GOODWE GW7K-HCA AC Charger Installation Guide

: June 13, 2024
: GOODWE

Table of Contents

Safety Precaution
Introduction
Installation
Electrical Connection
Power ON and OFF
Commissioning
Documents / Resources

Quick Installation Guide
AC Charger
HCA Series
(GW7K-HCA | GW11K-HCA | GW22K-HCA)
V1.2-2023-01-03

Safety Precaution

General Disclaimer

The information in this user manual is subject to change due to product updates or other reasons. This guide cannot replace the product labels or the safety precautions in the user manual unless otherwise specified. All descriptions in the manual are for guidance only.
Before installations, read through the quick installation guide. For additional information, please see the user manual.
All operations should be performed by trained and knowledgeable technicians who are familiar with local standards and safety regulations.
Check the deliverables for correct model, complete contents, and intact appearance. Contact after sales service if any damage is found or any component is missing.
Use insulating tools and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when operating the equipment to ensure personal safety. Wear anti-static gloves, cloths, and wrist strips when touching electron devices to protect the equipment from damage.
Strictly follow the installation, operation, and configuration instructions in this guide and relative user manual. The manufacturer shall not be liable for equipment damage or personal injury if you do not follow the instructions. For more warranty details, please visit: https://en.goodwe.com/warranty.

Safety Disclaimer
Instructions during Installation

Do not dismantle the charger modules personally. Do not extend the charging cable. Otherwise, it may cause Ingress Protection Rating derating or electric danger.
The equipment supports charging Electric Vehicle (EV hereinafter) only. Do not charge other devices.
Wrap the charging cable around the charger after using. Water or other debris shall not enter into the charging connector.
The charger and cables shall not be over bended, squeezed or entangled. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the equipment.
Disconnect the charger and its upstream switches before installation, maintenance and other operations.
It is strictly forbidden to touch t the charging connector when the charger is live.
Check whether the cover and appearance of the charger are normal regularly.
Use clean and dry cloth to wipe the charger and its modules.
All labels and warning marks should be visible after the installation. Do not cover, scrawl, or damage any label on the equipment.
Warning labels on the Charger are as follows:

| HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD
High voltage exists during the charger’s running.
Disconnect all incoming power and turn off the product before working on it.| | Delay discharge. Wait 5 minutes after power off until the components are completely discharged.
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| Read through the user manual before any operations.| | Potential risks exist. Wear proper PPE before any operations.
| High-temperature hazard. Do not touch the product under operation to avoid being burnt.| | Grounding point.
| CE Certification Marking| ****| Do not dispose of the inverter as household waste. Discard the product in compliance with local laws and regulations, or send it back to the manufacturer.
| British UKCA Certification Marking| NA| NA

Check Before Power ON

No.	Checking Item
1	The charger is firmly installed at a clean place that is well-ventilated

and easy to operate.
2| The AC input and communication cables are connected correctly and securely.
3| Cable ties are intact, routed properly and evenly.
4| Unused ports and terminals are sealed.
5| The voltage, frequency and other factors of the grid are in consistent with the working requirement of the charger.

Declaration of Conformity
EU
The product with wireless communication function sold in the European market meets the requirements of the following directives:

Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU (RED)
Restrictions of Hazardous Substances Directive 2011/65/EU and (EU) 2015/863 (RoHS)

UK
The product with wireless communication function sold in the British market meets the requirements of the following directives:

Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
The Restrictions of the use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032)

LED Indicators

Indicator	Color	Explanation
Green ON	The charger is standby.
Flash in Green	The system of the charger is upgrading.
Blue ON	The charger is in charging.
Red ON	A fault has occurred.

Cable Requirements

Cable	Type	Cable Specification
AC Cable	Three core outdoor AC cable	GW7K-HCA

• Copper, -30°C ~ +50°C, 450/750V
• Outer diameter: 11~17mm
• Conductor cross-sectional area: 6mm²
Five core outdoor AC cable| GW11K-HCA
• Copper, -30°C ~ +50°C, 450/750V
• Outer diameter: 11~17mm
• Conductor cross-sectional area: 2.5mm²
GW22K-HCA
• Copper, -30°C ~ +50°C, 450/750V
• Outer diameter: 11~17mm
• Conductor cross-sectional area: 6mm²

RCD Requirements

Charger Model| RCD Type| RCD Instantaneous Tripping Characteristic| RCD Tripping Current| RCD Norminal Current| RCD Norminal Voltage
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GW7K-HCA| TYPE A| C| 30mA| 40A| AC 230V (2P)
GW11KHCA| 25A| AC 400V (4P)
GW22KHCA| 40A| AC 400V (4P)