HCS Installation and Operation Manual
Operation
The HCS is a compact wall or pedestal-mounted EVSE that provides the Plug-in Hybrid or Battery Electric Vehicle (together
Plug-In Electric Vehicles, or "PEV") user with a safe and manageable link between the power grid and the PEV. Both
hardwired and plug-in HCS versions are available.
To use the HCS, simply unwrap the charge cable and plug the SAE J1772 connector firmly into the vehicle's charge port.
Normally, the vehicle will immediately request a charge using a special communication line in the cable. Within a few
seconds, the Green "Charging" light on the face of the HCS will turn on, and the charging cycle will begin. After an average
driving day, the vehicle battery pack will require several hours to recharge completely. Charging overnight is the most
convenient way to maintain healthy batteries and ensure the vehicle's full range will be available for the next day.
When the vehicle has stopped charging, the Green "Charging" light on the HCS will turn off. To remove the connector head
once a charge cycle has completed (or to interrupt a charge in progress), press and hold down the latch release lever on the
connector handle, then unplug the connector from the vehicle charge port.
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