NACS Conversion and Cable Replacement Kit

This section describes the procedure to replace the charging cable.

RISK OF SHOCK. Before performing any procedure, the technician must disconnect the power to the charging station at the service panel. Follow local code to de-energize the applicable circuit and lockout/tagout the upstream breaker before proceeding. Use a multimeter and check that the power is off. Keep power off for the circuit until all cover panels are correctly reinstalled and the work is complete. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, LOSS OF LIFE, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
You must be a licensed electrician and complete online training to become a ChargePoint certified installer. If you do not complete training, you cannot access the ChargePoint network to complete installation. Find online training at: https://www.chargepoint.com/partners/training-certification. If the charging station is not installed by a ChargePoint certified installer, using a ChargePoint approved method, it is not covered under warranty and ChargePoint is not responsible for any malfunctions.
Use low torque settings when working with power tools during installation or servicing. Over-torquing can damage the equipment.
Do not install or service the charging station in inclement weather. If you work in snow, rain, or wind, you must use a weather-proof shelter that covers all boxes and components.
When you service a charging station, ChargePoint recommends taking a photo before removing each part, so you can refer to the photo when reassembling.

Product Disposal

Proper Disposal iconApplicable to NA - Do not dispose of as part of unsorted domestic waste. Inquire with local authorities regarding proper disposal. Product materials are recyclable as marked.

For assistance, go to chargepoint.com/support and contact technical support using the appropriate region-specific number.

Required Tools and Materials

Contents

Ensure that you have the correct box and that it contains the correct contents. There are six variants of this replacement kit.

Part Number

Charging Cable Replacement Type

Contents

99-004604-xx

5.5 m (18 ft) 50 Amp Charging Cable Replacement for CPF50

  • Charging cable

  • Replacement guide

99-004606-xx

7 m (23 ft) 50 Amp Charging Cable Replacement for CPF50 and Home Flex

  • Charging cable

  • Replacement guide

99-004605-xx

5.5 m (18 ft) 50 Amp Charging Cable Replacement for CPF50 with CMKClosed Cable Management Kit

99-004607-xx

7 m (23 ft) 50 Amp Charging Cable Replacement for CPF50 with CMKClosed Cable Management Kit

99-004615-01

7 m (23 ft) 50 Amp NACSClosed North American Charging Standard Charging Cable Replacement for CPF50

  • Replacement guide

99-004616-01

5.5 m (18 ft) 50 Amp NACSClosed North American Charging Standard Charging Cable Replacement for CPF50

  • Replacement guide

Remove the Knot Bearing Ball from the Charging Cable

(For CPF50 stations equipped with a Cable Management Kit (CMKClosed Cable Management Kit) only)

If your station does not have a CMKClosed Cable Management Kit, please proceed to the next section.
  1. Position the cable clamps at waist height.

  2. Insert the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit service tool (shown below) into the two holes at the top of the knot bearing ball.

    Technical illustration depicts the procedural step.

  3. Turn the knot bearing ball and service tool one-quarter turn counter-clockwise. Once the ball is turned, the cable will separate from the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit. Do not let go, otherwise the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit rope will retract into the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit and the cable will drop.

  4. Gently guide CMKClosed Cable Management Kit rope back into the top of the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit.

Remove the Charging Cable

  1. Using a T10 Security Torx driver, remove the screws fastening the faceplate to the bottom of the station. Retain the screws for reuse.

  2. Lift the faceplate off of the charging station.

  3. Use a coin to unlock the wire cover.

    To avoid damage to the wire cover, do not use a screwdriver.

  4. Lift the wire cover off.

  5. Lift the charging cable and slide the cable clip out.

  6. Lift the three levers on the right side of the terminal block.

  7. Unplug the 4-pin connector.

  8. Fold the wires together to slide the charging cable out through the hole at the bottom of the station.

Replace the Charging Cable

  1. Unwrap the new charging cable.

  2. Fold the wire ends and insert them into the opening on the lower right side of the station, pushing up until the cable collar is flush against the enclosure.

  3. Insert the green wire in the third from the right terminal of the output block.

  4. Insert the remaining wires into the corresponding connectors on the right side of the terminal block.

  5. Push the cables up until the silver conductors are no longer visible.

  6. Snap the white levers all the way down on each wire.

    The levers snap shut with great force. Keep fingers away from underneath the levers.
  7. Ensure each wire is fully inserted into the connector with no bare wire showing before pressing it into place with the white clip.

  8. Insert the 4-pin plug into the connector to the right of the output supply wiring.

  9. While pushing the cable up, slide the cable clip into the slot until it snaps into place. This secures the cable and provides strain relief.

Attach the Wire Cover and Faceplate

  1. Reattach the wire cover over the exposed wiring.

  2. Use a coin to lock the wire cover in place.

    To avoid damage to the wire cover, do not use a screwdriver.
  3. Snap the faceplate onto the charging station.

  4. Fasten the faceplate to the bottom of the station using the two T10 Security Torx screws that were removed in step 1 of the previous section.

Installing NACS Holster Insert

Stations that use a NACSClosed North American Charging Standard cable can convert the holster to accept NACSClosed North American Charging Standard cables by installing the NACSClosed North American Charging Standard holster insert that ships with the NACSClosed North American Charging Standard cable kit.

  1. Insert the holster insert with the kit into the holster. The insert should click when fully secured.

  2. Insert the cable into the holster and ensure it does not fall out.

Prepare the Charging Cable for Use

Stations Without a CMK

  1. Extend the charging cable to its full length to remove any kinks or twists.

  2. Drape the charging cable over the top of the charging station.

  3. Insert the connector in its holster.

Stations With a CMK

Reinstalling the knot bearing ball requires no tools. You do not need anything from the extra cable clamp kit that comes with the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit.
  1. Extend the charging cable to its full length to remove any kinks or twists.

  1. Align the CMKClosed Cable Management Kit rope to its corresponding mating feature on the ball of cable on each rope to its corresponding mating feature on the cable clamp.

  2. Turn the knot bearing ball clockwise approximately one-quarter turn. Push down gently while turning the knot bearing ball.

    If you are installing a single station CPF50, attach the charging cable on the left side of the station (relative to driver facing the station) to minimize interference with the RFIDClosed Radio Frequency IDentification reader.

Restore Power

  1. Restore power to the station at the circuit breaker.

  2. Verify that the charging cable now functions by starting a test session:

    • Initiate a charging session.

    • Plug the handle into a vehicle or a vehicle emulator (if available).

    • Return the handle to the holster.