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Black Mamba™ Installation and Operation Guide

Product Description

  

LiquidSkyTechnologies, Inc. - Copyright 2017 

Software Version TBD, Pub. Ver. a1.0.10

Product Description

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Black Mamba is a lightweight, UL-listed electric vehicle (EV) charging solution available from 
LiquidSky Technologies, Inc. 

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Black Mamba will charge any electronic device or vehicle that conforms to the J1772 charging 
standard, including electric cars, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, bicycles, campers, etc. 

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Black Mamba is easy to use - virtually plug and play. 

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When plugged in and charging, an elegant LED ring at the top of the enclosure lets you know when 
you are fully charged and ready to go. 

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Black Mamba allows you to charge a single vehicle. 

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Black Mamba provides a compact and ultra strong enclosure with a 31-foot reach between the power 
outlet and the vehicle. 

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Features an industry-standard J1772 coupler.

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Includes a Quik Connect wall bracket for easy mounting. 

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Black Mamba can charge a single EV (e.g., the Tesla Model S) at either 40 or 48 Amps, depending on 
the model purchased. 

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Black Mamba is waterproof, designed for tough, all-weather environments, and is built inside a Type 
4X outdoor rated T6061 aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure. 

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Black Mamba requires 208-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz, single phase. 

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Available in both 40 Amp and 48 Amp charging models:

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Black Mamba Model 40 with 40 Amp output requires one independent, properly fused and/or 

breakered 50 Amp circuit. 

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Black Mamba Model 48 with 48 Amp output requires one independent, properly fused and/or 

breakered 60 Amp circuit. 

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Includes a convenient canvas storage bag.

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Black Mamba is warrantied for residential use only. 

1.Some vehicles require special adapters. Consult your vehicle’s user manual for more information. Tesla includes a 

J1772 adapter with every vehicle. 

Summary of Contents for Black Mamba

Page 1: ...nd above 2017 LiquidSky Technologies Inc Pub No 81845 Rev a1 0 10 04 14 17 Printed in USA LiquidSky Technologies Inc 716 Beacon Street Newton Centre MA 02456 Tel 857 389 9893 www liquidskytechnologies com UL File E473741 The Boldest Baddest Charging Stations on the Planet ...

Page 2: ...between the power outlet and the vehicle Features an industry standard J1772 coupler 1 Includes a Quik Connect wall bracket for easy mounting Black Mamba can charge a single EV e g the Tesla Model S at either 40 or 48 Amps depending on the model purchased Black Mamba is waterproof designed for tough all weather environments and is built inside a Type 4X outdoor rated T6061 aircraft grade aluminum ...

Page 3: ...ack Mamba has passed self test and is in a standby operational state Yellowish Green indicates Black Mamba is connected to the vehicle charging port Pulsating Dark Green1 indicates Black Mamba is currently charging the EV normally Red and Blue indicates an error condition During an error condition the number of blue LEDs indicates the actual error as defined in Table 1 page F 6 Error codes and tro...

Page 4: ... be mounted on a wall using the Quik Connect wall mount bracket provided with the unit With the bracket positioned vertically on a wall at your desired height as shown in Figure 2 insert four 1 4 in 7 x 1 1 4 hex lag screws into the holes on the bracket so that all the screws penetrate a wall stud or fix an appropriate fastener Use a stud finder as necessary to locate a stud Figure 2 Black Mamba Q...

Page 5: ...g duration please follow the charging times recommended by the manufacturer of your EV 7 Once charging is completed unplug the J1772 coupler from the EV charging port unplug Black Mamba from the electrical outlet Black Mamba can either be stored in the canvas storage bag provided with the unit or it can be mounted to the Quik Connect wall bracket Warning Before connecting Black Mamba to a vehicle ...

Page 6: ...matically de energizes the cable conductors and EV connector upon exposure to strain that could result in either cable rupture or separation of the cable from the electric connector and exposure of live parts NEC 625 19 SAE J1772 Table 1 Troubleshooting LED Error Conditions No Blue LEDs Meaning Corrective Action s 1 Ventilation Required Ventilation for the operation of Black Mamba is inadequate Se...

Page 7: ...le for protection against electric shock of personnel NEC 625 22 SAE J1772 UL 2231 After each GFCI event Black Mamba will retry charging up to 4 times after a 15 second delay per event UL 2231 Stuck Relay Detection Black Mamba checks relay contacts every time it starts to charge to ensure relays are functioning properly and providing proper power interlock EV Identification Black Mamba verifies th...

Page 8: ... and knowledge required to safely work with AC voltages please consult with an experienced electrician for assistance and inspection of your work Warning Do not install Black Mamba near flammable explosive or combustible materials Do not locate or store flammable explosive or combustible materials near the charging station Warning Do not operate Black Mamba with a visibly damaged cable or if the e...

Page 9: ...ut war ranty term or condition of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties terms or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality non infringement and fitness for a particular purpose LiquidSky Technologies Inc reserves the right to make changes to equipment design or program components described in this documentation as progress in engineering ...

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