Installation Guides
EV Charger Circuit Planning
Load, route, equipment, commissioning, and serviceability checks.
Plan the EVSE as a continuous load and coordinate service capacity, charging setting, wiring method, protection, location, and commissioning.
Planning
- Record EVSE nameplate, adjustable-current settings, voltage, mounting location, cable reach, and network/load-management needs.
- Confirm service/load capacity and whether energy management is part of the design.
Key decisions
- Hardwired versus receptacle connection.
- Indoor, outdoor, wet-location, impact, and vehicle-path exposure.
- Circuit ampacity, conductor/terminal ratings, voltage drop, disconnect, and GFCI requirements.
Installation considerations
- Follow manufacturer mounting and conductor instructions.
- Protect the equipment and cord from physical damage.
- Label the circuit and any managed-load controls clearly.
Commissioning & pitfalls
- Verify torque, grounding, configured current, protective-device operation, communications, and a representative charging session.
- Common failures: EVSE set above circuit capacity, weak service-load documentation, unsuitable receptacle/termination, and poor cable placement.