Table of Contents

1. Basic Description

About this Document

The safety and installation instructions "Quick Start Guide" that comes with the charging station should be read first and can also help with the installation procedure:

• Etrel_INCH_DUO_QuickStartGuide.pdf

• Etrel_INCH_DUO_QuickStartGuide_Figures.pdf

Site Preparation

Confirmation of Readiness

Before carrying out the installation, the client must confirm his readiness usually with a statement, that all the requirements for the preparation of the location and additional image material are met, which allows remote checking of compliance.

Access to Installation Site

An access to the location should be made possible to service vehicle for installation and servicing of charging stations.

Support During Installation

The responsible staff for both electricity installations and IT communications should be present on the location or available for immediate remote support.

External Factors

Installation cannot be carried out in the event of extremely rainy or snowy weather or other external factors that can prevent safe mounting, installation, and commissioning of charging stations. The charging station installation should be cancelled under such circumstances.

Instructions Validity

The client shall check with manufacturer for the latest valid version of instructions before the preparation of location(s) for installation of charging stations. Please make an inquiry with the point of contact at the retailer or manufacturer’s support of your charging station to request the latest instructions version when necessary.

Permits

Location and Building Permit

The charging station is a simple object and there is usually no need to acquire any building permits for its installation. If the installation site is a part of municipal property, consent of the relevant authorities must be acquired before the charging station can be installed. Installations must be performed in accordance with possible additional requirements of the national regulation.

Connection to the Grid

The charging station must be connected to the low-voltage electricity distribution network. No special permit is required to connect to an existing network behind the metering point. The connection can be done by any authorised electrician. Installations must be performed in accordance with possible additional requirements of the national regulation.

Parking Permits

Parking must be possible in the direct vicinity of the station and permitted by the operator or owner of the parking area. Estimated time for a full charge depends on the current state of the battery and the vehicle's charging power. Charging procedure usually takes between 30 minutes and up to 8 hours. Installations must be performed in accordance with possible additional requirements of the national regulation.

Location

Charging station should be installed in the vicinity of the parking spot that will be used to park and charge electric vehicles. They can have charging socket located in various positions. Consequently, cable length to connect EV and charging station is important.

The sufficient cable length to easily connect the electric vehicle with the charging station, regardless of where the EV’s charging socket is located, should be between 3 and 7 m and depends on the charging station location in comparison to parking spot. Shorter length cables are recommended as they are easier to handle.

Make sure that in a typical connection scenario there are no obstructions in the way of the charging cable. When in use, the charging cable should be laid so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

Charging station should be mounted so that the plug of the charging station is located approximately 120 cm above the ground. This height enables averagely high user the easiest operation of charging station and connection of charging cable. It also provides best view and operation of the LCD screen.

Etrel INCH charging station and its components (cable, casing, LCD screen...) are developed to be installed in the outside area meaning that charging station is resilient to the external actors (UV rays, rain, snow, cold etc.). Installing it in the closed-up area, for example in garage, will prolong the lifespan of the charging station and keep it in a pristine condition for longer.

There is no function of ventilation implemented in the charging station.

Location of the charging station must meet the following criteria:

• The charging station must not be submersed in water or any other fluid and should not be installed in flood risk areas.

• The operational temperature of the charging station is between - 25°C and + 65°C.

For locations where the charging station will be exposed to direct sunlight and high ambient temperatures during the day, it is recommended to install protection from direct sunlight, otherwise the temperature inside the station may exceed 65°C.

• Charging station must not be installed in explosion hazardous areas (EX zone)

Required Space

Basic installation of the charging station without arches requires an excavation of minimal dimensions of 550 mm x 420 mm (floor plan) and depth of 600 mm. If the charging station is installed together with two safety arches, dimensions of the required dimensions are approximately 800 mm x 550 mm. Please find more information in chapter Construction Works.

Charging Station Dimensions

Additional considerations of dimensions:

• The height of the charging station is 1343 mm.

• Basic dimensions of the station's base: 272 mm x 200 mm.

• Free space needed:

  • 50 mm in the back.

  • 150 mm on the left and right side.

  • 500 mm at the front (140 mm for opening the station doors and additional space to enable simple maintenance).

  • Two air vents are built into the station, one on the top of the back side and another in the middle of the back side. Air vents must not be blocked or obstructed by other items or objects. When applicable, air vents must be protected from being covered with snow.

The charging station is equipped with standard sockets (Type 2 according to EN 61851 or EN 62196-2). Charging cables are not a part of the station's equipment. It is expected that the users carry charging cables in their vehicles. EV parking places must be placed within the reach of the charging cable. Minimum length of the charging cable should be 2.5 m (in the case of the most optimal EV parking to charge on both sockets).

Content, Optional and Extra Equipment

The table below shows the optional and extra equipment that can be added to the charging station:

Tools

To execute the installation of charging station multiple tools are needed:

• Screwdriver,

• Hex screwdriver (if charging station without key lock on maintenance doors),

• Utility knife,

• Self-adjusting crimping pliers for cables' end sleeves,

• Wire trippers and

• Cable rippers.

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Figure 2: Equipment used for the installation of charging station