Using an Elektrobay is simple, it has been designed for ease of use and
accessibility. These instructions will guide you through the correct operation for recharging your electric vehicle, and the overall functionality of the Elektrobay. The Elektrobay will supply 240 volts AC at 13 amps and is suitable for all electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that are compatible with this voltage supply. Please take time to familiarise yourself with these instructions.
To start recharging...
To begin recharging, find a vacant and active Elektrobay. A BLUE light on the top means the Elektrobay is available and ready for recharging.
Before accessing the Elektrobay, PLUG YOUR POWER LEAD INTO YOUR CAR FIRST. Then present your access tag to the right side of the Elektrobay where you will find the yellow touch point. Touch the centre of the yellow touch point at the same height as the user display panel.
The door will click open slightly allowing you to lift the door up to access the socket.
Plug your power lead into the socket making sure you have PLUGGED THE LEAD INTO YOUR CAR FIRST.
Now press the door closed until it LOCKS IN PLACE and the power will turn on automatically. The light on the top will change to GREEN showing that the Elektrobay is recharging. Should the light turn RED please see explanation here.
To stop recharging...
To end the recharging session, present your access tag to the yellow touch point. Only the access tag that started the recharging session can unlock and open the Elektrobay.
The door will click open allowing you to lift the door up and access your power lead. When the door is opened the light on the top will change back to blue. In some instances you may find that the light has already returned to blue before you have ended the transaction. This is normal and dependant on the recharging restrictions of the Elektrobay you are using.
Remove your power lead from the socket housing. CLOSE THE DOOR FULLY, LOCKING IT BACK IN PLACE ready for the next user. Remember also to remove your power lead from your car before driving off!
You may find an Elektrobay with a RED light on the top. This means that it is ‘out of service‘. It may also turn red when you plug your electric vehicle into the Elektrobay. If this happens it indicates there maybe a fault with your vehicle or your power lead. In this situation your electric vehicle will
NOT charge. You will need to seek help from your vehicle service centre.
The best and safest power lead to use is the yellow coiled type as supplied by Elektromotive. Its use will reduce the risk of the power lead as a trip hazard and aids the sight impaired. The leads have been manufactured from high quality materials to maintain safe operation and durability.
Important Information
- The Elektrobay will supply 240 volts AC at 13 amps to recharge your electric vehicle.
- Always ensure that your power lead is in good condition. The best lead to use is the high-visibility yellow coiled type as
supplied by Elektromotive. Never use a cut or damaged lead especially if you can see bare wires. Contact your electric vehicle
dealer or Elektromotive for a replacement. - It may be a condition of using a public Elektrobay to use only a yellow coiled lead. Check with your site provider first.
- Never leave a power lead trailing on the pavement or roadway. Always be aware of the potential trip hazard to pedestrians and
other road users. THINK SAFETY! - Never unplug your power lead from your vehicle before removing the plug from the Elektrobay.
- Never drive off with your power lead still attached to the Elektrobay!
- If the door is forced open during a recharging session the power will be cut immediately.
- All Elektrobay‘s are fitted with a Residual Current Device (RCD) for your protection.
- Some Elektrobay‘s are programmed with a recharging time limit, for example 3 hours. The remaining time is shown on the user
display panel like a parking meter. After a recharging session these Elektrobay‘s have a ‘no return‘ function that stops the last user
from starting another recharging session before a certain time has elapsed. This feature promotes good access to all users by
preventing any one user from monopolizing a specific Elektrobay. - After recharging, ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR OF THE ELEKTROBAY IN THE LOCKED POSITION to reduce the risk of vandalism.
- An Elektrobay that has a red light on the top indicates that it has been disabled or there is a fault with the recharging process.
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