord for connection to NEMA 6-50R receptacle (WE-30K and WE-48K only) Specifications Model WE-30C/K WE-48C/K 208-240 VAC +/•10% (120 VAC to GND) Input Voltage Single (3-wire) Input Phase Frequency 60 Hz...
  • Page 11: Charger Assembly Layout

    WARNING: RISK OF FIRE This equipment has arcing or sparking parts that must not be exposed to flammable vapors. This equipment must be located at least 18 inches (460 mm) above the floor. Figure 1 – blink Installations, Typical IM0001_L2_R_WMv1.3...
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation WARNING: RISK OF FIRE To reduce the risk of fire, install blink on a wall constructed of a material resistant to combustion such as plasterboard (drywall) over studs, 16 inches on center. The blink kit supports installation of the charger assembly over a wood-framed wall (studs on 16-inch centers), with or without plasterboard (drywall) covering.
  • Page 13: Figure 3 - Hardware Packet Contents

     The blink is shipped in an over-pack box containing two cartons, one with the charger housing assembly and the second with the cord reel.  The top carton in the over-pack box contains the cord reel mounting cleat, the cord reel, and cord reel cover.
  • Page 14: Charger Housing Assembly And Cord Reel

    Charger housing assembly and cord reel Figure 4 – Charger Housing Assembly and Cord Reel Item # Part Number Description 11-357-0277 Torx-head screw (T30) 20-030-0001 Bezel 11-356-0273 M6 x 20 hex-head bolt 20-180-0001 Charger housing cover 11-031-0564 ¼-inch lag screw 11-452-0163 ¼-inch washer 20-180-0001 Charger unit and base 09-068-0001 Output cord (part of charger unit) (not shown)
  • Page 15: Charger Housing Installation

    Charger housing installation To install the blink charger housing: 1. Open the blink shipping box and remove the two cartons containing the cord reel and the charger assembly. Unpack the cartons and lay out the contents (the two cartons are attached by the charging cord;...
  • Page 16: Figure 5 - Charger Assembly Installation

    Figure 5 – Charger Assembly Installation 6. Using the housing assembly as a template, mark the centers of the four mounting holes and remove the housing assembly from the wall. 7. Using a 3/16-inch drill bit, drill a pilot hole for each of the mounting holes (wood-framed wall). For brick or concrete walls, metal anchors must be placed in the wall.
  • Page 17: Cord Reel Installation

    WARNING: All four lag screws (and anchors, if applicable) must be installed to prevent the charger assembly from pulling out of the wall. CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the lag screws when mounting the charger housing assembly on the wall. Over-tightening can deform and damage the housing base plate. Cord reel installation To install the cord reel: 1.
  • Page 18: Figure 7 - Cord Reel Cover Installation

    NOTE: If there are irregularities in the wall surface, it may be necessary to place a shim (not supplied) behind one or more of the mounting holes to avoid distorting the cleat. 7. Place the cord reel in position on the cleat. Using a socket wrench with extension, install three M6 hex-head bolts (Item 3, Figure 4) to attach the reel to the cleat.
  • Page 19: Figure 8 - Cord Reel Vehicle Connector

    9. Wrap the charging cord around the cord reel and place the vehicle connector end in the holder at the center of the reel. DO NOT force the connector strain relief past the cord retention fingers on the reel. Lift the connector up and into the reel so that only the cord passes between the retention fingers.
  • Page 20: Connecting Power To The Blink

    40 Amps; settings at 15A, 20A and 30A available Circuit Rating CAUTION: The blink EVSE’s factory default current setting is 30 amps. If the device is connected to a lower current setting, a qualified blink technician must adjust the device settings and reset the unit before use.
  • Page 21: Figure 9 - Housing Cover Removal

    To connect the blink to the power supply: 1. Remove five M6 hex-head bolts (Item 3, Figure 4); then, remove the charger housing cover from the charger assembly. DO NOT remove the four lag screws securing the charger assembly base to the wall.
  • Page 22: Figure 10 - Supply Circuit Port

    Figure 10 – Supply Circuit Port 3. Insert the supply circuit conductors through the knockout in the metal housing bracket. Pull enough wiring through to allow for connection to the knockout and ground terminals. 4. Position the 1-inch fitting in the knockout and secure in place using a metal lock ring. Figure 11 –...
  • Page 23: Figure 12 - Bezel Installation

    CAUTION: Be careful to not disturb factory wiring when making supply circuit wiring connections within the charger housing. 5. Connect the AC supply conductors (L1 and L2) to the upper two terminals in the terminal block (Figure 11) at the lower left of the charger assembly. 6.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Blink To A Lan Via Ethernet (Optional)

    Figure 13 – Security Seal NOTE: The blink will make an audible “click” each time that power starts flowing from the blink to the Car-in-a-Box, and again when power stops flowing. This is a normal sound for the blink to make.
  • Page 25: Figure 14 - Location Of Rj45 (Ethernet) Port

    CAUTION: The Ethernet port delivered with the blink charging system is intended for indoor use only (such as in a garage). Contact the blink Call Center for information on the additional requirements for a safe outdoor Ethernet connection. To physically connect the blink to a LAN via Ethernet: 1.
  • Page 26: Calibrating The Blink Touch Screen

    Calibrating the blink touch screen The first time you start up the blink charging system, a calibration screen appears, with a small plus sign (+) in one corner. To calibrate the touch screen: 1. Touch the plus sign (+). A plus sign (+) appears in the next corner.
  • Page 27 Index B  N  blink NEC · 4 charger assembly · 7 charger housing · 11 O  cord-connected · 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16 features · 5 OSHA · 4 specifications · 6 Building codes · 4 P  C ...
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This manual is also suitable for:

We-30cWe-48cWe-30kWe-48k

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