Iss 8 - Mar 2019
Page 5 of 9
Installation method
DANGER
Installation requires access to the properties electrical consumer unit. Ensure that power
to it is isolated before commencing any work.
WARNING
Due to the high and constant current draw, the charge point must be installed on a dedicated spur
within the consumer unit.
CAUTION
The charge point must be installed in accordance with all current safety and legislative requirements
relevant to the location to which it is being installed. If any of the actions listed by the installation
method described below contravene current safety and legislative requirements, they MUST be adjusted
to meet the required standard. If that is NOT possible they MUST NOT be done.
THE INSTALLER MUST ENSURE THE CHARGE POINT IS EARTHED
It is recommended but not required that an isolation switch should be located near the charge point.
Plastic hinges have been provided with the charge point for optional fitting to the two rightmost slots
under the cover strips (Fig. A - 4). These hinges allow the front panel of the charge point to hinge to
the right of the rear casing allowing work to be carried out on the unit without removal of the front
panel.
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Install a MCCB within the consumer unit that is appropriately rated for the charge point(s) that is
being installed.
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Drill an appropriate sized hole on the side of the charge point for a cable gland, ensuring that no
damage is done to any internal components or wiring and removing any burrs and swarf that may
have been generated in the process. The cable gland used must be suitably rated for the location of
the charge point.
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The charge point should be secured to a wall or post as described on page 4.
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Pass a suitably rated cable for the current draw, cable length and cable chasing method directly*
from the consumer unit through the gland and connect LIVE and NEUTRAL to the correct terminals
of the RCBO (Fig. C - 2). The terminals should be tightened to between 2.5 and 3Nm. For three
phase charge points ensure that all 3 LIVE are connected to the correct terminals
*If you are carrying out an OLEV approved install, an external energy meter is required between the
charge point and consumer unit. It is recommended that you use an Emlite ASLH 382. The Emlite must
be positioned in a suitable location to receive a GSM signal
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Connect the EARTH to the mains input earth terminal (Fig. C - 4)
THE INSTALLER MUST
ENSURE THE CHARGE POINT IS CORRECTLY EARTHED
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