A clean EV-ACT5006T install is decided by checks, not surprises: confirm which version was supplied (hardwired or NEMA 14-50P), confirm the circuit suits a 48 A continuous load — a 60 A breaker under the NEC 125% rule — and plan the mounting point around the 7.6 m cable. This checklist runs in job order: before you arrive, on site, at switch-on, and at handover.
Key Takeaways
- Confirm the version (hardwired or 14-50P) and the 60 A circuit before the visit.
- Plan the mounting point around the 7.6 m cable and the car’s real parking position.
- Commission with a live test session on the customer’s car, and record the serial and breaker size for the job file.
Before You Arrive
- Which version is on the van? The EV-ACT5006T comes hardwired or as a NEMA 14-50P plug-in. The two jobs differ — confirm against the order, not the box photo. Our comparison of hardwired vs plug-in chargers sets out what changes on site.
- Circuit confirmed? At full output the charger draws 48 A as a continuous load, so the breaker is 60 A (48 A × 125%). If the panel cannot carry it, the job changes scope — see panel capacity explained and breaker sizing before the visit, not during it.
- Mounting surface and position agreed? The cable is 7.6 m (25 ft). Agree the mounting point with the customer and check the cable reaches the car’s charge port with slack, in the car’s normal parking position.
- Paperwork packed? Permit and inspection documents for the job, plus the unit’s manual for handover.
On Site
| Check | What “good” looks like |
|---|---|
| Mounting surface | Solid fixing into structure, unit level, rating label readable after mounting |
| Exposure | Unit is IP65/IP66, but keep direct hose-down and standing water out of the plan; connector holstered off the ground |
| Cable run | No sharp edges, no strain on the connector, cable not trapped by doors or driven over by design |
| Version-specific | Hardwired: connections made per the manual and local code. Plug-in: the 14-50 outlet is sound, correctly oriented and not warm-running (replace a worn outlet rather than plug into it) |
| Clearances | Customer can reach the connector, read the unit’s indicators and park without the cable crossing a walkway under tension |
At Switch-On
- Power up and confirm the unit’s indicators show ready, with no fault state.
- Run a real test session with the customer’s car, not just a power-on check: session starts cleanly, charging proceeds at Level 2 rate.
- Stop and restart the session once, the way the customer will, and confirm the connector latches and releases normally.
- If anything fails, note the indicator state before resetting — it is the first thing support will ask for.
Handover
- Show the customer how to start and stop a session and where the indicators are.
- Leave the manual, and note the warranty: EVDANCE units carry a 3-year standard warranty.
- Photograph the rating label and record the model, serial number and breaker size in the job file — the next visit, or a warranty claim, starts from these.
- Record the fitted version (hardwired or plug-in) and the final mounting position on the job sheet.
Installer programs and product supply run through the EV-ACT5006T product page and the residential charging page. Installation work itself should always be done or signed off by a licensed electrician following local code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size breaker does the EV-ACT5006T need at full output?
60 A. EV charging is a continuous load under the NEC, so the breaker is 125% of the 48 A draw. Lower settings, where used, follow the same 125% rule.
How do I know which version I am installing?
Check the order and the unit before the visit: the plug-in version has a NEMA 14-50P plug; the hardwired version does not. The checks in this list differ between the two.
How far can the car be from the charger?
The cable is 7.6 m (25 ft). Plan the mounting position so it reaches the charge port in the car’s normal parking position, with slack — not pulled tight.
Related Reading
- What Qualifications Do You Need to Install EV Chargers?
- What Size EV Charger Can I Have at Home? Panel Capacity Explained
- What Size Breaker Do I Need for an EV Charger?
- EV Charger Hardwired vs Plug-In: Which Should You Choose?
