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2.4 Definitions
The term
EV
used in this manual refers to an electric vehicle.
The term
AC
used in this manual refers to alternating current.
2.5 Safety Instructions (General and Specific)
DANGER
Hazardous voltage. Will cause death or serious injury. Turn off power supply to the
equipment before working inside.
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Read this
Installation and Operations Manual in its entirety before installing, maintaining,
servicing, or replacing a Siemens VersiComm.
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Permits
: Be aware that many areas require special permits and/or utility approvals to install EV
charging equipment. Contact your local electrical inspector’s office and your local utility before
beginning work to understand local requirements.
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Qualified person
: Because of the inherent dangers of electricity, only a qualified person should
install, maintain, service, or replace electrical wiring and connected equipment. For the purpose
of this manual, a qualified person is one who is familiar with the installation, construction of and
operation of the equipment and hazards involved. In addition, this person should meet the
definition of a qualified person pursuant to the National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
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. Failure to
comply with the recommendation of having a qualified person install the unit when electrical
work is required, may void the warranty provided with this device.
WARNING!
Failure to properly seat seals can result in water, debris, and other foreign objects
entering the device. These can cause damage to electrical components and prevent the device
from functioning properly.
2.6 Instructions Pertaining to Risk of Fire or Electric Shock
WARNING!
. This manual contains important instructions for the VersiComm that must be
followed during installation, operation, and maintenance of the unit to avoid injury and
equipment damage. When using electric products, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following
:
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Read all of the instructions before using this product.
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Failure to follow these instructions may lead to death, serious injury, or property damage.
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Any electrical wiring required to install this device shall conform to applicable codes and
standards (ANSI/NFPA 70). A qualified electrician is recommended to perform these tasks.
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An insulated grounding conductor identical in size, insulation material, and thickness to the
grounded and ungrounded branch-circuit supply conductors (except that it is green with or
without one or more yellow stripes) shall be installed as part of the branch circuit that
supplies the device or system.
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The grounding conductor shall be grounded to earth at the service equipment or, when
supplied by a separately derived system, at the supply transformer.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn the power off during service, installation or
removing the device from service
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while the power is on, never service, install, or uninstall
this device from service.
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To ensure that adequate contact pressure is applied, a torque driver shall be used to make
power connections. See the installation section of this manual for additional details.
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