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Utility service connections

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230V above ground

WARNING: The Home Connector is a 

single-phase device.

The following types of service connection 

are primarily used in Europe and Australia 
(sometimes known as “TT Power Grid”). 

IMPORTANT! Before commencing on the 
installation of the Home Connector it is 
important you correctly identify the type 
of utility service connection available on 
site. If you are unsure about the type of 
connection available at the service panel, 
consult the local utility company, or 
contact Tesla Motors for assistance.

When connecting the Line and Neutral 

wires, care must be taken that the service 
transformer secondary connection is 
definitely known, and the wires from the 
main circuit breaker panel are correctly 
connected and labeled. The illustration 
provided on this page shows the most 
commonly used wiring format in Europe.

Note: 

The LINE, NEUTRAL, and EARTH 

outputs on the following illustration 
correspond to the inputs on the Home 
Connector.

Ground (Earth) connection

Always connect the Neutral line at the 
service panel to Earth. Ground fault 
protection is not possible unless the 
Neutral line is connected to Earth. 

If an Earth connection is not available, you 
must install a grounding stake nearby. 

The grounding stake must be connected 

to the ground bar in the main breaker 
panel, and Neutral connected to Earth at 
that point.

WARNING: Always follow local 

electrical codes when installing the 

grounding stake.

230V Single Phase

Caution: The LINE connection must 

measure 230V RMS to NEUTRAL. 

EARTH must also be connected to the 
Home Connector. 

NEUTRAL

LINE

EARTH

230VAC

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Summary of Contents for HOME CONNECTOR

Page 1: ...ClipperCreek Inc Users Manual HOME CONNECTOR Home Connector Users Manual book Page 1 Monday April 26 2010 12 38 PM...

Page 2: ...ions 120V above ground 4 230V above ground 6 Installation Installing the Home Connector 7 Electrical connection 120V above ground 8 230V above ground 9 Post installation testing Confirming a successfu...

Page 3: ...ped over or subjected to damage or stress Environmental considerations At the end of its life this product should be recycled according to local laws and regulations Contact Tesla Motors for recycling...

Page 4: ...nature of the failure see Front panel indicator lights page 11 This feature helps to ensure that your vehicle will be charged and ready for use when needed Temporary problems such as ground faults or...

Page 5: ...wiring 230V above ground 230V AC single phase LINE NEUTRAL and EARTH Current and frequency 90A Circuit Breaker The maximum current for the vehicle is 70A At 240V this will be 17 kW maximum At 230V thi...

Page 6: ...the Neutral at the service to earth ground Ground fault protection is not possible unless the Neutral center tap on the service transformer is connected to an earth ground If ground is not provided by...

Page 7: ...ust each measure 120V to neutral Consult the transformer manufacturer s literature to verify that the single leg can supply the required power Caution Do not use a 3 phase delta connected transformer...

Page 8: ...ectly connected and labeled The illustration provided on this page shows the most commonly used wiring format in Europe Note The LINE NEUTRAL and EARTH outputs on the following illustration correspond...

Page 9: ...ide an adequate mounting surface 2 Attach the Home Connector to the wall studs using four 1 4 x 2 1 2 M6 lag screws The length of the screws must be adequate to securely anchor the Home Connector If m...

Page 10: ...e The Home Connector requires a dedicated 208 240 VAC 60 Hz single phase circuit with its own 90A circuit breaker Do not use a GFCI breaker The Home Connector contains a Personal Protection circuit sp...

Page 11: ...cle Side Note The Home Connector requires a dedicated 230 VAC 50Hz single phase circuit with its own 90A circuit breaker Do not use a GFCI breaker The Home Connector contains a Personal Protection cir...

Page 12: ...loses and the amber CHARGING light illuminates If a vehicle is available connect the Home Connector to the vehicle and verify that the contactor closes and the amber CHARGING light illuminates Once a...

Page 13: ...anel indicator lights GREEN READY LIGHT AMBER CHARGING LIGHT RED PROTECTION LIGHT RED SERVICE LIGHT CONDITION OFF OFF OFF OFF No service power ON OFF OFF OFF Home Connector has power but the vehicle i...

Page 14: ...emains illuminated unplug the vehicle If the red light goes out plug the vehicle back in and see if charging begins normally If charging does not begin normally and the red PROTECTION or SERVICE light...

Page 15: ...use cleaning solvents scouring powder or any type of abrasive pad to clean the Home Connector its charging cable or the vehicle s charging port WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock or equip...

Page 16: ...been detected follow these steps 1 Unplug the vehicle 2 Inspect the connector and the vehicle s charge port to verify they are clean and undamaged If necessary remove any accumulation of dust or dirt...

Page 17: ...TESLAMOTORS COM Home Connector Users Manual book Page 2 Monday April 26 2010 12 38 PM...

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