GE Industrial Solutions WattStation Pedestal EVSE Charger Installation User Manual
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GE WattStation
EVSE Charger
Installation Manual
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Pedestal
WattStation Pedestal Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
1! Publications........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3!
2! Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................................4!
3! Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................................................5!
3.1! Safety and Compliance................................................................................................................................................................... 5!
3.2! FCC Requirements .............................................................................................................................................................................6!
4! Grounding Instructions....................................................................................................................................................................7!
5! Installation Instruction..................................................................................................................................................................... 7!
5.1! Before Installing.................................................................................................................................................................................. 7!
5.2! Safety Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................7!
5.3! Installation Overview and Specifications................................................................................................................................7!
6! Installation Requirements.............................................................................................................................................................. 8!
7! Torque Specification Table ............................................................................................................................................................8!
8! Installation and Maintenance Tools.......................................................................................................................................... 9!
8.1! Installation Tools.................................................................................................................................................................................9!
8.2! Maintenance tools.............................................................................................................................................................................9!
9! Field cable size.....................................................................................................................................................................................9!
10! Installation Procedure....................................................................................................................................................................10!
11! Communication ................................................................................................................................................................................16!
12! DuraStation Upgrade.....................................................................................................................................................................17!
13! Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................................18!
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1 Publications
Ref. No. Title
DEH -41580 WattStationTM Pedestal User Manual
DEH -41581 WattStationTM Pedestal MODBUS Register Mapping Guide
Reference Documents
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2 Introduction
GE wishes to thank you for choosing our EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) product. We are
committed to being the world’s leading supplier of EV chargers by providing the highest quality
products as well as the best documentation and product support available in the industry.
Compiled in this manual is a comprehensive set of documentation for your purchase. The manual
is designed to provide you installation, commissioning, preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting
and proper operating instructions for your GE Pedestal WattStation
complete review of the manual by your personnel prior to installation and subsequent operation of
the product.
Before proceeding to the instructions note that in this manual are several warnings, cautions and
notes which are highlighted in bold letters. Please take time to read these special instructions
because they contain important information regarding protection and safety of personnel and
equipment.
WARNING: Denotes operating procedures and practices that may result in
personal injury or loss of life if not correctly followed
CAUTION: Denotes operating procedures and practices that, If not strictly
observed, may result in damage to, or destruction of equipment.
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EV charger unit. We suggest
NOTE:: Notes call attention to information that is especially significant in
understanding and operating the equipment.
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3 Important Safety Instructions
3.1 Safety and Compliance
-Read all the instructions before using
this product.
-This device should be supervised when
used around children.
-Do not put fingers into the electric
vehicle connector.
-Do not use this product if the flexible
power cord or EV cable are frayed, have
broken insulation, or any other signs of
damage.
-Do not use this product if the enclosure
or the EV connector is broken, cracked,
open, or show any other indication of
damage.
-This document provides instructions for
installation of WattStation
WARNING
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Pedestal EV
Charging Station and should not be used for any
other product. Before installing the EVSE (Electric
Vehicle Supply Equipment), you should review
this manual carefully and consult with a licensed
contractor, licensed electrician, or trained
installation expert to ensure compliance with
local building codes, climate conditions, safety
standards and state and local electrical codes.
-The EVSE should be installed only by a licensed
contractor, and/or a licensed electrician in
accordance with all applicable state, local and
national electrical codes and standards. The
EVSE should be inspected by a qualified installer
prior to initial use. Under no circumstances will
compliance with the information in this manual
relieve the user of his/her responsibility to
comply with all applicable codes or safety
standards.
-To reduce the risk of fire, replace only with
same type and rating of fuse.
-Risk Of Explosion: This equipment has internal
arcing or sparking parts, which should not be
exposed to flammable vapors. It should not be
located in a recessed area or below floor level.
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CAUTION
- This device is intended only for
charging vehicles not requiring
ventilation during charging
- To reduce the risk of electric shock,
connect only to properly grounded
outlets
3.2 FCC Requirements
NN oo ttee:: This equipment has been tested
and found to compl
Class A digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct
the interference at their own expense.
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Immppoo rrttaa nn tt:: Changes or modifications
to this pr
oduct not authorized by
y with the limits for a
- Do not use this product if there is any
damage to the flexible power cord or the
EV cable
- Risk of electric shock. Do not remove
cover or attempt to open the enclosure.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service person.
GE Energy could affect the EMC
compliance and revoke your authority to
operate this product.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy:
The radiated power output of the
optional IEEE 802.11b/g wireless radio
and optional cellular modem in this
device are below the FCC radio
frequency exposure limits for
uncontrolled equipment. This device
should be operated with a minimum
distance of at least 20 cm between the
IEEE 802.11b/g wireless and Cellular
antennas and a person’s body and must
not be co-located or operated with any
other antenna or transmitter by the
manufacturer, subject to the conditions
of the FCC Grant.
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