Installation Instructions; Installation Tools And Requirements; Plug-In Version - GE WattStation Installation And User Manual

2 Installation Instructions

2.1 Installation Tools and Requirements

Recommended Tools:
Slotted screwdriver (3/16" or 1/4")
Electric drill
Wire stripper
Wall mounting hardware (refer to section 3.2.1 or 3.3.1)
Phillip's head screwdriver
Water-tight conduit hub (non-plug in version only)
Torque Specification Table:
COMPONENT
M5 x 0.8 screw
#12 thread-cutting screw
10-32 UNF screw
6-32 UNF screw
Fuse block lugs
Field wiring lugs
Din-rail mounted terminal block lugs
Contactor lugs
Ground bar lugs
M3 x 0.5 screw
#8 thread-cutting screw
3/4" cable strain relief fitting

2.2 Plug-in version

2.2.1 Before Installation
WattStation should be installed only by a licensed contractor, and/or a licensed electrician in
accordance with all applicable state, local and national electrical codes and standards
Ensure that a dedicated circuit, capable of supplying 30A at 208-240VAC, is available
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Power feed must have a centrally grounded neutral in order for WattStation to function
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correctly
Wall receptacle must be a NEMA 6-50 outlet. A recommended 40A upstream circuit breaker,
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located either in a panelboard or load center, should be used
Distance between the wall power receptacle and WattStation mounting should be less than
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one (1) foot
Wall power receptacle with a weatherproof locking cover is required
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Recommended mounting hardware for wood studs are 3/8" x 2" hex head lag bolts.
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Recommended mounting hardware for concrete walls are 3/8" x 1-3/4" concrete screws or
3/8" x 1-7/8" concrete anchors
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TORQUE VALUE
30 in-lb
30 in-lb
35 in-lb
12 in-lb
45 in-lb
50 in-lb
12 in-lb
50 in-lb
35 in-lb
12 in-lb
30 in-lb
Hand-tight + 1/4 turn
5
TOLERANCE
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
+/- 2 in-lb
N/A