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ECS User Manual

OPERATION

The ECS Electric Vehicle Charging Station is a Portable charging station 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.

The ECS is very easy to use. Just unwrap the SAE J1772 charge cable, insert the

service power plug into any 230V wall socket and plug the vehicle 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 ECS 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 ECS will

turn off. To remove the charge coupler once a charge cycle has completed (or to

interrupt a charge in progress) press and hold down the latch release lever on the

charge coupler handle then unplug the charge coupler from the vehicle charge port.

When disconnecting the ECS, always remove the vehicle connector first, then

remove the service power plug from the wall socket. When not in use, the cord

may be rewrapped around the ECS and the entire assembly secured with the nylon

buckle strap.

If charging always takes place in the same location, such as the home garage at

night, the ECS may be left plugged into the wall socket without damage.

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