Wide contact surface between terminal plate and
D
wire
Requirements for cable installation
Unsuitable power cable
DANGER
The use of unsuitable power cables or excessive
electrical currents can cause a short circuit, electric
shock, explosion, fire or burns.
e
The cable must have a 50-amp fuse.
e
Only use copper cables with a minimum cross-
section of 8 AWG, or preferably 6 AWG.
Requirements for outdoor installation
Direct contact with rain
DANGER
If the charging equipment is used outdoors, direct
contact with rain can cause a short circuit, electric
shock, explosion, fire or burns.
e
Prevent the charging equipment from coming
into direct contact with rain.
e
Use a NEMA 3R rainproof enclosure.
Changing the supply cable
Electric shock
DANGER
Risk of serious or fatal injury from electric shock.
e
Disconnect the supply cable from the electrical
socket before changing it.
e
Only change cables in a dry environment.
e
Use only cables approved by Porsche.
g Refer to chapter "Scope of supply" on page 50.
1. Time of printing.
In some countries, e.g. in Norway
, the supply cable
1
may only be changed by a qualified electrician. Por-
sche recommends that you use a certified Porsche
service partner.
Fig. 30 Connections on the control unit
The supply cable
can be removed and inserted at
A
the top of the control unit.
The vehicle cable
is permanently connected to the
B
control unit.
Disconnecting the supply cable
Fig. 31 Disconnecting the supply cable
b Charging of the high-voltage battery has ended
and the vehicle plug has been removed from the
vehicle charge port.
b The power plug has been disconnected from the
electrical socket.
1. Remove screw
(Fig. 31) using a suitable tool.
C
2. Fully open cover
(Fig. 31).
A
3. Pull out plug
(Fig. 31) until you feel initial
B
resistance.
4. Close cover
(Fig. 31) to around 15 degrees
A
(the cover can rest on plug
(Fig. 31)).
B
5. Pull out plug
(Fig. 31) fully.
B
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