SIEMENS 8EM1312-5CF18-0FA3 Versi Charge AC Smart Connected 11.5kW User Guide
- June 27, 2024
- SIEMENS
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8EM1312-5CF18-0FA3 Versi Charge AC Smart Connected 11.5kW
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Specifications
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Product Name: VersiChargeTM AC
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Manufacturer: Siemens
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Model: VersiChargeTM AC
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Material: Various components including stainless steel, nylon,
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Rope Material: Black polyester
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Rope Dimensions: 1/8 inch x 99 inches
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Remove Cable Clamps
Using a Phillips head bit, remove the cable clamps from the
charging cables.
Step 2: Remove Charger(s)
Follow the specific instructions provided for removing the
charger(s) from the VersiCharge unit.
Step 3: Remove Charger Bracket
Using a long T25 or Phillips head bit, unscrew the four screws
that attach the charger bracket to the post and remove the
bracket.
FAQ
Q: Can I perform post repair on my own?
A: Due to the weight of the post and assembly, it is recommended
to have more than one person for safe repair of both single and
dual posts.
Q: What tools are needed for post repair?
A: You will need a repair kit containing various items such as
ball clamps, flat washers, ropes, snap bushings, and spacers.
Optional rubber bands may also be used.
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48A POST REPAIR MANUAL
VersiChargeTM AC
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VersiChargeTM AC | Post Repair Guide
This manual provides instructions on replacing a rope on an EZ-Pull Retractor.
NOTICE
Due to the weight of the post and assembly, more than one person is required
to safely repair both the single and dual posts.
Tools needed:
· Drill · Long Phillips head (#2) bit · Long T25 bit · Long T30 bit · Knife or
scissors
Repair kit:
Quantity 2 2 2 4 2 4 4
Item Ball clamp top Ball clamp bottom Ball clamp swivel Flat washer, 4mm SS Rope, 1/8 x 99″ black polyester, 72″ retractor with 22″ weights Snap bushing, 0.375 x 0.125″ black nylon Spacer, 1/8 x 1 x 1-1/4″ rubber
Optional Quantity 4
Item Rubber bands
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Step 1
Remove the cable clamps from charging cables using the Phillips head bit.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 2
Remove charger(s) using instructions pertaining to the VersiCharge.
Step 3
Remove the charger bracket from the post. Using the long T25 or Phillips head
bit (confirm which screws are used) remove the four screws that affix the
charger bracket to the post.
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Step 4
Remove the four ¼-20 screws that affix the post to the pedestal base using a
long T30 or Phillips head bit (Confirm which screws are used). Two screws are
located below the screws that held the bracket in place and two are also on
the baseplate of the post.
Step 5
Lay the post on a flat surface.
Step 6
Using a T30 bit, remove the shroud at the top of the post by removing the four
screws on top of the shroud.
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Step 7
Remove the rubber end caps from the pulley rail assembly.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 8
Remove the pulley rail cover by removing the two screws (one on each side) on
the bottom side of the pulley rail. After the screws are removed, the pulley
rail cover will slide off to the side.
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Step 9
Remove the pulley rail by removing the four screws holding the pulley rail to
the retractor using a T30 bit. The rail will now be free to move.
Step 10
Slowly pull the pulley rail back from the post until you can see the end of
the weight(s) at the end of the retractor post. If the rope was previously
severed, you will have to lift the bottom of the retractor to slide the weight
out.
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Step 11
Remove the pulley(s) from the top of the weight(s). Set the pulley and pin
aside to reuse later.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 12
Remove the damaged/severed rope from the pulley rail. Untie the knot for the
damaged/severed rope from the top side of the pulley rail. Remove the rope.
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Step 13
Attach the new rope. Feed one end of the new rope from the top of the pulley
rail through the snap bushing that is closest to the middle of the rail.
Step 14
Turn the rail over so the bottom is visible. Feed the end of the rope through
the hole as shown below.
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Step 15
Next, a figure 8 knot will need to be made at the end of the rope.
· First, make a loop at the end of the rope.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
· Next, twist the loop two times.
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VersiChargeTM AC | Post Repair Guide
· Pull the short end of the rope through the loop.
· Pull the knot tight, leaving 1″ of rope at the end.
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Step 16
Remove the slack from the end of the rope.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 17
Feed the other end of the rope through the snap bushing on other side of the
pulley as shown below.
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VersiChargeTM AC | Post Repair Guide
Step 18
Pull the rope through far enough to attach the clamp.
Step 19
Get the pieces for the ball clamp assembly: · Ball clamp top and bottom ·
Rubber bumper · Ball clamp swivel · 4mm flat washer
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Step 20
Put the rubber bumper on first.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 21
Feed the rope through the top opening of the ball clamp.
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VersiChargeTM AC | Post Repair Guide
Step 22
Feed the rope through the small opening of the swivel.
Step 23
Feed the rope through the 4mm washer.
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Step 24
Next, tie another figure 8 knot at the end of the rope (refer to step 15).
Step 25
Pull the rope through the ball clamp assembly so that it is tight.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 26
Pull the rope back through the rail so that the ball clamp is pulled up to the
rail (as shown). Make sure the rope stays seated in the pulley.
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VersiChargeTM AC | Post Repair Guide
Step 27
Reattach the pulley rail to the weights. Put a pulley in the loop that comes
out of the bottom of the pulley rail and place into the slot of the weight.
Step 28
Put the pin through the weight and pulley.
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Step 29
Push the weight into the post so the pin does not fall out.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 30
Repeat for the other weight.
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VersiChargeTM AC | Post Repair Guide
Step 31
Lift the end of the post up so that the weights pull the pulley rail to the
retractor post.
Step 32
Reattach the pulley rail to the retractor post.
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Step 33
Slide the pulley rail cover on to the pulley rail.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 34
Using one screw on each side, reattach the pulley rail cover to the pulley
rail.
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Step 35
Place rubber end caps over the ends of the pulley rail assembly.
Step 36
Reattach the shroud cover to the pulley rail assembly.
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Step 37
Reinstall the completed post to the pedestal base.
Post Repair Guide | VersiChargeTM AC
Step 38
Reinstall the charger bracket to the post.
Step 39
Reinstall the VersiCharge back onto the post, adhering to the instructions in
the VersiCharge Installation Manual.
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