OUTDOOR POWER STATIONS FAQs

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

What is the height of the charging station? Why doesn’t the door stay open?
The station is available in three heights: Per UL requirements the door must close on its own in
• Charging Station – 34” (no light) order to ensure the stations retain NEMA 3R ratings.
• Charging Station with Accent Light – 46.5” When closed cords can still egress below the door
• Charging Station with Area Light – 48” through the gasketing.

What color options are available? What is the warranty?

Charging stations are available in black, bronze, and Outdoor Charging Stations fall under the standard
silver, as well as custom colors. We can also add custom Wiremold warranty of one year.
logos to the pedestal if desired.
Are replacement parts available?
Yes. We offer replacement parts for the door, the rubber
plugs on the top cap, and the keys if using a lockable door.
Part numbers are as follows –
Can the station be used indoors or only outdoors?
• Replacement door – XCSDOOR-BK,
Technically, you could use the charging station indoors XCSDOOR-BZ, XCSDOOR-SV
assuming you sink the L bolts into concrete. However,
it is designed to offer maximum durability and to align • Rubber plugs – XCSCAP-BK, XCSCAP-SV
with the UL requirements for outdoor use. We would • Key set – EHWB-CLK
recommend an alternative solution for indoor spaces,
such as our Vista USB Charging Pedestal.

Can it be installed on a rooftop?

Yes. The charging station has to be mounted into
concrete but can be used on a rooftop.
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CHARGING STATION CONSTRUCTION & RATINGS

Does the charging station have a NEMA rating? What are the temperature requirements
Yes. The charging stations are NEMA 3R listed for use in for operation?
outdoor locations. There are two elements to consider for temperature ratings
– the devices and the lighting (both the LED and the driver).
How durable is the charging station? For the devices the rating is -31° F (-35° C) to 140° F (60° C).
The station is made of a 0.188” thick aluminum extrusion, For the LED and LED driver the rating is -22° F (-30° C)
so it’s quite strong. It is NEMA 3R listed to UL standards, to 140° F (60° C). Please note that the lower limit of the
meaning it can be used in outdoor locations in both the temperature range on the Charging Station with Accent or
US and Canada. It has been tested to withstand conditions Area Light indicates that the LED light may not function
including rain, snow, wind, sprinklers, and salt air. below this temperature. However, the higher end of the
range is simply a recommended limit to achieve the full
lifecycle of the LED and driver. The station can be operated
Is the charging station marine rated? above this temperature with no adverse effects, other than
No. The station is NEMA 3R listed for use in outdoor a potentially shortened LED life.
locations.
Q: Is the Charging Station ADA compliant?
What is the finish on the station? Yes. Per ADA regulations the station complies in terms of
All charging stations are painted with an outdoor-rated protruding objects, forward reach, and single-handed operation.
powder coat.
Section 309.4 of the code states that you must be able to operate
the parts with one hand and by exerting no more than five
What is the lens made of? pounds of pressure. The station can be opened and used with
The lens is polycarbonate and features a UL F1 rating to one hand and the pressure to do so is less than two pounds.
ensure UV resistance. Section 308.2 covers forward reach. In terms of unobstructed
forward reach the charging area does indeed fall between 15”
How is the charging station protected and 48” above the ground on all of the pedestal options.
against rust? Section 307.3 deals with protruding and post-mounted
The station is painted with an outdoor-rated powder coat. objects. This could apply to the shelves if you choose to use
In addition, all visible screws are coated with Stalgard to them. Per the code, the shelves would need to be mounted
ensure they do not rust. at least 27 inches above the ground if they are entering
a circulation path. If these are not in a designated circulation
Are the rubber caps on the top required path then there is no issue. In addition, the requirement is that
they extend no more than 12 inches, which they comply with.
to maintain the weather resistance?
No. These are only intended to hide the screws, which
feature gaskets of their own to ensure weather resistance.
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WIRING & INSTALLATION

Can I use 277V to wire the charging station? Can the station be used indoors or only outdoors?
277V can be used to connect the lighting component of Technically, you could use the charging station indoors
the station. The devices require 120V. We recommend assuming you sink the L bolts into concrete. However,
you wire it with two circuits – one for the lighting (120V it is designed to offer maximum durability and to align
or 277V) and one for the devices (120V). This would allow with the UL requirements for outdoor use. We would
you to place a timer at the panel to control the lighting recommend an alternative solution for indoor spaces,
if desired. such as our Vista USB Charging Pedestal.

How does the charging station mount to Can it be installed on a rooftop?

the ground? Yes. The charging station has to be mounted into concrete
It includes a steel base plate and four L bolts. These bolts but can be used on a rooftop.
are sunk into concrete and the plate is placed over them.
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POWER OUTLETS & DEVICES

What devices are included in the pedestal? What’s the highest power device I can use in
Prewired versions of the charging station include the station?
a combination of 4-port 4.2A USB outlets and The station can accommodate up to 20A. 30A devices
weather-resistant GFCI receptacles. cannot be used.
Charging stations are available prewired with the
following combinations:
• 1 4-port 4.2A USB outlet + 1 duplex Are the outlets weather-resistant?
weather-resistant GFCI receptacle If using a 15A or 20A straight blade device, that item must
• 2 4-port 4.2A USB outlets be weather-resistant. Other devices, such as USB outlet
and switches, do not need to be weather-resistant.
• 2 duplex weather-resistant GFCI receptacles
• 2 4-port 4.2A USB outlets + 1 duplex
weather-resistant GFCI receptacle Can I add AV or communications to my
• 1 4-port 4.2A USB outlet + 2 duplex charging station?
weather- resistant GFCI receptacles Yes. The XCSAV allows you to combine power and low
voltage in a 3-gang pedestal. The kit includes two plates
to combine two decorator power devices with either one
What can I put in an unwired charging station? decorator low voltage device or up to four AVIP modules.
Unwired charging stations are available in 2 or 3-gang
versions. If using anything that is higher power than a
USB outlet, the station MUST include a weather-resistant
GFCI receptacle. In addition, any straight blade devices
rated at 15A or 20A must be weather-resistant to be
included. Any other devices do not have to be weather-
resistant.
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LIGHTING

What lighting options are offered? What is the life expectancy of the lighting?
Both the Charging Station with Accent Light and the The LED and LED driver are rated to last 50,000
Charging Station with Area Light offer LED lighting. hours, assuming operation in the recommended
The Accent Light version is 7W and 4000k, while the temperature range.
Area Light version is 25W and 4000k.

Is there a photocell in the light?

No. We recommend you wire the charging station with
two circuits – one for the lighting (120V or 277V) and
one for the devices (120V). This would allow you to place
a timer at the panel to control the lighting if desired.